Prompt: Identity
I started my 365 a couple of weeks before the Prompt A Day project came about, so each month I said I would do a self portrait. I wanted to do a self portrait with my favorite cameras because when people see it I want them to know I’m truly happy taking pictures. I love to show my point-of-view of life because words are not my strong suit. Pictures are my letters to the world.
But it’s more than that too because I’m most comfortable in cuffed jeans and a cotton shirt too…and probably a scarf too. I have enjoyed doing my 365 project and the 365: A Prompt A Day project because it has allowed me to pick up my camera every day. I’m learning new things, expanding on the things I already know and I’m just happy taking the pictures. It’s a challenge in my life that I am ready to take on! I’m re-examining my life and taking a closer look at things. I find beauty in things that wouldn’t mean much to the average person and I capture for the world to see. It’s a really great feeling.
And on a side note: I weighed in last night and this week I’ve lost 5.8 lbs which adds to my three week total of 11.2 lbs. I’m a very happy girl right now!
Remember when I mentioned that I wanted to be a better wife in my New Year’s resolution? It’s in full swing now. My husband found this lovely app for our iPhones and we’ve been moving ever since. (And we’ve kind of spread it around to all of our friends.)
I won’t lie, the first week was really hard for me and I didn’t think I was going to make it. But then I seriously sat down with myself and had a heart to heart. This is something I need to do for me and my husband. The journey is a lot easier knowing I have him by my side. When I feel like faltering just a bit, he’s there to pick me back up and I do the same for him. We work out every day, stopped drinking soda and juice, and have stopped eating out as much. (We use to eat out every day which wasn’t very healthy and not easy on the wallet either.) [click to continue…]
I have a problem and I’m not afraid to admit. I HATE when people say one thing and do another. I have several instances in my current life where people come and complain to me about something/someone in their life. And then not so long after that, they are all up in their faces. I understand there is a thing called venting and needing to get it out, but when it happens time after time, something is really going on.
I know the problem lies within me but it doesn’t stop me from being irritated. I do have trust issues; meaning I trust no one. Trust is earned and people who have violated my trust are not let back into my life. I’m sure some therapist would delve into the issue and find out why I have these trust issues, but I don’t need that. I know why I have trust issues. Occasionally people who have violated my trust have been let back into my life and that is a good and a bad thing. I’m always watching them though. But what’s the saying? “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.”
When I spot people being fake, it immediately gives me the heads up they probably are being fake with me. I don’t need that kind of stuff in my life. I don’t think it’s okay to be fake with one person and not fake with another. I know we go through life not liking everyone or everything, but that’s when being an adult comes into play. Be civil. Don’t overly dote, don’t be overly nice, don’t be fake.
Prompt: Lines
It’s our 1st anniversary so I’m glad the prompt lined up with something to celebrate my husband and I as a couple. There are lines on our rings but these rings are lines that connect us through life every day. The rings create the lines that connect our hearts. I am thankful to have my husband in my life. I love him very much and I look forward to the many years we have together.
My husband and I recently celebrated our one year wedding anniversary. I am truly lucky to have found my soul mate and I cherish every day that we get to spend together. We didn’t always have an easy road and it took us 10 years to get in the same place, at the same time…and in the same city, but we did it.
We were a couple and then friends and several years later a couple again. He was the first guy to ever break my heart and I didn’t ever think I would have that in my life again. But one day, everything just changed and we came back to each other. And we were happy.
It’s truly been a year of learning for me. I’ve had to learn how to share; listen and just be present. It’s kind of hard when you’ve been living by yourself for the years in adulthood that matter. Plus the relationship we shared before put many miles between us and was filled with phone calls and weekend visits. It just took me getting use to having him around and us merging our space. I had to learn to trust him all over again, but in a different way. We are sharing a life which means different rules and standard operating procedures.
But in this one year we’ve both grown as people and together as husband and wife. It’s been so nice to have him around and make my day better when it was complete chicken poop. It’s been even nicer to see that we can work through the day to day as a team and come out the other side. Arguments did happen, but we made it through. Most importantly, I’m glad that he loves me for who I am even when he has to deal with me every day.
It’s been a great year; I can’t wait for the next!
Right now Kroger has this buy 4 save $4 promotion. I received a gift card from Kroger’s and Blogher to go out and buy some of the products that I need. Look what I got:
I got some much needed things like Duracell batteries, Tide, Bounty paper towels and Dawn dish shop in my favorite scent – Apple Blossom. And everything eligible product was marked in the store so they were easy to find. Plus, I loaded the digital coupons on my Kroger card from my iPhone and had even more savings. Everyone should really check this out!
If you want a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Kroger Family Stores go here to find out the details.
I’ve started this new thing to help keep me motivated during my 365. I joined a flickr group which gives us prompts to shoot every day. This will be especially helpful when I get in the thick of my 365 to give me inspiration on what to shoot. Very excited about this.
Prompt: Switch. I got new shoes today and I really wanted them to be in my 365…the shoes were switched in their boxes. So I got my picture of the day.
New Years resolutions are kind of stupid and people never really follow through on them, but it’s nice to have goals. And all New Years resolutions don’t fall by the way side. So here’s my list for 2011:
1. Get my business going strong. I’ve had a plan, it’s been put in the motion…and now it’s time for the work to begin. 2011 could be the year for my business. We are launching next week. Wish me luck.
2. Be a better wife. And by doing this I will get butt into the gym so my husband will go too. I will fix healthier meals. I feel like I set the groundwork for some of the bad habits in the family and this year I should stop those. I will definitely be a better wife if I can get this going in the right direction.
3. Make more time for myself. I pile too much stuff into my schedule where every moment of my life is mapped out. Now it’s time to make time to read that book or watch TV or just do something for myself. I past couple of months I started to feel resentful about not having enough time and doing everything for everyone else. I want to have this me time and husband time before we even think about having kids because it won’t be about us anymore.
4. Save more, spend less. In 2010, I spent way too much money. Maybe it’s because when you’re in a recession and own a business you hardly get to buy things…and last year I had a little bit of money. Now it’s time to start saving that money. I don’t need a new TV or a new computer. I need to save money and that’s what I’m going to do this year. I started on a good note too because I saved all the money I got for Christmas.
That’s it! Totally manageable and something I can do. I also wanted to take the time to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope it’s a great year for you!
There’s something about newborn babies that make you want to stare at them. She hasn’t been in the world that long, but when I’m around her I want to look at her. It amazes me the faces she makes (and doesn’t even know) and the things she does that are so cute. I hope it doesn’t go to her head, but we have a few more years before we have to worry about that. I don’t get to see her that often so whenever there is a chance she will be in my 365. Happy New Year!
