I was thinking this morning about my mood. I've got to say that blogging and a daily photo blog really can change your outlook on things. Now, I don't mean to say that doing this stuff again is a complete paradigm shift, but just a subtle tilt. For years people have been saying that journaling is therapeutic; instead of your thoughts being trapped all in your head, you can get them out on paper. A journal kept online adds a different dimension;
now there is the possibility of someone else reading your thoughts (though to be honest, I'm pretty sure that no one is reading this)... A reader makes you wonder how you will be viewed according to what you write. This gives reason for a little pause to filter a lot of the negative. This pause begins to slip further and further away from the typing and closer and closer to the actual experience. I find myself often filtering out the negative in my mind quicker than usual. This isn't to say that I've really ever been a negative person. In truth, I think I roll with life's surprises pretty well, but I have noticed just a little extra added boost with the blogging.
I've also gained an excitement for what photo to upload each day. There is something about being limited to just one picture that makes me think about the quality of the shot more. With my galleries, I can upload 20 good shots, but with my daily photo, I'm trying to limit myself to just one shot. Its just yet another way to get a different angle on a shoot. Along with this I get to make comments on each photo that I upload. I could do this with my galleries, but I don't really feel like, nor have the time to, comment on each shot. In short, I'm excited for another addition to my creative outlet to be able to shoot and write a little blurb each day... as for this written blog... I'm as active about it, but I did work in the word "blurb" into a real sentence.
