Snap It. Subject V. Street Signs.

How many times have we turned down our street and passed our street sign?

Hundreds - yes hundreds.

But do you have a picture of it?

Probably not.

I think its something that will be cool to look at in the years to come.

Most likely (maybe not) but most likely you will move.


Maybe even to a different city, a different state, a different country.
You'll want this documented.

If you want to take it in a different direction and document a cool sign that you pass often.

Or the street sign of your job - or the street sign of where you USED to live.

A street sign from a vacation.
(Especially foreign country ones)

You could rock that as well.

*Extra Credit*

Take a picture of your house number too.

You'll be glad you did.


a little note...

My whole goal in this website was that I didn't want any of you to have to worry about deadlines, or that to have that feeling of "I need to be caught up" or "I'm so behind".

I didn't want it to be a contest...so thats why I opted against sponsors or picking winners.

Sometimes I feel guilty (its one of my more uncool attributes) that I don't have enough going on here. Overlooked went from 360+ members all the way to 26 last month. But I refuse to give less because of those numbers. The emails you all have sent me - tell me it is worth it. Even if you don't upload your picture or your layout - i know that you all are still doing these challenges. I don't do this for praise, for financial gain, or notoriety. I do this because I want to.

Hopefully you are inspired...hopefully you take the time to snap, jot, and scrap some of these subjects.

Thank you for stopping by.

xo,
aw

PHOTO CREDITS:
1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/slworking/2276916776/">Cloesup of the Hollywood and Vine street sign in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, 2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/acampada/287387997/">Wall Street Sign, 3. http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisjm/49221968/">Street Signs, 4. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessehaley/2171147830/">Street Signs, 5. http://www.flickr.com/photos/i_am_amy/1810533925/">Street Sign, 6. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelly_the_hippie/2537089712/">Jackson Street Sign., 7. http://www.flickr.com/photos/citizensofthefuture/1492559035/">Vintage Street Sign, 8. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr38/1879414621/">Orange Street Sign @ Corner of Citrus Avenue, 9. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pino1816/161500753/">Street Sign

DUDE.

its been almost two months?
wow.
i taught a class @ SISiversary last weekend...and it consumed me for 3+ months.
i know you all understand,
that sometimes things take a backseat.
i have new ideas,
i have some new direction.
let's try this again shall we?
i have your support right?
i thought so.
meet me here...Monday June 30th @ 8am...
and we will start fresh and a new.

xo,
aw

Jot It. Subject IV. TV/Movie Love

18+ Journaling Ideas for your viewing and jotting pleasure...

1. What do you do while you watch TV? Are you very focused on the show? Or are you a multi-tasker? Do you fold laundry, pay bills, surf the Internet, eat dinner, drink a cup of coffee, snuggle with your loved one(s), do your homework, or scrapbook?

2. Are you pretty laid back and chill - or are you always having to "shhhh" people?

3. Write out what is currently on your DVR/TiVo List...you could even do shortcuts. (Example)
Mine would go something like this:

The Office (13)
LOST (11)
SNL (6)
Power Rangers Jungle Fury (5)

4. Write a list of all the movies you have.

5. Jot down a little note or two about your favorite "TV watching" beverage or snack.

6. Parents- how many times a day do you have to put in that ONE movie for your child that they love so much? How long have they loved it? Write down a few movies that they have gone through this phase with.

7. What about a show that you CANNOT believe that you actually watch. Whether its because its not your style, or its "cheesy"...

8. Call your movie store or look up online and jot some journaling down about the last 5 movies you rented. Give a review of each one, or rank them 1-5.

9. Who is your TV crush? Write down why....(dibs on Patrick Dempsey)

10. Simply write about your all time favorite TV show. (whether still on air or not)

11. Simply write about your all time favorite movie.

12. Write about a movie that you did NOT want to watch, but did - and you LOVED it.

13. If you DVR/TiVo something...do you watch it right away? or just whenever you get a second...

14. Is there a TV show your spouse/gf/bf got you hooked on or vice versa?

15. Do you have TV's in all of your rooms?
My husband refuses to have a TV in our room - and I am grateful for that.

16. Do you watch the same episode over and over? (with LOST sometimes i have to)

17. When you are done with a show - do you delete it? Or Save it?

18. Could you give up TV for an extended amount of time? Would you be better because of it?

Get to writing - you will be glad you did...i promise.
Thanks for the sweet words and all the understanding.
I appreciate it more than you know.
xo,
aw

Snap It. Subject IV. TV/DVD Love.

I could make a million and one excuses about why I haven't given all my attention and focus to Overlooked. I could draft a formal apology and explain why I am a couple of weeks late on getting the current subject to you...

I could even say I agree with just how freaking annoying it is when you are anticipating something that isn't happening.

But just know that I love this blog - I love coming up with the challenges, I love seeing the photos...its everything I hoped it would be and more.

But sometimes things that I find fun and do as a side project MUST take a backseat to the needs of my family or myself.

I have a feeling that you all completely understand where I'm coming from.

With that being said...let's move on.

So we all watch TV.

some of us watch a little. some of us watch too much.

i have to admit that getting satelite with DVR is officially one of my most appreciated luxuries.

No more flipping through channels, no more mindless TV, no more missing good quality shows (Like Rock of Love II)

I can actually NOT feel guilty about watching TV...because I tuck the kids into bed, make some hot tea, fold laundry...and actually pick between programs that i WANT to watch.

So here it is----->Subject IV.

Take a picture, or find a way to document the shows you are completely enjoying RIGHT NOW.

Because things change. Your interest, writer's strikes, shows ending, highly anticipated shows beginning.

(I have a confession...I gave up Dr. Phil on January 1st...and I used to love me some Dr. Phil)

Alternative:

I know that not everyone watches TV, likes TV, has a DVR/TiVo option. So there is a 2nd option for this subject. Go to your DVD player - open it up - and take a picture of the DVD that is currently in there. This will be a great slice of life - showing you what you are currently watching and even the beginnings of a favorite movie mini album - or a page with your favorite movie quotes, or love for an actor or an actress.

Consider these ideas...

*A snapshot of what you currently have saved on your TiVO or DVR. (like a screen shot)

*A picture of your TV routine. (example: My laundry basket, the remote, a cup of hot tea)

*A picture of ALL your movies and how you store them.

*A picture of the stack of movies that is "out" of where they normally go. (meaning a stack of

ones you recently watched or always watch.

(For all you parents)

*A picture of the DVD that is on repeat currently in your home (Can I get an amen for Toy

Story, Cars, or Shark Boy and Lava Girl?!)

*A picture of your favorite movie/TV snack or drink.

*A picture of your chair or quilt that you snuggle in/with when watching TV.

*A picture of a current TV guide.

*A picture of your Blockbuster (or movie store) card.

*A picture of your Netflix/Blockbuster movies still in the mailbox.

*A picture of any device that you watch your movies on. (iPod, Portable DVD player, Computer)

I have some really cool and helpful journaling prompts for this...so take an amazing picture - find a perfect picture from a magazine(if its a show logo, or an ad for he show - even an interview with your favorite actor) and I will help you with the writing.

xoxo.

aw

Envision me singing this.....

Don't You Forget About Me

Don't Don't Don't Don't Don't

Don't You Forget About Me

new challenge...coming at you tomorrow...and I'm back with vigor baby...I've already got Challenges IV and V ready...

so check back later alligators.

xo,
aw

Make It - Subject III - The Fridge

Possibilities:

Use an actual grocery list on your page.

Use an actual coupon on your page.

Make a mini album about each thing that is ALWAYS in the fridge.

Use arrows to point to each item and write a quick note about it.

Make a little fridge out of paper and use as an accents.

Use magnets.

Create magnets.

Use some packaging from a commonly purchased item.

Write your journaling in checklist style.

Have Fun with it...that is a rule.

aw

Jot It - Subject Three - Refrigerators

Get your pen...read these suggestions...and get to writing.

(I'm so bossy)

1. How often do you go to the grocery store?

2. Do you love or hate going grocery shopping?

3. Where do you go?

4. Are you a faithful list writer?

5. Do you write it but never remember to bring it?

6. Do you use coupons?

7. What is something that you ALWAYS have in your fridge?

8. What is the thing in your fridge that is a "guilty pleasure"?

9. What is that one or two things that you feel like you buy every single day?

10. What items do your children consume in ABUNDANCE.

(like I'm admitting my children to Juicy Juice REHAB...they said NO NO NO)

11. What's on your fridge?

12. Are the fridge magnets special, or random?

13. When you go to the store do you just throw things into the cart, or do you stack them neatly?

Just take a few moments to reflect on the fridge, and the things that go in it..and your process. I seriously think its interesting that we are all probably so very different in our routines, in our process, in the things that we buy - the things that we would never buy.

Get to writing!

(cracks whip)

aw