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Today is a new day! It is time to get away from the computer, put on those walking shoes, get out, get fit and be creative! How is walking a creative activity? Well, pick up your camera, take it with you and start clicking away! You will be amazed by all the interesting and wonderful things you will discover, on your ordinary walk, around your once familiar neighborhood.

Become a Creatively Fit Teammate!

Creatively Fit is a fitness/photography blog designed to motivate blogger/photographers to get in shape. Each day, participants from across the globe are encouraged to walk, click, and connect with others who are grabbing their walking shoes and their cameras in an effort to stay creative and fit.

The task is simple. Leave a comment on a post, stating that you would like to join, and include your email address. You will receive an invitation to join the team. The assignment:

1. Walk 30-60 minutes each day (3-5 days per week). Work within your fitness level. Set a time limit that you are comfortable with (10, 15, 20 minutes). It's all about having fun and getting moving. Creativity and Fitness are bonuses!!
2. Click - Take photos of your journey.
Everything and anything goes, but we like creativity.
3. Connect - Post your name, state or country, time of walk, and 4 or 5 photos to the Creatively Fit blog.
4. Encourage one another with your comments and posts. Comments help to motivate one another into getting out there and sharing some more!
5. That’s it!


Our goal is to motivate and inspire one another as we unite together on our journey to creative fitness!! We are so glad you stopped by!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Sara - California Monday 10:00-11:15 AM

Today's walk was at the indoor mall.

I did a bit of experimenting with self-portraiture, just to see what would happen.



When I got tired of photographing my own reflection (which didn't take long!) I decided that this reflection was much more interesting.



And, after a brisk walk four times around the mall (about four miles) it was time to slow down so I visited the One Dollar Bookstore and perused the shelves for quite a while, coming away with three books. The first one is a travel narrative about Greece, circa 1964, with charming drawings throughout; the second is a novel about Jerusalem. I started it this afternoon and am very pleased with my selection. And finally, a collection of Colette's stories. Colette was an interesting woman with quite a varied life whose writing has always intrigued me, although I have to admit I've only read her autobiographical pieces. It is the beauty of surroundings, the scents of flowers, the sweetness of fruit, the softness of a cat's fur, the glow of lamp light...she evokes pictures in my mind whenever I read her.

So, the rains are coming again to Southern California, but I've got plenty to read!

5 comments:

diane b said...

You walk such a long way. You must be fit in your body and fit in your mind after getting bargain books to read. She sounds a good author too. Love your reflections.Very creative.

Unknown said...

Hi Sara
I love yr self portrait. Nice texture and reflection... but I'm curious how you took the pic... Did you use a tripod?

Paula said...

Love Colette too and your self portrait came out quite nicely. Thanks for sharing

Capturing Sunshine said...

Great place to walk! Mall, camera, walking, and a $1 bookstore...Heaven!

ch said...

Love your self portrait!! And the next picture, very creative! It looks like you had a nice visit to the book store also!!
I look forward to seeing your next walk!