So one of my new years promises to myself was to get cracking on building myself a portfolio.  

I have not done anything at all in the last month.  

Rather than beat myself up, I'm analysing the WHY.

I don't have any mojo, steam, gas, inspiration.  Whatever you call it, I don't got it.  

the hubs thinks (and is likely right) that my lack of inspiration (and intense shyness/depression) are related to the amount of time I spend in my dungeon(basement rec-room<it has both our computers, our tv, and is generally where we spend all of our time> )  

How can one think outside of the box, when she locks herself inside of a box 5 days out of 7?

Anyhow, I think I need to get out more, and start doing more, and that the mojo, steam, inspriration, whatever will come.  

This is where I need ya'll's help.  Since I've got nothing, won't you all give me ideas?  I live in the Niagara region of Ontario.  I'm surrounded by wineries, Niagara falls, a town mostly built in the 1800's, intensely awesome Toronto architecture, rivers, lakes, canals and we're going through a bit of a thaw, but more snow could come.

I have limited access to models, but there are a few people, young and old, male and female, that I'm sure I could beg to help me out.  

so can you help me get started?