With a Little "Help"...

Hey Bloggers!
Last week my mom, grandmother, my grandmother's best friend and myself, went to the movies. Watching movies is one of my favorite things to do with my family and friends. It gives us a chance to laugh or cry together, and then continue on our everyday lives.
When we got to the movie theater, there was almost no one there yet and we headed up to get our snacks. The cashier at the counter's name was "Packy" and I was dying to get his picture. However, I had been very jittery on asking people for their pictures so I held off. By the time we made it through the line and I finally got the nerve to ask, the line was ridiculous and I didn't want to embarrass myself.
While we waited for our movie to start, Stranger #8 made his appearance. He was a huge movie buff and loved to talk about all the new movie releases. He was extremely nice, so I asked him quickly (and gave him my card).
When we planned to see The Help, I had no clue how good of a movie it would be. I feel in love, laughed, cried, and laughed all over again. I can NOT wait to read the book and enjoy it all over again.
Until tomorrow,
McKenna

Brand New Business Cards(:

Hey Bloggers,
I have to admit that I have been very bad at keeping up on my blog. :(  I haven't blogged in AGES. However, I plan to change that. I am going to be a frequent blogger once again. :)
So, last week I ordered some awesome business cards from moo.com(: They came out so much better than I thought they would!
Past strangers if I run into you, I will be more then happy to give you one! :)
Future strangers, you can look forward to receiving one from me!
Until tomorrow,
McKenna

A Late Post

Dear Bloggers,
I had kind of an off day yesterday, and it totally slipped my mind to post. Today was MUCH better, so here it goes...
While I was in my hometown, I made a stop into my grandfather's work place and I met one of his employees. This is Terri and she is a classic hometown-kinda girl. She was hilarious when I was taking the picture, which helped my nerves settle pretty quickly.

I really miss not being in my hometown. Life seems so much more simple there, and I wish I could stay there all the time.
I am going to be pretty bust tomorrow with volunteering, so I might not be able to get a photo of a stranger. I will try, but if I don't, no need to worry Bloggers, I will make up for it Thursday. (:
Until, tomorrow (or Thursday),
McKenna

{A Glimpse into Another Life}

In the past few years, many Amish families have moved up and around my hometown. I have always been extremely fascinated with their way of life, and on this trip we made a visit.

In the Amish culture, their faces are never to be photographed, a few of them do let you take their picture from behind. They believe that when their picture taken, they are making an image in God's likeness, going against the second commandment: Exodus 20:4.

When we got to their farm, a young lady was sitting at an old Singer sewing machine doing her family's mending. It was so picturesque, I couldn't believe it. My grandmother and I asked her nicely if we could take her picture from behind, but she didn't feel comfortable. I was a little upset, but I respected her culture and moved on.

While we were driving down the road, I say this Amish fellow actually "mowing" his grass along the road. Our way of life is so much more different than theirs, which makes them so intriguing.  

Until tomorrow,

McKenna

p.s. The photo below is one of the baby calves the Amish have at their farm. Veal (as my dad would say). I feel in love with this one, I could have taken him home with me.<3

{Hometown One-Stop}

Hello From My Hometown, Bloggers!
This weekend me and my family piled into the Honda and headed up to our hometown for the weekend. I love heading back to the "simple life" for a little while. (:

I was a little bit hesitant about asking a person from a small town because it is more of a farm culture. So, my grandfather pretty much took over. (:

Grampy is the warmest, most-loving person you will ever know. And he knows pretty much about everyone in his town. I was hoping he would have someone for me to photograph, that I didn't really know all that well.  When we went to gas the car up, I met Mike and Sue. They are employees at my hometown's one stop, and I feel in love with their small-town charm.

I am exicted for the following posts and I am starting to notice a slight difference in my overall attitude and confidence level.(:

Until tomorrow,

McKenna

{A Different Experience}

Hey Bloggers!

This morning, I already woke up dreading to ask someone for their picture. I guess I just wasn't in the mood.

I was looking frantically while we were out town, but no seemed to catch my eye right away. I planned to take a quick trip into Border's to see the new sales and headed to the art section.

I was standing there for quite a while and a guy was looking there too. I thought to myself, He looking in the art section, so he will probably understand my project. So, I started my speech but I noticed his forehead start to wrinkle. He was quick to say no in a harsh tone and walked briskly away. I was completely defeated. My first "No," and it was a lot to take in.

ANYWAY, Stranger #4 is Ginny. I got her yesterday when I got Stranger #3, Ashley. Ashley insisted that Ginny should participate in my project as well. (:

I wasn't planning on placing these two one after the other, but I was too upset to ask anyone else. i was just extremely happy that I had a back-up. (:

The bottom picture was the car in front of me after the awful Border's trip. It was greatly needed! (:

Until tomorrow,

McKenna

   

Stranger #3

Today, I didn't get much of a chance to find a stranger. I was busy volunteering and when I got home, I wasn't too enthusiastic on asking someone else.

While I was driving to Tim Horton's (man, almost all of them start with a coffee place. haha) I noticed SuperCuts and I thought it might be a cool place to find someone. When I walked in, Ashley was immediately open and positive to me. She was very excited to get her picture taken and thought the project was a really cool idea.

Her warm attitude made me feel confident quickly and I was more than excited to take her picture.

Until tomorrow,

McKenna

Stranger #2

Okay, so this stranger wasn't as easy as the first one turned out to be.

On this trip to Starbucks I decided to head inside, only to find Stranger # 2. After I was done ordering my drink, I quickly went through my little speech and she said yes. Then while I was struggling to take out my camera, I dropped my change (which rolled everywhere), my drink was appearing on the other end of the bar. I quickly grabbed my change and drink, shot the picture, and ran as fast as I could out of the cafe. I was so embarrassed that I forgot to give her my blog address or ask for her name. :(

Oh, well.(: I guess not all of them will go so smoothly as the first.

Until tomorrow,

McKenna

{I Found Another Way}

Hey Again,

Technology problems solved! I still couldn't find a replacement cord to my camera so, I took a picture of my first stranger's picture on the iPhone. There was no way I was going to miss the very first day.(:

So, this morning I woke up feeling under-the-weather and already nervous. I though to myself, How on Earth am I going to ask a stranger for their picture?! And with these nerves I seemed to create an excuse for why I couldn't photograph every single person who walked by.

"Oh they have kids with them," or "She looks mean."

I was getting pretty discouraged but when we went to the cash register to pay for groceries, I told myself that I just had to do it.

So, this is Adrian who works at Hannaford. He told me my dress was pretty which gave me just enough confidence to ask him before I chickened out. Once again.

I am so proud of myself, and I am already feeling more confident and connected to the other people surrounding me.

Until tomorrow,

McKenna

Technical Difficulties

Hey there!

Due to USB-cord issues, I am unable to upload any of my "stranger" pictures.
Hopefully, I will find a quick solution soon and will be able to continue my project.(:
UGH, don't you just love technology?!

{A New Beginning}

Hi, my name is McKenna and Welcome to My Blog.
Once a day, for 365 days, I plan to approach one stranger. I will ask for their picture and maybe a little about themselves. I am starting this project because for most of my life, I have had some sort of "Stranger Anxiety," where I question every one's motives. I was hoping that this project will help with my fears of other people, and will help me to become more confident and more open to other people.
Enjoy!