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Find Friendship, Fun and Freebies at the Ultimate Blog Party

Tasra Dawson —  April 8, 2010 — 44 Comments

Come on in, check out the free giveaways, and connect with some new friends…

ME in 7 seconds: teen fashion photographer, former Apple designer, recovering Starbucks addict, organizing junkie, simple scrapbooker, magazine editor, personal discovery coach (video intro)

blog party banner vertical Find Friendship, Fun and Freebies at the Ultimate Blog Party YOU in 17 seconds: this site is for you if…

VISION in 27 seconds: tasra mar | transform is about creativity, expansion, unleashing – seeing more inside of you than you see on a daily basis. Using photography as a way to explore the world at your doorstep and document our fleeting lives. We’re designed to be creative and express that creativity in our world. It’s not just art, we’re learning, engaging, fighting for our very selves and doing something that matters to our family today and for generations to come. (the REAL story)

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  • Friends: Leave a comment, tell me about you & I’ll stop by your blog and say hi too!
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If we’re already connected on Twitter and Facebook, just add that to your comment… or write more comments… whatever works for you … it’s party time so the details will work themselves out!

WHAT REAL WOMEN ARE SAYING
I’d love to have you come back and begin the adventure of reinventing yourself, but instead of listening to just me, why not read what other women have said about why they read and subscribe to tasra mar | transform. Let’s take this journey together…

  • Your blog is different from the others blogs about photography… it confronts me on leaving my comfort zone every time.
  • You’re moving me into action here. icon smile Find Friendship, Fun and Freebies at the Ultimate Blog Party
  • WOW! You just keep dispensing inspiration left and right…
  • Your blog helps me stay connected to things that I am interested in (photography, scrapbooking, etc). Reading your blog has become part of my morning routine.
  • Wanted to thank you for lighting the fire under me and inspiring me to work more on my photography and my website. Still working on stretching my imagination and creativity.

5 Minutes for Mom are the organizers of this Ultimate Blog Party which starts April 9th, 2010 so get it on the fun! You can follow the Ultimate Blog Party on Twitter with hashtag #ubp10. Make sure to visit the Prize Page… my prize giveaway is #17 on the US list!

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Author, designer, photographer, teacher... just an artistic curious girl learning to live insanely great and sharing what I learn along the way.

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  • Anonymous

    Hi, Tasra. It was great to just meet you on Twitter. Happy UBP10 to you! ( I’m at http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/ if you want to stop by.)

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      So great to meet you on Twitter too! Such fun to join the UBP10… will definitely stop by your blog and check it out as well!

  • nancymitchell

    Thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration to me and to all that follow you!

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Thanks for your kind comment Nancy! I always love seeing your profile pic and comments.

  • http://julianabitspieces.blogspot.com/ Juliana RW

    Hi, I come for Ultimate Blog Party 2010. Nice to meet you and I hope you have time to visit mine as well, in HERE. Have a great weekend.

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Thanks Juliana! Hope you had a great party! I know I did!

  • http://www.susanseephotography.biz/ Susan See

    What I love most about your blog is the normalcy behind your writing. I don’t feel preached or dictated to and it’s a welcome reprieve. I would be most appreciative if you did stop by my blog, “Off the Avenue, Against the Grain” http://offtheavenue.blogspot.com/index.html

    Take care!

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Normalcy… well you may be the first person to actually say I'm normal! Perhaps you need to get to know me better :-) I'm most definitely glad you don't feel preached to because that is the farthest thing from how I feel or what I want to convey.

  • http://www.smalljoysinlife.wordpress.com/ Theresa

    How cool! I have been following you for a few weeks now and I really appreciate your inspiration for working harder on my 365 project. I started my project on January 1, it has been tough, but I am determined to stick with it.

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Thanks for following and congrats on continuing with your project 365. You're well into the project now… I'd love to hear how the journey has been for you so far!

  • dijea

    I love what you do! And you my dear inspire me everyday to be the best I can be everyday. Sometimes that means re-inventing myself.

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Thank YOU! It's been so fun getting to know you via twitter, the blog and our photo challenge. Your images and ideas are always interesting and seeing your progress is inspiring!

  • http://RebeccaB.com/ Rebecca

    Just stopping by to say hi. I don't really have a great comment or anything, just thought I'd let you know I read your blog daily. Keep up the good work.

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Just telling me you read my blog daily is a high compliment and one I appreciate VERY much! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to let me know.

  • brianpalmer

    All of that in under a minute! Fun post Tasra!

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Isn't it amazing how much we can do or read in such a short time. When I put those times there I actually tested it out and was amazed at how quickly it went. Thanks for stopping by and giving me a minute of your time! :-)

  • http://www.3littlesparrows.com/ Erica – 3 Little Sparrows

    Always a pleasure stopping by. I do so enjoy the photos you post on Facebook. I wish there had been an awesome photographer in my life when I was in high school.

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      You and me both my friend… you and me both. I do have some fun ones my girl friend and I shot of each other trying to be models… wish I could find them. They're all black and white and pretty darn funny. We certainly tried.

  • nancyb05

    I love your blog an have slowly but surely been getting my 365 days up. Day 19!!

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Woohoo! Congrats on your progress on the challenge. That is fantastic. Hang in there in the beginning… takes a while to form the habit, but once you've got it formed, you'll never want to stop!

  • http://www.wendyhagen.net/ TDM Wendy

    Please come to my house and organize me. I will hook you up with a Starbucks. Or no, I won't depending where you are on your addiction journey. And we are an Apple family so you might see your design everywhere. And when I was a kid I did print work and acting. And I did print work for Apple. So we have all kinds of crazy connectedness. Come stop by my fake/virtual/bloggy post. It's way too long (according to my husband) so skim if you must!

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      You are too funny! I'm currently off the wagon when it comes to Starbucks, so yes I will certainly come to your house to organize you in exchange for feeding my addiction. :-) So cool that you did print work for Apple… we truly have all kinds of connections. Can't wait to stop by your post…. and will probably take your husband's advice and skim. :-)

  • http://www.littlellamas.com/ Carrie – Little Llamas

    Very neat blog! Hope you enjoy the party! Come crash mine!
    http://www.littlellamas.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party.html

  • http://www.goodtrueandbeautiful.com GoodTrueBeautiful

    Hello from UBP! Great that you have such a unique take on photography… I've fallen in love with my camera all over again this year, due in large part to blogging. YEAH!

    Hope you have a wonderful day!

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      That's fantastic! I love that blogging has led you to fall in love with your camera again. It's amazing how the immediacy of a blog and instant ability for feedback can transform your images. What's your favorite subject to shoot?

  • http://twitter.com/HappyLHomemaker Happy Lil Homemaker

    What great vision for your site! Look forward to seeing you around!

  • http://www.fromthesamenest.com Michelle

    I’d love to get my old self back… not sure it’ll happen for another 18 years, but this may be a good place to start ;) I can’t wait to look around more. Feel free to come by FTSN for a slice of peanut butter pie when you have time!

    http://www.fromthesamenest.com

    ~ Michelle

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Well, maybe instead of getting your old self back, you could create a new self that is even better than the old… importing all the good and leaving behind the rest? Just a thought. :-) Oh, and that peanut butter pie sounds divine!

  • http://thelocalcook.com/ Wendy (The Local Cook)

    I'm intrigued! Adding you to my reader so I can explore some more :-) Hope you're enjoying the party.

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      Thanks for adding me to your reader… that's such a compliment!

  • MutheringHeights

    Hi there!!! This is my fist visit here, and your site sounds so inspiring! :)

    Happy partying!

  • http://www.kristieslist.blogspot.com Kristie

    Hi there! Just stopping by to say hello!

    Feel free to swing by my party at Kristie's List (#149 on the party linky)!
    I post lots of freebies and deals and no junk!

  • http://missionalmamassoul.blogspot.com/ Amy

    Following now. Looking forward to reading your tips.

    Have a great party week!

  • http://jamericanspice.blogspot.com/ Jamericanspice

    It is nice to meet you. You have a lovely site.

    I'm visiting from the UBparty.

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

  • http://www.pensieve.me @PensieveRobin

    I'm glad to finally have a gentle kick in my behind to visit your site; it's clean, cool, refreshing. You've clearly spelled out “who” you are, making it easy for your readers to get to know you. Well done :) .

    Love your creativity, generosity and talent. All are obvious!

    Thanks for your visit to my spot, too!

    • http://tasra365.com tasra

      What an amazing, well-thought out comment… thank you for taking the time to connect and share what connects with you. That just thrills my heart.

      Hope you're enjoying the UBP10… I've got so much more blog-hopping to do it's ridiculous. Maybe I should just pull an all-nighter, juice up on Starbucks and hit the entire list. What do you think? Do you know how many blogs you've been able to visit so far?

  • http://www.misstutu.com/ jenni

    Hope you are having fun at the UBP!

    Jenni (“Miss Tutu”)
    My UBP blog post: How to Make a Tutu blog – hope you will stop by and say hi! :) and Mom Blogger $100 Cash Contest

  • April

    Hi, joining the party. My name is April, I am a stay at home mom to Battle~age 5 1/2 and Katie~age 3. I like the thrill of saving money and winning prizes. I live for my God and my family. God bless you and your family.
    Would love to win any prizes but these are my preferences
    7,8,11,15,16,17,18,23,31,35,37,39,40,52,,55,61,65,73,88,95,101,105,107,112,113,USC3, USC4, USC15,USC25 or USC 32

  • http://andtwinsmake5.com/ Stephanie @ AndTwinsMake5.com

    Hi! I'm Stephanie from “And Twins make 5! – A Mommy Blog”. Just making the rounds via the UBP 2010, hope to see you around my blog too!

    http://andtwinsmake5.com

  • http://selaandfamily.blogspot.com Sela Young

    Awesome! Looking forward to having time after the UBP party to look around your site. I just got a new-to-me Canon EOS 20D and have no idea what I’m doing with it, so this is perfect timing :)

    Stop by and visit me if you get a chance at The Youngn’s

  • http://twitter.com/madly59 Arlene

    I like your blog, interesting and not pushy , great job!

  • shopwithmemamakim

    Great to meet you! Happy blog party week :)

  • Anonymous

    Just stopping by from the UBP at Five Minutes for Mom. I can’t believe it is the last day! You have a great site. I would love it if you visited my blog and left me a comment! I’m looking forward to reading more and getting to know you better.

    Cascia
    The Healthy Moms
    http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2010/04/welcome-to-healthy-moms-blog-party.html