August Break: Week 5

September has finally taken over and August Break is done until next year. I really enjoyed this project since it was a nice change from how I usually take random photographs. If I happen to see something I like, take a photo. Having to post a photo everyday made me keep an open eye to what was around and go find the good stuff. It felt like an adventure. I wanted to go places and do things so all my photos weren’t just of me piddling around at home. Even I would have gotten bored with that.

Being able to just whip out my phone to take a quick photo was a big help too. I never would have made it through the entire month if I had to carry around my actual camera, turn it on, and stress over editing before finally posting it to Twitter everyday. Gotta love smartphones for that. Plus, they let you keep the internet in your pocket and I’m support that.

I’m going to try and take more photos in the following months. Might not be everyday or depict some grand adventure but daily photos are worth the effort. 

Look back at the first 4 weeks of August Break: Week 1. Week 2. Week 3. Week 4.

Every city needs a dinosaur fountain.

These messages are all over the Venice sidewalks.

Trying out the Bullet Journal System to keep track of my to-do’s and random thoughts.

August Break - Week 4

Where did the month go? August and this project is almost over with only 2 more days before September. 

I’ve really enjoyed taking daily photos and completely ignoring all of the suggested prompts. Spending August getting reacquainted with photography was wonderful. Taking daily photos has become a fun log of my days even if they just capture a little slice of everything that’s going on. I’d like to keep the project going but mix it up a little bit so I don’t get bored. Maybe a theme for next month?

Follow the remaining days as they happen on Twitter. 

Or check out the last few weeks. Week 1. Week 2. Week 3.

From the ride home.

The beach is the perfect place to rest my legs in the middle of a long bike ride.

I have a penchant for finding the knitting books first in any library I visit. Handy skill.

I took tons of photos yesterday (August 27th) but forgot to post one for August Break. Time to fix that.

Gummi bears are an appropriate afternoon snack right?

August Break - Week 3

Week 3 complete! I’m happy and just a little surprised that I’ve kept up with the August Break Project so far. I’ve really started to enjoy this project, not just because it makes me keep my photographic eye open, but also because it’s a mini journal of my days. Looking back, I’m reminded that I did those things and explored those places and watched those waves. Taking daily photographs is starting to become something precious. 

For the daily feed, follow me on Twitter. 

Wondering what I got up to the past few weeks? Check out Week 1 and Week 2.

Writing a lot in analog tech these days.

My bike and I are going places today. 

Love the feel of this yarn, Cool Wool.

Skipping the digital version and writing my lists down on paper.

My Stripe Study Shawl gets a little bigger every week.

Walking on the beach might be my new favorite hobby.

I love walking on the beach during low tide.

August Break - Week 2

My attempt at August Break 2013, or telling stories through photos, continues. I thought I was going pretty well until I compiled the last week’s photos and thought I’d missed a day. Turns out that I just misspelled the hashtag. 

Check out week 1 of August Break, here, or get the daily feed by following along on Twitter.

It was melting faster than I could eat it!

Finally walked along the Santa Monica Pier.

Sometimes, you just need a sweet treat. 

Decisions, decisions. Which skein should I choose?

There are always colorful things to find on afternoon walks.

The “ca-chink” of the row counter makes me feel all accomplished.

The start of something new on the needles.

August Break, Not

No worries. I’m not taking a break for the month of August. I already had enough of a blogging break during May and June. August Break is a photo-a-day prompt by Susannah Conway. The idea is that for the month of August, you skip the words and let a photo do all the talking. I liked the idea but skipping posting for a month didn’t sound like a great idea. So, I took the photos to Twitter instead. It’s been a nice change. For the last week, I’ve ignored the prompts but went on the look out for interesting details to document from my day. Things that I would ordinarily pass by with a smile, got a little more recognition.

For daily updates, follow me on Twitter. 

My favorite spot for summer knitting.

Doing a different kind of spinning today.

Sometimes, this is what designing knitting patterns looks like. 

Making tiny, adorable mini skeins!

So far, reading subtitles while spinning singles has not been a bad idea.

Another day, another walk on the beach.

Found a beautiful shell at low tide.