Creative Exercise: Record the Events of a Single Day

Wow, how long has it been since I posted a creative exercise? Way too long.

My last one was on creative spaces - and I have started working on carving out a creative space. I have grand dreams of a creative room, where I can have all of my photography, knitting, sewing, and whatever else strikes my fancy in a room with matching furniture. But - that just isn't reality right now! We aren't sure where we're going to put baby #3 when he/she outgrows the bassinet in our room, much less have a creative retreat (and I think my husband's library is in line before my creative room anyway). So for now, the computer sits in a fold-up desk in the corner of our living room, and I bought a small desk for an unused wall in our dining room for my sewing machine. I've been putting off posting a photo because I wanted it to be finished, but the truth is - it may never be "finished." That picture resting on the desk may never get hung, and I may never have the tiered basket stand I want for my fabrics. But it's start. You can see the photo here - how are your creative spaces coming along?

Our next creative exercise has to do with the every day. Here's the quote from Simple Scrapbooks: "You and your family juggle hundreds of tasks every day, and when evening comes, you probably wonder where all your time went and why the laundry didn't get folded and put away. If you really want to find the answer, try keeping a log of your family's activities for one day - that's it, just one day. And don't leave out the less-than-glowing details. Who know, in a few years, you may find yourself laughing over something that left you in tears."

So that's it (and maybe post a photo) ;) - I find myself only taking photos of the "important" moments, or only holidays or special occasions or milestones go in the scrapbook or baby book. But in ten years, will I remember what a day was like? And now, do I really appreciate the ordinary moments I have with my family that add up in the day?

So let's see how your day looks...