Everyday stuff.

okay - one of my favorite lenses too! especially when taking photos indoors...
I finally discovered my word - my one little word is OBSERVE.
Have a great weekend Ali!

Hope to see you at CHA...come the by the Stonecreek Creations/Krafters purse booth and say hi to Terri and I. We met you at class in Tampa this past Dec. Looking forward to saying hi.
peace
Kim

I am so excited for CHA! It's my first tradeshow and everyone at out store is going. You should check out Scrapbooking Heaven in Westminster while you're here.

When I read the newsletter on Thurs. am, my first, I got so excited (we're talking top of your voice shower singing excited!) I am not really a word person. I am color and texture, but this fits me well.
Last year my word was "be green", as in Kermit the Frog green.This past year I have learned to be very conscious of not being judgmental. This year I don't have a word, I have 7 words.
6 Mo. ago, my husband called me from Austin where he was working and went on and on about a movie he had just watched. "The Lady In the Water." I said how nice. Remembering how much he liked it, Santa left it in his stocking. I watched it about a week ago. I laughed, I jumped in startlement, I tried to figure out the riddle, I cried (hard), and when the movie ended I was filled with the most beautiful feeling. I don't have words to describe it. During the next few days, the story ran through my head & the beautiful feeling was still there. On the way home from the grocery store one evening, I stopped at a light and looked around and I saw. The beautiful feeling became a phrase.
Life is a Beautiful Place to Be
http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/gallery/details.ihtml?idx=31435

Hi Ali... Remember me? I was asking you about your camera when you came to Illinois. I got the digital Rebel XT for Christmas! And my husband just ordered me the 50 mm lens tonight. Can't wait to start using it. Love your pictures and your words.
Looking forward to seeing you in Detroit.
malika
PS> My word is CAPTURE

Yep, a 50mm is the greatest. I think the real "power" of it is that it gives you a view of things very near to what we see with our eyes. No zooming to crop things out. Nothing fancy. Just the real stuff. What you are REALLY seeing. I'm not at all suprised that you are diggin' the 50 because it is so "everyday." Keep those real photos coming!

Love the toes. Have a random question for you? Are you a standing or a sitting scrapper? If you stand, how high is your table/counter?
I'm thinking of changing to standing but imagine one's back might hurt ?
Looking forward to a glimpse of your studio in the new place when you get a chance to get settled.
Thanks for the word challenge---mine is "move"

Ali, you'd LOVE the Oasis...COME to the THURSDAY class!! Karen & Wendy are the BEST and we ALWAYS have soo much fun! I'll pick ya up ok?

that is such a great shot.
i keep my camera hanging on my coat rack everyday. it does help to keep it out.

Lovin the photo. Glad things are going so well for you and yours.

Hi Ali,
I did your classes at Kiwiscraps in Welington NZ - and love you! Do you know if you can do any of your classes over the internet this year? I saw a kit from a CKU home study last year. I have signed up for Heidi Swapp's "A year to remmeber" and am so excited!
Bye.

Hi Ali,
I got my 50 mm lens a while back but my shots have been blurry. I finally talked to a guy at the camera store who told me to adjust my ISO (duh). What ISO setting are you using for these great indoor pics?
My word for the year is cherish. Cherish myself, my husband, my kids, my stuff.
Thanks for the inspiration,
katie

Hi Ali,
Think your ezine is great - inspiring. Inspired that "it is OK." Just to do it -imperfect.. but done. Story told.
Just wondering how to post a layout for your one little word challenge. I researched your old challenges. It seems that you have to have a blog?? Is this right.
My word for 2006 was "FRUITION" Things came to fruition for us...the baby we had waited for, the renovation done (almost!) But Fruition is also about acting on things, getting things done.
2007's word is "intimacy". Feel slightly shy about typing it down! Aim: to make sure I make time for loving and being with all those who are dear, keep them close, let them know that they are precious, lay aside tasks and jobs for hugs, laughter and real heart to hearts.
Thanks,
Lyndall

Love those little feet! The idea of taking 'mundane, everyday' photos is a great one. Sounds like something I need to try. Thanks.
Sue

that is my favorite lens also. i keep it on my 20d at all times because i just adore it!
thank you for all the inspiration your blog has stirred in my sometimes creative 'deprived' soul.
you truly are awesome.

Ali, thanks for the tip on the lens. I've been taping pictures like a tourist lately and it's improving things by leaps abd bounds. Thanks for your post, too. When is the next time you think you will be teaching in Canada?
K

Thanks for the camera info, that is good to know!
Man, I wish I still was a PDX girl so I could go to that. Blow some news my way if you're ever in MN...
-KT

My new word for this year is Change

Knowing how Simon loves animals I thought you might enjoy this link. My autistic son loves to sit and watch the animals
http://www.wavelit.com/popup/playerAfricam.asp#

Look at that photo! Don't ever let anyone convince you that what you do isnt' art!