It began with a couple of pictures on Instagram. A hashtag #myreality. I thought I’d show the reality of the mundane, perhaps add a little reality to this often perceived opulent expat life. I took a photo of traffic, you took a photo of traffic. I took a photo of the goats in the truck, you took a photo of the dog in the car, the horse in the yard, THE ELEPHANT WALKING DOWN YOUR STREET! I have to say, that elephant kind of stole the show.
Yesterday I was asked if I could put up a list of what I was planning to take photos of this month “it will make it easier to join in”. The prospect of the list made me shift uncomfortably in my seat for two reasons.
1. I had no plan.
2. It kind of felt like I was highjacking Chantelle’s (aka Fat Mum Slim) fabulous photo a day project. If you’re not following Chantelle, you should, she’s gorgeous, her blog, her pictures, her personality, gorgeous. I saw her at Problogger and was so completely starstruck/bloggerstruck I froze in my spot and just stood open mouthed staring at her. I’m cool like that.
I had a think a little think about it.
Chantelle has 99K Instagram followers, she takes amazing photographs, people adore her. I have about 12 Instagram followers and take the shittiest photographs you can imagine. People call me the lady with the suitcases and the beagle.
This isn’t about beautiful photographs.
The My Reality project is a chance for you to show what it’s like where you live. What’s your reality? Whether that’s a cattle station in Queensland or a village in Greece. It’s an insight into life in another location.
So, here it is. In typical Kirsty fashion, we’re a day late. I’m kicking off today with bread, by Thursday we’re taking it out of the freezer from Sunday’s shopping expedition. You can make it about bread you eat, bread in the bank, or bread…what other types of bread are there?
Will you join in?
I’d love to see what your world looks like. What’s your reality? Remember to hashtag #myreality #4K20S. I’m @shamozal on Instagram. Come and say hi.
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liking this idea, will try to participate from the south of france (@fibitee)
I love your photos!
Well I am already doing Chantelle’s challenge this month but will try and join in your too 🙂 it’s a good excuse to get out and about more often!
Hey Kirsty, could you give me some details about that blog for beginners thing we were talking about at Softball last week!! I am super keen, as is my friend. Thanx. Sharon
Hi Sharon! I’ve been meaning to email you for ages. The first workshop will be in November. If you head over to http://bloggingme.net you’ll see a spot to “Bloggers – Register your interest here” if you sign up we’ll shoot you an email with dates in the next couple of weeks. xx
Oh Kirsty, I just discovered your wonderful blog and have been poring over so many posts – they’ve made me tear up, chuckle and simply want to pick up the phone and call you!… I’m a “new” expat and find such comfort in your words. I knew moving would be hard, but the reality is much harder and difficult to express in words, especially to family and friends who can’t possibly “understand” (understandably so). But I love that there’s humor and empowerment in this experience, and you make us remember that! I just followed your IG and will be joining in from Paris (where it seems I have no right to complain :/)…
yay. just followed!!