A Morning Without

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I gave up coffee for Lent. It has been temporarily replaced with decaf chai tea with soy milk. I like it so far...however, it's just not the same. I might change it up a bit next week. Any suggestions? 

What did you give up? How's it going for you?

Dear Pinterest...

I've noticed how Pinterest has become extremely viral and mainstream lately and I thought I'd share this letter via Link With Love. I'm just spreading the word.

 

HOWEVER, here's another little note. Just as an afterthought...

 

Everything created had to have started from something... I, personally, believe that you can be inspired by your surroundings and create something uniquely your own. By applying those inspirations to your work and transforming them into something different, a "new" idea can emerge.

"You are a mashup of what you let into your life..." says, Austin Kleon. 

...and I will be purchasing his inspiring book, about that thought, when it's released. (It will be released on Feb. 28th, 2012 http://www.austinkleon.com/steal/)

Steal Like An Artist Book Trailer from Austin Kleon on Vimeo.

Photo a Day Challenge : January 2012

I confess, lately I've been really addicted to the Instagram photo app on my phone... I think it's because I stumbled upon this fun "photo a day" challenge! See list below. Everyday of the month you are challenged to photograph something related to that particular day's topic. You can be as creative or literal as you want. What would you take a picture of for the word "sweet"? It's fun to see what other "Instagrammers" come up with for that day. It's not a contest or anything, it's just a fun little daily photo project.

Here are my photos for January. Below each picture are their numbers and titles.

All pictures were taken with my phone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, that's it for January...they also have a whole new set for February. Bring it on! Let's see how long I can keep up with this. By the way, if you're on Instagram, too, follow me : @miramama !!

Have a great Wednesday!