And here it is... the final instalment of my photo a day project for 2016!
It already feels a bit strange to have finished the project. Taking one photograph each day (or at least choosing one to publish) might seem like quite a small thing to some, but it feels like a big achievement for me. To have stuck it out for the whole year, even on the days where I didn't want to do it or forgot about it until late at night, has taken some determination. I can look back at the photos and remember things about that moment or that day - good things. I've been reading through my journal from 2016 and it's interesting to see how many of the pages detail worries, hurt, fears, grumbles and stress. If you just looked at my journal you would think that 2016 had been a terrible year for me! I'm certainly not saying it was an easy year. But it's good to be able to look at the flipside of 2016 - the one that I can see in my photos from the year. It may only be a cup of hot chocolate or a sunset or what I had for dinner that day, but each photo records a positive moment from that day. And there is one for every day of the year. I'd say that represents a pretty good year overall!
Thank you to everyone who has followed this journey of mine, liked any of my photos or commented on my blog. Without trying to sound selfish, I do these projects mainly for my own benefit, but it does feel good to know that others can be encouraged along the way or can take an interest in what I'm doing. Wishing you a very happy new year, and all the best for 2017. May it be full of positive moments, even on the dark days. x
Day 336: Oh Christmas tree; Day 337: City reflections at night; Day 338: Found Santa's little helper; Day 339: Powerful Christmas music; Day 340: Even the bike is getting into the Christmas spirit; Day 341: One of my favourite places in Glasgow; Day 342: When your parents leave their advent calendar unattended; Day 343: Baby it's cold inside!; Day 344: When the customers bring you cakes!
Day 345: Perfect evening with bath, candles and bubbly; Day 346: You can't have too many Christmas trees right?! Day 347: The kindness of friends; Day 348: Love having a day off together; Day 349: Starting to get organised; Day 350: So proud of my lovely flatmate for being part of the Tearfund Scotland Christmas tour! Day 351: Even dark days can have some light in them. Feeling thankful for the best group of friends and the support that we give each other. Day 352: Christmas time, mistletoe...; Day 353: If you can't beat 'em....; Day 354: Busy little Christmas elf! Day 355: What a hottie; Day 356: Amazing early Christmas present surprise... tickets to see Travis!
Day 357: You know it's almost Christmas... Day 358: Great to see people giving generously to the food bank; Day 359: Some pre-bedtime Christmas present wrapping; Day 360 (large): There's a shark on the loose! Day 361: Special moments with granny; Day 362: Fun in the park with this munchkin. Love her wee face! Day 363: 200 selfies later... Day 364: Old school bowling night with my besties; Day 365: Life lesson for my boyfriend - don't leave the box of chocolates unattended!
