I find it hard to “act naturally” when staring down the lens of a camera… or, in my case, aad cellphone mounted on a tripod.
It’s has taken a bit of getting used to, mounting my phone on a $20 tripod, and then using the Bluetooth “clicker” to snap the photo. And in order to get my entire body in for a standing pose, the camera is so far away…. I can’t see what I am shooting!
So basically… I just snap a lot! Between 30 – 50 will get me a few good ones… or at least enough for my post.
And it’s not that I am exceedingly vain, or have super high standards. Heck, I have photos that I consider in the humbling category… but I post them anyway. Why??
Because it’s real. That is pretty much how I look. And at 62 years old… I just don’t think I have to keep up my supermodel image anymore. (Snicker)
So here’s to debunking the perfection myth. And here’s to the tired eyes, silver strands, poochy bellies, and all the lines on our faces, and scars on our bodies that show where we’ve been, and what we’ve survived.
For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool& — Same dress. 100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.
What’s in store today:
After visiting more with Number 1, and practicing my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging, I took off for the coast. There was a storm front coming in, threatening to drop some snow in Portland, Oregon, and the SW Washington coast. Indeed, it got into the 30s and did snow, so I am glad that I got an early start, and off the road.
I’ll be posting a follow-up video on Saturday for my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging page. Should be interesting to see how much i have improved in a week. I have practiced EVERY day! Yee Haw!
If you would like to learn more about Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging ,And about the great online program I found with a FABULOUS teacher, Click HERE.
Today, I did something a little different. I took the photos from the last 23 days, and used the phone “Highlights” feature to make a little 1 minute movie!
So get out there and ACT NATURALLY!
–tracy
As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!
SOME OF MY RECENT POSTS:
day 33: My lulu gal
Hop high my lulu gal! I found Lulu --aka Lularoe-- at the Goodwill, hanging out with a bunch of her sisters. So I brought them all home with me and got them comfortable in my closet.. One, I had on under my Woolamina yesterday -- and I loved the way it felt. Today,...
appalachian flatfooting and clogging: week 3
I had so much fun in my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging week 3! And the best part, I can see that I am making progress. My motto for this is "PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION." Because at 62, I decided I don't need to be perfect. Or even come close to it!! Week 3 is all...
day 32: just dance
Just Dance! Dancing is not something that comes naturally to me. Trust me, it takes me a lot of effort to get around the right/left issue of my dyslexia. But it also gives me the opportunity for a good belly laugh... and that is good for the soul. Today was our...
Day 31: what a day for a daydream
What a day for a daydream... in fact, what a year! Seems like I have spent a lot of time this past year daydreaming about what to do when "this" is all over. I suppose it is the ultimate diversionary tactic... the best in creative avoidance. And although it is good...
day 30: banana republic
Down to the Banana Republic. Down to the tropical sun. Sounds pretty good to me, as I sit freezing my fanny off in the Pacific Northwest. Really, never thought I would see snow at the beach, but there you have it. Cold, Icy and Windy. But at Number 1's house, she...
day 29: my dogs and me
Life is good for my dogs and me. Just me and the four-legged children. The others have fled the nest -- two in San Francisco, one in New York, and one in Portland. I am currently at Number 1's house in Portland. She is away, so I have taken over. Nice. So if you...
Did I mention my Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge?? Check it out:
