Envisage 365

It's Been Swell

2009-09-06T23:59:00.000-05:00

Come see us during year two.....

www.envisage2009.blogspot.com

Marie 365/365

2009-09-01T14:44:00.003-05:00

Thanks for a fun year ladies!

Reenie 365/365

2009-08-31T23:59:00.004-05:00

This is the photo I took the very first day.

Nicole 365/365

2009-08-31T23:59:00.003-05:00

Happy 365 everybody!

Kirsten 365/365

2009-08-31T23:59:00.002-05:00

Maureen 365/365

2009-08-31T23:59:00.001-05:00

Kodachrome
They give us those nice bright colors
They give us the greens of summers
Makes you think all the world's a sunny day, Oh yeah
I got a Nikon camera
I love to take a photograph
So mama don't take my Kodachrome away

Erica 365/365

2009-08-31T23:59:00.000-05:00

This picture seems a fitting closer for the year. It was taken a couple
years back as Scott and I explored rural Kentucky after a civil war
reenactment we participated in. It's one of my favorite pictures and
triggers the same relaxed, peaceful feeling I had that afternoon.

It's been an amazing experience - and you, my friends, helped prop me up
through some of the lows in an interesting year.

I'm really looking forward to year 2.

Carol 365/365

2009-08-31T22:11:00.002-05:00

Today is my mom's 76th birthday. My sons and I took her this floral arrangement.

I learned a lot about myself with this project. I look forward to another year. Thanks for the past 365 days.

Linda 365/365

2009-08-31T21:43:00.005-05:00

In the past year, you've seen me go from living on my own with a 9-year-old
German Shepherd to living with this precious man and two young pups. Thanks
to you terrific Envisage 365 ladies for letting me share my life with you
while at the same time giving me a glimpse into yours. And a heartfelt
thanks to Sarah for bringing us all together. It's been an awesome
experience.

Petra 365/365

2009-08-31T21:43:00.004-05:00

Thanks for a joyful journey, to those who are about to leave us you better
lurk on year two, for those going forward let's see where this year takes
us.

Becky 365/365

2009-08-31T21:42:00.002-05:00

"I had to go back and see what my first photo was...me and John on the boat.
A year later, the boat has been my undoing."

Amber 365/365

2009-08-31T21:31:00.002-05:00

Been great with y'all and I'll see many of you in round two!

Dawn 365/365

2009-08-31T21:25:00.002-05:00

Sunlight and Shadows.
I am not the same person from 365 days ago. I will not be the same person
365 days from now.
See you on the other side.

Sandi 365/365

2009-08-31T21:24:00.002-05:00

Well ladies, it's been fun. Thank you for sharing little glimpses into your
lives.
I have discovered that many of my days are the same and not many picture
worthy things happen. As such, I will not be continuing with the project. I
look forward to seeing the lives of the next round of participants.
When picture worthy things happen I'll post them on my blog. Please feel
free to check it out- sandiw.blogspot.com

I wish you the best in all that you do.
Sandi

Jen 365/365

2009-08-31T21:23:00.005-05:00

Very last photo / I have learned a lot this year / On to new projects

Ronda 365/365

2009-08-31T21:23:00.004-05:00

I thought all day about what today's picture should be. My kids were probably in about 90% of my pictures, so I finally just decided to make them pose for one more. Here they are being their silly selves. Thanks ladies for a great year. Thanks Sarah for making this possible. I can't believe it's over.

Sarabeth 365/365

2009-08-31T21:22:00.004-05:00

At the beginning of this year of photos, I wasn't at my house. My
family, minus my husband, were evacuated to my sister's house because
of Hurricane Gustav. Today, I reflect on the past year, all but a few
days captured as a digital photo.

Robin 365/365

2009-08-31T21:20:00.002-05:00

"A message written on my dining room table that is now shrink wrapped (with
an old comforter inside too :), and ready for the move, thought that I'd
capture what was going on in my life the day one year ended and another
began, and from the bottom of my heart thank you again Sarah!"

Christine 365/365

2009-08-31T21:19:00.007-05:00

My first photo of this project was of this shed. My husband had just started building it and all that existed was the frame and roof. In the year since, the shed was finished and filled. For me, this shed will always remind me of Envisage Year One. Just like the shed, we women built something here. And we filled it.

Heather 365/365

2009-08-31T21:19:00.006-05:00

Wow! What a patchwork of images this year! We're all different but our
images all came together in one spectacular quilt of womanhood and life!
Cheers :-)

Rebecca Two 365/365

2009-08-31T19:10:00.000-05:00

It’s me and it’s the last day of Envisage 365, Year 1.
The person in this picture is not the same person that was shown in the bio pic one year ago. I am different. Stronger, smarter, more daring, more compassionate, more giving, more open, more aware.
Hell, I have just died my hair black and pink.

I am Rebecca Two. I wonder what Rebecca Three will be like.

Reshmi 365/365

2009-08-31T15:47:00.002-05:00

I always considered myself as prosaic and in a way incapable to show my own emotions in front of people. But God, while naming this picture as Aug 31, I did feel something. Something I can’t name. It feels like a family now. * touch wood * And guess what, the family grew; there are now two adorable babies adding up to the number. Isn’t that wonderful! I didn’t have any expectation from this project when I started. When I started Envisage, I was a wreck. Little did I know that women I never met, would stand silently like a wall around me and help in my dark days. Also thank you for sharing your life with me.

Posting my own picture confidently as the picture of the day is not easy for me. If you didn’t know me, trust me I hate my own picture. . I hate my own skin. Therefore it’s a big step for me. If I am more confident today, it’s because of you. If I found any acceptance as being the real me, it’s because of you. If I am a better person today, it’s because of you.
Thanks to each one of you!

SarahTwo 365/365

2009-08-31T15:45:00.002-05:00

*"525,600 minutes, 525,000 moments so dear. *
*525,600 minutes - how do you measure, measure a year? *
*In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee. *
*In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife. *
*In 525,600 minutes - *
*how do you measure a year in the life?"*
*-RENT*
**
I cannot believe it's been a year. A year. To watch my life unfold day by
day in pictures has been an amazing experience, and just as I have learned
myself better, I've learned more about all of you.

See you next year.
Or... tomorrow.

Sarah 365/365

2009-08-31T15:44:00.008-05:00

Thank you all for taking these last 365 days and turning them into something beautiful with me. I had found myself cringing in my role of SAHM mom and was struggling because I felt I was not making a difference. This idea peeked it's head out of a crack in my pysche and grew with the help of all of you, not only the contributors but our followers as well.

I leave this year and move onto the next feeling as though I AM making a difference and I am proud.

Thank you all!

Lori 365/365

2009-08-31T15:44:00.007-05:00

"Me, waving goodbye. I'm not participating next round for various reasons,
but I've enjoyed this peek into all your lives. Maybe next go round I'll
rejoin, but for now, so long ladies, and thank you!!"

Rebecca 365/365

2009-08-31T15:44:00.006-05:00

The contents of my side pocket in my handbag: gum, lipbalm, a clip, three
shells from Scotland, a hair band and my rail pass. Because I'm currently
employed, I haven't been taking my camera anywhere, hence the strange nature
of this last month of photos.

I have loved this project. I learnt a lot about myself.

Gretchen 365/365

2009-08-31T15:43:00.002-05:00

Wow. A whole year. Incredible journey for everyone who participated.
Thank you, thank you to you all, especially Sarah. I so loved doing this.
Take care and I'll be watching! Love, Mama Gretch

Erica 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.023-05:00

My self-portrait for Envisage 2. I'm really looking forward to it. Thank you
to all of you for making this project such a wonderful experience.

Nicole 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.022-05:00

Morris dancing - an old English tradition (it's very weird). We were out in
the seaside town of Southwold for the day.

Reenie 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.021-05:00

Some things seem to never change, but they do, ever so subtly as time
marches on.

Maureen 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.020-05:00

Looking through my dirty windshield, on our way home after work & school.

RebeccaTwo 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.019-05:00

The team at the finish. You guys are amazing. My foot is not there but my
heart is.

Ronda 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.018-05:00

Paige playing all by herself in her room.

Robin 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.017-05:00

"more packing, and more writing FRAGILE on everything LOL"

Heather 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.016-05:00

People watching is so much fun. Don't know what the deal is with these two.
He's got the raccoon eye make-up and she's channeling George Clinton. Their
kid (in pink) had the bandanna, eye make, and pink ribbons in her hair, too.

Reshmi 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.015-05:00

Nothing feels better than a pedicure and a foot massage after a long week.

Sarah 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.014-05:00

Jacelyn got her MCA testing scores today and all I can say is that I don't give a FUCK what the state says. If I could she would be pulled out of the MCA's every year. I think they are worthless and have encouraged lax teaching standards. No Child Left Behind my ass.

Lori 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.013-05:00

"My Envisage folders...."

Kirsten 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.012-05:00

Went to my cousin's graduation party from College. Bailey found some fun
toys at my aunt's house.

Amanda 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.011-05:00

I've got a job where I work in a church nursery once a week. I rock a
lighter version of my new retro/rockabilly look.

Becky 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.010-05:00

"Saw a super-sized flock of birds while riding in the car. Just managed to
catch the last of the group. It was insane."

SarahTwo 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.009-05:00

Sitting in seminars? NOT. MY. THING.

I took lots of random pictures today. This is a lovely shot of the top of my
Coke Zero can. I took prettier pictures, yes - including a lovely shot of a
flower outside the hotel, but fact is: Coke Zero wins because I consumed
mass quantities of it during the past several days because sitting around on
my booty listening to other people talk for hours on end is not my thing.

Marie 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.008-05:00

On our way home today we found tons of turkey vultures circling. This was
very cool to see.

Jen 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.007-05:00

One last photo of / My little flock of birdies / Before the year ends

Amber 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.006-05:00

Actually from yesterday, but I couldn't resist sharing. This is one
of the puppies Em's coworker's dog had not too long ago. Corgis! I fell in
LOVE with this one. I can't afford him but damn, I want him so bad...

Petra 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.005-05:00

First tooth in safe hands

Sarabeth 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.004-05:00

He said he wanted to be prepared. I think it had something to do with
watching The Three Musketeers.

Dawn 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.003-05:00

At 10:45 p.m., I remember that I tore off the old shower liner in my fit of
re-nesting and cleaning when I got home. I then find myself weaving the new
shower liner onto the casters at 11 p.m., as tomorrow is the first day of
school and the last thing I want to do at 7:30 am is put the liner back in
the shower. This is after I clean and disinfect all rabbit cages, wash all
the rugs on which the rabbit urine wars have occurred in my absence, put all
the laundry away and label and pack all the school supplies for tomorrow.

I know that I do nothing special or different than any other woman with
children in the world.

Sandi 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.002-05:00

Mark's parents have given him a jar of apple butter for every birthday and
christmas the last few years. This birthday he got an even larger
jar......to put with the last two he hasn't eaten yet. Seriously, he doesn't
like it THAT much!

Gretchen 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.001-05:00

This was hilarious. The kids had a homework assignment involving the
parents; we had to draw a picture according to their description of a
"sculpture" in class. John is hard at work deciphering Emily's
instructions. What in the world was the word "penies?" Luckily for her, he
decided it was "pennies."

Linda 364/365

2009-08-30T23:59:00.000-05:00

We went to the lake for a relaxing cruise on the pontoon boat. After
letting the dogs play on a deserted beach for a while, Rixi crashed for a
nap, but Katie kept watch at the front of the boat. I think they enjoyed
themselves as much as we did.

Carol 364/365

2009-08-30T19:53:00.003-05:00

This is my dad, Gerhard Radliff. He passed away almost 4 years ago. He
would've loved looking at my photos in this project. I wanted to include
his picture here, as a tribute to him. He wasn't perfect, but he was my Dad
and I love him.

Christine 364/365

2009-08-30T17:04:00.002-05:00

Whenever a jar of peanut butter gets down to the "scrape" stage, I give it to my dog. It never fails to keep her completely occupied and delighted for at least an hour.

Nicole 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.020-05:00

Some friends and I in our country cottage for the weekend!

RebeccaTwo 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.019-05:00

Cab fare to the airport after being discharged from the hospital following
the close of Day One. I succumbed to dehydration and altitude sickness and
had to go home. I am heartbroken, but my team continued on.

Heather 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.018-05:00

It's the Brew B Q this weekend. This is the winning rib! Finally, a nice
weekend. It could be warmer though.

Ronda 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.017-05:00

Two silly girls in the tub!

Kirsten 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.016-05:00

Painted railings today for the new renter of our house. This is just the
beginning of the painting that will take place between the two houses.

Maureen 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.015-05:00

A new branch to our family tree

Becky 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.014-05:00

"We went to a restaurant with an All-American theme. When you first walk
in, you are greeted by mannequins wearing uniforms from the different
branches of the military. Mannequins creep the crap out of me."

SarahTwo 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.013-05:00

A light fixture at Great Wolf Lodge.

Marie 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.012-05:00

We went to a wedding this weekend and I have a ton of neat pics from that.
However, in between the wedding and the reception we went to a local brewery
and these tasters cracked me up.

Sandi 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.011-05:00

went to the Verizon store and decided to get the Blackberry Storm to replace
my Voyager. I'm still learning about it but so far it has more pros than
cons

Dawn 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.010-05:00

We wake early to clean the cottage, strip the beds and wash the sheets. It
is the only day we have woken to rain and the sea wind is fierce and
driving.
My best friend starts to cry when we finally depart. We could stay here
forever.

Gretchen 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.009-05:00

Drove up to Rocky Mountain National Park with our visitors. Drove across
Trail Ridge Road which is the highest continuous paved road in North
America, reaching over 12,000 feet. It was showery, but we got some good
light and some rainbows at different points. Always a great ride!

Sarah 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.008-05:00

Breakfast time! With only two cats in the house now they get to have yummy breakfast every morning. With five cats it was just too expensive. I have never seen Pickle or Hallows more happy.

The other cats are doing remarkably well, Little One has put weight back on and is getting his fur back. Figs has found a new home. King Kou is the only not doing well, he has licked all of his fur off and there is no medical reason to be found.

Lori 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.007-05:00

"David's grandma gave him this book, "The Torch Is Passed" which is
obviously a book about the JFK assination. Might be kind of interesting,
see if I learn anything new."

Reenie 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.006-05:00

Some friends and I christened the new table tonight.

Erica 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.005-05:00

My baby lost a tooth today, his third one and the first on top.

Jen 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.004-05:00

We looked at some planes / "Thunder Over The Valley" / Santa Maria

Sarabeth 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.003-05:00

I brought pizza in to the nurses for my husband. He's changing
hospitals and the staff is very sad.

Amber 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.002-05:00

Major SHOPPING day today! Braved the back to school crowds to hit up some
AWESOME sales and also to hang out with my mom for the afternoon. What a
great day, and we scored some GREAT stuff!

Amanda 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.001-05:00

This child is eight today. Among her gifts were a Jonas Brothers CD and a
Barbie doll with a little plastic mechanism that applies temporary tattoos.
In four years I'm going to be hitting the chocolate sauce so hard.

Linda 363/365

2009-08-29T23:59:00.000-05:00

Enjoyed one of my favorite annual traditions today -- going to the State
Fair with my daughter. We had a lot of fun, and she even tolerated me
taking silly pics. Great afternoon!

Reshmi 363/365

2009-08-29T20:24:00.002-05:00

Today I bought a box of scrap fabric from the local tailoring shop. I want
to make quilts. But I have no idea how to make it. May be I will figure it
out somehow. Please share if you have any suggestion or best practice tips.

Robin 363/365

2009-08-29T20:20:00.002-05:00

"Shot a wedding out at Lake Michigan this afternoon...to say it was windy
is an understatement....as is evident by this umbrella. I have lived in
Michigan my entire life, and I have never seen Lake Michigan churning like it did today. The happy couple will never forget their wedding day"

Rebecca 363/365

2009-08-29T18:57:00.000-05:00

Amy and the desserts she brought.

Carol 363/365

2009-08-29T15:56:00.003-05:00

Easy in, but not so easy out.

Petra 363/365

2009-08-29T11:26:00.004-05:00

Christine 363/365

2009-08-29T09:38:00.002-05:00

The Boo running this morning. She's prepping for the new season of
Cross Country. There is little that makes me more proud than
watching my girls run. There's just something so beautiful about it.
And it takes so much determination and self-control. I am in awe
every time they push themselves through a race.

Erica 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.013-05:00

This sign made me giggle, and think of one of my favorite movies, Napoleon
Dynamite (which was filmed and set a half hour from where I grew up).

Nicole 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.012-05:00

Driving to the countryside

RebeccaTwo 361/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.011-05:00

The glue of the MKH2000 team. AKA Blister Bob.

RebeccaTwo 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.010-05:00

MKH2000 Team at the Breast Cancer 3-Day in Denver. Day One at the opening
ceremony. Walking 60 miles in 3 days. Bob, Laura, Heather, Kim and me.

Ronda 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.009-05:00

Just let me go daddy!!

Kirsten 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.008-05:00

Boxes have started stacking in our bedroom now.

Becky 362/364

2009-08-28T23:59:00.007-05:00

"I spent a good amount of time watching this bird run from our neighbor's
yard, down the sidewalk, and up our driveway. He/she then flew to the roof
and spent several minutes running around up there before apparently standing
guard."

SarahTwo 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.006-05:00

We went to Great Wolf Lodge for a military family conference. During the
day, lots of seminars. At night - taking the kids to the waterpark.

Sandi 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.005-05:00

This is the 20th anniversary since the football team won the state
championship. They recognized the players, cheerleaders and band members
from then. I was in the band & only went out bc the other female there was a
cheerleader and didn't want to be the only female out there.
20 years....where did the time go?

Reenie 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.004-05:00

I got a new dining room table!

Sarabeth 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.003-05:00

Rainbows on the dog.

Amber 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.002-05:00

What? A decent picture of me? Nevermind that my man always looks
good. But a good pic of ME? Wow. I had to share this auspicious moment.

Amanda 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.001-05:00

Zoe's eighth birthday is tomorrow. I did the cupcakes today.

Petra 362/365

2009-08-28T23:59:00.000-05:00

Aren't I beautiful Mummy?

Sarah 362/365

2009-08-28T22:00:00.002-05:00

A letter from Alice after spending last weekend with her Grandparents at the campground.

Dear Mom

I missed you and I had fun. I love you, maybe you could come to the campground with us.

Anyone want to guess which word she had help spelling?

Christine 362/365

2009-08-28T20:47:00.002-05:00

A bunch of us from work all pitched in to buy tickets.
Tonight, The Boo spent thirty minutes telling me
how we'd spend our share if we won. The discussion left me
feeling sad.

Reshmi 362/365

2009-08-28T20:22:00.000-05:00

I know. I know. I should be concentrating on the training / refresher course on the digital software that was going on. But it was a lovely day outside.

Lori 362/365

2009-08-28T20:19:00.000-05:00

"OMG with the scratching and the licking and the biting!!! Some skin
allergy I think. At least it's not fleas!"

Rebecca 362/365

2009-08-28T18:56:00.000-05:00

My table all set for dinner guests.

Gretchen 362/365

2009-08-28T17:28:00.004-05:00

My baby boy Drew is 14 years old today. He's still a sweetie...most of the
time! Happy Birthday!