I've been trying to decide whether or not to continue this Project 365 for a fourth year. I guess it wouldn't be so hard if I were watching young children grow or if I traveled the world. I'd have lots of good subjects then. With my ordinary life, it gets difficult to find an interesting picture to share each and every day. I know, I know, this is my lament at the end of each year. But then I begin to rethink my decision when I realize that my favorite photos from each year would never have been taken were it not for my commitment to this project. It pushes me to look for that hidden gem and I'm so blessed when I find it.
So I realize I'm at a turning point--do I continue for another year or take a sabbatical and pick up again after a rest? I'm leaning toward taking a rest, but it's hard to break the habit. If I start again, I'll be committed to another year--365 days. I'm a strong believer in keeping your word and don't want to start and then quit. I believe in honesty and don't want to substitute yesterday's photo for a photo that should have been taken today.
What to do? I'm five days into the new year, sitting in the hospital with my mom, and enjoying not feeling pressed to share my day with the world. You may not believe this, but the hardest step is breaking the cycle--not taking a photo for one day. No I haven't broken the cycle yet. I have a photo for each day of 2013 so far. They're not good--just cell and iPad pics, but I have them.
I look forward to sharing with you throughout 2013, but I don't know if it will be on a daily basis. In any event I appreciate your faithfulness and promise to check in soon.
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i think it would be nice to have one post each week that consist of one photo or more from that week.
Love to you
n.
2013 Project 52 Weeks
Whether or not you post a picture for each day,is not the most important. I know I would miss hearing from you,so I hope ou post at least once in a while. I pray that Mom will be well and that you will have the strength to sit there with her.
I'm doing Projectlife 365 - doing an iphone photo a day, but just posting a weekly round up.
I also think a project 52 is a good option.
Some friends of mine do Photo of the Week, rather than a photo each day. I haven't made either commitment any year. Perhaps one year I will.
I think a photo of the week is better to have that several dailys. But i know what you mean about breaking the habit. If i dont go out and get something uploaded for the next day then people will start to forget about my blog, i done this one last year, didnt post anything for a month and my page views and comments dropped off the end of the earth.
You do what you feel is right for you. But be happy with the decision
Have a good day !!
i think you need to cut yourself some slack. take photos whenever you like. post when you can or feel inspired. take dozens on a glorious day and unroll them for weeks if you like. i say take the pressure off yourself and live life with a full heart and no guilt.
You can be proud of that four year commitment!
Hope your mom is home again soon, and in good health.
To me, it is so freeing when I don't have to do something...like a weight lifted from my shoulders. But everyone is different.
Have a wonderful new year.
Hope your mom is recovering quickly. Always look forward to whatever you share.
Praying for your mom.
Hey Laura, take a break. That way you can really concentrate on posting less often, but putting up some really fantastic images each time without the pressure of having to do it each day. That is not to say of course that your previous daily images haven't been anything less than fantastic.
Laura, I admire your determination to stick to your commitments, but sounds like you have some stressors in your life right now. I did 365 twice, then went to a 52 week project. What about that? It still forces you to keep to a schedule, just not a daily one. I do hope your mom is better soon! I know what that's like. :(
Hope your mom is better soon.
We'll all enjoy your photos, whenever you get to them. No pressures.
God bless....
Take a break from posting...there are other, more important things on your mind right now. It doesn't mean that you have to take a break from taking a picture, but relieve yourself of the pressure of 'having to'. <3
I can totally see where you are coming from. I did a 365 a couple of years ago. I almost felt lost when I stopped. I still take photos almost everyday. I just don't have the pressure of posting them.
I do hope you still keep on posting what ever you do. I really love seeing your photos.
Hugs~
Laura, I'm sorry to hear that your mom is sick, and I hope she recovers soon.
You have so much to be proud of for doing this for so long. Whatever your decision, you are truly such a talented photographer, and I so enjoy seeing your work here.
xo.
I am heading into my second year of a Project 52. I think it is much more manageable than a picture a day with my busy life. I am two weeks away from moving,so even once a week is going to get challenging.
I hope your Mom is feeling and getting better. Take care.
There's always doing 52 photos a year, if you want to keep posting regularly but not daily. Then you can select your favourite from the week.
In any event, I'll look forward to whatever you post, whenever you post it.
Best thoughts for your mother.
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