I'm not a big New Year's resolutions person. Motivation to change or improve shouldn't just strike on January 1st of each year. Self improvement should be a continuous, year-round thing. I know that if I make a New Year's resolution, I'm most likely setting myself up for failure. That said, there are a bunch of photo-a-day type challenges that have peaked my interest and make me wonder if that might be just the type of motivation I need to be more intentional with my camera and put it to use on a more regular basis:
Looking through the photos from the past year, there are all kinds of hockey and soccer photos, along with the obligatory holiday pictures.... but it's an incomplete story. There is so much ordinary everyday stuff that happens in between, and it isn't being captured. That's not to say that I'm going to start taking photos of every cup of coffee I buy, but I want to try and fill the gaps in the scrapbook of our lives.
So here's what 2013 looks like so far:
Treats from cupCAKE
Quality couch time.
Stocking up on books.
Random foot.
Straight up nachos with cheese and no fancy toppings per in-house 10 year old.
Some snow.
Grade 10 art project in the works.
Devil's Food Cake... bundt style. I can't bake a bundt without thinking of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
Plenty of hockey.
You're making me feel very hungry and it's only 9.30 in the morning here! I particularly like that one of the foot peeping out...
ReplyDeleteI hadn't noticed the prevalence of food! I wonder what that says about the photographer...
DeleteI'm feeling a compulsion to take pictures more often too this year. To capture the little things!
ReplyDeleteSo great to "meet" you! Thanks for following me. Following you back. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYay, another Canadian blogger!! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and following, Jenn! Did you paint the picture of the bridge yourself? And, I have to say, that cake looks just plain yummy! By the way, I just became your newest follower, yay!
ReplyDeleteThe bridge painting is our 15 year old's grade 10 art project... maybe I should add captions :) Thanks for following, so happy you're here!
DeleteYour nachos, cake and cupcakes are killing me - they look so good!
ReplyDeleteIm a new follower from Followers to Friends!I cant wait to look around:) Stop by and say hello sometime!
Clara
www.walking-inthe-light.blogspot.com
Photography is one of those things I wish I had time for. Great photos! And I found you through the Followers to Friends blog hop!
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn, greetings from Northern Ontario where we have lots of snow also!! I'm just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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Thanks for visiting me over at A Geek In Glasses!!! I love your pictures. It's a big project to do a 365! I'm trying to do it too. So far so good. I am working on taking all pictures in full manual mode. I used to work in Shutter priority, but I'm moving to full manual.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work! I'm following you now, so I'll keep checking on your progress!
Hi Jenn,
ReplyDeleteI think "a photo a day" is a wonderful challenge! My daughter's blog and some of my other friends have blogs like this...and of course, my own blog..."A Place for Pictures and Memories" I love photography! It's been a passion of mine for many years. On weekends, my husband and I like to get up and be on the road early to capture photos of the sunrise, it's our favorite time of the day. I look forward to seeing your pictures :)
Dawn
A photo a day challenges are great! I'm horrible at taking pictures every day!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at Baileys and cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteFound you on the Fun Friday link up.
Make sure you enter to win in my newest giveaway? I'm giving YOU presents for MY birthday! How cool is that? http://msmorgansrealitycheck.blogspot.com/2013/01/celebration-giveaway.html
I have also signed up to do a photo a day and have to say its not going so well. I love the thought but need to learn how to use my camera better! Thanks for linking to my party!
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Great idea!x
ReplyDeleteGood for you Jenn. I've never been disciplined enough to stick to one of these lists. It's an interesting challenge.
ReplyDeleteHmm I do like the idea of these photo a day challenges, especially now that I FINALLY have an instagram account!
ReplyDeleteBAILEY's! YUMMMMMMMMY!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great idea. I am a new reader and follower to your blog. I am also a new follower.
ReplyDeleteLove all the pix, especially the cupcakes. Now if the Baileys were IN the cupcakes, that would be very cool. haha
ReplyDeleteNewest follower from the Designed Decor Blog Hop! We have a link party going on today too and would love to you to come link up!
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Hi Jenn! I'm terrible with resolutions and just made a bucket list for things I want to accomplish in 2013. Nothing major, just little things I put off. I've also been interested in a photo-a-day challenge but have yet to try one. I doubt I'd keep up with up, and I'd most likely even forget I'd signed up for it, Ms. Forgetful lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party :))
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
Great photos! I love the painting of the bridge. Did you make it?
ReplyDeleteI have often thought about doing something like this. I will enjoy seeing what you come up with. I am now following you.
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Baileys, cupcakes and nachos...I'm coming over to YOUR house!
ReplyDeleteThe painting of the bridge is great! Visiting you today from the No Rules Weekend hop. :)
ReplyDeleteSome yummy treats here,love your dog :)new gfc follower from the weekends blog hop,hope you can stop by my blog ? :)
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