The Lexi Project

[FranticProdigy]

The Lexi Project is a personal project that I am working on, feel free to use the idea if you find yourself in the same place I am.

My dog is getting old and she may pass away soon. I love her to death (no pun intended.) I have decided to record her doing daily things for 10 seconds everyday. I will do this for 365 days, or one year. I will than string the clips together to make an full length film of sorts, just over an hour that I will present to the rest of my family when she passes on. I will use it to look back on how small pieces of her life coming together have made me a happy person. It will remind me of what it was like.

I have a few supporters of the project already, one person is dedicated to reminding me to record everyday. I also have a calendar in my room that I will check off everyday that I complete a clip. As for vacations, If I know I will be gone for an extended period of time I will multiply the amount of days I am gone by 10, and film the clip prior to leaving. If you have a pet that you know is going soon, I encourage you to start recording so that you will have something to look back on when they pass. The name of the project is dedicated to my dog, Lexi.



Thanks for reading my thread.

[RobinGoesPogo]

I think that's wonderful idea!
make sure Lexi has a good life for however long she may remain among us!

[FranticProdigy]

Jul 26, 2010 12:04:07 GMT -5 RobinGoesPogo said:

I think that's wonderful idea!
make sure Lexi has a good life for however long she may remain among us!

Thanks.

[thebrightbeat]

I agree that is a wonderful idea. My dog, whom I've had for seven years, was just diagnosed with diabetes and requires two shots of insulin per day on a strict schedule. Due to financial issues, my family can't afford to continue these shots so we have to give her away to someone who can afford the commitment it requires.

The only reason I'm saying all this is because I can fully appreciate what this means and does. Dogs are man's best friend, and well, I know how close one can be to them.

[redkneehighsocks]

wow, this is a really great idea!
I hope your project runs well and smoothly.
i might just steal your idea sometime

and for those above that have mentioned about their dogs, i've had the same kind of thing happen to my dog.

my words of wisdom,
A life is not measured by how long, but by how much.

that may or may not be helpful

[cmc413 (aka Chrissy)]

This is an excellent idea, and it is a great way to share your love for your dog with other people and keep Lexi (metaphorically) alive for a long time.

[FranticProdigy]

Jul 27, 2010 5:39:24 GMT -5 redkneehighsocks said:

wow, this is a really great idea!
I hope your project runs well and smoothly.
i might just steal your idea sometime

and for those above that have mentioned about their dogs, i've had the same kind of thing happen to my dog.

my words of wisdom,
A life is not measured by how long, but by how much.

that may or may not be helpful

Cancelled the project, your words "A life is not measured by how long, but by how much." got me thinking. Maybe I shouldnt be recording these things but should be more focused on improving these times. Thank you.

[amon91]

Well, yeah, but it was a really fun project at the same time. Why don't you do the same with living things (you know won't be passing soon), happy things. Would still make a great home movie