I like to take pictures. A.lot.of.pictures! But like Stacey Julian says, "(I) will never be able to scrap all these pictures." But I want to be sure to tell all the stories. So as of today, I have piles of photos, memoribilia and supplies that are waiting for me to take action. I can become so overwhelmed that I do not even know where to start. So it all sits, cluttered up in our spare bedroom, waiting for me to take some action.
How can I take pictures without guilt, get the memories recorded and get my need for artistc play out of my system? I need a Plan of Action that will allow me to do just that!
1. An Art Journal will allow me to PLAY! I think this is where my creativity gets stifled. I do not just play (see wasting time excuse). But if I would play I may feel more empowered and capable to try new techniques or work out what is in my minds eye. The more I play the better I will become, right?
2. I will journal every day. Here I can tell all the stories I want to tell or at least account for my day. Altzheimers runs in my family and the thought of forgetting stuff (my life) scares me. I dont want to forget any memories! I can tell this is already happening...Curly will say something so funny or be so sweet to G-man and I swear i will not forget it, but before I can find somewhere to scribble down the moment I have forgotten what was said. OR, I forget what I was doing on my way to write said cute memory down....seriously this mommy brain stuff is no joke!
3. Scrapbook it. Those stories that just have to have a picture will be scrapbooked. I said in my last post I am making a list of projects to finish. I will finish those works in progress - mostly cronological albums through G-man's first year but then I will start a Library of Memories approach- People, Places, Things and Us.
Stacy Julian also said, "(but I do) have exactly enough time to scrap the memories that mean the most."
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