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Asking REAL Questions | collab with Bekah

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By Kenzie
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A while ago, Bekah from Questionable Tortoise Couture asked to do a collab and after a lot of time inconveniences, we are finally doing it!

Interview style.

(Every time I do an interview post, I can't help but feel like Ellen.)

Interview with Bekah Banister: Meet The Blogger

Bekah is a fellow writer and book lover who blogs over at Questionable Tortoise Couture (isn't the name so cute and catchy??). She enjoys dancing, collaborating with brands, and squealing over Star Wars.

Let's all make Bekah feel at home and please offer her a slice of pizza. Just make sure you don't touch mine. (lol instagram user pun.)

What inspired you to start blogging? Do you foresee yourself blogging in the future?

I had a family friend tell me that I should begin a fashion blog. I decided I really liked that idea and maybe I would be good at it, and thus Questionable Tortoise Couture was born. As you can see, it quickly outgrew it's original fashion blog persona. Apparently, I don't know about the world of fashion like I thought. Whoops.
And yes, I do see myself blogging in the future. At least through high school. :)

Tell us about yourself! What are you passionate in? Can you describe yourself in 4 words?

I'm so glad you asked! Besides blogging, I'm super passionate about the art of ballet dancing. I love expressing my self through movements. Dancing is a wonderful way to take a break from all the negativity in this world. Four words that describe me: 1. Eccentric 2. Artistic 3. Musical4. Quiet

Do you ever look at a dog and think: "I'd die for you"?

YES YES YES, but I have a cat. Boo. Kidding, kidding. I adore my cat, but even she knows I'd rather have a dog.

Who are some of your favorite authors? (I find this easier than asking what your favorite book is. I didn't want to put you through that awful decision.)

Ooh good question. One of my favorite authors has always been Suzanne LaFleur. If you haven't checked her out, you most definitely should. ;)

If you had the chance to write a book but it has to be the only book you will ever write, what type of message would you want it to portray?

I think a memoir would be a very cool book to write. A sort of biography about me and my life would be a rather interesting read, I suppose. As for the message I would want it to portray, I would have to say an inspiring one. Hopefully anyone who read it would feel inspired and encouraged. :)

Are you a library sort of person or a I-will-only-buy-my-books-like-Kenzie-does?

Library for sure! Though I do like to buy books so that they can be mine forever. Maybe I'm both?

If you could collab with ANYONE (dead or alive), who would it be?

That's a tough question! There are a lot of celebs that I would love to interview, and I've actually reached out to a few of them. Fingers crossed they actually respond back to me with interest. One person I would like to collaborate with is ballerina Misty Copeland. :)

Do you consider yourself a fangirl? What do you fangirl over?

Am I fangirl? YES MA'AM I SURE AM. (Hehe that rhymed).I fangirl over so many things. I would say the top fandom I fangirl over is Star Wars. The day I stop supporting that fandom will be the day I die.

What is your aesthetic? (Mine is pizza, books, the color yellow, glitter/sunshine!)

My aesthetic is combat boots, soft pastel colors, and denim jackets. Quite an interesting one, am I right? XD

If you had a day free to do anything you wanted, what would you do?

Sleep. I would definitely sleep.

If you could rewrite the ending of a book, which one would it be and why? (Perhaps you could give us a non-spoilery answer to this question. We ain't about that spoiler life.)

I won't spoiler anything, but I'll just say this: The first Suzanne LaFleur book I read had me in tears because of the ending. ); I don't remember the ending exactly, I just know I cried.

What is something that makes you super excited and giddy?

STAR WARSSSSSS!!

Are you an introvert or extrovert? Do you know what your MBTI type is?

I am the most introverted introvert ever. XD I'm an INFJ for sure. :)

...do you like pizza?

Uh...who doesn't?! Pizza is wonderful.

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Thank you so much for joining us today, Bekah! I hope you felt welcomed and enjoyed your stay. ;) I can't wait to do more collaborations with you in the near future! <3 Now friends, what question did you find most interesting? Which answer was your favorite? Let us know!

xx Kenzie

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GUEST POST BY RACHEL from Silver Mess

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By Kenzie
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Keep going.

I wanted to decorate my creative workplace. You know, make it artsy, cutesy, beautiful. I’ve had a variety of things dance on and off the walls: corkboards, whiteboards, pictures of Paris. But nothing ever really seemed to fit.

While my mini decoration-crisis was occurring, I attended a film camp. Besides learning that I am NOT meant to be in the film industry (lol), one of the most valuable things I’ve ever learned about creativity--and this probably applies to most things in general--is to keep going.

Just keep going.

Even if you feel like your writing sucks or your videos stink or your photography is a disgrace to the world of photography, keep going. Because if you’re meant to do something, you’ll eventually be able to do it. It just takes time.

I will keep going. Even if people don’t like my writing and reject it either with direct words or lack of interest. Even if people call it “cute” and then disregard it altogether.

Even if people tell me becoming a writer is not “practical.” Even if they don’t understand.

Even if I feel like my writing is not up to par. Even if I think that I’m never going to get to where I want to go. Even if I feel like I’m worn out, tired from trying to reach goals that seem out-of-reach.

I’ll keep going.

Because my biggest enemy is me, and the One Who called me is the voice who matters. And if my writing glorifies Him? I will be satisfied.

When I got home on that last day of film camp, with information under my belt and lots of really good food in my stomach (Biola has really good food, lol), I went straight to my desk and, after much deliberation, grabbed a simple white piece of paper and wrote on it, in black marker, the words KEEP GOING.

It’s been hanging up on my wall ever since, and I don’t think I’m going to make another decoration. I’m not a Pinteresty person. I’ve found that I get the most inspiration from blank walls, walls that have possibility, walls that I can paint on with my mind, as opposed to ones that are already defined.

Keep going. If it’s His will, it will work out.

When did you start blogging?

I started Silver Mess in January of 2016 and it focuses on my life and, more specifically, my travels. I'm trying to change it into a travel blog, but I love writing fiction, so there's that element in it too. It's kind of all over the place, to be honest.

What are some blogs that inspire you?

I love Summer of 1999 (summerof1999.blogspot.com), Totally Graced (totallygraced.blogspot.com), and The Teentrepreneur (theteentrepreneur.blogspot.com)

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I'm sixteen going on seventeen, a senior in high school, and an aspiring writer. It's not a practical job choice, but then, I was never a practical person.

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about creativity and creating things, whether it be stories or photographs or forts or anything, really. Creating is so much more fulfilling than consuming, in my opinion, and I believe that God has called me--and all other humans on this planet--to create things that point back to Him, the original Creator.

Any words of wisdom?

Keep plugging away at whatever it is you're doing. If it's your calling, don't give up.

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Thank you so much, Rachel for your amazing guest post. It was lovely to have you. <3 ;) Everyone, you gotta check out her blog because she's pretty awesome. Plus the name is super cool. Am I right? So, yeah. Click here.