OK…I’m in. I cleared out one of my project trays in my scrapbook room to make room for my A-Week-In-The-Life project…even though there’s a little voice inside my head saying “You’ve got a really busy week ahead. Are you sure this is a good idea?”
But then another little voice jumped in. “If not this week then when? Seriously. When was the last time your life really slowed down?”
Little voice one responds. “Eight years ago. Bed rest.”
Voice two chimes in. “Right. And there will be no repeat performances on the bed rest, right? So let’s go for it. NOW!”
And so I am.
Got myself organized today. Pulled together a notebook for jotting down observations. (Took notes from Ali’s book.) Pulled out some file folders — one for each day of the week. I’ll tuck notes and other life tidbits (receipts, emails, magazine articles, etc.) in there. And I printed Ali’s list of photos to take. The plan is to carry the notebook, a camera and my photo list around with me as much as possible…and capture little bits of life. I’m really excited about this project.
OK…off to get lots of to-dos done today…so I can create a bit more space in my schedule next week for this project. Wish me luck. 🙂
Aby,
This is an awesome project. I did this class at 2 different CKUs. I have 2 complete albums of 2 different weeks about 2 years apart. They are by far my favorite albums/projects I have ever done. You will love it and the finished project! Good luck!
PS trying to get rid of some roadblocks this weekend. LOL.
I’m looking forward to your “recording of a week”. I do think that capturing a busy week is the most authentic capture of every-day life (and less boring 😉 ). I LOVE Ali and I love how you went about it.
Sounds like fun!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Have fun with that Aby, I am going to give this one a go too as I would like to do it again ina years time and see how things have changed. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this.
Have fun with this Aby I look forward to seeing what you do with this. I am also going to be doing this as I want to do it again in a years time and compare the differences.
You’re gonna post your pictures and “best of” from the notes, right? I know some of us would love to peek in at your world. I did that last year and am SO glad I did. I never got around to scrapbooking it, but it’s in my blog for my future reference. Tons of funny things my kids said and did, errands I ran, fun moments, frustrations I had…I know I’ll look back at that years down the road when I wonder, “What did I used to DO all day???”
I loved Ali’s list and ideas…I may have to do this again. Maybe annually? I carried around my camera this morning but didn’t take the pictures I intended to. Maybe I’ll start with tomorrow…
Awesome Aby 🙂 – so glad you are playing along!