Week In The Life 2011 | Monday Words + Photos + Observations
NUMBER OF PHOTOS FOR MONDAY | 131
So I wasn't really sleeping when I took this photo. I did just wake-up and I had strategically placed my camera on my bedside table to take some sort of shot first thing. I'm wondering if this is what the kids see when they tip toe (or stomp) into our room in the mornings.
Here's a look at some of my other favorites from Monday:
NOTE: I just updated to Lion yesterday (new Mac operating system) and it's not making friends with my scanner. I'd planned to scan in my Daily Sheets for today but ended up just taking a photo instead. Once I get the scanner running I'll scan them in and share them here.
PROJECT OBSERVATIONS
- Doing with this project with two kids in the summer is a whole different ballgame. I need to get a bit more strategic or I just need to let more things go. I'm also still a bit out of sorts from being gone recently - today was the first day that felt semi-normal in awhile.
- I find that I'm taking less photos than I have in the past. I'm not sure if that's a result of doing this project so many times already and knowing that I can't use them all (I still recommend taking more than you need just so you have choices when it comes to putting the album together). EDITED: I wrote this earlier in the day. When I actually uploaded the photos there were still over 100. It's really less about the number and more about simply capturing pieces of your day.
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VIDEO | Something new for me this year is adding in a bit of video. I took a few random videos on both my camera and my iphone yesterday and I think what I'm going to do is put it all together into one video at the end of the week. Any one else shooting any video along with your still images? I started an iMovie project and I'm adding little snippets as we go throughout the week. - This project is a really great chance to get more photos of yourself (remember what I said yesterday about your story being important). Use your self-timer, get a remote, set your camera on the ground, pass it to a co-worker/friend/kid/spouse/parent etc and ask them to take a few of you too. Experiment - that's how you learn what you like, don't like, etc. I know I've found that the more I shoot the more comfortable I am with my camera and the more apt I am to try something a little different the next time (or rely on an old favorite).
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Don't worry if your first day didn't go according to plan. If you only took a couple of photos - no big deal - start fresh tomorrow. This project is not supposed to be "just another thing on your list" so if it's feeling that way maybe doing it another week is the right choice for you or maybe it's an opportunity to adjust your attitude. This project does take a certain level of commitment and awareness as you go through your day.
Also, if you are feeling like your life is boring consider adjusting your perspective. Think about what you wish you knew about your Mom or other loved one - even if they could tell you about their life at a specific point in time it wouldn't be as detailed or as fresh as you have the opportunity to document your own life right now.
SHARE YOUR DAY ONE
Would love to have you include a link to your DAY ONE of words and photso here. Please link directly to your post vs. your general blog link. Thank you!
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Ali - loved that you captured some video/s. I also did with plans to incorporate it into my documentation this yr. Thanks for sharing your plans w/ your video. Definitely my fave added part so far this week!! We were also traveling home from vacation (ie, "holiday" here) yesterday so it was a bit crazy and I have very few pictures, but I have lots of notes and am enjoying the idea that I am starting the week with a few less photo days and ramping UP (with photo volume anyway) instead of DOWN as the week progresses :) I found last year I took tons on a few days but not enough on many others. Trying to balance it a bit better now that we are home from vacation :) I also realized I don't take great photos (I have a little point and shoot and that's it.) I am finally OK with this cruddy photos after seeing last year's come together into the album. Less worried about the quality given what I click with and the speed of my subjects ;) lol
Heidi
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Here is mine which I just showed some photos.
http://fonmee.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-life-2011.html
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Your images are great. What full and happy looking Monday it was.
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i didn't take a single shot yesterday. oh well today is another day!!!!we are getting ready to go out of town so i am debating if i should chronicle the preparation ??? then i thought it might be fun to see just what it takes to leave town for 10 days!!!
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Ali, Your encouragement and lessons in this project mean so much. i love how looking at the commitment, my attitude, and overall positively engaging in this project is what life is all about. A lesson we sometime forget is shift the attitude and all falls into place. Your photo of setting a timer has made me want too experiment. Do all point an shoot camera have a time? Guess time pull the manual out. Have great story day and look forward to your post.
Blessings hugs,
Sharon
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You look great waking up Monday morning! I have taken pictures upon waking up but not while "sleeping" and now I will. Thank you for the reminder to take as many pictures through out day. I only took about 30 something keeping in mind that not all photos would be used.
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Day one: found that my camera wasn't charging properly as i was using the wrong charger - only a handful of pics. I love these day in a life projects!
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I agree with so many people too. The summer has kinda thrown me for a loop and the lack of routine makes me think that there is not much happening through out the day!! but i will keep snapping and i look forward to putting this album together and seeing what it will look like! I am also looking forward to using my OLW for the year and including it into the week!! thanks for all your inspiration!!
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That first picture - of you "sleeping" - made me laugh. I did something similar back in March, while I was at my parents' house for the weekend. I placed the camera, set the auto-timer, and laid my head back on the pillow...and click! It's been interesting to see people's reactions to that picture. Especially when they find out it's a posed picture, not one someone else took of me. But to me, it did exactly what I wanted it to...captured the sense of rest and good sleep I always get when I'm there.
Happy Tuesday! =)
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I thought I'd do a slideshow at the end of the week with all my pictures, but didn't think about doing video yesterday...that's a great idea....I'll try to start doing some little clips! I am wondering what music would be good to go with the slideshow...any ideas? :)
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I love that you took a photo of yourself right after waking up! What a great idea! I need to remember to take more photos of myself today. :) I'm having a lot of fun with this - thank you!!
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my little group of friend is starting tomorrow (Wednesday) so we can encourage each other to not abandon it half way or send each other texts to "take a picture now!" Can't wait to get started :-)
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Your photos are so nice! And inspiring! I am taking all of my photos with my camera phone and am really enjoying that. Thanks for this project, Ali!
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I love the phot of Simon & Anna looking through past layouts. My kids do this on a regular basis and I need to take pics of them doing it. Thanks for the glimpse into your day.
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I took about 100 pictures yesterday, deleted half, put 20 into a slideshow on my blog and that felt just about right. Not sure how I'll use them yet, but am thinking of video too as at one point yesterday I really wished I was recording my 2 year old's story of her day for her dad!
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Great photos Ali. Is that Simon riding on the two-wheeler totally now? Woohoo!
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This is my first time participating in this project because I am a teacher and usually just don't have the time at other times of the year. I felt slightly bogged down at first because I felt like I couldn't leave the camera--that it had to be by my side every minute. Once I got over that, and let go a bit, I found it was actually fun. Today I haven't taken as many pictures, but I'm okay with that.
I do have two questions though--what did you place your camera on to get the shot of you at the dishwasher? (I am experimenting with my self-timer for the first time). And, are you shooting in manual mode or auto? Your pictures always look so vibrant--they're great!
Hi Michele - I set the camera on a stool in our kitchen. I shoot in AV mode :)
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ALI - I'm on day #3 of week in life and loving it! Thank you for sharing your pictures from yesterday. Random question Ali - where did you find your purple Nike zip up in pic 15? I have been on a hunt for this thing - i find mostly they zip just at the top, but I like how yours zips all the way up. Plus I love the color :)
Ali-You are totally going to laugh at me, but I have been on an online hunt for the jacket. This isn't it, is it? different material?
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pwp,c-1+100701/f-12002+10001/ipp-48/pn-1&cp=USNS_KW_0611081618#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-100701/pid-380683/pgid-401873
thanks ali!
I got that at our local Nike store a few months ago :)
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Ali, your photos are always so genuine and inspiring. Love how crisp and clean they all are and my favorite has got to be a tie between you "sleeping" and Anna hugging the babysitter. So, so sweet. And...you've inspired me to grab a shot of the ceiling fan in my son's room for today. Love your perspective!
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[...] favor when the occasion warrants. But my cousin Sarah had posted about her efforts to take on Ali Edwards’ Week in the Life project, and I was instantly inspired. This project seemed not so much like a scrapbooking effort, per [...]
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I absolutely love the hopscotch rug in Anna's room! Could you please share where you found that (if you remember)? I am getting ready to have my very first elementary classroom this fall and would love to incorporate that kind of rug somewhere!
Thanks and thank you for always posting such amazing ideas and moments from your life!
Awesome! Thanks so much Ali!
Hi Ashley - that's from CB2 (I think) from a couple years ago.
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your photos are absolutely amazing! love the one of Anna hugging her caregiver:) such a sweet photo!
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[...] am joining Ali Edwards and so many others in creating a Week in the Life 2011 journal. It started yesterday. I’ve never been very good at taking pictures and even [...]
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Can you share with us the colour of paint in your bedroom? LOVE IT!
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