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First Day 2014

morning read and write
coffee, morning pages and reading


Last year I bought "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. One of her tasks requires writing three pages, first thing, each morning. Little by little, I've been doing this more often as well as reading other books. Some days I don't write anything, but most mornings you'll find me sitting in front of that window.

yashica D
yashica - d camera


This year I am finally going to use the Yashica D camera that I inherited from my Dad. I took my first photos with it on January 01, 2014. It's been years since I've used a film camera and this camera is totally non-automatic which makes it that much funner!

Happy New Year to everyone.

joining 52 photos

Just a quick note: my art blog has moved to http://GalleryJuana.com.
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Rosebud Collection said…
Tried to wish you a Happy New Year, but messed up and it didn't take..
Anyway, wanted to visit you and send my love/blessings..May this new year bring all the good things..
Have been fighting shingles since Oct..in the eye..trying to keep my blog up, just so I don't lose touch with people..
Take care my dear friend..will never forget your beautiful messages to me....xoxo
1/03/2014
Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said…
I read Julia's book a couple of years ago, and practice many of her principles everyday too. Your photos exude such peacefulness. Happy New Year and enjoy your dad's camera, Juana!
1/03/2014
Tracy said…
What a beauty of a spot and space to begin a new year. And VERY fun with the film camera! I've not had a film camera in a looong time... just digital now. ;o) Happy New YEAR Days, Juana ((HUGS)
1/06/2014
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