#wakingupbymyself

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I like to watch tv as I’m falling asleep, and this night is no exception. The day has come full circle now, and, even as my eyes droop and my brain prepares for slumber, I can hear the voices on the television saying...something. #pnm3379 #instagramproject3379 #WakingUpByMyself #GoingToSleepByMyself #FullCircle

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The recycle bin. Even though it’s just me, it fills quickly. #pnm3379 #instagramproject3379 #WakingUpByMyself #Recycling #tooMuchSoda

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Doing some last minute work on an important assignment for my Interpersonal Communications class. Feelings, they’re what’s for dinner. #pnm3379 #instagramproject3379 #WakingUpByMyself #PapersDontWriteThemselves #EmotionalWork

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Moving vs. Still Image

I like to watching the news via a #DW live stream in the morning. I think it’s helpful to have an “outside of the U.S.” perspective on world affairs. It’s also helpful to see what’s happening in the world of German politics as I will be moving there soon. My cats are feeling quite antsy today. #pnm3379 #instagramproject3379 #WakingUpByMyself #DeutscheWelle #catsofinstagram

There is a lot more to take into account when taking a moving image versus a still image. With a photo, you can carefully chorepgraph everything for one perfect moment. Then it's done, and you can move into any post production. With video, you have to choreograph for a range of perfect moments, all consecutive (at least within the scene). You might be shooting for 30 seconds when someone unexpectadly enters the room. Everything is lost. And then there is audio.

The inclusion of audio makes a heavy impact. You have to try and record it carefully or you can end up with horrible quality. In this video, for example, I elected to use the audio from the camera's recording instead of running a separate recording device. That may have been a mistake as you can hear the noise from the computers in my room very loudly, even after running the audio through some EQ.I made the choice to use not to use the separate recording device because I thought a hollow roomy sound would be more authentic. I didn't think about the computers. In the end, I chose not to reshoot for the same reason: authenticity. I feel when doing a documentary style project on Instagram, like mine is, authenticity is important.

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Setting the music in my car before I head to church. CarPlay has its faults, but it’s still pretty nice. #pnm3379 #instagramproject3379 #WakingUpByMyself #CarPlay #SundayMorning

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I use my old Pebble Time for sleep tracking. This morning, it confirms what I suspected when awoke: it was another restless night. No deep sleep at all. #pnm3379 #instagramproject3379 #WakingUpByMyself #Pebble #SleepTracking

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This morning, I was able to release Gwen from her isolation in the bathroom. Once I finished cleaning and rearranging everything, I sat down on the couch. She immediately plopped herself down right next to me. It hits home with me how much this little one has been through and how much she relies on me for protection. I miss my children. Am I projecting? #pnm3379 #instagramproject3379 #WakingUpByMyself #TheyAllNeedProtection #Projection

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The hidden one I referenced yesterday. Gwen escaped shortly after the move from my Aunt’s house where we had hoped she would have a new home. Following a lead from someone who saw a flier, we tracked her down and trapped her Sunday morning. Now after seeing the vet yesterday, she is in isolation in the bathroom here for a few days. I am sad her new home didn’t work out, but really happy she is safe and sound with me now. It’s really a joyous miracle we have her back. Here, I am giving her a good morning greeting before heading off to work and school. #pnm3379 #instagramproject3379 #WakingUpByMyself #LostKitty #FoundKitty