Procrastinating Ola

I wish I knew these 29 things before taking a seat on the business express

April 28 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #business, #Business advice, #Diverse Consultancy, #hindsight, #Lisa Barone, #Ola Fagbohun, #Travel News

As I type, I am cursing the bank holiday tomorrow, because the only pounds I'll be gaining will probably be on my hips; for me it's a case of no work no pay. As I wonder if I should jack it all in and join the thousands going through seven stage interviews...

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Inspirational quotes from Brenda Ueland, for writers of all abilities

April 20 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Brenda Ueland. writing inspiration, #quotes, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Writing

"I found that many gifted people are so afraid of writing a poor story that they cannot summon the nerve to write a single sentence for months. The thing to say to such people is: "See how *bad* a story you can write. See how dull you can be. Go ahead....

Circolombia: URBAN - a circus like no other

April 15 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Circo Para Todos, #Circolombia: URBAN, #Circus, #Columbia, #London, #Performance, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Roundhouse

Following a glowing recommendation from a friend, this evening I'll be taking a 90 minute trip to urban Colombia to watch a circus act, by way of the Roundhouse theatre, London. However, I have been told to forget everything I know and think about about...

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I used to be a prolific writer, where did I go wrong?

April 11 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #excuses, #Fear, #new writers, #not writing, #Ola Fagbohun, #procrastination, #Writing

Sadly, I spend yet another day staring out my window, gazing wistfully into the distance. In my head, I am writing best-selling short stories and award-wining articles, fantasising about the gripping articles I am born to write. The image of my Mountblanc...

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Better late than never! Belated Christmas greetings from Greece

April 6 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #Christmas, #DiverseTraveller.com - Women Who Travel, Write, Snap & Share, #Greece, #Hermoupolis, #Jackie Storey, #Kini, #Syros, #Travel Beyond the UK, #Travel Write Now (stories and news)

Dear Ola and fellow Diverse Travellers, After hail, wind and forty eight hours of rain which wreaked desolation to Kini and killed off many of my plants, the weather has changed and the sun is shining. The people of Hermoupolis are enjoying mild temperatures...

Film Brent in 90sec

April 2 2011 , Written by thediversetraveller Published on #90 secs film, #Brent, #Brent Artists resources, #Brent council, #Film, #film competition, #London, #micro film, #Recommendations & Rants (tips, links and reviews), #Snap Away (travel photography)

Although I no longer live in Brent, my fondness for the borough remains, mainly because of their dedication to promoting local arts and culture. As part of that dedication, Brent Artists Resource, supported by The London Borough of Brent, have launched...