Blank Slate Update

A quick update on the Blank Slate Project for you guys! The journal is moving right along. It will be making its way to the next host tomorrow. Already it has traveled to New Mexico, Oregon and of course to me here in Idaho. There are now 17 people on the list signed up to host the journal. Some are even from outside the USA. I am thrilled so many of you wanted to be a part of this project. If you want to see the images from the journal so far then hop on over and join the Flickr group called: The Blank Slate Project. I also want to express my deepest gratitude for everyone sending it back within such a timely manor. I think the journal could very well be filled way before 2012.

Blank Slate Update

All I can say is: "Wow!" I am humbled so many of you want to participate and be a part of the The Blank Slate Project. The response has been amazing! There are already 13 people on the list! I am happy to report the the journal was sent off into the world to visit its first host yesterday. I have high hopes that all with go well with the mail system and the journal survives each and every mail trip. I have just a few quick updates to share. First if you have commented that you are interested but have not yet emailed me then you are most likely not on the list. I am not adding people to the mailing list order until I have their information and address. Second I have created a Flickr group for everyone involved to join. This will allow for easy updates, discussion and photo posting. Please head on over and join to stay in the loop.

Thank you to everyone who is making this crazy little idea of mine have life! I value each and every one of you and cannot wait to see what you contribute!

The Blank Slate Project

What would you do if a blank page was laid out in front of you? Would you draw? Would you write? Would you doodle? Would you share something inspirational and uplifting to help others? This is my vision for 2011. To start with a blank journal to be mailed around the world filling the pages with photography, poems, quotes and messages. By the end of the year the journal will be full and I can share it here in its entirety.

With any great project comes guidelines. Here is what I was thinking:

Each person on the list will be sent the journal and can keep it up to 2 weeks. The current host can fill anywhere from 1 to 10 pages of their choice. Then it will be sent back to me. I will then send it on to the next person. Why the double mailing? One because I want to keep track of it (or because I may or may not have control issues). Other traveling journal projects I researched online seemed to repeatedly get lost in the mail or never get sent at all. This project means a lot to me and I want to make sure it makes it to the end of its journey safely. Plus this will give me a chance to scan all the pages as we go and keep an album of them for others to enjoy. Also it will keep the project moving along and others won't have to worry about contacting someone else to send it to.

Want to find out more about participating? Click here... If you would like to host the journal please send me an email at celinawyssphoto@gmail.com with your mailing address and what you would like to contribute.