Three things for Thursday - the blog overload edition

I love blogs.  I know.  You're thinking, "Duh.  You have a blog, so of course you love them."  What I mean to say is that I love other people's blogs.  I can get lost for hours clicking on different blogs, reading about fashion, design, parenting, and other peoples' lives.  It's one of the things that makes blogging great.  You have instant access to people and places you wouldn't normally ever come into contact with.  I get great ideas from blog stalking.  At times however, I also get depressed by my blog stalking ways.  


When I started blogging, I had no idea what I was doing, which was one of the things that appealed to me.  It was a creative challenge, and I am always up for one of those.  Seven months and 61 posts later, I still have no idea what I'm doing.  But, I am, by nature, a highly competitive perfectionist.  As a result, all of my blog stalking sometimes makes me realize just how clueless I am about the blogging world.  There are better writers and better blog designs out there.  There are bloggers with huge followings.  There are bloggers who have parlayed their blogging into a successful writing career.  And then there's me.


I initially intended to write about our life as a Navy family.  The ups and downs, the funny and the absurd.  But there really hasn't been a whole lot of action on that front lately, so I have segued into other topics.  Topics that interest me.  I guess I'd say I'm on a bit of a journey to discover the purpose of this blog, and what direction I intend to take it in.  But for now, for the most part, I am simply enjoying the journey.  I hope you are too.


For my list today, here are three blogs that inspire me.  I have never met any of these bloggers, but I admire their writing, topics and design aesthetic:


1. The Daybook.  Sydney and her husband Tyson blog about their lives and their personal style.  I love her fearlessness and dedication to fashion.  And she's just so cute!


2. I am Bossy.  Georgia Getz's blog is like none other.  I would classify it as a humor blog.  I generally always find myself laughing (quite loudly) to many of her posts.


3. Design*Sponge.  This one's a bit more topic specific, and you'll probably only enjoy it if you're into home and product design.  Even if you're not, you may enjoy their sneak peaks into people's homes, their before and after projects, or their city guides.


What are your favorite blogs to visit?

Over the weekend

It's been a bit of a manic Monday around here, which helps to explain why I am posting so late.  But hey, it's still Monday here in the West, so all is not lost.


We had a full weekend.  Not too busy, not too lazy.  Just right.  It started off as most weekends do, with Friday rush hour:



We followed that with a Saturday trip to the big city.  Who wouldn't enjoy an ice cream sundae to top off a big meal?

I think he was worried I was going to try and steal a bite.  Well, I hope that's what this look means.


We capped the weekend off with more cars (was there any question?).  The kid just can't get enough.



In the midst of the Sunday car play, we did catch the Superbowl.  And I think we are the only Americans who actually enjoyed the halftime show.  I guess we're officially old.  And boring.


Whether you're a Steelers fan or a Packers fan, I hope you enjoyed your weekend as much as we did!

Foto Friday

Checking his six in the airplane he created.

Three things for Thursday

Here they are:


1. Row Boat Press.  Posters, textprints, shirts, and more - their products are so cool.  I found them by way of A Cup of Jo, and I may have even found something on there for my sweetheart for Valentine's Day.  I'm not telling what though, at least not until after I give it to him.


2. Sonic.  Do I really need to say any more?  I know fast food isn't really something to promote, but sometimes I just can't resist.  Right now they have a deal - $2.99 for a BLT and medium tots.  You just can't beat that (and I do love a good BLT).


3. Nine West.  I'm not particularly adventurous in my shoe choices, but I do love shoes.  I have been a loyal Nine West customer for many many years.  I know exactly what size I wear, and they always seem to have something I like.  Even better, they occasionally run flash sales online and you can get some incredible deals.  Plus, for a limited time, they're offering free standard shipping on ANY purchase.

Sometimes you just need a little pick me up

It's been a slow start to the week over here.  I've been dragging a bit for some reason.  I could blame it on winter doldrums, but the temperature has mostly been above normal for this time of year.  I could blame it on the fact that January is my least favorite month and always seems to drag on, but low and behold, it's February!  So, while I try to pinpoint what exactly is making me feel less than peppy, I think I'll indulge a little.

Just a little something I made to help improve my mood