365 project

10
Jan

And here we are

If you are a careful observer, you will notice that today is the day I complete my round of 365 pictures (give or take a few dozen).

I have mixed feelings about this. I’m happy that you all have stuck with me through the tedium and the adventures, such as they were.

Now this is done, I’m also happy that I don’t have to put something out in the world that I am less than pleased with, if only to provide a notch in the continuum. There have been many times I have been appreciative of your patience and of the opportunity to redeem myself the next day. Many of you have reached out to show me how to see something differently that I had overlooked in my own work- I really can’t tell you how much I love that interaction and collaboration.

So I’m sad too. Sad to lose out on a daily discipline of a creative outlet. My job overwhelms me at times- this was something that kept my mind and my heart afloat.

But mostly, my mix of happiness and sadness is understanding that life comes at us so fast. It is composed of only moments of time, strung together in unforeseen configurations- moments we can never get back. It’s so enjoyable to grasp on to a few as they speed mightily through our lives.

Now all that is left is a handful of digital photos and my memories that are tied to them. My memory has become much stronger through this exercise. In that small way, it gave me a part of my life back to myself.

I can’t think of a better gift.

I’ll be over on amandarust.tumblr.com in the future. Certainly not pushing out a picture a day, but I imagine a picture or two will show up nevertheless. You are more than welcome to join me. The more, the merrier.

My best,

Amanda

10
Jan

Jan10: and here we are.

9
Jan

So, I’ve been trying to eat more seasonally. Not that I’ve been eating strawberries in the middle of January in the past. But I’m trying to be more aware of what I buy as in my regular produce stash. These are the small choices we make that create our world, for better or for ill.

Tomatoes, however, are harder for me to work around. Much harder. I love fresh tomatoes. It’s my go-to on just about anything I eat on a regular basis. You know that scene in “waterworld” where they grab the tomato plant? I’m the nerd in the audience who thinks that’s a brilliant idea.

Anyway, I broke down last night. I bought 3 little Romas at new seasons. (so kill me, I’m making tacos tonight. What would you do?)

But see, new seasons has got my back. These are poor imitations of their summer counterparts. These taste like rubberized bits of tomato-flavored water.

So, thank you new seasons for shoving me back to the straight and narrow path. Sucks to be me.

And tomatoes- I look forward to seeing you in the summer.

9
Jan

Jan9: Saturday. Imagine radiolab playing.

9
Jan

Jan8: honestly, I didn’t think it would come to this.

7
Jan

Jan7: ridiculously big day at work today. This is at T-3 hrs doing something that four editing bays and three production guys couldn’t help with. Whatever. Bygones. I’m just happy I can sleep at night now (for a bit.)

6
Jan

They are now in a tasty soup form. Thank you for the squash!

6
Jan

Say hello to my little friend.

6
Jan

Jan6: I still see you.

5
Jan

Jan5: I have ideas for you. And your little friend too…

365 project

A picture a day for a year. (Please pardon the quality. Most of these are taken with my cellphone.)

And here we are