Hey Friends! How’s it goin?
This weekend was a whirlwind of activity for me that included lots of kitchen time, zero gym time, an out of control board game night and too much studying (in my opinion). So now, it’s 10:30 PM on Sunday and I’m sitting down to write a post for Monday and my brain is no where to be found. Seriously, all I’m thinking about is how good it’ll feel to finally slip into a blissful sleep.
But, I love sharing my thoughts on the blog (especially since my friends get tired of hearing me talk 😳 ) so I’m gonna just let it flow and see what happens.
Random Musings of a Sleep-Deprived ExSloth
1. I joined reddit a couple days ago. No idea how I’m supposed to use it really, so I’m proceeding with caution. I really don’t have more space in my life for another time waster but I joined anyway. I never said all my decisions were good ones…
If you’re on reddit, any tips?
2.Speaking of time wasters: I’m on Stumbleupon now too. I joined a while back but I’ve only recently started digging into it.
Unfortunately, it’s worse than Pinterest for me. Pinterest is pretty and all and I can definitely waste a lot of time there, but Stumbleupon has words, and we all know how much I love to read. It’s like a black hole that I have to fight to crawl out of, while not actually wanting to leave. Since that description was as clear as mud, let’s just say I have a problem.
3. In keeping with the social media theme: I’m in the process of reorganizing my Pinterest boards, so if you follow me on pinterest, bear with me. If you don’t, dooo ittt!
Anyway, I took about half an hour to decide how I wanted to ‘brand’ the names of my boards. I finally settled on double colons before and after the post title, only to decide realize way through renaming them that I liked a + sign better. Then half way through the second round of renaming I had buyers remorse and wanted to go back to my double colon. Clearly this is a bigger decision than I thought and I shouldn’t rush into anything.
4. I’ve been the homebody (read: lame one) of my group of friends for a while. I stopped partying regularly with them sometime back in 2nd year and I didn’t hear the end of it for years. Now, they’re finally catching up with me, and a wild night for us is playing board games. Seriously, we stayed up thill 2am playing Dominion this weekend.
Has anyone ever played that game? It’s epic.
5. I’m done school in April and I’ve been having minor and major freak outs about becoming an adult. I’m turning 23 next month – can’t believe it’s October already! – and I feel like I should have it figured out by now.
Then I remember that my parents were still finding themselves career-wise in their 40s and I figure I’ll probably always feel like this. I’m convinced adulthood is just a lie parents bribe/threaten their children with. I’m not sure anyone ever actually feels like an adult. But that could be my inner child throwing a tantrum. Who knows?
6. I’ve been going to the gym with a couple friends three mornings a week and loving it. The best part is that there aren’t 5 million people salivating in a corner, waiting, with barely concealed impatience, for me to finish my set. What’s not to love?
Empty gym = selfies and headstand pics
So what if I have to forgo my morning reading session and make myself look presentable before 10am? I’ll take that over a busy gym any day.
7. I’m still considering another blog redesign. On the one hand I love this space and I keep saying to myself ‘It’s not clothes, Giselle. You can’t just change it everyday’. But on the other hand, I love playing around with code (#nerdalert) and tinkering with logo designs, especially since I finally bought photoshop. Maybe I just need somewhere else to channel my nerd/creative energy.
8. Speaking of photoshop: I’m taking a photoshop course in school this semester and it’s so not what I expected. They’re not just teaching us how to use the program but we’re also learning about different art techniques and such. Interesting stuff, sure, but I’m not sure how I feel about being tested on that.
Last week I had to draw that face in photoshop as part of my weekly assignment. One of my friends said it looks like a man. At least I know they’ll always tell me the truth…
9. I been on a pumpkin binge since the first week of fall and it doesn’t seem to be letting up. I’ve only shared a muffin and a smoothie recipe so far, so I hope you’re not tired of pumpkin already cuz I’ve got a million more planned for ya. I think up new pumpkin combinations hourly so I’ve got a little notepad to write them down on.
You’ve been warned.
What about you?
Ever get brain freeze when trying to write a post? What do you do? Are you on reddit, stumbleupon and/or pinterest? Which is the biggest time waster for you? Board game fan? Ever played Dominion? What’s your take on adulthood?
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gah, I want to comment on every part of this post lol. I haven’t tried SU, yet, but now that you compared it to Pinterest I know that I must look at it! Your headstand is so impressive! I could do them when I was a child/teen, but not, now. I also don’t think we ever feel like an adult, either. I constantly feel lost and misplaced in this big world. Congrats on your accomplishments and upcoming ones, as well!
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Ha! I had to laugh when you said you’re turning 23 and you’re freaking out about becoming an adult. I’m 52 and still feel like a kid some days, although my body tells me otherwise.
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I havent tried stumbleupon yet…it sounds interesting.
Love your post : )
I cant believe I wasnt following you on Pinterest. No worries though, I took care of it 🙂 Now its time to stalk your pins! Have a great Monday.
My boyfriend loves Riddit, I tried but I don’t know how to use it either. There like sub riddits and what not that are supposed to be interests. Yum! I love pumpkin anything! I had a pumpkin spice latte yesterday! yum! I’m following you on Pinterest, I love Pinterest & I could spend hours on it, which I usually do. Happy Monday!
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I joined Stumbleupon too, have no idea what to do with it. LOL
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Dominion is the freakin best. Have you tried Powergrid? Or Monsters of Tokyo. Also incredibly worthy. What is this Stumble Upon? I have heard people talk about it but have not really looked into it. Hope you get a little rest this morning!
xoxo
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I need to get on Stumble Upon… I can’t figure out how to get my password or something back though??? Maybe I’ll work on that now…
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Stumble Upon sucked me in awhile back and then I’m not sure what happened to it! I really need to try to get my butt up early to the gym. Kudos for doing it 3 days a week!
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I definitely don’t feel like an adult haha I’ve often wondered if I ever will. Oh, and reorganizing Pinterest boards takes foreverrrrrrr. Good luck! 😀
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Haha just like Tiffany, I want to comment on every part of this post! I will say, though, that your reaction to Stumbleupon (vs. Pinterest) is SO me! I actually actively avoid Stumbleupon because I would probably never go to bed…once I start stumbling, I don’t stop! And the whole love-to-read thing makes it REALLY hard for me to not spend hours up on hours every day reading blogs (since I’m currently following around 175 of them). I’ve learned to skip posts that don’t sound interesting, but even then I just can’t bring myself to skim instead of read. #ItsASickness
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I have set up a Pinterest account, but have not done too much with it yet. I am sure once I start it will totally suck me in! 🙂
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Hate REDDIT.
StumbleUpon just recently changed so now I don’t get it.
Don’t worry about “becoming an adult” it’s not as scary as it seems.
I don’t do gym selfies because I look like a dirty sock when I am working out.
I too am reconsidering a blog design, when you find someone/or if you do it yourself, let me know… 😉
I love when you think outloud, do it more often!
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i am on stumble upon but don’t really use it. i only have a limited number of hours in the day and already spend so much time on the blog and social media. no one EVER really feels like an adult. although, i’ll tell you that in a few years you’ll look back and think about how much you’ve changed…i say this at the wise old age of almost 32. 🙂
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Oh dear, you’re about to get sucked into the rabbit hole commonly known as “reddit.” I am a reddit addict, and while it’s hard to explain to non-redditors, it is seriously my favorite place on the internet. The people are smart, honest, frank, shocking, literally anything goes. I HIGHLY encourage you to do some exploring! Askreddit and MRW (My reaction when) are some of my favorite subreddits. I also like makeupaddiction and femalefashionadvice for some girl time. Enjoy 🙂
I’m having a hard time getting into Reddit and StumbleUpon. Too much work with everything else! Someday…
And I don’t think anyone really feels like an adult until they have a kid. I am 32, and don’t feel like one at all. No kids, still only limited responsibility!
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I can barely keep up with the social media I currently have so I’m not on Reddit or Stumble Upon. I already waste way too much on Twitter, but i kind of love it too.
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I have an account on StumbleUpon, but I rarely use it. I don’t understand it.
Reddit, same thing. Maybe one day I’ll do more with them.
Oo I love pumpkin stuff so much.
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I am a Queen of time wasters. I am on Pinterest, and I will read on Reddit but haven’t joined. Enjoy it. 🙂
I have yet to get into the pumpkin thing. I love the smell, love the look, not into the taste for the most part.
Monopoly and Life are the best! Love those. Can’t wait for our little guy to get just a wee bit older so he has more patience for those kinds of games.
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I just happened upon your blog when I was looking for ideas. I have been in a major writing slump and cannot figure my way out. Thanks for some ideas!
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