Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Jan OLW Blog Hop | One Step Forward

ah, so its been 31 days and my word and I have begun to gel together.  I'm liking my choice of word and it feels right for me, for now.   It is a much better fit that last years word.  Last year  I never even got around to taking a picture.  So this year, I'm one step further ahead already!

I had planned a few days in advance on taking my pic one particular morning, and then it turned out dd ended up having a friend over, so rather than put it off and wait for that 'perfect' time, I just moved forward and went with it.   I pulled out the tripod and took a few pics.  Well, that drew the curiosity of two four year olds, and once I was done, they had their own mini photo shoot.    It was such a fun morning with the two of them moving the tripod around and posing. 



  The Pre Conference     Set Up                                           Strike a Pose

  Switch,  more posing  Peace :)                                                                                                                    The Post Conference



I can't help but think of how waiting for the 'perfect right' time often leads to so many missed opportunities that we never knew were there.  And really, what is a perfect time anyway... time to let that notion go and move forward.

" Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back ..." 
Buddha

A theory has only the alternative of being right or wrong. A model has a third possibility: it may be right, but irrelevant.
Manfred Eigen








ONE LITTLE WORD Feb 1, 2012 Blog Hop




                                        Karen               You are here :)
                                             Melissa               Next up is Melissa
 
 
There are a lot of blogs to visit, I hope you enjoy the stories and journeys shared. 
 

Posted by Karen at 8:00 AM
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16 comments:

  1. This West London LifeFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Lovely post and great choice of word!

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  2. JennLFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    wonderful thoughts this month! i think so many of us let precious opportunities go by as we wait until the moment is "perfect." but when we can accept that there is no perfect time/place/person we are free to embrace the joy and beauty all around us in our imperfect lives. your post exemplifies this concept. thanks for the reminder!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Great post and reminder to seize the everyday moments!

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  4. Jan BFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Welcome to the hop. Ha! Love your photo shoot of your photo shoot! :) You are so RIGHT! How many times have I put off doing something because all my ducks weren't in a (perfectly straight) row. LOVE your word! Blessings as you move forward through the year!

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  5. orange gearleFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:20 PM

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  6. MelissaFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Love it! A child's spontaneity is such a lesson for me in all my perfectionist ways! Love how you captured this! :) Made me smile! What a great word!

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  7. RebekahFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Wow, how fun is that! Great portrait with your word.

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  8. CheriFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    perfect! love how the kids provided the real focus for your post. Your own photo is gorgeous.

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  9. jillconyersFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Wonderful choice of words! You've clearly put a lot of thought into your word. All the best on your journey and I look forward to seeing more in the coming months.

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  10. KatrinaFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    i adore that Buddha quote!

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  11. LisaFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Love your word and what you've shared. And those photos of the kids are just perfect!

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  12. cinbackFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Blessings as you move FORWARD this year!

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  13. Margie S (Nihao, Cupcake!)February 2, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    I loved stopping by. Great quotes and loved the story of your portrait with your daughter and friend. Sweet. Lovely photo and great word. I look forward to hearing how things move forward this year!

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  14. Missus WookieFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Great fun! Wonderful word too :)

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  15. K. HutsonFebruary 4, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Love your post and love the impromptu photoshoot.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Rose Brier StudioFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    What a great photoshoot! Everyone moves forward, you and the children.
    So glad you shared the photos of them too.
    ~Marilee

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