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 83 of #tracywearswool: walk on boy
It's #tracywearswool day 83 out of 100, and we are just walking on through the days, here. I can't say enough about this challenge. If you are at all considering it... but have any questions, please reach out to me.... you use my social media links at the bottom of...
day 82 of #tracywearswool: the story
It's #tracywearswool day 82 out of 100, what's the story? Actually, The Story is a fabulous song by Brandi Carlisle -- and if you haven't had a chance to hear it... you should look it up.... HERE! But mine is a different story... a story about change, about...
day 81 of #tracywearswool: times they are a changin’
#tracywearswool day 81 out of 100, and for me, the times are a changin'! This whole dress thing has been a game-changer for me. I am not quite sure exactly what I was thinking when I signed up. I didn't think it over that much. Just saw an ad on Facebook... and...
day 80 of #tracywearswool: angels in heaven
#tracywearswool day 80 out of 100, less than 3 weeks left. My how the time flies. I guess it is that way when you keep busy... or when you get old. I can't tell which, for me. I try to keep busy, especially since I am on my streak of trying to learn new things daily. ...
day 79 of #tracywearswool: come monday
#tracywearswool day 79 out of 100, And come Monday... I'll be picking up Number 1 from the Airport. She has been gone for a bit, visiting her Father. We will have so much to catch up on... mostly the new garden project and the sweater I knit for her -- part of my 12...
day 78 of #tracywearswool: Imagine
#tracywearswool day 78 out of 100, Imagine all the people, living life in peace... You may say I'm a dreamer.... but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Just ask Uncle Buck! But I think that what you can dream, you can make a reality. It just takes an unwavering...
Did I mention my Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge?? Check it out:
