How To Be An Explorer Of The World

[ 25 July 2009 ]

How To Be An Explorer Of The World

By the inimitable Keri Smith — of course.


Love letters & feather headdresses,

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  1. so simple…so marvellous!

    <3 lulubrownskin · Jul 25, 10:49 AM · #

  2. i love it. as a travel fiend, i have already done so much of this stuff, but i love that other people see traveling/exploring the lands the same way i do

    <3 Tiffany · Jul 25, 11:14 AM · #

  3. I love, love, LOVE this Gala :) I’m convinced that you’re a mindreader, too, because exploring is the numero uno topic on my mind at the moment!

    <3 x Corrine/Frock & Roll x · Jul 25, 11:15 AM · #

  4. I love this! I think I’ll print it out and put it up somewhere.

    <3 yujean · Jul 25, 11:23 AM · #

  5. This is wonderful. I’m printing it to hang near my desk. Thanks!

    <3 Michelle · Jul 25, 11:26 AM · #

  6. keri smith is amazing!!! her books have again and again inspired me. yes…feel the world as a child, with lust and excitement, without fear and doubts. be creative, be curious, live life to the fullest ;)

    <3 marie · Jul 25, 11:33 AM · #

  7. This is brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
    It seems like a sort of child like intelligence, which is my favourite.
    And it often seems like they know the most, love the most, live the most, and laugh the most. We should learn from them.

    <3 Luinae · Jul 25, 11:40 AM · #

  8. Weird, I do a most of these already on my own. It’s so much fun to go around and, judging by the looks on people’s faces, try to guess what they’re currently thinking, feeling, experiencing, etc.

    Does that mean I’m a natural born explorer? It sure keeps life from being glum!

    <3 Kathryn · Jul 25, 11:51 AM · #

  9. I totally do this already- I kind of watch what’s going on around me as if it’s a movie playing out. Makes everything ten times more interesting !

    xoxo

    <3 Miss Alyss · Jul 25, 11:56 AM · #

  10. I have the book How to Be An Explorer of The World. Its amazing, a friend and I are currently going through it together and I love where its taken us.

    <3 megan · Jul 25, 12:00 PM · #

  11. I was about to say, “Numbers so-and-so are my favorite” and realized that I really can’t choose, ha! Beautiful list, insightful advice and a great way to gain greater empathy for others.

    <3 Limespark · Jul 25, 12:03 PM · #

  12. Wow, I love this! Like limespark, I love it all! So wonderful!!

    <3 positively present · Jul 25, 12:20 PM · #

  13. i try to do this as often as i can – it truly does make a difference to a day. everything seems a lot brighter and more wonderful if you pay closer attention to it. the world is a lovely place that should be appreciated. thank you for spreading this!

    <3 Michelle L · Jul 25, 12:26 PM · #

  14. What lovely sentiments! Keri’s work reminds me of that of Brian Andreas, whom I also adore. I especially love her piece about conformity: www.flickr.com/photos/kerismit….

    <3 Rachel Elizabeth · Jul 25, 12:28 PM · #

  15. Love it ;) xx

    <3 CraftiGirl · Jul 25, 12:48 PM · #

  16. I love Keri Smith! Her books/guides are way neat – and provide countless inspiration (which is everywhere, of course!)

    <3 Stephanie · Jul 25, 01:31 PM · #

  17. Yesyesyes!
    I have The Guerilla Art Kit, hours of mostly illegal fun. And I was only this afternoon telling my Grandma about all the stories going on around everyone, all the time. (She’s just discovered Georgette Heyer, and was wondering how anyone could keep coming up with more and more stories.)

    <3 Amelia · Jul 25, 01:38 PM · #

  18. So perfectly true! Now I want to get an explorers hat and just wander around locally!

    <3 Alzy · Jul 25, 03:04 PM · #

  19. Aww, keri. I love her. I have her book ‘Wreck This Journal’ {still need to do that!} & ‘How To Be An Explorer Of The World…’ Adore, adore.
    She’s so inspiring! As are you.
    xoxo

    <3 Sprinkle · Jul 25, 04:26 PM · #

  20. This is why I

    <3 Vixxie · Jul 25, 04:33 PM · #

  21. That was meant to say;

    This is why I love you!

    :>

    :L

    <3 Vixxie · Jul 25, 04:35 PM · #

  22. Inspiring! Time for a little urban exploring perhaps.

    <3 Stacey · Jul 25, 09:51 PM · #

  23. Wonderous :D
    And good to remember, as I plot many a trip in the near future!

    <3 Amy · Jul 25, 10:02 PM · #

  24. I love how you always find the most uplifting, inspiring, awakening stuff. I love, love, love it.

    Whenever I come to your site, I’m reminded that life is beautiful & magical & with my imagination and inspiration I can turn my life into whatever I want. I’m really glad I found your site! Thanks Gala, you’re like an inspiration angel :)

    <3 L · Jul 25, 11:05 PM · #

  25. Keri Smith was absolutely my life inspiration when I was younger. She’s great, and her book is completely worth the purchase, if you don’t have it already! :]

    <3 Tiffany · Jul 25, 11:11 PM · #

  26. this reminds me of “Sophie’s World.” Being more observant and curious about the world, almost like you’re a child again. It’s very inspiring, it sucks to be jaded and cynical all the time.

    <3 AntiqueHighHeelRedDollShoes · Jul 26, 12:02 AM · #

  27. Amazing. I love this book, I bought just last week & can not stop looking at it.

    <3 aidanlaine · Jul 26, 01:41 PM · #

  28. lovely. beautiful. I just feel so inspired now! thank you.

    <3 Miss Sofia · Jul 26, 04:47 PM · #

  29. Brilliant book.

    <3 Kim · Jul 26, 05:14 PM · #

  30. I love this.

    <3 Veronica · Jul 27, 01:03 PM · #

  31. Love this. It’s beautiful and so true. We should be treating everyday as the adventure it is.
    Also your heart necklace = amazing!

    <3 Pandie Suicide · Jul 27, 04:46 PM · #

  32. I love this post especially #4 I do that all the time. My philosophy is if you do not change your course you will experience the same thing all the time and will not experience anything new. I started doing that in college, one day I decided to go a different route to class and I met some really great friends and we are still tight til this day. Smooches!!!

    <3 Monique · Jul 28, 08:45 AM · #
 

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