"Music Inspiration: Joni Mitchell"

I have always thought of Joni Mitchell as a source of inspiration for everything from her effortless style, iconic beauty, and of course her talent as a gifted musician. She is mind-blowingly inspirational to me, and her 1971 album, Blue, is a personal favorite of mine, something I've been listening to quite a bit during this holiday season. 

-Polaroid of Joni Mitchell by Andy Warhol. She signed "Startled to see you."

The song "River" off of her album, Blue, is particularly special to me at this time of year. The lyrics demonstrate a feeling of sadness as Christmastime approaches, a time for loved ones. After a heartbreak or loss of any kind, this can be a sensitive time of year to cope with pain and sadness as it seems everything revolves around the theme of love, family, and togetherness.

"It's coming on Christmas 
They're cutting down trees 
They're putting up reindeer 
And singing songs of joy and peace Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on "

The pressure surrounding the holidays can create a feeling of loneliness that is captured in the tenderness of this song. 

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As an alternative to the traditional Christmas music that I personally have never been a fan of, I will be listening to classics such as Blue and other albums that resonate with me during the holiday season.

Comment below with your own personal soundtrack to the season. What songs feel like Christmas to you? 

"Learning to be Thankful for the Journey"

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Thanksgiving is not only a time to be thankful for what we have in life, but also a time to be thankful for where we are at in our lives as we are each on our own personal journey. We all have these small but meaningful accomplishments, successes or milestones that we reach on our own time and are vital to our personal growth. For me, this feeling of being content with where you're at in life resonates in the song, Fleetwood Mac's "Never Going Back Again". It's about recognizing the progress you've made and the challenges in life you've conquered, whether it be matters of physical or emotional importance. It's about being aware of your place in life and being brave enough to keep moving forward. Regardless of whether you are where you want to be or just starting the journey, be thankful for this place and time in your life, the present. And remember, no matter how many times you've been down, you never have to go back again.

Happy Thanksgiving!

"Welcome to Dreaming in Polaroid!"

Hey guys! Welcome to my blog, Dreaming in Polaroid! My name is Nicole, and I am currently a college student with larger than life dreams! In fact…”You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one”…Okay, enough quoting Lennon! It’s too early on for that! But it’s true that I am bursting at the seams with creative ambitions and am in a constant state of wanderlust. I was born a free spirit, who loves to dance, and some might even call me a bit of a hippie, but that’s me, my personality, and my style, and I whole-heartedly embrace it!

 Now that you have a little sense of who I am, I’ll let you know what you can expect me to be sharing here on Dreaming in Polaroid. I can probably be classified as obsessed with pictures, Polaroid pictures especially, but really photography as a whole. It’s unlikely that you’ll catch me without my Fujifilm Instant Camera in tow.

 I am a huge music lover with taste ranging everything from your classics, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, to Indie bands and hip-hop/rap, and pretty much everything in between. I will most definitely jump around sporadically when it comes to music. When I’m not taking photos I am most likely scouting for vinyl treasures… or shopping, as I am also a fashion lover and will be posting outfit inspirations often. I have many passions and much to say so I can’t wait to start sharing all of it with you! I would love to hear from you guys and get some of your own ideas and inspiration as well! Thanks for getting to know a little bit about my blog and me. (:

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