5 in 5 in the 1830s

I was in the city centre on Wednesday wondering where to focus for my 5 in 5 (following Sandie’s framework of taking lots of photos in 5 minutes and then sharing the best 5).  Then a lightbulb clicked on and I realised that this was a perfect way to explore some of the interesting nooks and crannies of the city over the coming months.  5 minutes to really look at a small area seems a great plan.

So I went into an old churchyard that I walk past regularly and started clicking.   From the dates on the gravestones I was clearly in use in the 1830s and earlier.

I love how the green lichen accentuates the carved details on the stones

I was also interested in some of the contrast between old and modern like this new red door above the lovely stair

and the modern ornate gates

and most of all I was intrigued that this building is for lease.

I hope someone has some interesting and imaginative plans to use it.  I really hope it becomes something that engages with people and allows us into the building.  It would make a fun starting point for themed walks or a nice cosy workroom.

While thinking about 5 in 5 I had another lightbulb moment – I suddenly remembered the 12 on the 12th meme that was so popular a few years ago – funny how some memes fall away.  anyway I thought I’d do a 12 photo capture of my day on the 12th of this month.

Thanks to Sandie for hosting 5 in 5 – and making me brain spark this month.

100 FOODS MEME

I’ve seen the list of 100 foods on several blogs recently and thought it looked fun, seeing as I enjoy food and trying different things.  There is some variation in the lists but I decided to go with the one here.

The instructions are to mark the ones you’ve eaten but my love of categorising led me to use 3 big categories – yum, yuk and not tasted and then to divide again within each.

[The paper is Neutral Cardstock from Audrey Neil; the cup stains are by P Springman]

I was pretty pleased with the divide between yum and yuk.  I was surprised there were so many that I was not familiar with, some because they are American and others are Asian dishes. And the 12 I’d like to taste also have a strong American contingent – is this the basis for a trip?

I’ve put this into my Project Life album – my intention is to use it to corral all the different things that I create.

have you done the list – what is your yuk to yum divide?