Project 52: Week 8

I used to love taking self portraits. Maybe it was the 20-something version of myself… the only responsibilities I had were my animals. No husband, no boyfriend, no children… just me, my camera, and my computer. I was in shape, went out with friends, and tried to fill my days with adventures.

Now, I still fill my days with adventures, but they revolve around my family. I’m not in my mid-20’s anymore, and my body is a little worse for the wear. I fill my nights worrying about how to fix up our house, where my kid is going to school, how we are going to save to help our kid(s) in college some day.

This week’s assignment was “self portrait”. The light kept changing as the sun ducked behind clouds, so it made it tough to keep the exposure correct. My remote also doesn’t focus the camera, just fires the shutter, so my focus was a little bit of luck. But I liked the end result… matched my mood this morning :)

I definitely need to jump in front of the camera more… even despite my not-20-anymore-self. I have very few photos of Ben and I together. My aim going forward this year is to at least ONCE a month get in front of the camera with my family! In focus, bad lighting, bad hair… no matter. At least I’ll know I was there! ;)

Here are the “outtakes” for this week:

And kudos to anyone who recognizes that mug ;) It’s my old “carrie.cc” coffee mug… who else is a dork enough to have their website on a mug (and then pose with it)?? :) Happy Saturday!

(Ben is 3 years 2 months 1 week and 3 days old)