It was my assignment in photo class 2.5 years ago. To make a word in a series of pictures that look like letters. I saved it because of its meaning to me and to serve as a constant reminder. I planned to frame it and hang it up on the wall, but instead it stayed folded up and placed where ever it would discretely fit.

Last night I met with Jessica and over coffee we caught up on life. In a place filled with so many questions, unknowns and quite honestly skepticism, we sat disgruntled.  Towards the end of the night,  I was reminded of my word assignment and decided to share the video that inspired it. At the end we sat in awe. 

I went home and frantically looked for my word. I checked every nook and crevice  that came to mind.  As I sat to recount the placements of the word, I remembered a few months ago I was ”spring” cleaning and stumbled upon it.  Sitting Indian stlye on the floor and word in my hand, I debated whether to keep it or toss it. Part of me wanted to save it, to move it to another location and remember the reason why I chose that word. The other side, frustrated with lack of answers, wanted to toss it.

I don’t remember what I chose. 

Until last night, I haven’t watched this video since the assignment. This video powerfully inspired me and gave me hope. If I did indeed toss the assignment, I will have to make a new one. BUT if I find it, it will definitely make its way on my wall.

The video below is close to 9 minutes long, but well worth the view. I would love to hear what you think of it.

As luck would have it, the majority of Georgia had a snowstorm last week and I was couped up in the house, with no where to go for a solid 3 days. Forced to reckon with my to do list, I was able to scratch things off with an unmistakable sense of accomplishment for each slash. Part of that list? Creating new blog series.

Every once in a while, I come across things that I feel the need to tell everyone about. Over and over again. Whether it be from an amazing deal on a purchase or a really great product I don’t know how I ever lived with out, I can’t shut up about it. Apparently my family and friends aren’t enough, so I decided to make an official record by typing them on here and sharing with all of cyberspace…or the few that read this little ole blog….

First up… Google Reader. I actually discovered this last year, and if you are a blog reader like me, this just changed your life. Reader allows you to subscribe to all of your favorite blogs and when you log in, just like mail, it shows you all the blogs that have updated their posts. When I first discovered this I was all what?!? you mean I don’t have to check all my blogs randomly for new posts and try to remember or save to favorites the ones I forget to check frequently. Well yes that’s exactly what it means.

Here is an overall screenshot of my Google Reader…that  just so happens to be set on Kelly Lane Photography.

The left side houses all of the blogs that I have subscribed to. The ones in bold indicate unread posts and the number.

On the top left, I can add a subscription and see how many total blog posts are unread. So for example if you wanted to add this blog, you would click “add a subscription” and enter kellylaneblog.com

Voila! Its as simple as that. When I open Gmail, there is a link to open reader as well, so I open the 2 simultaneously and just keep them open.

One of my absolute favorite, non photography blogs is southernsavers.com. Its a couponing blog that keeps me up to date with deals, specials and coupons. I am addicted and this blog has saved me so much money!

For more information on Google Reader, click here.

It started with a random conversation on the way to dinner with friends. A bucket list. What it is and what would be on it. Did the term ‘bucket list” actually come from the movie or was it around long before? Then, I was put on the spot. So…what would be on your bucket list? In a moment of pressure, I realized I hadn’t really organized my thoughts before to make a bucket list. So I gave the logical answer. The first thing on my bucket list, would be…to make….a bucket list….of course. The response? Laughter. pfft. If I don’t know whats on the list, then I can’t do it now can I?

In 2011, one goal I have set is to write stuff down. To make various lists of sorts. In the midst of chaos and overwhelming mental checklists, there is something redeeming about taking a pen and making a list on paper. It makes the chaos become more conquerable. And lets be honest, it sure does feel good striking through items on the list.

The Bucket list is a new blog series I am going to start. An online journal of the things I want to do and when I get the chance to do them. The first item in this series? Clearly…is making the list. Happy 2011!