Three days ago I started my 365 Project. This is where I take a self portrait a day. I got the idea after seeing several other people doing this. It's a good idea if you ask me. By the time I finish this project I will be 20! Can you believe it? I can barely believe that I'm 19 and it's hard to imagine what will be going on this time next year.
Recently I've reconnected with old friends from elementary school. It's brought back tons of silly memories as well as fun times that included, going to the park, fishing, swimming at midnight, going down a water slide, flirting with neighborhood boys and staying up all night at sleepovers. For me it's hard to believe that all of that was a little over 10 years ago.
So much has happened since those carefree days. The days when all we could think about was growing up and getting married. Deciding how many children we would have and what their names would be. Wondering what type of job we would have or where we would live. Now life is filled with more complex conversations. Things like, where will I find the money for the things I need, what will I do if I can't get into the college I want, when will my car be fixed.
I want to do this project to remind myself to live life again. To be happy with what life's given me. To count my blessings and thank God for the family and friends that he's blessed me with.
If you'd like to follow my 365 day journey I'll be updating daily on my flickr account.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mickeymouse91/
