Happy Sunday, sweet friends!! I hope your day is off to a great start! I had not exactly decided that today would be the day for my new beginning of my 365 Photo a Day Challenge, but it just “hit me” that it’s going to be! You may remember I started this challenge after the New Year, and yes, I had every intention of keeping up with it on a daily basis…maybe missing a day or two and then, catching up a few days later. And, I did do this for just a bit…yes, just a teeny tiny bit. But, I was also working on the redesign of my website, continuing to fill orders, working on new designs, and all that jazz. And, well, I just found that I couldn’t keep up even though I was so excited about this fun challenge. I thought about trying to go back and catch up, but I realized that oh, my goodness…I would need to do quite a few days at once. Still no time for such since the website redesign is still ongoing so I just decided to LET.IT.GO for the time being. Then, one morning it was so nice out so I was sitting out on the patio with my laptop editing some photos and realized that maybe I needed a new challenge. What…why in the world would I even think of such?? Ok, it’s that creative “me” that has the mind that is always thinking of new designs, new creations I want to work on, fun blog posts to write, and so much more…the mind that just runneth over with ideas! And, that mind thinks I CAN DO IT…{all}!! 🙂 However, the reality is that I just need to figure out where this falls in my list of priorities and then, try to move forward with it. So, that is just what I am doing. I realized that I don’t have to go “with the flow” and only start this challenge at the beginning of a new year or some other logical time.
It’s ok to BE DIFFERENT…to DANCE to YOUR favorite songs…and, it’s ok to START OVER ~
When I realized just how far behind I had gotten with my initial 365 day challenge I felt so disappointed, frustrated, and well, quite honestly, as though I had failed. Failed myself and YOU…because I had said that I was going to do a particular thing and here I was just not being able to follow through. Then, one morning I had one of those “aha” moments when I realized that I just needed to look at it differently. Sure, I could still look at it as though my attempt was a failure, but I could also choose to look at it in a more positive way. I could just say “Hey, you tried, you had great intentions, but it just didn’t work out quite the way you had planned ~ LIFE got even more hectic and busy with extra things added to your plate, and that just didn’t work.” How many times does this happen in LIFE ~ I mean really…let’s think about it…almost every day we face things that maybe don’t go just as we had hoped, planned, or dreamed. Can’t just give up…well, we can, but I can assure you…THAT is not my nature! So looking at this little situation in a new light I realized that I.CAN.DO.IT ~ just differently ~ just my way ~ and, exactly as my blog implies…through Ann-Margaret’s Visions. 🙂
So, here we go again…yep, that’s right…I’m thinking of it as a little “do over” as they say. Same goal…to share some of my visions through the camera with you on a daily basis. I may have a really busy week and only get to share one picture at the beginning of the week and then, catch up on the rest at the end of the week. As I started thinking about this a couple of weeks ago, I realized THIS is really the best time…SPRING…a time of new beginnings, a fresh start…the time when our souls feel awakened to all of the many possibilities that come with each day. And, I love spring so…this is the perfect time for ME! I hope you will follow along with me as I embark on this sweet little challenge again. I love photography, and oh, boy, I have so much I want to share with you ~ it means so much to me for you to stop by my blog and enjoy this journey with me. 🙂 And, when you do…leave me a comment…tell me something you enjoy, tell me about a challenge you are embarking upon, or just say “hi” because I love hearing from you!
*Speaking of spring…I added a cute new belt buckle to the shoppe today ~ let me know what you think of the “Pink ‘N Yellow Spring Bouquet” buckle.*
Hugs and loads o’ Sunshine to you today!
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I know EXACTLY what you mean AM! I go through that feeling so often, and I think what you said is exactly right. Change the rules for yourself, no need to follow to the “T” what someone else is doing. Make your own challenge! You’re totally going to do it and I can’t wait to see all the beautiful photography you have to share 🙂
Khaliah, thank you so much for your comment!! You’re so right…following our own path is what will allow us to truly find our passion so I think it’s so important to listen to our own heart and find out where it leads us! 🙂 Thank you for your beautiful words about my photography ~ hope you enjoy this little journey! 🙂
Hi,Ann-Margaret, thank you for stopping by, so nice to meet you! Happy you enjoyed the Eufaula pics too, as a former AL girl. I just moved back to ATL from B’ham & enjoyed living over there too. What a pretty blog you have, gorgeous pics, cute doggie too. Great job with it. Hope you’ll come back often!
Rhoda, Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I have enjoyed your blog for such a long time and truly appreciate your compliments about mine! 🙂 What a sweet treat ~ you’ve made my day! And, yes, I’ll definitely keep stopping by to visit with you! 🙂