Mar 12
My First 12 of 12
I don’t know how I did this, but apparently I did my 12 of 12 on the 11th. *ugh* As my mom would say, “I can’t win for losing”.
But you know what, screw it! I did it after trying to get it done for countless months so I’m very happy.
BTW, if you don’t know what 12 of 12 is, I saw the idea on Pete’s site but the idea originally came from Chad Darnell. You take 12 pictures on the 12th of a month, effectively chronicalling a day in your life.
Looking back at the pictures I shot, I’m content with what I got. I didn’t know until I got out there how uncomfortable it can be trying to take good pictures of what you’re doing since a lot of that stuff involves other people. Oh well, no where to go but up right?
Everyday of mine usually starts with my kid and this was no exception. He’s standing and beginning to walk now and yesterday he seemed very happy to take some pictures for me.
After I got down to where I work I needed to grab some breakfast so I went into the Old Town Alexandira, VA to grab something at Bruegger’s Bagels. Can’t see it? It’s right behind the bus. (Good pic I know)
And this is the building where I work. A couple of weeks ago we had a big ice storm and a fell down the steps leaving the office. It hurt a lot.
Sometime at about 1 I moseyed back into Old Town to get some food at my new favourite place down here, Bugsy’s! Everyday, they have an unlimited Pizza and Salad bar which actually serves decent pizza.
Here I am taking a shot where I eat, upstairs at the bar. Yesterday being Tuesday, I had the Club Sandwich special and did some computer work on the laptop since they have WiFi. I also made some small talk with the bartenders, one of which is just returning from back surgery.
So after I went back to work for a while it was time to go home but before I did, I had to go to Pacers (a running store) to pick up some new shoes I had special ordered a while back.
These are the Brooks Addiction Walkers. I fell in love with the Addiction runners and when I tried on a pair of the Walkers, I had to have them. They have the same fit as the running shoes which is great for my overpronating flat feet, but have thicker soles making them great for standing and walking!
And here’s the guy who called me to tell them they were ready. Boy was it awkward explaining why I was taking the picture. I asked him if he wanted to smile and he says, “Na man, I don’t smile” so instead I got him while he was talking. (#):)
This is what I have to look forward to on the way home – Traffic. Thankfully my wife told me about a way to get around all this junk so I don’t have to deal with it for long. Still, a 45 minute commute is a 45 minute commute.
Welcoming me back home is the wife and little guy who seemed to go from waving to pounding on the window screen.
And shortly after I got back home it was time for dinner. First step is strapping the little guy in his chair. Look at that smile! For some reason, he was just loving to take pictures!
The last picture of the day has me doing what I do best with Little Mac – Bonding over video games. Of course he wasn’t playing them as much as he was trying to break my new 360 equipment but whatchya gonna do?
Hope you enjoyed the pics and I promise I’ll get some more exciting ones next month!
March 12th, 2008 at 10:23 am
LOLZ! Nice to see you finally got into gear Bush, even if it was on the wrong day hah.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:24 am
BTW Bush put your permalink in the comments on Chads site to get yourself added.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:35 am
@Pete – Yeah, time is really screwing with me lately and I’ll hop over to Chad’s site too… Never been there. Today is turning into a grand adventure!
March 12th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Your Kid is tooooo cute! And it would have been fun if you would have posted this post at 12
March 12th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Oh, I love your 12 of 12! Especially the first and last pics! What an adorable little Mac he is! Wow – you work in a very pretty area. So sorry that you fell down those steps. Ouch. But I’m glad you didn’t get seriously hurt because I really enjoyed this post and am looking forward to more like it!
March 12th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Hey Bush, What a great look into your day. It kinda strange to see that other bloggers actually exist in reality!
March 12th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
@R-Saurus – Well that’d make this post 12 of 12 at 12 and that would be MADNESS. (#);)
@Teeni – I’m glad that liked it buddy. I wish that I could promise I’d do more, I mean – I’LL TRY but as Pete knows, I’ve been trying to do one for MONTHS now and I keep forgetting. And yeah, the new area where I work is pretty awesome, I can’t wait ’till it gets warmer so I can really take some nice strolls around town.
@Forest – “It kinda strange to see that other bloggers actually exist in reality!” Well truthfully, you didn’t actually SEE me in any of the pictures did you? (#)\:1
March 12th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
WOW Awesome pictures of “Little Mac.” Also you call that traffic? =).
March 12th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
@NoobTastic – I wish I could’ve gotten a better picture of the traffic, but trust me, it was bumper to bumper if you look down the road. Those TWO exits would’ve easily taken me like 20 minutes. (#):)
March 12th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Aww his smile is so sweet in the last picture! You’re lucky.
Have a great week. 
March 12th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
@Grace – I’m lucky when he goes to bed on time! j/k (#);D
March 12th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
What fun. I should try that sometime. How nice to be greeted by your lovely family.
March 13th, 2008 at 2:57 am
Your kid’s a winner buddy. That smile makes everything perfect doesn’t it?
Oh and to add to Forest’s comment: you mean bloggers really exist? Heh
March 13th, 2008 at 7:23 am
@Grace – Yes Miss Camerabug YOU of ALL people should be giving this a try! You’d love it!
@Brown – Ha ha
March 13th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Bush, dude you’re not showing on Chad’s list, leave that comment homey, you’re missing everyone else!
March 13th, 2008 at 9:29 am
@Pete – Thanks for stayin’ on me Pete. I dropped that comment on Chad’s site so hopefully the rest will take care of itself. (#):)
March 13th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Nice ‘12, great pic of the wife & kid waiting!
March 13th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
@Bill – Welcome Bill and thanks a lot! It just kinda happened and I was glad I had my camera on me to catch it. (#):)
March 13th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Wait… Bagels in VA that are edible O_o? Actually, I’m glad to hear that there’s a place to get decent sneakers around here, I’ll have to search out Pacer’s and send the hubbie over.
March 14th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
@Kali – Well truth be told, I’ve only had breakfast wraps from Bruegger’s so I can’t comment on the bagels. I CAN however say that Pacer’s is good. They took a lot of time with me and other customers and called me all over the place for my special order.
March 15th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Glad you got your custom shoes – the story of getting the photo of the sales assistant made me smile – good on you for making the effort to really document your day, and not worry what someone thought about taking a photo! (I’ve found people sometimes are interested enough to think about joining in!)
And Little Mac’s a cutie
Helen (Devon, 12er)
March 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Thanks for sharing a look into your life Bush! I love your pics and commentary. Little Mac looks like he’s ready for fame already!
March 16th, 2008 at 4:58 am
Hey Bush, thanks for sharing this great idea! I might want to get started too, but it’s already March 16th over here and I think I couldn’t be taking so many photos in one day
heh! For the lazy people, do it on the first of each month!
Your son is so cute, he’s got a gorgeous smile and speaking eyes
look at the last photo, he’s smiling for the camera! How sweet!
This one day of your life sounds so interesting (okay not the traffic perhaps, but everyone looks so perfect!).
P.S. I’m sorry to hear that you fell at the steps! Well at least you didn’t get your bumbums frozen off ^^
March 17th, 2008 at 2:45 am
Very nice pictures, thank you for sharing!
It feels like visiting your place while I am home.
And that baby’s smile is gorgeous!
March 17th, 2008 at 8:10 am
@Helen – Welcome to the site Ms. Helen! And yeah, I think the pic of the sales guy is prob my favourite so next time I’m really going to try and get more ppl in on the act. (#):)
@Bobby – ha ha, Yeah – We’ve never seen him so up for taking pictures. Not really sure if he just suddenly loves the camera or he got into some pills… (#);D
@teddY – Glad you liked the pictures! It just kinda worked out that the day was so “interesting”. Trust me – today won’t be like that. And I’m sorry to hear I fell down the steps too. It was really painful – Not gonna lie. ha ha
@Mary – Thank YOU for taking the time to check them out. You know, I think this 12 for 12 thing might be a new feature on here since everyone seems to like it!
March 17th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
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