Hello and welcome to this month's One Little Word blog hop! I am so glad to have you here. The hop goes live at 8:00am PST on March 1, 2012. If you're a bit early, be sure to check back!Each month of the 1st, we gather together to 'ooh' and 'aah' over the amazing work done this month by the participant's of Ali Edwards' One Little Word class at Big Picture Classes. The blog hop participants are an amazing bunch. Their work each month brings inspiration and beauty into the world. I am so grateful to be included among them. Being a part of this monthly hop keeps me accountable with completing the class prompts, but it also keeps me in contact with a really wonderful group of women. You can catch up on all of my past OLW entries here.
This month's prompt was all about seeing your word through the lens of a camera, capturing the essence of your word and what it means to you in a series of nine photos. Last year, this was one of my favorite prompts; this year was just as delightful. I love the freedom and creativity inherent in this assignment. How you choose to 'see' your word is just so individual. Some people are very literal in their approach, while others are figurative. Some are realistic, others are whimsical. Some document the every day moments, others the extraordinary.
This whole concept fascinates me.
My OLW for 2012 is do. My approach in documenting this word was more figurative. I tried to see things I have done or want to do in photos that are unexpected but I think they fit.
Here are my nine photos collectively.
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I want to do so much, but this desire to do often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of every day life.
I can do magical things.
The things I do will take me to new and wonderful places.
Fear and insecurity sometimes keep me from doing all that I want.
The things I seek to do require hard work but result in goodness and beauty in my life.
Doing it all means sometimes asking for help.
Knowing what to do is not always clear; I have to believe in myself.
Doing what is right can take me to strange and lonely places.
I can do anything I want - I am strong. I am capable. I am determined.
Jim & I are heading to St. Louis, MO this weekend to cheer on Creighton University in the Missouri Valley Conference basketball championships. Go Bluejays!!!
What do you want to do today?
Next up in the hop is Monica. Check out her fabulous blog here.
xoxo
The complete list of blog hop particiants...
Margie http://xnomads.typepad.com
Melissa S http://blog.mshanhun.com
Sharyn http://LaVieEnChic.com
Kimberlee http://scrapsandsass.blogspot.com
Jill http://jillconyers.com/
Cheri http://cheriandrews.blogspot.com
Cindy www.cynthiacrysdale.com
Jenn www.studiojenn.blogspot.com
Monica http://scrapinspired.com/
Catherine http://myview-catherine.blogspot.com/
Naomi http://poeticaperture.com/
Jamie jmpgirl.blogspot.com
Coley www.coleybelle.blogspot.com
Melissa C www.smudgetime.com
Donna http://holimess.blogspot.com/
Monica B http://questtoperfectimperfection.blogspot.com/
Veronica www.veronicanorris.typepad.com
Heidi D http://mommy.heidimdavis.com/
Lisa http://backtoallen.com/category/one-little-word/
Nikki www.inkyart.com.au
Devon http://www.youhadmeatneurotic.com
Amanda http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com
Brooklyn www.everysnapshot.com
Kristina http://hrinspirationfromthe403.blogspot.com/
Jen R http://jenritchie.com
Kara http://iwannabemewhenigrowup.blogspot.com
Eydie www.whatwecreate.net
Ruth http://suburbansahm.blogspot.com
Missus W http://www.mrswookieswanderings.blogspot.com/
Marilee http://rose-brier.blogspot.com
Cindy http://seriousplay.typepad.com
Kaylea http://www.myscrappylife.com
Dawn G www.sunshineandcreativity.com
Rebekah http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/
Becky www.becky-handforth.blogspot.com
Orange Gearle orangegearle.blogspot.com
Katrina www.katrinasimeck.com
Jo http://www.mrsbeee.blogspot.com
Nicky Www.seejanebake.blogspot.com
Beth www.thesingularlyordinary.blogspot.com
Kelly http://mindingmynest.com
Tere http://terecontodomicorazon.blogspot.com/
A gorgeous set of photos for your word.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set of photos. *swoon* I love what you chose and how they fit. :) Nice job.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with the words people have choosen and DO is certainly something from which I could benefit as well. Enjoyed your photos and words.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Wonderful (and I do mean Wonder filled) selection of words to symbolise do/doing.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Jenn! I love your photos (they are seriously wonderful) and I love your words as they relate to the photos. Such a great word. Have fun this weekend.
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos jenn - i loved the story for each and everyone one. so moving. love, kelly
ReplyDeleteYour photos are simply stunning. Very nice job!
ReplyDeleteYour photography is absolutely gorgeous Jenn and the journaling to explain them really just adds icing on the cake. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I love the way your words relate to the photos, too. Do would be hard to take a picture of, but I think you nailed it.
ReplyDeleteLerve. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, your layout of photos is magical and inviting. You GO! A magical air to our doing would make it all that much more fun!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! Love the way you interpreted Do and how you represent it with your photos! just lovely !
ReplyDeleteOK, so, you kinda rocked my world here. Love, love, love the images and your thoughts that go with them. You go, girl.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those clasped hands!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos and the whimsy they bring.... thanks for showing a unique way to do this assignment. Looking forward to what you do with the next step of the journey.
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