I fulfilled so many of these on the list and that makes me feel really good.
- I took a class from a local photographer, Jeff Ross.
- I ran the RTO, which was only one race but holy hanana-banana
- We went to the aquarium, the Exploritorium, and the California Academy of Sciences and the SF MOMA
- I did swim in Donner, but only once, but we spent the entire day there and it was SO good.
- We fulfilled our camping quote and had so many great adventures! Santa Cruz (twice), Half Moon Bay, Smith Creek Playa, Morro Bay, and the kids and I went Cabin Camping at Steep Ravine. Also, I am not sure that you could call what we did this year camping, it was more like "Glamping" with Pop-up Penny!
- Although the application process isn't traditional, I worked with three new photographers, partnered with two local blogs, photographed for several local businesses as well as families, and I wrote up my first major proposal for a photography gig.
- The strangers challenge wasn't exactly what I thought it would be. I had more of a street photography idea when I wrote this out, but I fulfilled this and then some. I photographed several business owners and artists in Midtown Reno (see my images and interviews here), during weddings I captured so many faces and moments that I can't even count them all, and while documenting the various events around town I was forced to get over my shyness and hit the shutter button. I found out a little about myself during this process. I always am a nervous wreck before I start. It takes me a few shots to get warmed up and over myself and then I get in the zone and am a snapping machine.
- Not sure if I did this completely, but we sure did cook and bake a lot this year. And the kids have started to BEG me to let them help out, which is a hoot (and a tad bit of a PITA) but I will take it since I want them to be kitchen kids!
- I may have failed at the book reading- I did finish the Hunger Games trilogy and LOVED it!
- I know I did a lot of painting with my girl, Fifi and I made this a regular activity during the week.
- I don't know if I spent time alone or not. I know I feel a lot less claustrophobic then I did last January and a lot more 'me'. So that's a good thing.
- I shot a ton of film. The majority of it was with my two Polaroid Land Cameras, but I also messed with my range finders and Minolta a bit too. Oh and I can't forget about the Indisposable Concept! The most exciting film news? Three of my film photographs are in print. I can't wait to get my copy of the NSEW book.
- We really worked on making time for each other this year. Date nights were sometimes quiet nights at home without the kids, other evenings included a couple of friends and a few drinks. Making time for our marriage was and is important.
Last year I choose the word, "Shine" as my year long mantra.I truly feel like I did just that- I stepped outside of my comfort zone artistically, I pushed myself to ask and the majority of the time it was a yes and not a no. I wrote, photographed, networked and have made so many new friends along the way. I feel the light inside and out.
This year, I choose the word, soar. I want to keep moving with all the momentum and fly high in my work, my love and my world.
Let's do this 2014! I am ready. Off I got to make my list of 14 things for the year!
Um, can I just say that your little drawings on the list are absolutely adorable?
ReplyDeleteI love the list so much. I especially love the idea of making a point to spend some time alone. I am definitely reaching a point recently where I'm ready to really embrace that idea. Love seeing all that you accomplished in just one short year, and I am excited to follow along with you as you soar through 2014.
Thank you so much Aramelle! big hugs.
DeleteI am finally here to FLY along with you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog...I went back and linked you from my shake it out post !!!
xoxo