Day 15

"All I Want"
All I want is a hand to hold.
All I want is an ear that will listen not just hear.
All I want are eyes that see past what is in front of them to what is hidden.
All I want is a shoulder to lay my head on.
All I want is a heart I can tell my secrets to.
All I want is a lap to sit on when there are no chairs.
See me. Only me. Know me. Love me. Keep me.
Just let it be real. This time. The first time. The last time. This time, it will last.
At the end of the day when everything is settled, you can be you with me. Put down all guards against the outside, come inside.....
By Tracy Collins

I think this poem is exactly what Ive been looking for and have finally found once again.

Day 14

"To be young again"
Inside every older person is a younger person - wondering what the hell happened!
Just a quote I found online yesterday and I thought about it as I was getting up to chimp my camera to check focus once again. I really need to get a remote!

Day 13

"Tribute"
This was done with the whole "cheeseman saga" in mind and my classier version ;o)
Plus I thinik pink is such an erotic color for most people and then add silk your bound to get in trouble somewhere along the line...heee heee

day 12

"Just me and my Teddy"

Ok, trying to catch up again...sort went a bit risque' on my shots today....hope they go over well.
this is lloyd my teddy bear. I got him from a boyfriend in 6th grade after i told him I didnt have one(cause i left it at my mothers house and couldnt get it back). I think it was a very thoughtful gift from a boy so young. I imaginge hes made some girl a very good husband.

Day 11

"Watching the Rain"

Woke up this morning to thunderstorms. I just love to watch the rain fall and listen to the rain hitting the leaves. Music to my ears. I love to watch a lightning storms at night too. When i was young i used to sit on the front porch with my dad watching them and chatting about all kinds of stuff. Its a memory I love to relive someday when Im closer to my dad. I miss having that one on one time with him to just talk about life. Its not the same over the phone and I miss him terriably!

Day 10

"Fishy Kisses in pink"

Another game my daughter cassandra and I play. We have made up all kinds of different kisses and every time we play we have to come up with a new kiss.

And PINK IS A GIRLS BEST FRIEND too....not just diamonds ;o) laurie knows what Im talking about..dont ya laurie

Day 9

"Gimmie some sugar"

Anyone that knows me know I love kisses! Its become a game with my niece and nephew, when they see me I have to try and catch them to get my hello and goodbye kisses. Growing up it was a rule that you never left the house without giving a kiss goodbye and saying "I love you" just in case (god forbid) it is the last thing you ever say to family. It is a tradition I carry on in my family too. I also do this with my best friends because I think you can never say "i love you " to much to someone you truly care about. If anything should ever happen to me I want my friends and family to NEVER doubt how I felt about them.

day 8

"To honor my 11th grade english teacher"
Mrs.McMahon was the teacher that truly gave me my love for reading. She made us read "To Kill a Mockingbird" and at first I thought she was the most evil teacher that ever lived. How dare she make us read a book that was written during the depression! I really got into reading that book and Its now one of my favorites. I have read that same book at least 400 times since 1990(oops..just gave away my age didnt I?)

day 7

"Why do i have to pick just one?"
I know...Im way behind..'tis the story of my life! I took this one thinking about the thread i started about putting woody and duckie in the same photos and the thread took of with duckie photos and woody got left in the dust. I would love to see more photos where woody and duckie become life long friends and even have a little series in mind for them...just have to find all the props for it first which is proving harder than i thought.

day6

"DayDreaming"

Iknow Im behind on posting but life has stepped in the way these past few days. I will continue to post new ones as i get a chance to work them. This is me at my best. I tend to do this alot, always have. If i have a window nearby Im looking out it thinking about everything. this project has proven to be alot harder than i thought it was going to be. but I am finding it a fun excercise and Im having a blast! I alos love that my hubby thinks Im nuts for taking photos of myself. heee heeee

day 5

"My bedroom eyes"

I didnt get a chance to do this one yesterday. I had a ton of work to do around the house( Its DPC's fault it got neglected..i swear!) and had some easter photos to do for my neighbor. Im kinda happy with how they turned out but i know they could be alot better with a few tips and a varying pose idea list. but its done now and she loves her photos of her kids. thats really all that matters tho doesnt it.

I have been feeling quite in the romantic mood lately, thats why i chose to do this photo. I doubt I will be showing any more skin but one never knows when u have a 30 project to complete ;)

"Just us Girls"
This is not just for here. This will also serve as our easter portrait this year. I have always wanted a photo of just me and my girls and If it were not for my DPC friends helping me I would never have learned to do this myself. Thank you. Im thinking now that i may have taken a bit too much red out...ick. I will prolly rework this one again as Im quite rushed right now. Life is about to beat my door down any second and Im not ready!

"Yipes Stripes!!!"

Im stuck on the couch today because I tried to do more than my back is able to yesterday(rearranged my youngest bedroom). So i figured while I pay the piper today on the couch I could atleast make sure i didnt fall behind on this today. From what my girls tell me its a Beautiful day out today and theres plenty of Sunshine! Its supposed to be upper 70's tomorrow so Im hopeing to be able to make it out tof the house for a nature shot...we shall see.

Day 2

"Morning Glory"
This is me first thing this morning, even before my first cup of coffee. Im surprised it came out even this good as i usualy can't function without it. Looks like a day of pampering is in store for me this week!

day 1

"My Mothers Hands"

I had my first conversation with my birth mother yesterday who I havent seen since i was 3(brief time when i was 8). She sent me some photos of herself today and the first thing I noticed was that I had her hands. I now know that I look alot like my real mother. As you can imagine I had several hundred questions for her and I learned ALOT yesterday that I am still trying to sort out in my head. I am not sure where we will go from here but it will be taken one day at a time.

This is me from november 2005. This personal challenge will start this saturday and Im quite excited about it. This personal challenge is from a DPC thread and Im glad I am not the only one jumping into this with both feet! I love a challenge and this is going to be a tough one for me. I really hate being photographed mostly because I dont think I am photogenic at all. This is the only face I have and Its high time I learned to at least like it!

Enjoy the shots and watch me grow. see ya saturday!