Getting back to my "real" camera

I've recently done a little bit of organizing with my Flickr account. Specifically, I grouped my Instagram photos into a set. Over the last few months my Flickr account has really become the twin/echo/copycat of my Instagram account. IG is convenient and a quick upload but. . . I haven't been using my camera very much and I'm finally realizing that I miss it!

  

So, I've decided to get back to taking pictures more frequently using my DSLR in order to improve my photography skills--which have plenty of room for growth! I would really like to take at least one photo daily* but I know that it may not happen on some days. I'll do my best. As I upload my daily photos to Flickr, I will also add a personal comment describing my thoughts, feelings, and need for improvement about that particular photo. Any helpful photography tips or suggestions are welcome! I hope to see a difference in quality and skill over time.

*In the past (2009 and 2011 and only 18 days in 2012) I tried the 365 photo-a-day fun but just couldn't keep up with it. I hope this time around I can stick with it for learning rather than just keeping up with a challenge as before.