Day 182 of 365 days.
Half of 365 is 182.5. That means that today is the last day of the first six months of this project.
When I first started this project I was unsure of where I was going to go with it. I was unsure if I would even be able to finish. I was secretly quite certain that after maybe two or three weeks I’d get so sick of seeing myself that I’d simply quit. Or perhaps so busy that I would begin forgetting days. In fact I created the 365 days flickr group just so that there would be a support community pushing me to keep going.
The problem is, I honestly never believed anyone would care. I really thought that this was a silly idea and very few people would care about and those that did would be bored with it rather quickly. Six months later I find that I have inspired several hundred people all over the world to embrace their inner vanity and try this as well. My fiancee, several friends, even my mother are attempting this. People who I have met through this project have become good friends. And countless others that I’ve never even spoken to are working their way through this project as well. If the group membership is to be believed several thousand people are at least interested in it. And how many thousands and thousands of people are watching those who are doing it?
I’ve joked with several people that I wonder when the newspapers are going to come and interview me about 365. I’m a guru here. I’ve changed the world. I’ve inspired people all over the planet to take daily introspective looks at themselves. I deserve a fucking medal. I’m joking of course, but the smallest part of me is serious. I’m quite proud of this project and what its become. In my dreams, the 3000+ members are 30,000 at the end of the first year. In my dreams my weird little cult (as one of my friends calls it) of 365 makes 3,000,000 people around the planet reexamine their lives as artists and people.
Perhaps one day I’ll write a book about this. And my guru status will be acknowledged by the world. Until then, I’m quite proud of what I have accomplished in six short months. I can’t wait to see what the next six bring.
You look super-tough here 🙂 And kudos to you for this great project…I know that I’ve benefited from it in many ways, and I love to see all the great stuff other members are doing as well. Thanks, mav!
Well done, Mav. I, for one, think you deserve recognition. I’d shake your hand and buy you a beer if I were anywhere near you. So until I see if I can make it to Jammie Jam, this thanks will have to do. :oD
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Kudos to you son. I too, am proud of you. It really is quite awesome, isn’t it? Really nice picture too. It would make a great shot for the back jacket of the book! Give that thought serious consideration (I’m refering to the book…but the jacket photo is a good idea too).
Well I for one am so happy to be a part of this. It really got me comfortable on the other side of the camera. And you know how I feel about you and your awesomeness! I think I can go all the way with this and that’s a lot coming from me because I rarely finish anything. You did a good thing for the world and I’d be proud if you kicked my ass in TP! 😉
You’ve come a long way, baby…
ain’t got much further to go 😉
Happy HALF 365iversary…heehee
Heh, yeah, I’ll buy you some beer at Jammie Jam, too. 😛
And well done with your first half… You do deserve a medal. I can’t wait to read your book. 🙂
excellent shot and story here mav! i was just thinking about all of that stuff yesterday when i got your testimonial ;D you’ve created and fantastic group and the people that have joined and taken an active role are wonderful. i’ve never "met" a better group of diverse individuals online before! everyone is very giving and supportive and it’s just great! so, KUDOS! to you for creating and sticking with it…and thank you!!!
This is a fabulous shot…and i think sticking with the black backgrounds on you works best!!
@Vashtia: I’m glad I look tough. A lot of times I just think I look silly.
@Sick Little Monkey: You totally should come up for Jammy Jam. Everyone should. It’s the most awesome party ever.
@lrayholly: We’ll see. I wonder if I’d have enough to say for it.
@PhotoKat: If I had the money I’d fly you out just to kick your ass. 🙂 I’m glad the project is helping you. It’s helping me too. Slowly. But I’m getting there.
@jessi.: Same thing I told James. You fly up for the party and I’ll happily drink your beer.
@pi c’s: As cheesy as it sounds, honestly, I’m just happy to have helped so many people. I’d be happier if there were money in it, but its a start. And yeah, I’ve become quite fond of the black background shots. It’s very me.
Congrats on hitting the half-way mark!!! You are a total inspiration with your kindness, your creativity, your mad skillz and encouragement.
I can never thank you enough for this group, Mav.
@sadandbeautiful (Sarah): Thank you, Sarah. I’m glad you’re getting so much out of it. You’re a total, 365 success story. 🙂
I love that I found this group and project. I’ve met the best people, got the majority of my friends to do it, and it has become a rather important chunk of my life. Thanks!!
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@~*Cherron*~: Thanx, Cherron. Glad you’re enjoying it.