Jumping in with both feet...

In a recent conversation about continuing education, art and self-esteem a friend suggested I take a photograph of myself everyday.  I can't say that I remember his reasoning accurately, but I would assume is has something to do with confidence building and acceptance of myself. Right away it sounded like an assignment with a purpose and I was really excited about it; I started that very day taking photos of myself.

It lasted exactly 2 days. Yeah.

I don't know why I lost momentum immediately like that, I wonder if it's because I had lots of freedom to choose a theme. With too many options floating around it's nearly impossible for me to pluck one from thin air. Was I busy? Yes, my mother was in town. Was I in the mood for this project? I suppose I was (for 2 days anyway). The bottom line is that it is a good idea, I like assignments, I could use some confidence, there are things about myself it's time to accept (okay, so there was more than one bottom line) AND I do have this ongoing discomfort with having my picture taken; it's time to stop hiding behind the camera and jump in with both feet! As a matter of fact, my feet is where I will start; this photo was taken a few days ago. Starting tomorrow, a photograph a day :) everyday.

Feet sure take a beating; they carry us around for most of our lives. I say thank you to my feet. Strange how my toes curl like that and my 'pinky toe' nails are almost not there. Oh well, they're my feet and they get me where I'm going.