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 77 of #tracywearswool: the lion sleeps tonight
#tracywearswool day 76 out of 100, a-wee-ma-wack, a-wee-ma-wack. Yep, the backyard is getting a little bit mighty jungle-y. Haven't seen too many big cats... but that's okey-dokey. The giant racoons have probably been scaring them off. But it is a nice time of year,...
day 76 of #tracywearswool: never been to spain
#tracywearswool day 76 out of 100, And I have never been to Spain. Number 1 and I have talked about going to Spain and walking the Camino Santiago. She would meet me at the end... says - Mom, the walking part -- that's all you. Go ahead and enjoy yourself. Of...
day 75 of #tracywearswool: tea for two
#tracywearswool day 75 out of 100, and it is time for tea. Two for tea.. and that is generally me. And sometimes, that is when I make my phone calls, or video calls with friends and family. It is a good way to connect, over a cuppa.. and see how things are going. Of...
day 74 of #tracywearswool: down in the boondocks
#tracywearswool day 74 out of 100, and I am down in the boondocks. And I like it that way. Half the time I am out in the big city of Portland Oregon, with Powell's books, and Voodoo Donuts... and all the hustle and bustle of a major city. There is so much to do......
day 73 of #tracywearswool: jolene
#tracywearswool day 73 out of 100, and YES... we have sunshine!! It is always pretty much a cause for celebration when the sun comes out in the Pacific Northwest. Of course, we get great summer weather, but it is after the long dreary, rainy winter that the sun is...
day 72 of #tracywearswool: blue bayou
#tracywearswool day 72 out of 100, and I have just finished up sweater #3 of 12 for 2021!! I have to admit, I knit this for my dress. Not the dress that I am wearing for the challenge, which is the long sleeve Rowena. But I thought that this lightweight sweater...
Did I mention my Appalachain Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge?? Check it out:
