This Is Me - May Self Portrait Link Party

May's Self Portrait theme was 'Me Time'.  The things you do just for you.

Last month, the self portraits showed us the many forms of 'LOVE'.

True Love.

Anne from The Pink Momma

Love at first sight.

Tara at Suburble

The story of how love will find a way...or in Daniela's case, strength.

Daniela at Frugal Ain't Cheap

And...Puppy love.

Chandra at A Stylish Little Lady

So, now is your turn.  Come out from behind the camera, capture your 'Me Time' self portrait and inspire us all.

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Let's get this party started...here are our linky rules:

• There will be a link up here on the last Friday of every month this year, and the linky tool will remain open to your submissions until the last Friday of the next month.
• Please link back to the permalink for your *This Is ME* blog post or flickr image, not just the general url for your blog or flickr stream.
• Linked entries must be to a blog post or flickr image of your recent self-portraits, not just any old photo. Your photo does not have to relate to the optional monthly theme, but it does need to be a self-portrait.
• Please do link back here to my blog either through a text link, or with my button found below to help encourage others to participate and grow our community.
• And most importantly, be the encouragement you hope to receive and help build our self-portrait community! Please try to visit a few of the links of your fellow *This Is ME* participants and leave a nice comment--it only takes a few minutes and you may be inspired by what you see.

Well, that's it...now get linking everyone! I'll see you back here on Friday, June 7th, for our June theme announcement, but in the meantime, keep showing us your stuff in the flickr pool.

Me Time - Self Portraits

The self portrait theme for May is 'Me Time'.  'Me Time' meaning what you do simply for yourself.

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The obvious answer is blogging but if you read this blog, you must realize I spend some of my time writing posts (which generally happens when Grace goes to bed).

So, blogging aside, here is my 'me time'.

Everyday, I try to make time to run.  Though, if pressed, I do not consider myself a runner.  I generally run on the treadmill we have in our basement.  Once a week, though, while Grace is in tap class, I run on the track at the park district.  It was during one of these runs, someone said to me, I ran on my toes...apparently not a typically running stance.  I had never realized this before but I now can see that it is indeed true.

I had always been an avid reader, until Grace came along.  I still read but the kind of books I read changed from novels to board books.  This year, though, I found a renewed love for reading, thanks to Danavee from This Vintage Grove.  I've finished 7 books so far this year.

Seemingly insignificant, I try and make moments in my day for simple indulgences.  A recent indulgence I make time to sit and enjoy, noosa's strawberry rubarb flavored yoghurt.  In one word, delicious.

Although, like most meals, I often have these 2 faces peering at me...

hoping they can share a bite.

And, though most of my 'me time' is interrupted by this sweet soon to be five year old...

I'll happily make that sacrifice because I am quickly realizing how fast the time goes and how one day I'll miss these interruptions.

What do you consider your 'me time'?

The link party begins Friday May 31st, so you still have time to get in front of the camera and share your own 'me time'.

This is Me - May Theme Reveal

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The (optional) self-portrait theme for May is brought to you by Lisa from Wine and Glue.

The theme for the month of May:  Me Time.  Me Time is what do you do to make time for yourself.  Often time, as women, we neglect to take time for ourselves.  The list of people that need us seems never ending. 

When we take time for ourselves, we become better moms, women and people.

So, what is your 'me time'. 

It could be checking blog stats and catching up on the latest episode of Smash (as Lisa is demonstrating).

Is it reading?

 

Taking pictures?

Whatever it is, capture it in a self portrait and share your story.

The theme 'Me Time' was provided for inspiration but the theme is optional.  All self portraits are welcome.  Feel free to use one of our previous themes (simple moments, reflections, looking down) or come up with a new theme of your own. 

The LOVE April linky party is still open, so if you want to post a link you still have time.  If you haven't already, please go check out the brave women that joined the challenge to show them your support and encouragement.

Don't forget, non bloggers can share their self portrait pictures in the flickr pool.

I'll see you at the end of the month, Friday, May 31st, to see your latest self portraits.