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Goal #15…CHECK!

Last day of the month…means my goal of blogging each day for a month is complete! It has been an exhausting journey, I am glad it’s complete…but I’m so glad I went on this journey! Out of the many things I learned, here are a few:

1. I learned a new appreciation for photographers who blog nearly every day with relevant, current information.

2. I learned that sometimes I do well creating spontaneous posts because they tend to be more passionate…but it was really helpful to learn to compose posts even when I didn’t “feel like it.” I greatly desire the skill to communicate well through stories, explanations and photographs, and this month was helpful!

3. The further I got into the month, I wrote later and later each day. Lesson learned? I am not efficient with my time! Even now my contacts are hazy because it’s late and I’m exhausted!

Thank you for going on this journey with me! To those of you who have been following my blog, I really appreciate you. I can’t tell you enough how encouraging and motivating your comments are; thank you!!!!

You can expect to not hear from me for a few days at least – a break is much needed! =)

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Tiffany Kelley - March 1, 2011 - 1:10 pm

Congrats on meeting your goal, Allison! Great job!

donya - March 1, 2011 - 7:23 am

I think you did awesome! It’s definitely hard to post something interesting everyday. Love your blog, Allison :)

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#15, here I come!

I realized that it has been a long, long time since I have crossed anything off my 101 in 1001 goal list. Time to do something about this! Goal #15 is to blog every day for a month. Since today is a new month, I have decided to give it a shot. Not only is it a new month, it just so happens to be the shortest month! And the month of my first 2011 wedding and my birthday and some exciting business changes…it’s going to be a great month! Beginning today, I will be blogging each day. This sounds like a terribly intimidating goal, so I will need YOUR help. I don’t say this enough, but your comments and support mean SO much to me…and I have a feeling I might need them to keep me going! If you have any questions or topics you would like to have me cover, whether it be about photography or life or weddings or puppies:)or marriage…ask away!

Stay tuned tomorrow for my excited news of a finished project! And a glimpse of this project…is a little leftover on my sweet puppy…

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Amanda - February 8, 2011 - 2:11 pm

i admire you for taking this on. i did the same thing last may. i won’t lie… it was one of the hardest, yet most rewarding things to acomplish. good luck!

Rachel - February 2, 2011 - 1:31 pm

Whoo! That is a great goal! You are so good about blogging – you’ll have no problem! It’s fun to read your blog.. keep it up! :)

ashley - February 1, 2011 - 9:21 pm

I’d love to know how you got started in photography! What motivated you or inspired you to get started? Did you always love photography?

Melissa Jill :) - February 1, 2011 - 6:35 pm

Go Allison Go!

Tina - February 1, 2011 - 6:15 pm

Wow I’m impressed! That is a totally intimidating feat in my opinion:) 2 things you could blog about – I’d love to see the finished product of your office (if your wall is finished!), and here is another thing I always wonder – where do other photographers meet their clients? Do you meet them in your house? If so, I’d love to see where – I wish I had a cool little room in my house for meeting clients!

Rachel Farley - February 1, 2011 - 5:27 pm

Great goal!!

You can totally do it! Even if it’s just a picture of something you did that day.

I (and I am sure many others) would love to see a glimpse of your editing process or your album design process.

You’re good and have a lot to teach, so teach us :)

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#3…Check!

I’ve been having so much fun trying new recipes lately and using fresh herbs! It amazes me that a little pinch of grass-looking stuff can be so flavorful in a meal! Always makes me wonder…who first discovered that? “That’s a nice looking weed, I wonder what it tastes like?!” Crazy! For a while now, I’ve wanted to grow my own herbs to have a fresh supply of them because I usually only use a tiny bit out of the package I buy before it goes bad. So, item #3 on my 101 list: Learn how to grow my own veggies and herbs…check! Well, the herbs part! Since I live in a condo, I don’t have a yard to plant them in, so I used four little pots. Most of them are supposed to sprout in 14-20 days,  and I can’t wait! I’ll update you on their progress! =)

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I think it’s hilarious that the brand of seeds is called “Burpee”!

Isn’t it incredible that such teeny tiny seeds can sprout into tall plants, and even the tallest of trees? That’s miraculous!

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Here’s a fun perspective for you:

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Ok, so I might just be a little too excited about my new herb-growing venture!
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Leigh Ann - April 30, 2010 - 10:05 am

I planted my own herbs this year too! I did rosemary, mint, cilantro and basil!!! I have so much fun with it!!! :-)

ashley - April 29, 2010 - 8:31 pm

Herbs were the first thing I tried to grow too! I think you’ll find they’re very resilient, even in the hands of rather neglectful growers like me. Best of luck!

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