It is time to say goodbye to 2011. It has been an incredible year. This was the year I started on a new journey, one of self discovery. I have been on one before but it was a different kind. In 2011, I found the 'courage' to get 'creative' again & to share it. We are on the eve of 2012 & I can say this. I am a mother, first & foremost. I am a partner. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a friend. In 2011, I learnt to say. I am a photographer. I capture life. my life. the life of my loved ones. of the world around me. It is my passion. I am learning to embrace it. I come here to share it. I am blessed that you come here to journey with me. Thankyou.
I am not sure where this journey will lead to next but I do have many creative dreams & ideas for 2012 and a long list of resolutions to make my way through. Some are big & some are small. I will share these with you over time. I have been thinking of words to represent 2012. I am finding the more I think about the year ahead, I want 2012 to be an 'inspired' year both to receive & to share and I want it to be a year for 'focus'...to focus on defining my style, to take away from the lessons I learnt in 2011 & focus more clearly on the direction in which I wish to go. so there you have it, 'inspired' & 'focus' will be my themes for 2012.
As you may know, I have been doing a 'Picture the Holidays' project & below is a catch up mosaic. I have 3 more photos to go & it will be complete. I have really enjoyed this project cause I love Christmas time..so I will definately be considering it next year.
1. wrapped with love, 2. you are getting sleepy, 3. attitude adjustment, 4. life is sweet, 5. enchantment, 6. this magic moment, 7. the day after, 8. a breath of fresh air, 9. through the looking glass
In keeping with my themes for 2012, I also really want to share one of the first projects I have signed up for in 2012. It is 'beyond layers' with kim klassen. Can't wait to receive some of Kim's awesome inspiration. Check it out, you should join in too. The more the merrier.
Lastly, Happy New Year! make it safely into 2012 & may many GREAT things come your way.
Chelle xx
Courage is my word for 2012. May 2012 be an inspiring year for you, looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful photos.
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ReplyDeleteThis has been an amazing year and I am looking forward to 2012 with the friendship, support and encouragement of the Fly Tribe! I am taking Kim's class, too. I have Photoshop Elements 8 and have played around with it, but I am ready to tap into all that it has to offer. I hate reading how-books, but love video tutorial, so this is going to be perfect. Happy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year !!! Michelle your words courage and create resonate with me for 2012 so I look forward to seeing you progress with inspired and focus.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful pics! I am in love with them. I want to do your Mosaics too! Happy new year and cheers to courage and create!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2012 Chelle!! I LOVE your words for this year. And I love your beautiful holiday snaps filled with precious moments as well. Wishing you a very creative and courageous year!! I am so happy to have you as my friend. Looking forward to sharing our journeys together this year. Wini xox
ReplyDeleteSorry I got confused. I meant to say... Wishing you a very Inspired and Focused year!!! xoxo
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