There is no way around it.
I need a project. A creative project.
Something big. Something time consuming and frustrating. Something I will mostly likely end up hating half way through but loving when it is done. I crave the challenge and discipline (yes, discipline) needed to finish it.
So, I'm doing a 365 project again this year.
In 2009 and 2010 I completed a 365 Photo a Day project--one photo out of my day for a year. In 2011 and 2012 I tried do do the same, but with self portraits and failed miserably.
I've thought about it and made a list of all the possible things I could do. Writing something everyday seemed a bit disingenuous--unless I mixed fiction and non-fiction but there are days when nothing and I mean nothing comes to mind in terms of putting words to paper. Doing a mileage challenge--a mile a day was far too intimidating and I know would be nearly impossible. And as much as I want to I just don't have it in me to try and do another photo a day project. Yes it is on my 35 Before 35 list (the self portrait project) but I have other plans for that.
And then I came up with The Daily Square.
Another item on my 35 before 35 list is to learn to quilt and actually make one. I'm modifying that "goal" a bit and changing it to an afghan. A granny square afghan. I have lusted after having one for as long as I can remember and am using this project to make one or two depending on how may squares I end up with (above and beyond 365 of course!).
The project, in theory, should be pretty easy (aren't all project "pretty easy" before you actually get started?): one granny square a day for a year. And at the end of the year, I'll put it together andhopefully have a beautiful new afghan to show for all my hard work.
Because I am so excited about the project, I'll be posting about it here: The Daily Square. Complete with pictures, links to the patterns I'm using, general updates and whatever fun crochet related items I find!
I'm really looking forward to getting this project started. But am more excited to see the final project! Is anyone else doing a 365 project this year?
I need a project. A creative project.
Something big. Something time consuming and frustrating. Something I will mostly likely end up hating half way through but loving when it is done. I crave the challenge and discipline (yes, discipline) needed to finish it.
So, I'm doing a 365 project again this year.
In 2009 and 2010 I completed a 365 Photo a Day project--one photo out of my day for a year. In 2011 and 2012 I tried do do the same, but with self portraits and failed miserably.
I've thought about it and made a list of all the possible things I could do. Writing something everyday seemed a bit disingenuous--unless I mixed fiction and non-fiction but there are days when nothing and I mean nothing comes to mind in terms of putting words to paper. Doing a mileage challenge--a mile a day was far too intimidating and I know would be nearly impossible. And as much as I want to I just don't have it in me to try and do another photo a day project. Yes it is on my 35 Before 35 list (the self portrait project) but I have other plans for that.
And then I came up with The Daily Square.
Another item on my 35 before 35 list is to learn to quilt and actually make one. I'm modifying that "goal" a bit and changing it to an afghan. A granny square afghan. I have lusted after having one for as long as I can remember and am using this project to make one or two depending on how may squares I end up with (above and beyond 365 of course!).
The project, in theory, should be pretty easy (aren't all project "pretty easy" before you actually get started?): one granny square a day for a year. And at the end of the year, I'll put it together and
Because I am so excited about the project, I'll be posting about it here: The Daily Square. Complete with pictures, links to the patterns I'm using, general updates and whatever fun crochet related items I find!
I'm really looking forward to getting this project started. But am more excited to see the final project! Is anyone else doing a 365 project this year?
Hi Meg - I really love this idea - what a great challenge! I am looking forward to reading about your daily squares so much!
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Hello! I'm sure you may be familiar with the liebster and maybe this here versatile blogger award. Just thought I'd let you know that I think you have a really great blog and that I've nominated you. You're not obligated to do anything, really. Take it however you will! You can see more about it here: http://www.gildedsunflower.com/2012/12/the-versatile-blogger-award.html
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Rebecca