I was invited an inspiring event on this week. It was held at Book & Kitchen which is placed in a quiet and peaceful side of Notting hill. It was a cute and genuine local bookshop that I like. The event was about the campaign called #Iambeautiful sponsored by Exorex and hosted by Satellite PR .
The organisers and speakers were already there to prepare the event. We were welcomed by Jack with beverages. We had time to look around the place before the talk started. And also enjoyed drink and some foods.
Pauline started the event to introduce the campaign and in this case for the event is designed to promote awareness with psoriasis.
Giorgia Lanuzza who has suffered from psoriasis since she was 13 told her stories and experiences. Her stories were absolutely inspiring.
Then, next speaker, well known the photographer Brock Elbank spoke about his current work called #Freckles. He told stories about each portrait. There were struggles and judgments in their life time because of the appearance. But they all are absolutely beautiful and stunning in their portraits. We, especially Jacob, were very impressed and he started to be obsessed to Mr. Elbank's work.
Here's some of his work we saw that day.
You can see more of his work if you follow his instagram @mrelbank.
Last portrait is one of the his last exhibition called Beard.
This is a lady who has rare genetic disorder called hypertrichosis.
How beautiful she is! Breathtaking!
After short break, Suryacitta Malcolm Smith spoke about taking the time off from everything by doing nothing and concentrate on myself.
It was a wonderful time. The event made me think of a lot of things for myself.
I was a pretty embarrassed for looking back on myself from all the complains and dissatisfaction of my appearance. I realise that I never think myself as beautiful. I have had almost always to wish to have something I haven't got - I wish I have bigger eyes, skinner body, less freckles and so on. (Sometimes, I do thank what I have but it is most unlikely.) Now, I try to appreciate what I have and love my life more. Make sure I won't hurt myself with second dagger.
Still, it is a difficult to say out loud I am beautiful but I now try hard to lead my mind in right direction for my happiness rest of my life.
With lovley Giorgia
Mr.Elbank and Jacob.
(They are doing this because I was too close to them.)
ps. Thanks to having us, Jack & Satellite PR and Exorex.