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Word of the Day

I've seen, and been inspired by, many "photo a day" projects, so I thought I'd try one myself, with my own little grammarian spin: create a photo using a Word of the Day gadget on my Google homepage for guidance and inspiration. And what better day than January 27, my thirtieth birthday, to begin such an undertaking? (Okay, maybe new year's day, but I was too lazy to bother then.) This project is also to help keep me thinking and creating images the way DGrin's Last Photographer Standing contest has challenged me to do--a challenge I've found really enjoyable and creatively stimulating. Wish me luck (and perseverance) in this endeavor!
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    Mar. 16, 2008 (Day 50) Chagrin: acute vexation or embarrassment I've earned a reputation among my friends of being a good cook, and I kind'a pride myself on this skill. This idea occurred to me because I was going to attempt carmelizing onions for the second time tonight. This pretty much illustrates my success the first time I attempted it, which, for a person who likes to brag she's a good cook, was very vexing indeed. Thankfully, I got it right this time around. :)
    Mar. 15, 2008 (Day 49) Sojourn: to dwell for a time; also, a temporary stay Something a little different. I had a whole "ruby slippers" concept planned and had to wait for nightfall to attempt it (feels like waiting forever now--8pm?? Argh!). Unfortunately, a recently fixed light outside my home thwarted my original composition and plan. (Really, good job, management. Happy you got it fixed so quickly. But you messed up my picture!)This ended up nothing like my original idea. It became its own little beast. It frustrated me for a bit. Then I decided to roll with it.Light painting on my front porch. A neighborhood cat wandered up to me to check out what I was doing. The neighbors stayed far, far away. ;)
    Mar. 14, 2008 (Day 48) Bedizen: to dress or adorn in gaudy manner So... yeah. I think at this age I've learned better than to do what this word describes. Perhaps the last time I looked so garish was when I played "Pretty Pretty Princess" as a kid. Or some time in the eighties. (Oh, definitely the latter. I unfortunately have photographic proof of that...)I did shoot a couple that had me looking more deranged in manner, but I looked like a misplaced extra for the Black Hole Sun music video. And I thought I should follow up yesterday's image with something slightly less freaky.Though, should I ever think it's a good idea to go out in public looking like this, do feel free to have me committed.