52 Week Project 2012 - Week 4

This week was so tough to decide on. Yes, it was a work-consuming week and I didn't take most of these until yesterday but it was a fun time. A fellow photo blogger and better photographer than I took a great sunset photo of trees in Tower Grove. I knew that when I got to the shadows topic that I wanted to try to emulate it.

I will tell you that the 'Thorny" picture below was an ever-so-close 2nd place. It almost made first. It was a really tough decision.


Runners up:



And one that didn't quite fit the topics, but I still enjoyed:

#33 - Complete!

33. Get over my fear of needles and join the Bone Marrow Donor Registry, and maybe save someone’s life.

Friday evening, I drove over to Wash U and got registered and swabbed! I've obviously been meaning to do this for awhile - but a colleague and I discussed it recently and it renewed my interest in attending a drive. Luckily, there were about 7 in the next month or so - but Friday's was the most convenient - both time-wise and locational-wise.

It only took a few minutes and a lot of paperwork - but now I'm officially registered and hope that I match someone in need.

I am looking forward to getting that phone call or email some day! I'll keep you posted!

Update #2: Task #5 -Visit All 50 States

See older lists here and here

Not much progress, but I knocked some off when working on other list items. I'm amending the visit to a visit of decent length - i.e. not just eating food at a rest stop or just driving through. If I have spent some significant time there - then that counts.

I really need a road trip! And seriously, how have I not knocked off Maryland with the number of times that I've been to the DC metro area???

States I've Lived In: (4)
California, Indiana, Missouri, Texas [note: "lived in" means stayed for a period of longer than a show contract; and not necessarily tied to a contract either]

States I've Worked In/Already Visited: (22)
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming

States I'm Already Planning On:
Washington, Oregon ('12), Wisconsin ('13)

States That I Still Need To Visit: (21)
Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia

52 Week Project 2012 - Week 3

This week was a busy one for various reasons, and I didn't get the chance to take the photos that I really wanted. When I had originally put together this randomized list of topics, I was looking forward to writing. But right now my handwriting is atrocious and not fit for photography.

This was the next best thing. My favorite sprinkles - non-pareils - certainly count as tiny, do they not?




I'm looking forward to better photos/subjects soon. And time to take said pictures. Also hoping to have full use of my formerly smushed index finger as well.

Runners up:

52 Week Project 2012 - Week 2

This week, I chose doors as my theme. This door (one of 3) is located on a building right next to where I turn to go to work. I've been wanting to take this photo all week - and finally had the chance yesterday (Saturday) when Mom and I went to visit the Loop Ice Carnival. It was warm-ish weather, considering the last few days - and the ice sculptures were at a slow melt.




Hoping to continue on the project! Only a little straightening required - and I've learned how to take pictures with my ring finger - an unnatural position - especially from within a mitten.

A Bump in the Road

I've hit a bump in the road in my project... maybe.

I fractured my middle finger fingertip of my right (dominant) hand. Incidentally, the self-same finger I broke during my first 365 project, 2 years ago. I also managed to bruise my index finger at the same time - and now I have two fingers out of commission.

I'm hoping that it won't interfere with my photo project, but it might. I've taken a few shots here and there, but tomorrow will be my big outing - the Loop Ice Carnival - complete with wintry weather.

I had to buy a mitten today because the fractured finger is super-sensitive to the cold... and this winter weather isn't going anywhere fast.

My middle finger is out for 4-6 weeks and the index finger, hopefully less.

Hopefully I'll have some great images to share!

52 Week Project 2012 - Week 1

Here we are - my first post of the week. It was, as predicted, an incredibly busy week of work for me. Luckily, I had some nice photo opportunities available to me on Friday so I had several to choose from last night.

I chose Topic #3 - reflection as my theme because several other topics were not applicable, especially since we had an unseasonably warm week.



Here's to 51 more photos!