Untangling Kitty....

....otherwise known as "wrapping up the loose ends!"

Before the "GREAT INTERNET DEBACLE OF 2010", I was all set to reveal the final two photos in my "kitty project". Obviously, this didn't happen. The project ended on August 31, 2010. Yes...a whole month ago. "How can that be?" Good golly, this month has flown by.

Day 364
(Reflecting on the past year.......WOW....what a year!)




Day 365
(It's the end of the road, Kitty! It has been a GOOD ride!)

I am not sure I have the right words to express what this project has meant to me. When I embarked on this journey, I had no way to predict where it was taking me. I believe with my whole heart that Kitty has made my life better. Each day, I found myself thinking, "is this the kitty moment? is this what I want to define my day?" It made me more aware....more in tuned....and basically an active participant in MY LIFE. Who would have thought that a little wooden kitty could do so much?

You can see all 365 photos of Kitty HERE on Flickr. I am still not certain of what I'm going to "do" with this project, but I'm considering some options. Any advice would be welcome.

Where will I go from here? THAT is the question. I told myself that I would take a month off to evaluate which direction I wanted to go. I can hardly believe this month is over and I still don't know what I want to do. I've considered several different project ideas, but haven't landed on THE ONE, yet. I can say, without hesitation, that whatever I do next will not involve Kitty. While I am NOT relieved to be done with The Kitty Project, I can't say that I'm saddened by it either. I feel completely satisfied, and content with putting Kitty back up on the shelf. I was so pleasantly surprised that there was never a day in which I dreaded taking my "kitty shot". As you might know....I never intended on making this project longer than a month. It just evolved, and became it's own thing. I'm so grateful for that, and look forward to finding a new challenge soon.

For those of you that offered me so much "kitty support", over the past year, I am so thankful. This project consumed a lot of my time, and energy. My blog shifted a bit due to this project, and the folks that stuck around and cheered me on are so very appreciated.

Almost there, Kitty!

As my time with the Kitty Project has been coming to a close, I have been asked quite frequently, "what's next?" You know what? I just don't know. I am wrapping up this chapter in my photography journey, and it really don't find myself looking for the "next thing." I'm just enjoying the last days with Kitty, and being in the here and now.

Day 357

(Kitty is a perfect model when scouting out new photography sites.)

Day 358

(Kitty can feel the PRESSURE starting to decrease.)

Day 359

(Who doesn't love baby bunnies? seriously.........too fun!)

Day 360

(A beautiful night at the beach. It doesn't get better than that....well....maybe if there was baby bunnies at the beach....THAT might be better!)

Day 361

(We finally got our hands on Sugar's tooth she lost. Don't drop it, Kitty!)

Day 362

(Catching a ride with Sugar Bear sometimes means you have to ride in the glove box.)

Day 363

(But if you are a good kitty, she might build you a house. It might be drafty though.

So there, we are......only two days left! I'll be posting those early next week. Be on the look out!

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Back to the grind, Kitty!

Day 350

(Had to step back into our working shoes this week.)

Day 351

(Waiting patiently....that's what Kitty does best.)

Day 352

(Held hostage by time......)

Day 353

(Kitty can make even a boring old hydrangea look pretty, right? tee hee)

Day 354

(Feeling like we've been run over.....by a truck.)

Day 355

(Sometimes internet computer games are a fun distraction.)

Day 356

(Chillin' at the neighbors house when they aren't home.....nice. tee hee)

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Kitty on the GO!

Day 343

(I don't have a clue what I shot that day...or where it went.....still looking.)

Day 344

(Kitty loves to play around this hotel hair dryers.)

Day 345

(Oooooooo....good food at a hole in the wall cafe, with an old friend.)




Day 346

(Driving....all day....to get home.)



Day 347

(Don't forget to water the plants, Kitty.)




Day 348

(Kitty found a shell at the river.)




Day 349

(We are seriously going NUTS!)

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Kitty Recovers

Our week was spent giving our beloved Sugar Bear some much needed TLC. She suffered from an ultra icky tummy bug which caused a high fever. Luckily no one else got this sickness, but we all spent some down time with her helping her recover. Minus a few small visits to the neighbors kitty cats....we pretty much stayed home and took it easy. It was quite nice.

Day 336

(Keeping a sick girl company.....and brushing up on some math at the same time.)

Day 337

(Picked up a new movie for our sick little Sugar Bear.........the illustration on the DVD cracked Kitty up.)

Day 338

(Kitty LOVES kittens........and is mad that I messed up the depth of field on this shot.)

Day 339

(We love that Sugar Bear is alllllllll better....and full of love.)

Day 340

(The Hubby cut down several trees on our back yard to open it up a bit. Love the light.)

Day 341

(Kitty and I got our craft on......we'll share about this project sometime soon.)

Day 342

(Kitty making a new friend, thanks to Sugar Bear.)

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Play, Play, Play......relax...Stress....Heal.

It has been a bit of a hold on to your socks sort of week around here. We went left, and right....and back and forth....and here and there....and then just landed on our face. sigh....

Day 329

(We all love the fruits and veggies at the farmer's market. Always a treat.)

Day 330

(The park is always a good time for everyone........usually.)

Day 331

(The county fair.....fun for all.....except for those that aren't tall enough.)

Day 332

(Searched out some peace...and quiet on a day that called for it....screamed for it.)

Day 333

(I can almost hear them.....can't you?)

Day 334

(Front and center in the bridal bouquet.........awwww... the details....I adore the details.)

Day 335

(Too much fun can come back and bite you in the heiny......poor sick Sugar Bear.)

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Summery Kittified Days

Day 319

(Jeepin' with the girl.....awesome!)

Day 320

(There are times when I just feel like this!)

Day 321

(A peaceful afternoon in a tent.....can fix just about any sort of woe.)

Day 322

(I can almost hear it when I look at this shot, can't you?)

Day 323

(Awwwww.........floating the stress away.)

Day 324

(I love the back and forth of it all.)

Day 325

(Kitty was impressed with my STRIKE.)

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