I'm not really sure where this is going to go... but we're going!
It's been a while since I've done anything creative for this whole 'skullsandsnaps' stuff, especially any form of writing. But I figured whilst in isolation I may as well do something - considering I can't go out and take photos of cars, I can't film cars (and didn't really fancy just filming random stuff for the sake of it... although I might - just to use my creativity visually but we'll see) and can't say I don't have time. Sooooo... here we are!
This is quite a strange time right now, not sure how long we're going to be told to stay in, not sure when life will resume or if it will just resume! Will it change? Will life be completely different? Or will it just weirdly go back to normal? We don't know, and I think that's what is scaring people. The fear of the unknown.
It's all very sad and stressful what is happening - especially for our amazing key workers on the frontline!
The nurses, doctors, porters, admin staff, call handlers, paramedics, midwifes, specialists, police officers, firefighters, military, teachers, nursery staff, childminders, teaching assistants, social workers, food chain workers, delivery drivers, warehouse staff, postal staff, utility staff, engineers, bus drivers, lorry drivers, shop workers, shelf stackers, train drivers, pilots, roadside assistance, mechanics, technicians... you're all amazing!
One thing I have enjoyed during all this - social media. Apps like TikTok showing NHS and frontline staff on their breaks trying to have some fun amongst this madness by dancing and having a laugh. The appreciation to the people risking their lives daily for all of us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook has been lovely.
I think I'll wrap this up here and have a think about what to write about next...
Take it easy
Skully x
Showing posts with label instagram. Show all posts
Showing posts with label instagram. Show all posts
Sunday, 29 March 2020
Monday, 18 March 2019
Real life, online life... coping with LIFE.
Hey hey!
So I thought I'd follow on from my Instagram story the other day, after it seemed to be so well received!
I had such beautiful messages of support - people saying thank you, people getting things off their chest, not feeling alone, just being reminded that life is more important than social media! It was incredibly overwhelming to receive so many lovely messages.
But it wasn't a sense of self satisfaction from having nice messages sent, it was just nice to know that people didn't feel alone, and that what I had said had helped some people to feel better and less stressed. That if there was stuff people had bottled up lately - they then felt from my post they could message me and discuss it.
For those that missed it, here is a brief summary of what was said -
So I thought I'd follow on from my Instagram story the other day, after it seemed to be so well received!
I had such beautiful messages of support - people saying thank you, people getting things off their chest, not feeling alone, just being reminded that life is more important than social media! It was incredibly overwhelming to receive so many lovely messages.
But it wasn't a sense of self satisfaction from having nice messages sent, it was just nice to know that people didn't feel alone, and that what I had said had helped some people to feel better and less stressed. That if there was stuff people had bottled up lately - they then felt from my post they could message me and discuss it.
For those that missed it, here is a brief summary of what was said -
+ DON'T TAKE SOCIAL MEDIA SO SERIOUSLY!
+ Appreciate the real people around you & spend time with them.
+ Don't compare yourself to people on social media. It's not real! It's fake!
+ People live 2 lives, I know, I've essentially done it - the social media life and the real life.
+ People live 2 lives, I know, I've essentially done it - the social media life and the real life.
+ Don't focus on the number of followers, the number of likes... it's irrelevant!
+ Don't worry about what someone else/other people are doing - JUST. DO. YOU.
+ Everyone is fighting a battle, sometimes just getting out of bed is enough!
+ Everyone is fighting a battle, sometimes just getting out of bed is enough!
+ Check on the people around you! Ask how they are randomly, let the people around you know you are there for them, anytime, for anything! (We'll discuss this more later...)
Don't worry about the number of followers you have, don't worry about the number of likes you get, don't worry about who is posting what, where etc... we're all guilty of comparing ourselves to others! When we shouldn't!
We all panic that we don't appear to be achieving the same epic stuff we see others doing on Instagram.
I'm guilty in the past of feeling incredibly, low and depressed from seeing some amazing things people have been doing with cars, and feeling like I'm a real under achiever, like I'm not enough, like a failure!
But we all have different opportunities, some earn them, some use who they know rather than what they know, some get lucky, some work incredibly bloody hard! We just can't judge ourselves on other people, because we just don't know.
It's times like that I find I have to step away from social media, before it sucks me in and I feel this horrendous anxiety and panic come over me. Which is silly! It's an app, it's a made up world online essentially. But in times like that, where you feel that low and that consumed in this dark pit of feeling inadequate online - you don't think HOLD UP!!! WHY YOU BEING SILLY?! LOOK AT WHAT YOU'VE ACHIEVED *insert personal list here* but for me, I've been to Sweden and was the first to shoot the Koenigsegg Regera, I've had a 3 page feature of my Oakley Veyron images in Fast Car magazine, I've driven a Porsche 918, I've shot events in Dubai, I've been to SEMA - but away from cars, I've tackled being bedbound with M.E when I was 16, I battle daily with Fibromyalgia and M.E, I've been a carer for my Dad etc. My point is, there is a lot we can all sit and list personally that we've achieved.
I really do worry about social media and peoples mental welfare. The amount of pressure out there is INSANE!
The pressure to look a certain way, to act a certain way, to achieve everything by what seems like tomorrow, or else you're a failure... It's awful. Things don't just happen overnight! We are all different. We all have our own paths to take. We all have our own journeys. We all have our own battles to tackle.
This is why I said on IG the other day that sometimes, just getting out of bed for some is a win! Because sometimes it is, for some people - if you're battling a mental health condition, just getting out of bed can be a massive achievement. Just as if you have a physical condition and are fortunate enough to be able to get out of bed! It's something you achieved, and it's brilliant.
People are SO judgemental and critical these days, which adds to the pressure of life. I will never understand the people who go out of their way to antagonise someone, or insult, critique, or slate someone purely because they have a personal vendetta against them and usually with no cause, no rhyme or reason!
Just remember to step away from social media now and again, appreciate the people around you. Especially parents and grandparents - because TRUST ME, when they're no longer around, you wish you'd spent every moment possible with them!
But don't forget your friends too, don't just use social media to stay in touch - go and meet up, have a coffee, a meal etc. No phones, sit and communicate. Check on them! Ask if they're okay, ask if they need help or support with anything, LISTEN...
All too often these days we hear about suicide and people not coping, which is truly tragic! It's usually the ones who appear to be larger than life, the ones who seem to check on everyone else - but does anyone ever check on them?!
I've been plunged into those depths, considering the "easy way out" - admittedly, not purely due to social media, but it can definitely add to the negativity in your mind and just make you feel like you're drowning.
If it wasn't for my incredible support network around me, I wouldn't of survived last year. So a massive thank you to my boyfriend, my sister, my best friends, my Mum, and the family at CGO who kept me going. With these guys amazing support, I managed to move house, get a job, resolve old family issues and actually grieve the loss of my Dad (rather than bottle it up!!!) essentially flipping my life round in two weeks!
But just remember to check in on those around you, sometimes it's hard for people to admit they aren't coping but let them know you are there for them, always!
On that note, if anyone ever needs a chat - just drop me a DM. No judgement. No criticism. Just a place to speak if you need it.
Take care
Skully x
Don't worry about the number of followers you have, don't worry about the number of likes you get, don't worry about who is posting what, where etc... we're all guilty of comparing ourselves to others! When we shouldn't!
We all panic that we don't appear to be achieving the same epic stuff we see others doing on Instagram.
I'm guilty in the past of feeling incredibly, low and depressed from seeing some amazing things people have been doing with cars, and feeling like I'm a real under achiever, like I'm not enough, like a failure!
But we all have different opportunities, some earn them, some use who they know rather than what they know, some get lucky, some work incredibly bloody hard! We just can't judge ourselves on other people, because we just don't know.
It's times like that I find I have to step away from social media, before it sucks me in and I feel this horrendous anxiety and panic come over me. Which is silly! It's an app, it's a made up world online essentially. But in times like that, where you feel that low and that consumed in this dark pit of feeling inadequate online - you don't think HOLD UP!!! WHY YOU BEING SILLY?! LOOK AT WHAT YOU'VE ACHIEVED *insert personal list here* but for me, I've been to Sweden and was the first to shoot the Koenigsegg Regera, I've had a 3 page feature of my Oakley Veyron images in Fast Car magazine, I've driven a Porsche 918, I've shot events in Dubai, I've been to SEMA - but away from cars, I've tackled being bedbound with M.E when I was 16, I battle daily with Fibromyalgia and M.E, I've been a carer for my Dad etc. My point is, there is a lot we can all sit and list personally that we've achieved.
I really do worry about social media and peoples mental welfare. The amount of pressure out there is INSANE!
The pressure to look a certain way, to act a certain way, to achieve everything by what seems like tomorrow, or else you're a failure... It's awful. Things don't just happen overnight! We are all different. We all have our own paths to take. We all have our own journeys. We all have our own battles to tackle.
This is why I said on IG the other day that sometimes, just getting out of bed for some is a win! Because sometimes it is, for some people - if you're battling a mental health condition, just getting out of bed can be a massive achievement. Just as if you have a physical condition and are fortunate enough to be able to get out of bed! It's something you achieved, and it's brilliant.
People are SO judgemental and critical these days, which adds to the pressure of life. I will never understand the people who go out of their way to antagonise someone, or insult, critique, or slate someone purely because they have a personal vendetta against them and usually with no cause, no rhyme or reason!
Just remember to step away from social media now and again, appreciate the people around you. Especially parents and grandparents - because TRUST ME, when they're no longer around, you wish you'd spent every moment possible with them!
But don't forget your friends too, don't just use social media to stay in touch - go and meet up, have a coffee, a meal etc. No phones, sit and communicate. Check on them! Ask if they're okay, ask if they need help or support with anything, LISTEN...
All too often these days we hear about suicide and people not coping, which is truly tragic! It's usually the ones who appear to be larger than life, the ones who seem to check on everyone else - but does anyone ever check on them?!
I've been plunged into those depths, considering the "easy way out" - admittedly, not purely due to social media, but it can definitely add to the negativity in your mind and just make you feel like you're drowning.
If it wasn't for my incredible support network around me, I wouldn't of survived last year. So a massive thank you to my boyfriend, my sister, my best friends, my Mum, and the family at CGO who kept me going. With these guys amazing support, I managed to move house, get a job, resolve old family issues and actually grieve the loss of my Dad (rather than bottle it up!!!) essentially flipping my life round in two weeks!
But just remember to check in on those around you, sometimes it's hard for people to admit they aren't coping but let them know you are there for them, always!
On that note, if anyone ever needs a chat - just drop me a DM. No judgement. No criticism. Just a place to speak if you need it.
Take care
Skully x
Friday, 5 August 2016
Been a while! Blogging or Vlogging? Do I continue?
Afternoon people,
I sincerely apologise for having not been writing my highly opinionated thoughts about my shoots, Central London supercar news articles and cars in general!
I must admit, I kind of forgot about blogging! I did do some vlogging and I love doing it cause I get to annoy people with my instant thoughts and feelings regarding cars as it's all instant and in the moment! Whereas writing, I take time to stop and think about what I've written and re-read it etc. so it's not quite as exciting I guess. Plus let's face it, it's effort reading something in comparison to going to YouTube and watching a video!
So blogging or vlogging...
Well blogging has the positive of not having to worry about how ill I look on camera! (or how chunky I look!)
I can happily sit with a box of Jaffa Cakes, no make up, hair in a bun and in my trackies writing away... and no one would know. Clearly NOT happening atm *cough*
Vlogging, I really enjoy showing people my point of view at events and in friends cars etc. Now I haven't done many videos lately, some of the opportunities I do regret having not filmed such as:
- Koenigsegg visit and shoot (oh and going in the Regera with Christian von Koenigsegg driving)
- Driving the Porsche 918!!! EPIC EPIC FAIL.
- More of my car spotting Golf antics
- Events in general! I like showing people what sort of events I attend and my perspective
Obviously, the other main issue with vlogs is that I don't have enough arms for it. Trying to hold a camera along with my DSLR, where my priority is to get stills, is tricky!
I hopefully have some more cool stuff coming up where I may try and vlog it... Big question is though, with so many people doing it now! Do I revive the vlogs?!
Anyway as always, my IG is kept up to date (as best as possible) with my photos: @skullsandsnaps
I shall try and get back into my writing though. It's quite therapeutic...
Take care
Jo x
I sincerely apologise for having not been writing my highly opinionated thoughts about my shoots, Central London supercar news articles and cars in general!
I must admit, I kind of forgot about blogging! I did do some vlogging and I love doing it cause I get to annoy people with my instant thoughts and feelings regarding cars as it's all instant and in the moment! Whereas writing, I take time to stop and think about what I've written and re-read it etc. so it's not quite as exciting I guess. Plus let's face it, it's effort reading something in comparison to going to YouTube and watching a video!
So blogging or vlogging...
Well blogging has the positive of not having to worry about how ill I look on camera! (or how chunky I look!)
I can happily sit with a box of Jaffa Cakes, no make up, hair in a bun and in my trackies writing away... and no one would know. Clearly NOT happening atm *cough*
Vlogging, I really enjoy showing people my point of view at events and in friends cars etc. Now I haven't done many videos lately, some of the opportunities I do regret having not filmed such as:
- Koenigsegg visit and shoot (oh and going in the Regera with Christian von Koenigsegg driving)
- Driving the Porsche 918!!! EPIC EPIC FAIL.
- More of my car spotting Golf antics
- Events in general! I like showing people what sort of events I attend and my perspective
Obviously, the other main issue with vlogs is that I don't have enough arms for it. Trying to hold a camera along with my DSLR, where my priority is to get stills, is tricky!
I hopefully have some more cool stuff coming up where I may try and vlog it... Big question is though, with so many people doing it now! Do I revive the vlogs?!
Anyway as always, my IG is kept up to date (as best as possible) with my photos: @skullsandsnaps
I shall try and get back into my writing though. It's quite therapeutic...
Take care
Jo x
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
'Modifications under the bonnets on some of these beauties, make them real beasts' - Battalion30five
Battalion30five.
Such an awesome bunch of people, stunning cars and true passion & knowledge of the cars within the group.
We met up near Canary Wharf and had some quick pics in the underground car park. Surrounded by 25 cars could seem daunting to shoot on your own, but I tell you what, I wasn't complaining!!
Ranging from cars wrapped Lime Green by Yiannimize, to Goldy (funnily enough, that's the Gold one in the pic!) to full carbon bodies and Akrapovic wrapped R35's.. it was a stunning combo!
We left this car park to head to Pall Mall for some pics with the
Queen.. well, not exactly but outside her house! Anyway, Pall Mall was
shut so we went to another car park in Kensington.
I love this bit, leaning over getting these angles...
I just love these cars! I don't know what it is about them, but they're just incredible!
The modifications under the bonnets on some of these beauties, make them real beasts!!
Ranging from Akrapovic exhausts to Litchfield maps & upgrades to custom parts and upgrades, they're all fantastic.
It was pretty epic... unfortunately weather wasn't great. Hoping the next shoot with this lovely lot has some better weather! Especially as it sounds SO cool. That'll be up soon after it's been done.
Find all the images here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/jkingman/sets/72157651826948929
Check out Battalion30five on instagram for some epic R35 shots!
Skully x
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Oakley Design Lamborghini Huracan LP680-4
I've been very lucky in being allowed to see
this car up close numerous times and being able to shoot it too, so figured I'd post some pics and info about it.
The guys at Oakley Design do fantastic work in modifying supercars cosmetically as well as enhancing the cars performance. I think the most well known type of car they modify has to be the Lamborghini Aventador. So it came as no surprise to find Oakley Design were taking on modifying the Lamborghini Huracan.
Here's when they took the freshly delivered Lambo to JF Automotive to do a dyno run.
The guys at Oakley Design do fantastic work in modifying supercars cosmetically as well as enhancing the cars performance. I think the most well known type of car they modify has to be the Lamborghini Aventador. So it came as no surprise to find Oakley Design were taking on modifying the Lamborghini Huracan.
Here's when they took the freshly delivered Lambo to JF Automotive to do a dyno run.
This was done so they could see what they were working with, before cracking on with modifying under the bonnet!
As the weeks passed I was sent progress pics to upload to instagram which got people interested in how the finished product would look, especially as more companies were starting to release their images/renderings of the Huracan.
These centre locks look AMAZING when they're fitted on to the ADV.1 wheels used.
Well here's how the car has ended up looking, shot whilst on a wind tunnel testing trip to Mira!
Not only does this car now look stunning! The performance has improved considerably...
BHP - 688
TORQUE - 683
0 - 60 - 2.5sec
TOP SPEED - 215mph
WEIGH REDUCTION - 107kg
AERO DOWNFORCE +24% @ 150mph
It sounds beautiful too due to the full Titanium Oakley Exhaust.
I've genuinely fallen in love with this car! I'm now awaiting a Euromillions win so I can purchase one ;)
Skully x
Apologies for the lack of posts! Busy busy...
So as the title suggests, I apologies for the lack of posts!
I was planning on keeping my blog up to date as I went along but that doesn't seem to of gone to plan ;)
Here's what's been keeping me busy (full detail posts to follow)
- Oakley Design Lamborghini Huracan LP680-4 wind tunnel testing.
- Black Diamond Premium Valeting Porsche 911 993 Turbo
- Billionaires Auto Club Batmobile Audi R8 GT Spyder
- Quick visit to Joe Macari
- Autosport 2015
- Battalion30five GTR Meet
I'll do individual posts about the events and include some of my snaps.
Hope everyone is well!
Skully x
I was planning on keeping my blog up to date as I went along but that doesn't seem to of gone to plan ;)
Here's what's been keeping me busy (full detail posts to follow)
- Oakley Design Lamborghini Huracan LP680-4 wind tunnel testing.
- Black Diamond Premium Valeting Porsche 911 993 Turbo
- Billionaires Auto Club Batmobile Audi R8 GT Spyder
- Quick visit to Joe Macari
- Autosport 2015
- Battalion30five GTR Meet
I'll do individual posts about the events and include some of my snaps.
Hope everyone is well!
Skully x
Friday, 9 January 2015
How to find me & what I do!
Hey!
In case you were wondering, here's how you find me and my car photos on social networks...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jkingmanphoto
Instagram: skullsandsnaps
Flickr: www.flickr.com/jkingman
In case you were wondering, here's how you find me and my car photos on social networks...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jkingmanphoto
Instagram: skullsandsnaps
Flickr: www.flickr.com/jkingman
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