Today marks my 100th post. I started thinking about this blog, about journaling, about making new friends through the process...I honestly never imagined this.
It reminded me of the project I created for the Basic Grey Be Bold contest last year. It was a round accordion fold book cut to fit inside a vintage film cannister given to me by one of my students. I chose the topic, "I Never Imagined" and wrote about the past 5 years of my life...the journey in the memory arts world that has brought me to where I am today. The friends I've made, both near and on the other side of the world...being able to create and write...inspiring others and being inspired...all amazing rewards I've experienced.
It's a happy story...not really deep, just fun and very exciting. I didn't win anything for my entry from Basic Grey but what it did for me was to tangibly express my gratitude to the many people who have been part of my life in these past few years. I thought I'd share my entry pages...here they are. Each page contains something that either lifts or pulls out that tells the story behind the pictures...
Thanks for being a part of my life...this part that I never imagined!
This is such a cool project, the photos can hardly do it justice! congrats on your 100th post. Tena
Posted by: Tena | July 16, 2006 at 10:01 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: Jessica | July 16, 2006 at 11:32 AM
loved the photos. can't believe it didn't win. thanks for sharing
Posted by: marion estes | July 16, 2006 at 12:48 PM
Congratulations on your 100th post! Your BG project is amazing and I can't believe you didn't win!
Posted by: LisaSpiegel | July 16, 2006 at 02:54 PM
Congrats on your 100th post! Isn't it just amazing what connections we get to make through this whole creating thing. Looking forward to your next 100 posts. :)
Posted by: Lee | July 16, 2006 at 03:24 PM
Congratulations on you 100th post! And Yes I am one of your fans LOL...What a fantastic project! I love it..Can not wait to see what you bring us in November!!
Posted by: Noella | July 16, 2006 at 03:56 PM
How incredibly beautiful and inspiring, Carol! Like you said, the most important aspect of entering the contest is how rewarding the project is in the end.
And congratulations on your 100th post! I agree completely with what you said. I can't imagine a life without blogging as it brings so many friendships and connects you with people you never imagined!!
Posted by: Jeanette | July 16, 2006 at 03:56 PM
WOW, That is really lovely, it is worthy of prize, glad you got so much from it. Congratulations on your 100th
Posted by: Leonie | July 16, 2006 at 05:55 PM
Hey there Carol!!
So nice to see this project!! I feel priveledged to have you as my friend!! And the contact via the internet never ceases to amaze me!!
Bless you!
Dee
Posted by: Dee | July 16, 2006 at 09:35 PM
Carol...I don't know what to say....it's just such a beautiful project. Every single page is so amazingly creative. I am so in awe of your talent. http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jolene George | July 16, 2006 at 11:47 PM
What a beautiful project! I know what you mean about blogging and connecting with people you never would have otherwise! I am a newish blogger also and am loving the interactions with people. I have learned so much from them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and beautiful work!
Posted by: Jill | July 17, 2006 at 05:39 AM
Congrats on the 100th post...I remember when we were all trying to talk you in to starting one!! hee hee heeeeee....
That album is BEAUTIFUL!!! Is that ME I see in that circle!?!! I'm honored!!!
Posted by: Toni *FoxyCropper* | July 17, 2006 at 07:16 PM
OOOH I LOVE this Carol!! and I see MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE>
:))
Miss you heaps, and hope you come back this way soon,.:)
Love and peace.
Ngai
xxxx
Posted by: ngaire Bartlam | July 30, 2006 at 06:21 PM