365

What a year it's was!

 

I'm not even sure how to begin explaining what an experience this project has been.

 

I love you mom & dad! Thank you for your support through this project. For all those moments where you wondered if you should call to check up on my state of mind - but didn't. Thank you for understanding and allowing my creativity. Without you - well - I wouldn't be here! (ha ha)

 

I have an amazing group of supportive and loving friends - I'm not even going to name names because you know who you are! You are all very near and dear to me. Your support during this project means more to me than I could ever express. Thank you. A million times. Thank you. This photo is for you.

 

This project has been a learning experience.

 

I've learned that I love creating characters - naming. becoming. being. - whether it's before or after the photo is taken, creating stories for my photos has been a wonderful creative outlet.

 

The hardest lesson was on day 201. That photo made me realize what others have been telling me for a long time. I *am* pretty. (ok, I can all hear you say "I told you so" you can stop, you were right) Now, that's not to say that I don't have my days. We all do. But now, when I have "a day", I can look back to that day to help me get out of the rut. It's a great feeling!

 

I feel like There's more I need to say. But the words aren't there. There are no words.

 

I know people will ask so I will tell you that I will not be following this project up with another 365 days project. I may not even do 52 weeks. But I know I won't be able to give it up completely. I will still show up here and there in my stream. And if you are experiencing serious withdrawl - look back on this past year and know what a great time I had!

 

 

I'll leave you with this song.

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Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road

Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go

So make the best of this test, and don't ask why

It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time

 

It's something unpredictable,

but in the end it's right.

I hope you had the time of your life.

 

So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind

Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time

Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial

For what it's worth it was worth all the while

 

It's something unpredictable,

but in the end it's right.

I hope you had the time of your life.

 

It's something unpredictable,

but in the end it's right.

I hope you had the time of your life.

 

It's something unpredictable,

but in the end it's right.

I hope you had the time of your life.

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I did.

 

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