I was pretty hungover on January 1, 2009 when I (after realizing the date) decided to plop myself down on my bed (that has no heated mattress pads hrhrhr)— still wearing the same clothes (well, I changed my socks) I had on at the Playboy Pajama Party the previous night— and snapped a photo of myself. I had attempted and failed Project365 in 2008 and I wanted to give it another shot. Yo, what do ya know? I made it.
(People keep asking me reasons why I started this project, who inspires me, where I get my ideas etc etc. Honestly? I don’t have the answers. I started for no apparent reason and I kept going because I enjoyed it. I wish I had something more profound to say lolz.)
My 365 finally ended last December 31st. It was a wonderful feeling, albeit a little sad concluding something I have been doing every single day for a whole freaking year. I was getting ready for work this morning and while it felt good not being obligated to take a photo, while it felt lovely not having to panic thinking of something over my coffee, my morning was lacking. It’s going to take some getting used to, I guess. Look at me, making a big deal out of this, heh.
I’ve noticed that a lot of people I know (both online and offline) have started their own Project 365. I think it’s a terrific thing and I wish I were crazy enough to do a Year Two (because I know I will feel a little left out what with everyone taking daily self-portraits). Instead, I’ll be doing 52 Weeks for 2010; less pressure, not so time consuming, higher chance of success.
Having completed my 365, I guess I’m kind of in a position to dish out advice for current 365ers. I only have one:
- Just keep shooting.
Uh-huh.
Check out my entire 365 set here.
Hi, I'm Helga Weber and welcome to my personal site. I'm 25 and in the process of learning how to make adventurous life choices. I dislike old people but I love grandma clothes. My goal in life is to build a ball pit right next to my bed. Currently searching for the perfect house coat. My lover is the greatest. 
I’m doing the 365 because you inspired me. Nuks. ;) But of course trying to be different. There can only be one Helga. :)
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yay helga! :) you’re an inspiration now! :) YAAAAY!
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“1. Just keep shooting.”
Sound advice. :D Congrats again!
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Re your advice: I will! :) Hehe. Congrats again, Helga!
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Did you get a new camera, too? Happy New Year, gorgeyoos!!!
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you could still take photos if you feel your mornings are lacking. except that you don’t have to post them if you don’t want to :)
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Freaking congrats!
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YAY!!! Congrats Helga! Looking forward to your 52 weeks naman! :D
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What?! No more daily pics? I was looking forward to seeing the EOS Rebel cam in daily action.
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Congrats on finishing! I actually started for my first time on January 1st. I’m crossing my fingers that I make it all the way through. I never realized how hard it is to come up with ideas!
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Hey, just want to ask. Can a Project 365 still be considered as that even if it wasn’t uploaded on the same day it was shot? (I don’t have the luxury of an internet connection back home so I prolly couldn’t upload my weekend photos on time.)
It’s a debate on my tumblr, though most of them told me it’s okay. (Err.)
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January 6th, 2010 at 12:18 am
LOL link me to the Tumblr debate, please.
Of courseeeee. I get so lazy on weekends that I just take the photos and then upload them on Monday. So long as you take one photo a day!
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January 6th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Whew. Thanks! :)
It’s actually a question form I posted on Tumblr. Oh well. http://andthenfuck.tumblr.com/post/312851411/365
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Wow this year passed by soooo quickly… I remember when you started at the beginning of the year too.
HAPPY NEW YEAR HELGA!!
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I give you props because I could never do it! I enjoyed your pics.
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Congratulations on your Project 365! I hope I can finish it this year too! :)
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