However, what I didn't have a fun time with was playing catch up with my editing. It almost got to the point where I didn't want to shoot in fear of adding on to my pile of photos to edit and sort through.
So, of course I didn't remember so much of the pain, but rather how much I loved having all those photos! Memories I would have likely forgotten had I not been forced to shoot every little boring day! THAT is what I like doing it for, so I set out in 2013 for the same result. What I wasn't expecting was how crazy life was going to be. I was graduating, in a new job, and setting out on new adventures. They are no excuse, but for me, I had enough to do each day.
Here's the thing I figured out. I love living in the moment. I love living without regrets. The best way to do that, for me, is to let go of things and only add them back in when I feel I'm ready. I tend to get very excited about things...a lot of things...all at once! So, I end up adding and adding and adding things, all on top of the other before I've even explored the first!
For me right now, less is more.
Sometimes you need to take a step back to be able to take a more confident and stable step forward.
What does that mean? It means I've dropped Project 365 for the year 2013. It means, I've quit the process of editing every.single.photo. If I'm just going to scrapbook it, it doesn't need any major edits or actions for that matter, it might just need a crop ;) and I'm learning to be okay with that.
Of course any of my professional work will still get the attention it needs, no worries there!
I'm dropping the regret I had associated with failing my project 365, holding on to that makes no sense and helps no one.
Will I ever do project 365 again? Very high possibility. Just not right now. Not in 2014 either. Though, that won't stop me from getting all giddy when New years hits and think I can add it back in. -__- I don't learn from my mistakes very quickly. SO here's the deal, I KNOW I'll get excited again for the project. I also know that I don't need it right now. However, here's the deal I'll make with myself. Go ahead and take photos each day, but no labeling it or promising of project 365. I'll just shoot. I'm happy just shooting. That way there's none of the stress and all of the fun!
Exciting news coming on this blog soon!! Keep up with me on bloglovin' or facebook! All the links are on the top of the blog here =D
Are you like me and tend to pile on more than your life can handle?
Are you a less is more or more is more type of person?
Until Next Time
