On January 1st, while perusing hot topics on a scrapbooking forum, I heard about this really cool idea called "Project 365". The concept -- to take a photo everyday for one year and journal a little about it -- is not a new one, but it was new to me. The reason it was a hot topic of discussion is because a popular designer had created a special kit to make the project easily into a pretty scrapbook and the company selling this kit really, really underestimated the demand for this product. It completely sold out within the first hour or two of being available for purchase, leaving many upset people stuck on phone lines and their website for hours trying to get one and unsure if they managed to be one of the lucky few. It was pretty much a big disaster, the mess of which is still trying to be cleaned up and figured out. Needless to say, having read about this AFTER the fact, I do not have one of these kits. (Which is a shame, because it is very cool looking, and a good deal for all that's included. But, oh well. Them's the breaks.)
But I have been inspired. I want to do this project! I like the idea of capturing everyday life, not just the big moments. I like that this might be a cool way for my kids or grandkids to learn more about me and what life was like in 2009. I like the push to do a little journaling everyday, and to kickstart my scrapping hobby and, hopefully, improve my photography skills. I really need something like this right now -- something that is attainable, but still challenging. That can be as hard or as easy as I feel like making it. That is creative and productive, but just for fun.
So, I have started taking my pictures and thinking about how I can piece together something similar to the scrapbook kit myself. I've been collecting supplies and am now waiting for a few things to arrive in the mail for the physical version of this project. But I need to start keeping a record of my thoughts for the photos before too much time passes and that leads me to creating this blog. I figured if I'm going to bother typing out my journaling anyway, why not have a virtual version of the project so I can share it with others? That way, I'm even more motivated to follow through with this idea 'cause I have an audience to keep me going.
Unfortunately, the first week of 2009 has already past. What can I say? I'm a little slow starting things. So, here's a week's worth of photos and journaling in one post to get caught up...
January 1st, 2009 -- We spent New Year's Day relaxing quietly at home. Liam had his first bubble bath this evening. He really enjoyed playing with the bubbles, and quickly added the word to his ever-growing vocabulary.
January 2nd, 2009 -- Mmmmmmm... sweet potato chili, one of our favorite recipes. All three of us love it, Liam included.
January 3rd, 2009 -- Liam has been showing signs of anxiety lately. Upon encountering things he's unsure about, he frowns like this and says "nooo, nooo" in a quiet, angst-filled way. He's particularly bothered by Mickey Mouse for some reason, possibly triggered by his "ears" from Aunt Erin's DisneyWorld trip. It's hilarious but also troubling. I hope the stage passes soon.
January 4th, 2009 -- Okay, maybe my kid has issues. He's also obsessed, quite literally, with the vacuum. We have to keep it hidden in the basement between uses because otherwise he FREAKS out if we don't let him use it. Seriously.
January 5th -- Just a shot of my daily supplements. Oh, the bother I go through trying to conceive! Speaking of obsessions, I have researched things to death when it comes to this process, which is kinda ironic. Like mother, like son?
January 6th -- Ah, IKEA!! How I love that store! Today's trip was just a quick one to exchange a single long rail for two short ones (to be used to organize supplies in my newly created scrapbooking area in our spare room). This is probably one of the smallest bills the cashier has ever seen!
January 7th -- Another day spent indoors. Chris is off work until the 14th (hence the beard) and it was very stormy, so we just hung out and stayed warm and cozy. This shot was taken by Chris while I made dinner. He takes some weird pictures.
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