Creating Lots of Lenses Very Fast Is Kind of Like Speed Dating
Way back in June, I decided to try for Giant Squid Status. I picked September as my goal because it seemed like 3 months was plenty of time to get 35 or so quality lenses made.
In true, lazy, Taurus fashion, I managed to procrastinate on the task and now I'm down to 8 days and need 17 lenses. I could just wait and go for Giant Squid in December, I kept thinking.
Then this morning I woke up to a rainy, cold, gray day. This thought jumped into my head...Could I create 10 lenses in 10 hours? That is...10 quality lenses in 10 hours? What would that journey be like? Would I discover new things about myself, the creative process and the way the world spins around the sun?
This lens chronicles the journey. And yes! It is one of the 10 lenses...I do want to make it fun, however, so I've included a few random extras, like my Christmas wish list and some of my favorite Montana photos. And if you're wondering why the handmade sign has a weird "u", it's because I had to write backward like Leonardo Da Vinci for the computer camera to make it look normal. My brain seized up when it came to "u." Too much info? Sorry! This is a chronicle of making 10 lenses, so what did you expect?
Since today is International Day of Peace, I dedicate these ten lenses to peace. All proceeds will go to Heifer International, dedicated to eradicating peace and poverty in the world, the two most common causes of civil strife.
Starting Time: 8:30 a.m.
Ready...Set, GOOOOOOO!
Lens #1 is Ramblin Rose
Back in the 90s, I wrote for a local paper under the pseudonym of Ramblin' Rose about my adventures growing up on a dude ranch. I've been slowly republishing the stories on Squidoo. This is my fifth Ramblin Rose story.-
The Adventures of Ramblin' Rose: Quake Cake
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Once upon a time...I was a cowgirl on a ranch. Here I share the story of how my family moved from California to Montana and started a grand adventure that now includes 4 generations! There's some great Diamond J recipes in this lens as well.
My 2009 Christmas Wish List
Starting early
Apple MacBook MB466LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop
Amazon Price: (as of 01/02/2010)
One can never have too many Macs.
Lens #2 is About Dyslexia
I've been wanting to do this lens for a while. Most people think of dyslexia as someone who is too dumb to read or write...I found out differently when my very smart son turned out to be dyslexic.I didn't get this one done on time. Bummer.
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Dyslexia Is A Sign of a Highly Intelligent and Creative Person
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When my son entered fourth grade, his school work came to a screeching halt. After a very frustrating year, I found out he was dyslexic. I immediately began researching this perplexing brain patterning. From the beginning I was very drawn to Ron Davi...
Where I Could Be...Outside!
Lens #3 is About Predictions
Before a recent radio interview, the interviewer told me they'd be asking me what I thought was going to happen between now and 2012. I did a reading on it and came up with this info. Of course then they never asked about it!-
What's Up With 2012?
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December 21, 2012 has been predicted as a time of global transformation and awakening or the end of the world, depending on who you listen to or read. My understanding is that we are in a time of complete global transformation, with power returning...
Music for My Soul!
This is intense! Taking a break...
Lens #4 is About Me!
I already did a lens on myself but consider it a mistake because it is one of the "Ever" projects. You can't feature them on any other lenses, because of a different url than "squidoo.com." Update: I just found out this isn't true. Sorry, Squidoo!-
gia combs-ramirez
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She is actually me. I am an energy healer, soul intuitive, writer and teacher. I have cofounded a subtle energy technique called Crystalline Consciousness Technique and am developing it into a world wide phenomena. I have also developed a unique High...
Lens #5 is about Emotional Mastery
Feeling a bit emotional with all these lenses...
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Become a Master of Your Emotions | Find Peace, Joy and Happiness
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From an energetic perspective, emotions are messengers of energy. You can think of emotions meaning Energy in Motion. Emotions have two ranges...one associated with survival (fear, anger, grief) and the second associated with the spirit (joy, happin...
Can You Make 10 Quality Lenses in 10 Hours?
Squidoo says you can make a lens in 5 minutes. It normally takes me about half a day or so to make a good lens. My lens that made LOTD took me a week to do.
What do you think?
Can you make a good lens in one hour?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byNope, no way, jose.
Treasures-By-Brenda says:
Not a chance! This week I made one in somewhere around two hours but I had done my research in advance...most of my lenses take way more than two hours but I am trying to make them more tightly focused, I do find that helps in terms of the time required but one hour? I do not think so!
Brenda
Posted February 16, 2009
Margo_Arrowsmith says:
Well, I have made many faster than I thought I could, but I don't think I could do that. You must have been in a zone.
Posted November 17, 2008
Susan52 says:
Maybe one in 10 hours, if I'm really lucky (i.e. if I work really hard). My creative juices sometimes flow rather slowly.
Posted November 15, 2008
CleanerLife says:
I managed to make one in less than an hour, but I really don't see myself doing too many like that. Recently, I've gone from one a week (or longer) to two a day, so it does seem to get easier the more I do it. I just see myself going back and fussing over them after they've been published, and I'm not sure how many days in a row I can keep that pace up.
Posted November 05, 2008
Ener-G says:
The best I could do was 2 hours/per lens. After 14 hours, I quit! (Till tomorrow anyway).
Posted September 22, 2008
Yes! Some of us are just gifted that way.
gkygrl says:
I like to give it my best shot. I am shooting to become a SquidGiant100 in 2010 (first quarter would be nice). I remember shooting to be a Giant when Squidoo first started. My challenge!!!
Posted December 29, 2009
draik says:
Yes, I can make 10 lousy lenses. I usually spend 6 hours or more on each lens and my eyes will be popping out by then.
Posted February 16, 2009
Lens #6 is Smiling
So simple, yet so powerful.-
The Healing Power Of A Simple Smile | Reduce Stress Immediately
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It seems too simple...just smile and have all these miraculous things happen inside of us. But some of the most profound truths are quite simple and this is one of them. Meet Vietnamese Buddhist Monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. He is a master of the Inner Smi...
Here's What It Looks Like Outside Right Now
Lens #7 is So Healing
All about my self-published book.-
Empowered Reiki
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by gia combs-ramirez Reiki is an energy healing technique that originated in Japan in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its origins are shrouded in mystery as different stories about its founder, Dr. Usui, abound. Whatever the truth may be, Reiki its...
More Christmas Wish List
Dymo DiscPainter CD/DVD Color Printer (1738260)
Amazon Price: $228.95 (as of 01/02/2010)
My CDs would look so professional!
Lens # 8 is Making Me Sleepy, Very Sleepy
Would sure love a nap about now.Didn't get this one done on time either. Double bummer.
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Heal Insomnia with Simple Remedies | Take Care of Sensory Overwhelm and Sleep Better
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Sleep is a time when your body heals, refreshes itself and gets information from your subconscious and other dimensions. It's invaluable to your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. Generally, as you get older you need less sleep, but y...
Need A Beat To Keep Me Going Strong
Lens #9 is About Boosting Your Immune System
All my best tips and tricks for resisting those nasty microbes during flu season, naturally.Didn't get this one finished either. Will have to go read my Smile lens to keep myself undepressed.
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Resist Flu And Colds | Boost Your Immune System | Natural Swine Flu Remedies
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Now more than ever, it is imperative to understand what makes the immune system strong. This lens will show you how to naturally strengthen your immune system. If the seasonal flu, the Swine Flu, or a full-on pandemic comes, your immune system will e...
Lens #10 is...
Did you really make it this far!!! I'm impressed! The tenth lens is this lens!-
10 Lenses in 10 Hours | Are You Up to The Challenge?
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Way back in June, I decided to try for Giant Squid Status. I picked September as my goal because it seemed like 3 months was plenty of time to get 35 or so quality lenses made. In true, lazy, Taurus fashion, I managed to procrastinate on the task an...
Did I Make It?
Yes and No
I was only able to make 8 lenses in 14 hours. Back when I made this lens Twttrstrm lenses (which you can make really quickly) didn't exist, so I'm sure someone can break my record. To find out more about my journey to Giant Squid status check here...-
The Road to Giant Squidhood
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For Giant Squid status that is. This is my lensography (Google loves that word...it thinks it's about eye glasses) for how I achieved that. When I first decided I wanted to be a Giant Squid was in May of '08. The obsessive part of me wanted...
So What Did I Learn?
Giving myself a "container" (this lens) helped keep my focus with so many different lenses. I also found my creativity was heightened in this process. Giving myself a "competition" created an intensity that helped me pop above 40 lenses. Now 50 lenses doesn't seem so far off.
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- rms rms Dec 29, 2009 @ 6:17 am
- Good challenge. I gave myself a lens-a-day challenge with full intention of tweaking my quick lenses later on, so I think it is a great idea to make 10, or 8, or 5 quick lenses because you can't tweak what isn't there.
People going for Giant shouldn't do this right before the deadline, because their lenses are being judged but if you are a Giant already, and you DO plan to add to your quick lenses in the future, then I say go for it!
It's the same as in creative writing, you need to get the story written so that you can edit it later. :)
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- gkygrl gkygrl Dec 29, 2009 @ 1:15 am
- Very inspiring and motivating. I want to do that!!!
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- Janiece Janiece Oct 9, 2009 @ 6:30 am
- Wow. Awesome work!
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- Rich_Girl Rich_Girl Mar 25, 2009 @ 7:12 am
- A great lens I must say.You inspire me.I use to procrastinate too:-)
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- SwimsWithFish SwimsWithFish Feb 21, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
- congratulations on achieving Giant Squid status, you are blessed with a talent. Anyone even contemplating this 10 lenses in 10 hours challenge deserves more than the 5 stars maximum I can give. You are an inspiration to all.
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Feb 16, 2009 @ 6:44 am
- One day this week I made three lenses and boy did that feel good! I am hoping to make Giant this time, but I know it is going to require more than 50 lenses since some of mine are too sales oriented. Good luck to everyone who is trying!
Brenda
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- alteredkat alteredkat Dec 15, 2008 @ 6:17 am
- Great lens...I have to apply myself to some of the thinking in it cause I'm one of those procrastinating Taurians ;o)
Thanks for commenting on my Survivor lens! I appreciate it.
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Dec 9, 2008 @ 10:34 am
- Good luck with attaining Giant Squid status this time. I think I could make 10 lenses in 10 hours, but there is no way I could make 10 quality lenses in that time. I think the most I have done is 10 in 7 days which was for a challenge- I probably wouldn't try that again as it was pretty intense!
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- Ener-G Ener-G Nov 19, 2008 @ 12:46 pm | in reply to James43302
- Thanks for your encouragement! I did get my 50 lenses done by September (which at the time I made this lens seemed impossible) BUT I didn't make Giant Squid at that time. Keeping fingers crossed for December...
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- James43302 James43302 Nov 19, 2008 @ 10:57 am
- Great lens! I was just thinking about yesterday if I wanted to try to make giant squid by end of next month or even in March. I don't even know if I can make March becuase I am a big procrastimator and a bad writer. but I REALLY must know, DID YOU MAKD IT? If you didn't good luck for Dec. if you did get your 50 done in time but still didn't make it then I suggest not only working on making your 51 lenses better but making a few more good ones before then. This way you can be more sure of making it this time. Good luck, gave you 5 stars! I am also going to give you a DIgg. Do you digg? I am buzzyguy on Digg by the way.
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- Margo_Arrowsmith Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 17, 2008 @ 10:07 am
- Interesting lens, You managed to make this one interesting, now I am going to check out one of your speed lenses! *****
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- kristensup kristensup Nov 16, 2008 @ 9:28 pm
- Truly an inspiration!
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- Susan52 Susan52 Nov 15, 2008 @ 2:39 pm
- Fun way to try for 10, anyway. Great idea for a lens!
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Nov 12, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
- Now that I think about it, that might not be long enough.
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- LindaJM LindaJM Oct 23, 2008 @ 4:43 am
- Gia, you're amazing. I would never have thought of this, and now, I HAVE to try it.
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