Hello, and thanks for visiting! A couple of months ago a good friend nominated me in one of those Facebook challenges you may have seen doing the rounds - 7 black and white photos over 7 days from your ordinary life, excluding people and pets, posted without explanation. I accepted the challenge, and enjoyed the process so much that I was soon wondering how I could extend it. This blog is my answer. The photos won't always be in black and white - I've long understood how important colour is to me - but I plan to adhere to the other rules of the challenge for a full 365 days and, in doing so, tell the story of the next year in my life. Knowing how I struggle with discipline, especially self-discipline, I imagine this process will throw up quite a few challenges for me but hopefully that will all be part of the growing and learning process. There will be little or no explanation posted, though I'll be happy to chat in the comments, and I hope you find something here to enjoy.
Did you know.....
ReplyDeletePlayday is the national day for play, held on the first Wednesday in August. On Playday thousands of children and families get out to play at hundreds of community events across the UK.
As well as a celebration of children’s right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.
Campaigning for play where you live can make a huge difference not only to local children and families, but to whole communities....
I didn't play much as a child - at least not in the ordinary sense. I read a lot, wrote a lot, swung on my rope swing and day dreamt a lot. I do feel I missed out, and it makes it difficult for me now to be flippant, frivolous, spontaneous.
DeleteI do believe in the importance of play, for adults as well as children. At least I've managed to branch out in my 'play' - it now includes colouring, painting, sewing, beach and forest walking, kayaking, and even horse riding when I can. Oh and, taking photos I guess ..... Get me huh! ;)