The New Blog
So I've gotten input from trusted sources on my new blog idea, and now I am going to tell you guys about it so you can offer input also.
The idea is that I would post a picture of myself every single day (no days off because I hate how I look or whatever) for at least a year. Each day, after the picture, I would talk about some feelings about the picture and possibly general feelings about the day (nothing too specific, that would still be reserved for this journal). I would also talk about other things the might tie into the picture and/or my mood, such as current events, social commentary, or so on. The idea behind this project is to become more comfortable with my appearance. I also might experiment with new things, such as new clothing combinations, makeup (for those who aren't aware, I am kind of afraid of makeup but really need to learn how to do it), and possibly even hair dye if I get adventurous. There would also be contests and weekly challenges, such as "take at least one picture beside a body of water" or "take at least two pictures outside" (those would be beginning challenges, they would get more complex as time went on). I would also ask for input from any readers I might have, on what kind of weekly challenges I should do, or ideas for poses/lighting/hair and makeup.
As I said, this is partly to become more comfortable with my appearance. I take very few pictures of myself these days, despite starting to like myself more, and I want to change that. Also, I want to start a project that I can hold myself accountable for. So many times I just start things, only to abandon them (mostly because I'm a perfectionist and when I realize I can't do it perfectly I give up). This would be a way for me to work on that as well, by forcing myself to post a picture even when I'm sick, feel gross, or otherwise am not doing so great. I would also be happy to involve friends in the project, either by inviting them to submit their own photo+essays, or by having them take pictures of me (because I imagine there are only so many poses I can do on my own).
This may not be a blog that many people would read, but I hope they do, and I really want to do it anyway. But first, I need a name. So I am going to make a poll. I've already had several ideas for names, and I like some of them better than others, but I want to know what you guys think.
Poll The New Blog's Name
Oh, and in case anyone was wondering, I told them I was putting my two weeks notice in this week. Technically I'm not putting it in until Saturday (I have to submit it in writing, so I have to go to Kinko's and print out nice copies and crap), but I already told them I'm doing it. I am both scared and happy about this.
EDIT: Also I will be looking to have a really cool graphic made for the banner of the blog, so if anyone with awesome graphic design skillz is willing to help out, let me know. X3
The idea is that I would post a picture of myself every single day (no days off because I hate how I look or whatever) for at least a year. Each day, after the picture, I would talk about some feelings about the picture and possibly general feelings about the day (nothing too specific, that would still be reserved for this journal). I would also talk about other things the might tie into the picture and/or my mood, such as current events, social commentary, or so on. The idea behind this project is to become more comfortable with my appearance. I also might experiment with new things, such as new clothing combinations, makeup (for those who aren't aware, I am kind of afraid of makeup but really need to learn how to do it), and possibly even hair dye if I get adventurous. There would also be contests and weekly challenges, such as "take at least one picture beside a body of water" or "take at least two pictures outside" (those would be beginning challenges, they would get more complex as time went on). I would also ask for input from any readers I might have, on what kind of weekly challenges I should do, or ideas for poses/lighting/hair and makeup.
As I said, this is partly to become more comfortable with my appearance. I take very few pictures of myself these days, despite starting to like myself more, and I want to change that. Also, I want to start a project that I can hold myself accountable for. So many times I just start things, only to abandon them (mostly because I'm a perfectionist and when I realize I can't do it perfectly I give up). This would be a way for me to work on that as well, by forcing myself to post a picture even when I'm sick, feel gross, or otherwise am not doing so great. I would also be happy to involve friends in the project, either by inviting them to submit their own photo+essays, or by having them take pictures of me (because I imagine there are only so many poses I can do on my own).
This may not be a blog that many people would read, but I hope they do, and I really want to do it anyway. But first, I need a name. So I am going to make a poll. I've already had several ideas for names, and I like some of them better than others, but I want to know what you guys think.
Poll The New Blog's Name
Oh, and in case anyone was wondering, I told them I was putting my two weeks notice in this week. Technically I'm not putting it in until Saturday (I have to submit it in writing, so I have to go to Kinko's and print out nice copies and crap), but I already told them I'm doing it. I am both scared and happy about this.
EDIT: Also I will be looking to have a really cool graphic made for the banner of the blog, so if anyone with awesome graphic design skillz is willing to help out, let me know. X3