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!