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Trying Something New

July 8, 2013 by Barb 8 Comments

My morning routine has really been shaken up. But just look at what happened because of it…bpc phone photography

… sunrise through the clover. This is my Phone Photography Project entry for today. It’s all about the colours of the rainbow (Roy G. Biv) and this I suppose, is violet. I do not know how that violet halo was produced, it just happened.

But, about my routine. Two weeks ago a friend asked me if I wanted to join her and her sister-in-law on their morning walks. When I accepted, I knew that it was going to bite into my most creative time of day. That’s when blog posts get written, assignments get done, and ideas flow like the Fraser River (British Columbia, Canada). But I accepted anyway and I knew it was the right thing to do. I needed to try something new.

The first week, I was hard pressed to keep the commitment. Leave the house at 7:30? before I have my 4 cups of coffee? leave the computer? nope, not working for me… plus my shins were hurting like h***.

Fast forward another week, a bottle of Ibuprofen, and the realization that I’m actually getting more work done after I get home. As well, I’m rediscovering summer mornings; the pure pale light, the sweet smell of clover, and the sparkling dew on the grass. I really don’t know if I can handle all this inspiration (I need to bookmark this post so I can look at it in March, the most uninspiring month ever).

I’m loving the social contact with two people whom I really like, and partaking in lovely conversations “how was your weekend” “how are your shins” “we need to go for lunch some day, but don’t worry if you can’t“.

Polite, caring, authentic company.

OK, the day is progressing quickly and I have to get to work! Oh, that would be after I get that photo of that flower I saw …

Filed Under: Artful Photography, LIFE, Phone Photography Tagged With: flower

Comments

  1. TexWisGirl says

    July 8, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    ha ha. you sound like me. leave my 4 cups of coffee and blog reading for AFTER my walk? might have to as the temps keep rising and the sun gets hotter than he**!

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  2. Denise Powers Fabian says

    July 8, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Terrific post…lovely photo…and I envy your time. Onward, Creative One!

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  3. Lori says

    July 8, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    This is gorgeous Barb! Bravo to you for shaking up your routine and getting out with friends ~ as I was driving to work this morning I said to myself ~ it would have been a great morning for a walk ~ too bad I sat on the deck and drank coffee instead.

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  4. Kathy says

    July 9, 2013 at 7:04 am

    It’s good to shake things up…otherwise we might never know what we are missing :)

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  5. jeanne stone says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:30 am

    GREAT POST, and love your stick to it iveness… Great shot of this flowers in the summer early morning light, which is so special

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  6. Pieces of Sunshine says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    A productive shake up to your routine – much easier during summer too. Love your photo!

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  7. Austin-Lee says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Sometimes it’s just what the doctor ordered!

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  8. Suzette says

    July 15, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I truly admire you! I love how you take control of your day and that you are so productive. Now if I could just have some of that rub off on me! :o) The image is beautiful and full of light!

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