Junk Drawer
Found something cool, but you don't know where it should go? Into the junk drawer!
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Quote reblogged from tempora mutanturThe first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.John Pierpont (via penseesduchoeur)
(Source: phoolmune)
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Quote reblogged from tempora mutanturRealize you can be happy this moment for no reason. Otherwise, you eternally depend on conditions for happiness. Unconscious of this moment, you remain a victim of circumstances.Arthur D. Saftlas (via skeletongarden)
(Source: gaws)
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I did it! I can’t believe I actually did it. It took tremendous effort and was a huge commitment, but I actually did it. A whole year of taking photos - I’m going to conveniently forget about those days where there is only one, or even no photos, yeah oops…but at least I persevered rather than giving up.
How do I feel now it’s over?
To be completely honest, now it’s over, I feel immense relief. It was at a point (months ago actually), where it was becoming a chore and I just wasn’t enjoying it anymore. Instead of being out with friends and enjoying their company, or being at an event and soaking it all in, at the back of my mind was this little voice saying ‘You should be taking a photo of that for Project 365’. There are times of course where I ignored that little voice and just didn’t take a picture because I wanted to be in the moment and enjoy it, rather than be behind a camera (or phone camera, as it were).
Would I do it again?
No. It’s far too big a commitment. I know that sounds silly, it’s only taking a photo or two a day, but honestly, having to think and analyse every part of your day and going, ‘should I take a picture?’ can be extremely challenging and tiring. Don’t believe me? Give it a go for two months and see how you feel after the first month!
What I have learnt.
When I began doing Project 365 I’d read articles that said it can help you remember events throughout your life, and not just the big ones, like birthdays and other special occasions, but also the every day ones. That day you spent down at the beach, or a night at the movies with girlfriends.
To be honest, I don’t remember the past year any better than what I would have without the pictures. If I go back through all of them I go, oh yeah that’s right, I remember doing that. So in some respects the pictures aid memory, but only jog it when you’re looking at them.
I’ve also learnt over the past year that I much prefer to be in the moment, enjoying time with friends or family, watching certain events, etc, rather than having to take a step back, take photos and feel like I’m missing out on something because I watched it through the lens of my camera, rather than using my own eyes. It’s weird, it might only take a few seconds to snap a picture, but those few seconds feel like copious amounts of time I’ve just missed in real life.
Moving forward…
All in all, I think it’s definitely given me a different opinion about taking photos to remember life/friends/family/events by. I certainly don’t think I’ll stop taking photos, particularly if I go away on holiday or something, there’s often time then to take a second and snap a picture, but if I’m in the moment, I don’t want to feel like I have to stop everything and take a picture for a project I’m working on, I’d rather just continue enjoying the moment.
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Photo reblogged from A random collection of irrational thoughts..
I feel like saying this to some people on occasion
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Project 365 - Day 365 - 31st October 2012
See that date? Yup, today is the last day! Yaaayyyy! The last photos are there, again of my cubby hole walls; I’ve added a few ‘funnies’ to keep it interesting, and will probably add more as I come across them. God forbid I have to move desks any time soon!
I will also do another post at some point to sum up my experiences doing Project 365, so keep an eye out for that. :)
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Project 365 - Day 364 - 30th October 2012
There is another fine example of how poor the camera is in my new phone. That brown blob in the middle of the photo, if you can make it out, is a horse. Up near work where I park the car is a paddock that actually has a few horses in it, but you don’t often get to see them hanging around so I thought I’d take a picture to show every now and then you get a glimpse.
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Project 365 - Day 363 - 29th October 2012
First day back in the office, still feel really tired and a bit sore, but not too shabby. Although apparently I don’t look that great, I’ve had a colleague ask if they can get my lunch for me or top up my water bottle… really sweet actually, nice to know people care :)
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Project 365 - Day 361 - 27th October 2012
I stayed at Mum’s house after the surgery and 7am we were both up (thanks to Izzy’s bladder) and so sat out the front of her place having a cuppa and taking in the view…. Then Mum made me go for a walk down the beach and I nearly didn’t make it back, Mum had to help me walk the rest of the way home cos I felt like I was going to pass out. Probably not the best idea to be walking up and down hills and steps the day after surgery lol.
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Project 365 - Day 360 - 26th October 2012
Proof of my hospital stay! Slouching around in Shane’s jumper - call it a weird girly comfort thing, whatever, was better than slouching around in mine lol. The needle in my hand actually hurt more than anything else!
