Here at JUXT we are always looking for ways to make our experience with photography more personal. There is a ever-present dialogue behind every photo we take, even if we don’t share it openly. We have decided to embark on a new adventure here at JUXT. We are stepping out of our comfort zones to share our craft and our hearts behind our shots and we are asking you to join us. If you are a JUXTER feel free to join the conversation here by posting your own blog entry. If you are an IGer or on EyeEM or Tadaa feel free to post there, but please let us know so we can take part in your conversation also.
Every two weeks I will post a new theme for us. You can then go out and find a photo that speaks to the theme. When you post here or on another site please include what the theme means to you, a story, or a memory associated with the theme. Look at it as a place to let your mind wander 🙂 The theme will always be
posted under the title SHOW AND TELL
The theme this time is LAUGHTER. This theme will go on for the next two weeks. Take your time. Think it over. Find the perfect shot. Then come and share. We can’t wait to hear what you have say.
•on IG use the tag #showandtell_1
•on EyeEm post under the tag Showandtell
•on Tadaa i will post the challenge on my feed Annacox and you can respond to it.
My show and tell
Laughter
Today was the first day I have felt like myself in a long time. I have been overwhelmingly sad for a few months. The cloud that has overtaken me is due in part to pregnancy and the after math and also because I was getting ready to be responsible for another little person. Don’t get me wrong I am incredibly thankful for my baby boy, it’s just change and sometimes change is scary. I am still unsure if I can be a good mom to two boys but I believe we don’t receive more than we can handle so I rest in that fact daily.
Today I felt courageous so we headed to the park where my oldest son proceeded to make a million friends and roll in the dirt to his hearts content. I sat quietly by and watched him play, my heart singing every time a smile crossed his face. He is my first great love and I would lay my life down for him. Beside the playground, there were rows and rows of paddle boats. He sat in the boat paddling and paddling but because they were chained to the dock he made little progress. If it was me sitting in that boat, I would have gotten frustrated for lack of progress but he was content to just sit and paddle. He played an imaginary game shooting other ships and sword fighting with pirates. Watching him play, I alternately laughed and cried. He is such a beautiful boy with a huge imagination. Sitting on the bank, I decided I may be sad today and tomorrow but that boy on the dock will be my smile when I can’t. He will be my imagination when my mind is clouded. Most importantly, when I forget how to laugh I can just watch him. He will teach me . I may not be making any progress today but tomorrow it may be different. And if it’s not, I’ll let the boy laugh long and hard for me. And that will just be okay
xoxo Anna
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I totes love this idea!! Show & tell was always such a treasured childhood event & now it can be special all over again! I cannot wait to snap a moment of laughter to share with everyone!
Woo hoo I’m excited your going to play along 🙂
Cant wait to see what you come up with t bird!
Oh Anna,
I can relate to your show and tell in so many ways. <3 Thank you for sharing this, as I know it can be difficult to do, but know that there are many of us out here that have felt, or continue to feel similarly. Perhaps there is comfort in those numbers. You *can* & you *will* be a good mom to however many children you welcome into your life. It's *already in you* to be her… because you already *are* her. <3
I love that in spite of your dark cloud, your first show and tell is "Laughter". That is where I find the light on my dark days. 🙂 I look forward to participating.
Bless you,
Gina
Thank you for the beautiful comment. I m sure I will revisit it many times over. Can’t wait to see what you post <3
Good idea Anna… and it is certainly easier to stand through hard times when you have a loving mirror to look into. My wife keeps me balanced that way.
Love that phrase “a loving mirror” such a gorgeous thought ?
Wow! I did not expect you to write about laughter like that. You completely flipped my idea of it on its head! You opened my eyes to the different possibilities. Thanks Anna.
Babe you can do it anyway you want!! There is no formula here 🙂 can’t wait to see what you come up with
Couldn’t be happier about this project. Show and Tell is a lovely idea, I’m really looking forward to everyone’s stories. And yours especially, Anna.
Thank you ‘
Xox-r
Yay!!!! I am really excited about this project. I think we will learn alot about one another. Can’t wait to see your take on the theme.
And can’t wait to hear yours!!! Thanks for the encouragement babe muwah
What a beautiful way to start… sometimes it takes a moment to just soak it all in. Thank you for starting this … xx
Thank you for reading 🙂 I really hope you will join us <3
This is an exciting project Anna and your introduction opened the door to seeing it in so many different lights. I also appreciate your story, as chasing away depression has been a lifelong struggle for me. The passage where you describe an outing to the park as feeling courageous especially resonates. It is those moments when the children are laughing with rays of sunshine behind their eyes that I am lifted out of my reverie and know that everything will be ok. Look forward to pinpointing more of those moments in the weeks to come.
Depression is such a mean beast to deal with. I’m sorry you have had to deal with this also. But one thing I have learned is that the darkness makes the bright times that much sweeter. I really appreciate your comment. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
XXOO Anna
“He will be my imagination when my mind is clouded”… Boots you know the ™heart is coming
number 4, i think i got it! haha
Hahaha!!!!! Repetition is key ????????????
Wow this was wonder ful! Such a creative project Anna 🙂 Very exciting for your new journey 🙂
Sounds great, Anna! I’ll have to think of something but I’ll be keeping my eye open watching for my fellow IGers using this tag.