The next 30 days

Before I go on with the next 30 days of Project 365, I have a work related statement- I think I prefer yellers to cryers. As a side note, I really don't have that many issues with people from work, most customers are pretty average. You tend to notice and remember the extremes on either side of the scale.

I don't think I've actually dealt with this type of cryer before. I've had a handful of cryers when it comes to claims. I understand that, it can be a very emotional time. Without going into the details, I came to this conclusion because of how I end up interpreting my role. When you have a yeller, it's easy to identify them as the "bad guy". If you have a cryer, suddenly you've become the "bad guy". Both scenarios tend to involve someone who doesn't accept responsibility for their actions, so it's hard to stay feeling like the bad guy.

Onto the photos!

Row 1: A Swirl of Rhinestones, Chalk, Nail Polish, Cupcakes (Pre-decorated), Decorate Cupcakes, Dinner Out

Row 2: Pizza, Rose, Orange Bubbles, Margarita, a Card, White Out

Row 3: Funky Hat, 8200km, Brass Headboard, Transporting a Bus, Star, Lion Eyes

Row 4: Small Samurai, Rainbow Braid, Mutant Grape, Pin Cushion, Leaf, Silver Bowl

Row 5: Clock, Handle, Lightswitch, Onion Rings, Sammi, Quote

Seeing this group of 30 makes me feel like I'm a bit odd (like I didn't know that anyway). There are a few photos in the group that I really love, and others I was really just satisfying the "take a photo everyday" element. You can't make everything into a masterpiece. All you can do is continually practice and learn how to view the world in different ways.

The first 36 days

So, despite saying I wouldn't do a Project 365, I decided to anyway. I have to admit, it's getting kind of hard finding something new, interesting and inspiring to take a photograph! When you don't go out all the time and you don't have little ones to take photos of, it can get a bit dull. I think it's also because it's the middle of winter. There's only so much snow one can capture, and there haven't been very many pretty days. I am still just itching for a hoar frost where I have the day free to go to St. Vital Park. The last time it frosted, I had to work in the morning!

So here is a small glimpse into what the first 36 days of 2011 looked like...

In case you're wondering what these are:

Row 1: Glitter, Candles, Salad, Tiara, Domo, Bathroom Lights

Row 2: Corkscrew, Tea, Snow, Ice Block, Presents, Tea pot

Row 3: Bananas, Toy Story Characters, Footprints, Sunrise, Light Streaks, Water Droplets

Row 4: Dripping Faucet, Window Frost, Water drops, Book, Baubles, Keyboard

Row 5: Numbers, Strawberry, Hoar Frost, Cat, Legislative Building, Dishes

Row 6: Flame, Jessie, Sign, Boots, Chocolate, Ribbon

I ended up getting myself a macro lens. I figured I was going to buy it sometime this year anyway, might as well get it sooner than later (especially with the rumour that Canon lens prices were increasing.) So you may notice there's quite the macro theme to my shots.