Apologies

I have been terrible at doing the 365 day challenge, I do it is around next year as I really intend to make a better go at next year seeing as I am getting an nice new digital camera for my Xmas =)
Hubby is go good to me.
We are expecting our first baby next June so defo want to log the daily change in him/her as well =)

~x~

Day 169

"I heard the news today, Oh Boy"

- A Day in the Life - Beatles

What headline, made the news for you today?

day 168

“Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.”

—Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), minister, civil rights activist

day 167

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”

- Thornton Wilder (1897–1975), playwright, novelist

day 166

“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.”

—Rachel Carson (1907-1964), marine biologist,

Rediscover the joys of being a child today

day 165

“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.”

—Wayne Gretzky (b. 1961), retired professional ice hockey player

Interesting quote for us?! Motto : just keep clicking away, lol

day 164

“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. ”

— Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), novelist

day 163

“Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.”

— George Eliot [Mary Ann Evans] (1819-1880), novelist

Day 162

“ 'Stay' is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary. ”

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), novelist

Day 161

"Once upon a time there was a clever clogs and her name was you. I like: boys who wear glasses."

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so who is your favourite Momiji?

See you tomorrow for a new week of quotes!

Day 160

Sweet dizzy girl you make me always smiling. I like: gingerbread and tap dancing

day 159

Somedays when life is quite higgledy-piggledy then you are the only person who can help. I like: cheese on toast and palates.

day 158

Your soul is a good one, i know when it shines in your eyes. I like: motorbikes

day 157

We lie on our backs watching the clouds. Our lovely day. I like: old black and white movies, travelling to far off lands

Day 156

Dizzy -

Counting the stars brings dizzy and laughing. I like: knitting and techno.

Day 155

Chatting -

Your chatting with me under the sky makes me always smiling. I like: disco and thunderstorms

Day 154

"They thing that makes me different, are the things that make me me"

- Winnie the Pooh

What makes you YOU?

Day 153

"Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely."

-The Land Before Time

Day 152

"Remember: Always let your conscience be your guide."

-Pinocchio

Day 151

"The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it."

-The Lion King

Day 150

"the flower that blooms in adversity is the most beautiful and rare of all"

- Mulan

Day 149

"Reach for the sky"

- Woody, Toy Story

Day 148

"Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all ?"

- Wicked Stepmother from Snow White

Day 147

“If you were all alone in the universe with no one to talk to, no one with which to share the beauty of the stars, to laugh with, to touch, what would be your purpose in life? It is other life, it is love, which gives your life meaning. This is harmony. We must discover the joy of each other, the joy of challenge, the joy of growth.”

- Mitsugi Saotome (b. 1937), Aikido instructor, author

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Its time to choose a quote form the past week and scrap it!

See you tomorrow for a new set of quotes!

Day 146

“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.”

John R. Wooden (b. 1910) basketball coach, author

Day 145

We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.”

- Max De Pree (b.1924), author, former CEO of Herman Miller, Inc.

Day 144

“Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first to compliment, and first to forgive.”

Anonymous

Photography prompt 4

Bokeh (from the Japanese boke ボケ, "blur") is a photographic term referring to the appearance of out-of-focus areas in an image produced by a camera lens.^[1] Different lens bokeh produces different aesthetic qualities in out-of-focus backgrounds, which are often used to reduce distractions and emphasize the primary subject.

Check out this Flickr discussion also.

This week try focusing on achieving good "Bokeh", also known as "circles of confusion"

Day 143

“Open your heart - open it wide; someone is standing outside.”

- Mary Engelbreit; artist, entrepreneur

Day 142

“I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.”

Pablo Casals (1876-1973), cellist, conductor

Day 141

“Once you choose hope, anythings possible.”

Christopher Reeve (1952-2004), actor, producer, director, and writer; best known for his role as Superman.

Day 140

"Dream"

Journal your dreams, how do they compare to your hope and goals from january 1st! Do you dream big or small?

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We are artisits, creaters, scrapbookers. Use the word that best describes you from last week. try a new technique!

Day 139

"One"

Day 138

"He[art]"
This little Caithness glass heart resides on my bedside table Hubby 2 be bought me it after our 1st month of dating =) means a lot to me.

Day 137

"Create"

Day 136

"Inspire"

Day 135

"Discover"

Day 134

"Play"

This is my favorite mouse - its my gaming mouse! My perspective of the word Play for today - I spend a lot of time playing and online game called World of Warcraft with my fiancé.

Day 133

"Just a perfect day
Drink sangria in the park
And then later, when it gets dark, we'll go home
Just a perfect day
Feed animals in the zoo
Then later a movie too, and then home"

Lou Reed

What is your perfect day - journal

Day 132

"There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy.
There's nothing you can make that can't be made.
No one you can save that can't be saved.
Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be in time
It's easy.
All you need is love, all you need is love,"

Beatles

day 131

"If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life"

Snow Patrol

Day 130

"Summertime, and the living is easy

One of these mornings
You're going to rise up singing
Then you'll spread your wings
And you'll take to the sky"

George Gershwin

Day 129

"Don't ever say you're on your way down,
God gave you style and gave you grace
And put a smile upon your face"

Cold Play

Day 128

"Need a little time to wake up
Need a little time to rest your mind
You know you should so I guess you might as well
What's the story morning glory? "

Oasis

Day 127

"You are the sunshine of my life
That's why I'll always be around,
You are the apple of my eye,
Forever you'll stay in my heart"

Stevie Wonder

Day 126

"The time to laugh is when you don't have time for it."

Argus Poste

Day 125

"Out of chaos comes the dance of balance."

Denise Kester

Day 124

"Love the moment, and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries."

Corita Kent

Day 123

"There's no time like the pleasant."

Oliver Herford

Day 122

“A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams”

annon.

Day 121

"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you"

Frank Lloyd Wright

Day 120

“If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.”

Raymond Inmon

Day 119

Find a quote that expresses how you feel after 119 days of taking self portraits!

"Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours" - Proverb

Day 118

“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily. ”

Sally Koch - author

What small opportunity did you grab by the horns today?

Day 117

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.”

Mary Anne Radmacher - author

Day 116

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt - First lady Follow your dreams! What are your dreams?

Day 115

“Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there's love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong"

Ella Jane Fitzgerald - Jazz vocalist

This quote is at the top of my list this week for many reasons, what does this quote say to you?

Day 114

"Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate. ”

JR Tolkein - author

Day 113

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.”
Thomas Paine - author

A new week, and a new set of quotes!

Day 112

PRUDENCE - 1 : the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason 2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs 3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources 4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk

Day 111

TEMPERENCE - abstinence from alcohol: total abstinence from alcoholic drink. 2. restraint: self-restraint in the face of temptation or desire ...

Day 110

JUSTICE - The quality of being just; fairness. The principle of moral rightness; equity. Conformity to moral rightness in action or attitude;

Day 109

FORTITUDE - strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage.

Day 108

CHARITY - a foundation created to promote the public good

Day 107

HOPE - 1. confident desire: a feeling that something desirable is likely to happen

Day 106

The Seven Heavenly Virtues

FAITH - find faith in your life.

religion: a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

Day 105

SLOTH - is the avoidance of physical or spiritual work

Day 104

GREED - is the desire for material wealth or gain, ignoring the realm of the spiritual. It is also called Avarice or Covetousness.

Day 103

ANGER - is manifested in the individual who spurns love and opts instead for fury. It is also known as Wrath.

Day 102

LUST - is an inordinate craving for the pleasures of the body

Day 101

GLUTTONY - is an inordinate desire to consume more than that which one requires

Day 100

ENVY - is the desire for others' traits, status, abilities, or situation

See you tomorrow

Day 99

The Seven Deadly Sins

PRIDE - is excessive belief in one's own abilities, that interferes with the individual's recognition of the grace of God. It has been called the sin from which all others arise. Pride is also known as Vanity

Day 98

“Habit is the 6th sense that overrules the other 5"

Arab Proverb

Do you have a habit, be it a good one or a bad one, lol

Day 97

"I would rather have eyes that cannot see; ears that cannot hear; lips that cannot speak, than a heart that cannot love”

Robert Tizonstrong

Carrying on with our theme of the senses this week

Day 96

"Touch"

Day 95

"Taste" - sweet, sour, salty, sharp

Day 94

"Smell"

Day 93

"Hear, listen"

What do your ears hear today?

Day 92

"Look, see, view"

What do you eye spy today?

Day 91

"The greatest gift that you give yourself is a little bit of your own attention."

Anthony J. D'Angelo

Do something for you today

Day 90

"Spread your love everywhere you go."

Mother Teresa

How did you spread your love today?

Dau 89

"Right now is a good time."

Tote Yamada

Right now is a good time, to start something new, to hug someone in need, to take time to relax. What will you do right now!

Day 88

“Creativity is a natural extension of our enthusiasm.”

Earl Nightingale entrepreneur, motivational author

Show creativity in your space today

Photography prompt 3

"My theory of composition? Simple: do not release the shutter until everything in the viewfinder feels just right." Ernst Haas

Shutter Speed

This month we are going to look at our shutter speed. For those of us using a camera with some manul settings, you can set the shutter speed to "S" for shutter speed priority. this allows you to alter your shutter speed and your camera will set the aperture setting for you.

Our shutter speed is important when photograhing in low light conditions and when photographing motion shots.

A faster shutter speed will freeze action whereas a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect (or can just be downright blurry.) When you set your shutter speed on your camera, you’ll see numbers like 60, 120, 250, 1000 and so on. These actually represent 1/60th of a second, 1/120th of a second and so on. So the higher the bottom number on the fraction, the faster the shutter speed. The smaller the number, the slower the shutter speed. You will also see shutter speeds for seconds, indicated by inch marks ("). For example, if the display says 1"5, that indicates a shutter speed of 1½ seconds. If the display says 30", the shutter will be open for 30 seconds.

A general rule of thumb is not to set your shutter speed less than 1/60 when taking a photo without a tripod. A shutter speed less than this, will cause camera shake and you should use your tripod, or a firm static surface, ie a wall, or table.

Shutter Challenge (taken from 2 peas)

1. Find your kitchen sink (that shouldn’t be too hard.)

2. Now locate an object that is going to obstruct the water flowing from the faucet. Basically, you want something that will interrupt the flow of water, causing the water to "splash" around it (similar to what a child’s boots do when tromping through a rain puddle.)

3. Set your shutter speed to 1/80th of a second (indicated by the number 80.) Turn on the water and take the picture.

4. Now set your shutter really high (around 1/1000 of a second or higher) and take the photo again.See the detail in the second photo of the water drops?

Have fun playing :)

Day 87

“A habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time.”

Mark Twain - humorist, lecturer, author

Lets look at our habits, the good and the bad!

Day 86

“Any necessary work that pays an honest wage carries its own honor and dignity.”

W. Kelly Griffith

What is your job, your day to day job, your working life?

Day 85

“Put your ear down close to your soul and listen hard.”

Anne Sexton - poet, writer

Take time out today to listen to your heart, listen to your family and loved ones

Day 84

"Red and yellow and pink and green,
Purple and orange and blue,
I can sing a rainbow,
Sing a rainbow,
Sing a rainbow too!"

Artist Delta Goodrum

Day 83

"Pink- its my new obsession
Pink its not even a question,
Pink, on the lips of your lover, cause
Pink is the love you discover"

Aerosmith

Day 82

"Gold Always believe in your soul, You've got the power to know You' re indestructable ,Always believe in,because you are Gold"

Spandau Ballet

Day 81

The Emerald City

(Located in the center of the Land of Oz, the Emerald City is the end of the famous yellow brick road, which starts in Munchkin Land.)

Day 80

"She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet was the night
Softer than satin was the light
From the stars
She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet were her eyes
Warmer than May her tender sighs"

Bernie Wayne/Lee Morris

Day 79

"Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony
Side by side on my piano keyboard, oh lord, why dont we?
We all know that people are the same where ever we go
There is good and bad in everyone,
We learn to live, we learn to give
Each other what we need to survive together alive."

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder

Day 78

"Look at the stars,
Look how they shine for you,
And everything you do,
Yeah they were all yellow"

ColdPlay

Day 77

"When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse?

When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home,
And ignite your bones,
And I will try to fix you,"

Fix You - Cold Play

These lyrics really make me think about what I have in life

Day 76

"I like what I see when I'm looking at me, when I'm walking pass the mirror"

Mary J Blige

You are that person in the mirror, start loving that person!

Day 75

“Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.”

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), pastor, theologian, German Resistance fighter in World War II

Responsibilitiy in all our lives is important. Our scrapbooking is a responsibility to preserve our memories for future generations. What responsibility in your life is most important?

Day 74

"The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out his nose."

Garrison Keillor

What makes you laugh so hard? What are some of your fondest childhood memories? Journal these memories

Day 73

"Beauty, truth, friendship, love, creation---these are the great values of life. We can't prove them, or explain them, yet they are the most stable things in our lives."

Jesse Herman Holmes

What are your great values in life?

Day 72

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."

Howard Thurman

What makes you come alive? Is it your work, your family, your hobby or just being here?

Day 71

“First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, 'I believe,' three times. ”

Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993), author, preacher

What is your "mantra"? Start today, believing in you. Take time to write down your thoughts, and your beliefs. What is important to you? What do you "believe" in?

Today use this quote to concentrate on your journalling and take a self portrait.

Day70

"Balance"

Day 69

"Comfort"

Day 68

"Patience"

Day 67

"Sweet"

Day 66

"Soft"

Day 65

"Explore"

Day 64

A new month, and a new week. This week I am going to post one word, just one single word, to inspire your photo and your journalling for each day

"Shine"

Day 63

"One day at a time, this is enough. Live in the present and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering"

Ida Scott Taylor

Record with a photo the memory of one thing that bought Joy to your day. Journal why this memory was so precious.

Day 62

"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child."

Sophia Loren

Day 61

"March is the month of expectation"

Emily Dickinson

Lets start a new month full of good expectations, full of joy to continue with our 365 journey

Day 59 + 1

"Yesterday is HISTORY
Tomorrow is a MYSTERY
Today is a GIFT
That's why it's called the 'PRESENT' "

Unknown

Today is a gift, an extra day to be loved, to give love, how did you spend your GIFT?

What is a leap year?

A leap year is a year in which one extra day has been inserted, or intercalated, at the end of February. A leap year consists of 366 days, whereas other years, called common years, have 365 days.

Day 59

"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all."

Laura Ingalls Wilder

What simple thing in your life made your day just perfect?

Day 58

“Look at what you've got and make the best of it. It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”
Proverb

Day 57

"Joy enters the room. It settles on the windowsill, waiting to see whether it will be welcome here."

Kim Chernin

Day 56

"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you"

Dr Seuss

Day 55

"Adopt the peace of nature"

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Photography prompt 2

“Simply look with perceptive eyes at the world about you, and trust to your own reactions and convictions. Ask yourself: "Does this subject move me to feel, think and dream? Can I visualize a print - my own personal statement of what I feel and want to convey - from the subject before me?”

Ansel Adams

Day 54

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

Audrey Hepburn

Day 53

"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful"

William Morris

Day 52

"Fashions fade, style is eternal"

Yves Saint Laurent

What is your style?

Day 51

"Be the change that you want to see in the world"
Mohandas Ghandi

A great reminder of why we are doing this

Day 50

“For happiness is anyone and anything at all that's loved by you.”

Charlie Brown; Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz

We are 50 days into our project, lets just think about our happiness today

Day 49

"The Sound of Music"

We all listen to music everyday. Whether it be on the radio, IPod, CD Player, the TV or sounds of birds singing, children laughing. Find the music in your day

Day 48

"Edward Scissor Hands"

I am guessing we all have scissors in our hands at one point in the day, whether you are a crafter, a seamstress, a hairdresser! Edward was an artist, so are you.

Day 47

"Chocolate"

Think of chocolate, baking, love. Which one will inspire you today?

Day 46

"Its a Wonderful Life"

My all time favourite film. So much to take from this film, need i say more.

Day 45

"Love Story"

Hey its Valentines Day! Journal about your love story , past , present, future!

This was taken last year on our first holiday together.

We met 14th September 2006. My best friend introduced us over MySpace (of all places) we imediatly clicked and went out on a date after a few days chatting on MSN and the phone. Would like to add I have never met anyone off the internet before so this was little out of character for me. I guess it was because I was planning on moving to Canada in Jan 07 so thought what the hell will go on a few dates and have some fun. Boy! It was love at first sight for me when we met for our first date =) It was 3 days before my birthday, I get the train to Edinburgh to meet him for dinner, met him at the train station to find he had me a birthday present! thought that was very sweet of him. We had a few drinks before dinner, then had a lovely dinner and chatted all night until it was time for me to go home! had to admit i didnt want to get on the train home, didn't want that night to end as we just got on so well.

Well it didn't end, a year later we got engaged and it still like when we first met =) so more to come!

Day 43

"Hairspray"

So love this movie at the moment. Full of BIG hair, lots of singing and lots of dancing!

Day 43

Lets try something different this week. I am going to give you a movie title and see how you are inspired by the film.

"Breakfast at Tiffany's"

Inspiration could come from the beautiful Miss Audrey Hepburn; her fashion, poise and elegance. Try looking at the title; breakfast. Maybe the famous scenes of Audrey window shopping at Tiffanys will inspire your photograph today.

Day 42

"Live a balance life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some."

Robert Fulghum

Day 41

"Beauty does not exist to be ignored, rather it is a reflection of the soul that invites our participation"

Linda Saccoccio

Lets have fun with refections today

Day 40

"We really need only five things on this earth. Some food, some sun, some work, some fun and someone"

Beatrice Nolan

Try and photograph all five things today

Day 39

"Never frown, because you never know when someone is falling in love with your smile".

Carol O'Leary

Day 38

"We can do more than imagine, we can create"

Dan Zadra

Create something today, be it a memory, or art,

Day 37

"The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful"

E.E. Cummings

What a fun quote!!

Day 36

"The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work"

Oprah Winfrey

Concentrate on this prompt more for the journalling. Go back to your goal list, how are you getting on? Take a self portrait

Day 35

"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all."

Harriet van Horne

Day 34

"You don't stop playing because you are old; you grow old because you stop playing. "

Unknown

Day 33

"Let memories be beauty in your life, like song and roses in the winter sun."

Sascha

Where's the beauty in your life today?

Day 32

"When I haven't any blue, I use red."

Pablo Picasso

Find red in your life today

Day 31

"Me and my shadow
We're closer than pages that stick in a book
We're closer than ripples that play in a brook
Strolling down the avenue
Wherever you find him, you'll find me, just look
Closer than a miser or the bloodhound's to Liza
Me and my shadow"

Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr

Day 30

"Everybody needs a hug. It changes your metabolism."

Leo Buscaglia

Go hug someone to day!

Camera...

Still not fixed =(
Really need to invest in a new one but moving house soon so cant really afford it.... urgh!!

~x~

Day 29

"Always leave enough room in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, or even joyous."

Paul Hawken

Take time today to think of what makes you happy. Yes I know your family do, lets look deeper!

Journalling Prompt 2

I want you to really take some time this week, looking over the prompts from the last 28 days, and your journalling. Find a quiet moment to sit and write how you have grown as a person this last month. Think about todays prompt also

Day 28

"Here's looking at you, kid."

Casablanca

Who are you ?

Day 27

"You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?"

Dirty Harry

Are you feeling lucky today?

Day 26

"You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow."

To have and have not

Lets see you pucker those lips!

Day 25

"Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

Forrest Gump

Day 24

"Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth."

Pride of the Yankees

we are lucky to be here on our beautiful earth, what makes you feel so lucky today?

Day 23

"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my closeup."

Sunset Blvd

Day 22

"There's no place like home"

Wizard of Oz

Where do you live? Lets see what you call home

Day 21

"Food is an important part of a balanced diet. "
Fran Lebowitz

Day 20

"A laugh is a smile that bursts."

Mary H. Waldrip

Day 19

Look closely. The beautiful may be small.

Emmanuel Kant

Get up close and personal with your subject.

Day 18

"We all need time to be alone; to think, to dream, to wonder."

Billie Roark

Whats on your mind today?

Day 17

Imagination is the highest kite you can fly.

Lauren Bacall

Think about the photography prompt from day 15

Day 6 to 14..

oops knew it was too good to be true!
My camera decided to pack in on me, my mobile phone pics are all blurry and the internet has been playing up majorly! urgh.

Will try my best to catch up!

~x~

Day 16

"You, whose day it is, get out your rainbow colors and make it beautiful."

Traditional Nootka song

Show me colour in your life today

Day 15

"Make rest and refreshment a necessity, not a luxury."

Dan Zadra

Photography prompt 1

We have already taken 14 brilliant photos documenting your last 14 days. This week look at taking photos from a different angle/perspective. Try taking photos from above, from below. Take a closer look and start to zoom in on your subject.

If you are working with a digital camera try playing with depth of field. Here's a pratical for you to try.

Go grab a vase of flowers, a plant, coffee cup and place on a table. Grab your manul if you have never moved from auto!!

1. Place your camera onto apperture priority "A" or "TV". This allows you to change the F/stop apperture setting and your camera will sort the shutter speed for you

2. Pop your ISO onto 100 - 250 depending on your light situation.100 being outside and good lighting, 250 for inside with some natural light

3. Now move your fstop to the lowest number on your camera, this could be anything between 1.4 - 3.5. Focus on your subject, take your photo

4. Now move the fstop to 5.6 , snap. Next move to fstop 11, snap

5. Can you see a difference? Your first photo shows the subject in clear focus with a blurry background. The last photo shows all the area in clear focus!

Day 14

"Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work.”

Bette Davis

I want you to really think about this quote today . What did you attempt today that improved your day?

Day 13

"When in doubt, take a bath."

Mae West

Don't you just love Mae West! Ok I dont want any nude photos, lol.

Day 12

Savor life's tiny delights---a crackling fire, a glorious sunset, a hug from a child, a walk with a friend, a cup of soup, a kiss behind the ear.

John Anthony

What little thing brings comfort to your day?

Day 11

(neice, me, sister-in-law)

Families are like fudge…mostly sweet, with a few nuts.

Anonymous

Lets add a few more to the self portrait experience!

Day 10

English Proverb

You cannot hide your true feelings through your eyes, they speak a thousand words. Take note!

This pic makes my eyes look green when in fact they are actually blue, had to cheat on this one as my camera is still broken and found this kicking about in my web cam pics ages ago =)

Day 9

Take time every day to do something ridiculous.

Philipa Walker

Lets see the silly side to you!

Day 8

“The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!”

Coco Chanel

Day 7

Look back and smile on perils past.

Sir Walter Scott

Week one is over, how do you feel ? Capture with a photo

Phew! One week of pics! wow doing not to bad at taken them - finaly getting round to posting.

this isnt a great photo - we are in the middle of cleaning the flat as its going up for sale in a few days time!

Day 6

Hold out your hands to feel the luxury of the sunbeams.

Helen Keller

Our hands tell us alot about the person we are, our occupations, age and life.

What do your hands say about you. Take note

Hands -never really took much notice of my hands until now. For all I am only 26 years old my hands to me look really old - i see the defined lines on my palms and around my knuckles. I have just noticed after scrutinizing them for this post that have a few freckles on them! How the heck did they get there =)

Now i have an engagement ring to show off I am conscious about my hands looking nice when I am work all day, though i never polish my nails as typing all day makes it chip off lol

Day 5

Prompt 5

"I am beautiful no matter what they say"

Christine Aguilera

Lets get up close and personal.

How do you feel about the person you are, insde and out?

For once I am happy in my own skin. If i were to change then I wouldn't be me =)

Day 4

Prompt 4

"Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are"

Mary Jean Irion

Record a normal, daily routine, take note!

This is routine for me.. Daily dose of dishes washing! without a doubt the most hated part of running a house and god knows I can't to move and get a dishwasher, though no doubt I will be the one to load and empty that when we get it! lol Mum got me these lovely posh washing up gloves to make it more fun!

Day 3

Prompt 3

"Life is too short and too amazing to spend time worring about imperfection "

Ali Edwards

Grab your camera and click, don't worry about the imperfections! Use todays quote for both your photo and journaling prompt.

Took this photo yesterday when I was feeling especially sorry for myself and coughing and spluttering all over the place.

Even when I am ill, pasty white and have no make-up on my fiancé still finds me perfect in every way and doesn't see the imperfections that I see in myself and everyday life.

Since meeting him I realise that life is indeed too short to worry about the imperfections!

Day 2

Prompt 2

"I´m gonna make a change,
For once in my life
It´s gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right
I'm starting with the man in the mirror"

Micheal Jackson

Grab your notebook at some point today and journal your feelings, or with just one word that sums up the day for you!

My word for the day

Sick

Chocked up with cold right now and have no motivation to do much so cant believe I am acutally still following through with this...... =)

Day 1

Prompt 1

"A day without laughter is a day wasted" - Charles Chaplain

Lets start the year with laughter

this is laughter for me, being a big kid again and not having to worry about anything for a whole 10 min or for every long i tickle Elmo =)

Journaling Prompt 1

I want you to write a list of Goals for 2008, nothing to unachievable, just a list of maybe 10 things you would like to do this year.

1. Lose a little bit of weight
2. Save money!
3. Be happy
4. Read at least one new book a month
5. Try scrap booking again
   
6. Maybe even Digital Scrapping
7. Go to the movies once a month
8. find a nice new house
9. Get a puppy (?)
10. Go to bed early for a change!
    

365 Days of Fee

Just discovered this challange.

Gotta love being ill - have spent the last few days creating blogs and mucking about in the internet looking for things to do.

This is going to be a hard challenge for me to do, as I'm not a fan of having my photo taken as such, and also I'm terrible at seeing things through due to other commitments etc.

So this is going to be a real challange for me to keep up! My little digital camera has packed in so I will have to resort to using my mobile phone(s) until I can afford to get a new one.

~x~