Just finished interviewing Director Stephano Savona at the Watchdocs Film Festival. Brilliant day with the crew! insidewatchdocs@gmail.com

We can all help each other in this world we live in…

What we can offer to the “grande table" of life should always be valued as our own unique gift.. whether it is creative or grounding… giving or receiving. Every one of us has an identity and passions.

There is always space for thoughts of self-improvement and developing your unique self through what life offers you. We never stop learning… life is a lesson and all the challenges and people we meet along the way help connect the pieces and make us aware of what makes us tick…

Our environment and what we do and see all connect. From the subjects we take at GCSE, A-Levels, Degrees, Holidays, families, friends, our first jobs… they all entertwine and play a part in our journey through life.

Whether we have fulfilled in the last few years more of our creative mindset or our rationality… they both work together. Don’t ridicule and mock the boring banker or the flamboyant actress on stage… Because they both help each other.

One offers the other to dream and be inspired. The other offers to help keep your feet on the ground and live a sustainable life.

My thought I have for you is even if your life leads in one particular direction for example doing financial consultancy in an office or creating scripts, music and entertainment… remember to open your heart and mind to explore the other half of your brain. (Even if you couldn’t think of anything worse than talking politics at your uncle’s friend’s house.) Because it’s there! Whether you felt "I can’t do maths” or “I’m not getting on that stage." Life is an opportunity. What we throw into our cooking pot is what we get out!

So open your windows, let the fresh air in and see what you could explore about yourself to take on your journey of life.

©Rachel Fanshawe

Life is for living… Enjoy the journey wherever you are… Seek the fun in every opportunity and have a great time doing it! Smiles all round and spread love :)

©Rachel Fanshawe

Whatever you spend now… You’ll have to earn back. Whatever you save now… You’ll have for the future!

©Rachel Fanshawe

Wednesday morning… The city is pulsing and I head over to London Bridge to watch a rehearsal with the awesome drummer Nathstar and Vida. After an all nighter Nathstar rocks up with all his kit in toe and I run to Sainsburys to give him a dose of Pro Plus to keep him buzzing… The rhythm in this guy is insane, he fires up the beats as Che3kz, Tina, Jade and AJ all arrive to get started on their all day rehearsal for tomorrows gig at Indigo O2.

These girls have a real punchy vibe to them. With Cheeks rappin the lows, AJ and Jade steppin the mids and Tina putting the urban in. Boys step aside as this new girl power is gonna rinse this town! So not only did I have the pleasure of being entertained all afternoon, their passion and flavour for having fun went to another level. As Che3kz, Tina and AJ rapped out a new version of “Lions Tigers and Bears…. Oh My” ending in Nathstars hat stolen and a tackling match in the dark… Aaahhhh What a SCREAM!

 It has been heaps of fun hanging out with the girls, dancing to their sick sound and chillin’ with the ever so cool Nathstar. I wish them all the best for their show tomorrow night supporting the awesome Chipmunk.

Follow on Twitter @vidaofficial and @nathstarmusic.

 Ps To see a sneaky peek of this rehearsal… Keep an eye out for Nathstar documentary by Urban Directory :) @urbandirectory

Twitter: @rachelfanshawe

©Rachel Fanshawe

Thoughts out to all those who fought gallantly, we will forever be grateful for your strength, love and courage. Happy Remembrance Day :)

©Rachel Fanshawe