Week In The Life 2011 | Thursday Words + Photos
NUMBER OF PHOTOS FOR WEDNESDAY | 32
This morning I was thankful for the sun streaming in the kitchen windows.
This morning I was thankful for medication that regulates my body.
This morning I was thankful for hot tea and the beautiful way the steam dances out of the cup.
This morning I was thankful for a quiet moment to read the paper.
This morning I was thankful for a hot shower.
This afternoon I was thankful to hear Simon reading to Chris.
This afternoon I was thankful for Katie's help in getting ready for a neighborhood garage sale.
This afternoon I was thankful for distractions.
Tonight I was thankful for time.
Tonight I was thankful for dinner out and a glass of wine.
Tonight I was thankful for a walk in the park.
So how's it going out there? You guys hanging in there?
I got a bit of joy today in looking back at my April 2010 Week In The Life Thursday post. It was fun to see what was different and what was the same.
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Love your pictures, Ali!! I took this class from you at CKu-Chicago. I love to look back and see how life has changed. Thanks for helping us all capture the every stuff.
I captured a moment between my husband and daughter that I just love. I posted it here:
http://sara-oureverydaylife.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-life-project.html
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I sure am! Here's my post for Day 4 :)
http://blog.mshanhun.com/2011/07/unexpected-call-day-4-weekinthelife.html
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I am loving this week of capturing photos - as usual, the week didn't turn out to be as 'usual' as I'd expected ... the day to day varied a little more than it normally seems to. Though I wonder if that might always be the case and I only realize it now that I am capturing the moment by moment of our days, and perhaps I normally just 'forget' the varations.
Here's a glance at our Wed & Thurs pics: http://useveryday.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-life-2011-wed-thurs.html
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Hi Ali love the photo in the shower totally awesome....I had a slow day yesterday with pictures and felt as though I was losing steam. I heard myself saying "oh it is not important to take a picture of Ace hardware" and than it dawned on me I need to see the number things I do in the day. Also it was out of the ordinary because I had a leaking water pipe and had the handyperson come to repair the leak. I had her picture on Monday so I did not take another picture. So my goal today is for more photos and to stop judge what photos to take and snap away! Thanks for your support and love the pics of Anna and Simon. blessings & hugs
Sharon
Love that perspective.
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I always love your photos, Ali!! This is my first time doing WITL and I am loving it!!!
Here's my Thursday.
http://farmgirlinmd.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-lifethursday.html
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Love your photos!
Here's mine for Thrusday: http://www.ourtypicallife.org/2011/07/29/week-in-the-life-thursday/
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Inspiring as always...yea how did you get that shower photo? Here's my Thursday; http://ivorytowertwo-suzeq18.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-life-thursday.html
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Here was my Thursday: http://carefreeclarks.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-life-2011-thursday.html
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Still love the first photo, peaceful looking.
Had to re-post, forgot a picture!
Week in the Life - Thursday 7.29.11
http://www.mjbloves.com/2011/07/week-in-life-thursday-72911.html
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I love the steamy cup photo you took.
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Thanks for your words of encouragement and support Ali... I am still trying to stay focused, but as the week goes on, it does get more challenging. Life has a way of "interrupting" what you have planed! This is my first year doing WITL and I really love it. It is so much fun to slow down and look for the little things that are happening all around us everyday. I have noticed through this project, that there are so many small events/interactions that make up our day and who we are that end up being forgotten two minutes after they happen. This project not only gives you a real glimpse into a week in your life, but an honest look at who you are in that moment. This project has been very theraputic for me, it has changed me in ways that I am only just beginning to understand. These words seem small in comparison to what you've given...but thank you Ali.
Amy Lynn - that's such a big part of the reason I do this project each year for myself.
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I can say that I am Thankful for the rain we have gotten the last 3 days to help COOL this midwest town down a little from this heat/humidity and also to bring out the beautiful flowers!!
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Friday~~something extraordinary about me~~I didn't get soooo frustrated I x'ed out of the page trying to find where to comment!! Well, I did once...then went back to my facebook page and there was another post by T!m with another link..still complicated. :) One big extraordinary thing about me is I will be married to my wonderful hubby for 45 years tomorrow, July 30th~~well the truth of the matter the extraordinary goes to him to hang in with me for 45 years!! Man, I am getting old!! {{this comment is likely in the wrong spot, but whatever-I never win any of these anyway}} Have a wonderful weekend!!
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This morning I am thankful that I read your post. Charming, simple, and feelings of gratitude. Simply lovely photos and words.
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I LOVE your steam photo (absolutely wonderful!) My days are definitely the same most of the time, however, I realize that in five years my MOTS of today will probably be quite different than my MOTS then, so it is definitely good to document it now. Thanks for the inspiration!
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rad steam & shower shot!!!
still going strong here...though, i think my family is ready for me to retire my camera & they should know that will never happen..hehe.
here is my Thursday:
http://tctliebel.typepad.com/life_as_we_live_it/2011/07/witl-thursday-day-4.html
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I have to say that I am really enjoying seeing the pictures and reading about the different days. It is so fun to see what is important to others. I have been following WITL for several years now and have always wanted to try and complete this project. I am hoping to start on Sunday and complete it next week along with another project.
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omg…anna is hilarious! love her comment about the "sprinkler". just gotta love kids at that age and the things they say:) beautiful photos and words.
here is my thursday:
http://zosa13.typepad.com/dream_a_little_dream/2011/07/week-in-the-life-thursday.html
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I am enjoying seeing your photos. I really like your gratitude/thankfulness photos. That is a great idea to include and think about when documenting the day. :)
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Love your blog. I read it every day and look forward to your pictures. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, your family and your photos with us. Also, thank you for an opportunity to win some Tim Holtz blog candy.
God Bless
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Your photos are great. I love this idea of documenting your day! Thank you
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It's been fabulous taking this weeks photos and documenting our lives...lots of thoughts actually in my head!
And.. Just returned from my morning walk and took my camera! lovin' it...
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Ali, I love this post, your post from last year, and especially that quote! If ever there was a motto for this project, I think that quote should be it! :)
I'm thankful for you - for being an inspiring teacher to all of us. For encouraging us to look at life a different way. For challenging us to capture everything that is important. I don't know you, and I'll probably never be lucky enough to meet you, but you have made a difference in my life that I will cherish through this project. Thank you for being you!
Here's my Thursday post:
http://www.blogger.com/publish-confirmation.g?blogID=1246834286257779469&postID=3688512425184206190×tamp=1311946437350&javascriptEnabled=true
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Such a wonderful Share. My Thursday is going to consist of 2 pictures as it was a not feeling to good kind of day. Ha.. But I did journal so that does count right? Here is my Day 4 which DID have loads of pics. I can't wait to do this again next year & compare!
http://scrapbookmamaof4kidz.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-life-my-day-4.html
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i love checking out all the week in the life projects. i hope next year i'm brave enough to try one of my own.
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