Week In The Life 2011 | Thursday Words + Photos
Tags: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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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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Tim Holtz gave us the link to your page and I am so glad he did! I love the photo's, stories and links to some pretty awesome sites! You are now on my "favorites" list! For me, the most important thing in life is Family.
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Love your "gratitude attitude". It's contagious. Come on everyone, pass it along!
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Here is my Day 4 which is Wednesday as I started on Sat.
http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog/2011/07/a-week-in-the-life-2011-day-4-wednesday-in-photos.html
Such a fun project to do with others. I like having a place to "report my progress."
I know I wouldn't be nearly as good at taking pictures if it weren't for the (almost) daily practice of taking a photo a day (or intending to) for the past 2 & a half years. Having the camera out everyday makes it a habit. It is now always a part of my life. I get better at remembering every year as well as less shy with practice (I.e. taking silly photos in public or in front of or of guests/visitors). It's been a process.
Summer routines in our house are more varied than during the year so Theres def more to photograph.
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Oops! Meant to say I started on Sunday.
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It is so valuable to be reminded of the importance of both small and large things in your life. I am so grateful for my beautiful children and wonderful husband who although aggravating at times, always make life worth living.
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I love these posts so very much...
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love your shower photo
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Here's my Thursday: http://suburbansahm.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-life_28.html
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Ali
I had a question on the photo of the medication bottle and the tea what settings do you use? I love the way you focus on the medicine bottle and everything else is blurry, how do you do that? i have been working on Manual mode but still adjusting. THen to get the steam coming from the tea, please enlighten me on how you do that? I love all your photos, you take great pics. Keep up the great work.
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Hi April - I've got the camera set to AV mode and I think for that shot the ISO was set at 400. I think the blurred background comes from the lens I'm using and how I choose my focal point - to be honest I really don't know all that much I just play around until I get a shot I like :)...same with the steam. Here's a bunch of technical information about Depth of Field: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_of_field
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You are sounding a bit stressed. Something else for a week to reflect!
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I am still going and still loving this this project. I felt Tuesday wasn't as good for picture taking, but I still took some good ones.
http://auroramystic.blogspot.com/2011/07/week-in-life-thursday.html
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