There is something I couldn’t wait to share with you. In fact, I’ve been away all week (on vacation in fabulous San Francisco) just dying to get back and post on my blog. It’s a challenge…are you up for it?
It’s called “Give yourself a present!” challenge.
Check out my photos first, then I’ll describe more about it.
“You have everything you need right now to be vibrant, happy and fully engaged in the creative process of life. Sometimes you just have to slow down, look around and realize it!”
These are the wise words from Stacy Julian who started Simple Scrapbooks magazine. I had never heard of her until I picked up her book “Big Picture Scrapbooking” and WOOT what a book it is! It honestly changed my way of thinking about scrapbooking and I love it when someone can give me a new perspective. I could go on about that, but I’ll save that for another time.
Earlier this month, Stacy posted this challenge to her blog and asked others to join her in the fun. Collectively they created a blog blitz by everyone doing the same thing at the same time. Okay, maybe I’m a little late to the party, I just hope it’s considered fashionably late! So do you want to come to the party too?
Here’s what you need to do (as per the fabulous Miss Stacy):
• Take ten or twelve photos of your life right now. Or find recent photos that you’ve already taken. (That’s what I did for my recent trip to San Fran.)
• Compile these photos in an album.
• Keep or carry this album with you, tucked in your purse or desk drawer for one full year.
• Promise to glance through the album every time you stumble upon it or pull it out.
• On October 1st, 2009, create a scrapbook page about your experience.
I have to admit that I was inspired by Stacy as I was taking photographs in San Francisco. I tried to take photos that may not turn out to be keepers to hang on the wall (or even scrapbook) but I wanted to take photos that would remind me of the experience and help me appreciate my vacation time. I took photos of food we ate, buildings that I found interesting and even photos of things that reminded me of the people I loved back home (or as our tour guide described, “the people you love but not quite enough to bring on vacation with you” ha!)
So if you’re up for this challenge, take photos of the big things you appreciate in your life right now – your pet, your children, your friends. Remember the things you use regularly that you might not think about until they were gone. What is your favourite gadget, recipe, shoes, or afternoon snack?
Take this moment to slow down and think about all you have in your life.
