Since the start of 2014, I have come up with a number of goals I would like to fulfill this year, one of them being the 365 project. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's where you produce a photograph every day for a year. I chose to do this so I could really explore as an artist and see how much I grow during the process. I decided I was going to start it February 1st, and during the months approaching that date, I found myself very motivated and excited to start this photographic adventure. But when February 1st made it's appearance on my iPhone calendar, I had a number of excuses ready to go as to why I should just start it on the 2nd. Then the 2nd came, and I had an excuse to wait for the 3rd. Then the 3rd came, and well, you get the point. I didn't understand why the motivation for this project I had in December and January had faded. And then I realized what my problem was.
The realization came to me when I was eating an order of delicious animal style In-N-Out fries. You see, among many other things, eating healthier is also one of the things I would like to do in 2014. But instead of passing on the fries, I said to myself "I'll start my diet tomorrow." And that's when it dawned on me.. the 'I'll do it tomorrow' excuse has been going through my head whenever I feel like putting off starting these goals of mine.
I've always been a procrastinator. It's a problem. It's a problem because I actually feel as though I get more done when I'm under pressure. I even procrastinate when it comes to something as simple as packing a suitcase for a trip. I will wait until the morning of my flight to just cram everything in my suitcase and run out the door. The other problem is that I thoroughly enjoy being lazy. There is nothing I love more that to lay on the couch with a cup of hot coffee, curl up in a blanket, and watch about 37 episodes of Modern Family in a row. This is my idea of a crazy awesome Saturday night.
The goals I have for 2014 are so important to me, but I realized recently that the goal I should have thought of first is to no longer put things off. No more silly excuses. The I'll-Start-My-Diet-Tomorrow Syndrome ends now. I'm going to take my first dose of 'No-More-Bullshiticillin', and be on my merry way to fulfilling these goals of mine.
Thank you for taking interest in my 365 project. I will continue to blog during the journey and fill you in on my thoughts, progress, and some exciting things I will have going alongside this year-long project that I really am super excited to start on this 8th day of February. .....better late than never.
You can view my 365 project photographs at www.facebook.com/frantaphoto
Day 001
"The girl who could change the world."
The realization came to me when I was eating an order of delicious animal style In-N-Out fries. You see, among many other things, eating healthier is also one of the things I would like to do in 2014. But instead of passing on the fries, I said to myself "I'll start my diet tomorrow." And that's when it dawned on me.. the 'I'll do it tomorrow' excuse has been going through my head whenever I feel like putting off starting these goals of mine.
I've always been a procrastinator. It's a problem. It's a problem because I actually feel as though I get more done when I'm under pressure. I even procrastinate when it comes to something as simple as packing a suitcase for a trip. I will wait until the morning of my flight to just cram everything in my suitcase and run out the door. The other problem is that I thoroughly enjoy being lazy. There is nothing I love more that to lay on the couch with a cup of hot coffee, curl up in a blanket, and watch about 37 episodes of Modern Family in a row. This is my idea of a crazy awesome Saturday night.
The goals I have for 2014 are so important to me, but I realized recently that the goal I should have thought of first is to no longer put things off. No more silly excuses. The I'll-Start-My-Diet-Tomorrow Syndrome ends now. I'm going to take my first dose of 'No-More-Bullshiticillin', and be on my merry way to fulfilling these goals of mine.
Thank you for taking interest in my 365 project. I will continue to blog during the journey and fill you in on my thoughts, progress, and some exciting things I will have going alongside this year-long project that I really am super excited to start on this 8th day of February. .....better late than never.
You can view my 365 project photographs at www.facebook.com/frantaphoto
Day 001
"The girl who could change the world."
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