Taking A Break From The Project

I am sad to announce I am taking a break from doing the 365 project.

I will not be picking it up from where I left off, but I do intend to start it again somewhen. Whether that is later this year, next year or in 5 years time I would like to try again.

Why am I taking a break?

Well my heart just isn't in it any more. My pictures are dull and use no creativity to take and I am just bored by my efforts. I don't have the time or equipment to do so either, so it isn't just laziness on my part.

So basically I'm quitting?

No. Because I do want to start it up again somewhen. I just don't know when.

What is gonna happen about this blog?

I dunno. I intend to start up a blog to write some articles on somewhen so I probably won't update this one again. Take it off of your bookmarks.

Sorry.

Read It And Hoop - 111/365

Addiction.Addiction.Addiction.Addiction.



"You look out your window and see a tree. We look out our window and see a paedo"

Taken: Thursday 8th January 2009. Day 111 (ahhh scary number).

Macro Macro Man - 110/365

Moooore macro. Yumm.

I've had an awesome day today, a great mix of creativity, fun, exercise and music. I walked from Somerfield today and so stopped off and bought some food - an apple, strawberry bootlaces and some snack a jacks. Oo lala! First lesson I had media and we were coming up with an idea for our title sequence for our sitcom and I'm really liking the idea we came up with. Second was drama and we were scrapping out old play in favour for a new one involving muffins and the mafia. Third was art where we drew self portraits of ourselves and fourth I had German with a cover so I just talked to Jordan the whole way through...some quotes from that:
"It's like an ear mangina"
"You are a vampire who hangs upside down with a gravity proof cape"
"My ink is anti-tardis!"
"I would say I am 41.879% gay"
"Fudge hands!"

Lunch was just lunchish. But I had a laughing fit and had water in my mouth so kinda spazzed out in an attempt to swallow it and confused people greatly. Psychology was good (Y).

After school I went to the toy store to buy a new hoop - it's green and white striped like a candy cane. When I got home I found a package of yummy lush stuff waiting for me and then spent about an hour hooping ;P

Finally...this is quoted from Yana:
"I have issues!"

:D

Taken: Wednesday 7th January 2009. Day 110.

Cold! - 109/365

I forgot to mention that we had snow yesterday. That was pretty cold. Apologies for the dull pictures and nothingy descriptions. I'm all out of inspiration.

Taken: Tuesday 6th January 2009. Day 109.

Flash Flash - 108/365

Mmm back to school today. I think it was alright, just boring if you know what I mean. Obviously you do, you've all attended school for at least one day in your life.

Taken: Monday 5th January 2009. Day 108.

Beauty: Thin .vs. Fat

"I want to grow old without facelifts. I want to have the courage to be loyal to the face I have ready made." -- Marilyn Monroe

Those of you who know me well will know that I have never been bothered about my weight. I've never bought into 'diets' and have never really considered trying to loose weight. However, I notice when people around me begin to say things about their weight. Just small things, but things which affect them and the way they think nevertheless. It doesn't matter how beautiful they are they will find a flaw that no one else notices. In some cases it's weight. Whether by weight I mean a slightly sticky-out stomach, overweight or perceived fatness it still applies.

Obviously if you are overweight and it is affecting your health you should attempt to drop a few pounds (but for the love of god do it through a sensible mix of exercise and healthy eating!) but even if you are you shouldn't hate your body for it. You should learn to accentuate your good features, the things you get compliments on. If you don't get compliments on things ask people what they think is beautiful about you even if you feel self conscious about it. They won't think you're vain or anything.

The media has warped our belief of beauty. We feel to be beautiful we must be thin, have a perfect and symmetrical face and get endless comments on our beauty. But think about it...do you know anyone who has all of this? My thought is no. You might know people that you consider stunning but the likelihood is they just know how to work their body. They know just which colours to wear to bring out the colour of their eyes, just what brand of lipstick gives them silky smooth lips, the exact dress cut that suits them and the shoes which elongate their legs and make them look lithe as a unicorn. I expect they also eat healthily and exercise often. All of this is the real effort in beauty. That and realising that your flaws are what make you beautiful.

I am going to put this question to you and make up your minds on your own...which of these girls do you consider more breath-takingly beautiful? Which of these do you consider terrifying? The results may suprise you.

Person 1. Beth Ditto of The Gossip. Example of 'overweight and happy'.


Person 2. Kate Nash. Example of 'healthy'.


Person 3. Mary-Kate Olsen. Example of 'stick thin'.


Now tell me, which body would you REALLY rather have?

[Note: I realise I haven't been posting my 365s for a couple of days. I have been taking them but I've been busy and since they're just snapshots I didn't see any hurry to upload]

MACROS! - 107/365

Ooo sensual.

So, after 3 years of owning this camera I finally discovered the macro setting. It's well hidden so it's not that I'm stupid but nevertheless. I've been playing with it all morning and I looooove it. Macro ftw.



Taken: Sunday 4th January 2009. Day 107.

Hooping In Levi's And PJ's - 106/365

I suddenly felt the urge at about 11am this morning to pull out my old hula-hoop and get hooping. Not that I can hoop, I can keep it on my waist for about 5 seconds usually but i'm quite good at hooping with my arms. I'd be better outdoors/in a house with high ceilings but you can't have everything. I like hooping. It's fun.

Today I just want to curl up in my chair and play repetitive games on my mobile but I have work to do. Okay, so it's just art but it still needs doing. Hopefully it won't take me too long. I'll do it tonight whilst watching telly.

Taken: Saturday 3rd January 2009. Day 106.

And I Hold My Heart In My Hands - 105/365

Unfortunately I didn't do much today. I just did English coursework which I finally finished. Normally I feel pleased when I finish a big project but I know that it isn't so good so I'm really not. Being a perfectionist is hard work at times!

This morning I ordered some new soap and a cleanser which looks like sushi from Lush. It'll be nice when that comes 'cos I'm using generic supermarket soap and my hands are dry as hell.

Taken: Friday 2nd January 2009. Day 105.

Believe... - 104/365

Believe in the unbelievable.
Dream of the impossible.
Wish for the terrifying.


And remember, you'll find your talent when you least expect it.

Happy New Year, darlings!

Taken: Thursday 1st January 2009. Day 104.

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