Pinterest Obsession....

I’ve discovered two new things lately.

1. A new (reaffirmed) love for writing with Ultra Fine Tip Sharpies.

2. Pinterest (thanks to Brooke for the invite).

image

How does it work?
You get a little button on your favorites bar (much like the CraigsEasy button, if you did that) and then you can *pin* images and place them onto different boards in your collection. Its super easy.

Why is pinterest so great?
It just is.

• I don’t have to save images on my computer anymore, freeing up precious hard drive space – (and you don’t have to worry about a crash).
• I can save images anywhere (home or work) and they all go to the same place.
• It keeps the source of the image. So if I’m posting an image of a DIY project into my ‘Thing to Make’ board, I can always click on the image when I actually get around to wanting to make said item and get the directions. No more bookmarking tutorials. I would also think this would make a great cookbook…..I may need to start a food board.
• You can share with other people and other people can see your collections. I signed up using my twitter account so I’m automatically following the people I follow on twitter who also have a Pinterest account (and you don’t have to ask them to follow you, or request to be their friend or anything :)). You can also follow other people whose collections, or single boards, strike your fancy.

Basically it’s a visual reminder of a million things I like, in one place, that is easy to access and contribute to. It’s a virtual sketchbook and I’m obsessed.

I have 5 invites to give away – who wants one?

My Week in Bullet Points....

1. I hurt my knee a week ago. It popped while I was trying to finagle myself into my seat on the plane flying back from Philly. Edited version: I rotated my body {and 60lbs of luggage trying to squeeze by unmoving person in the aisle seat trying to get into my window seat with both carry-ons since I board Zone 4 (Steerage) and all overhead compartment space was full} and my knee did not rotate. There was a loud pop, a burning feeling and some tears welling up in my eyes. I refuse to admit that my knee is busted – I feel that it should heal on its own. However, it’s been a week now and it’s still not right. If my body cannot repair itself I fear this means I’m getting old….and that’s just not going to happen – therefore, I will tell you I’m fine and please don’t call me out on my limp.


2. I cleaned my desk at work. My desk is ALWAYS covered with drawings, samples, etc. and although I really DO know where everything is under there (the outward appearance may be deceiving) I did not know these were under there.

Yes, 10 knives – which would have been 11, but I used one yesterday. I’m not sure why I’ve been secretly hoarding these. Apparently by the time lunch rolls around I’m too hungry to bother cutting my food. I also found 4 sharpies.

3. I’ve been dreaming about curtains. And paint. And built-ins (per normal).

4. We have 28 days until we move. I’m dreading packing. I’ve made friends with the janitorial/maintenance staff and they have been loading me up with boxes. They don’t speak English all that well and I’m pretty sure they are quite concerned about me. I get excited about these boxes like addicts get excited about crack. Besides the clear delight on my face my eyes get large and I’m all “OOH can I get it right now? Do you have any more? How big is it? Is it like really big? When do you think you will have more?”….if I was an addict these are what I would consider standard questions for my dealer.

5. A special lady gave me 4 cupcakes on Monday. I did not bring them home to share with my husband; I’m probably a terrible wife but you must understand they looked delicious and I did not want to give any of them up. Yes, I’m definitely a terrible wife…but at least I’m a fat and happy terrible wife. Besides, he has his RedSox ice cream in the freezer and gives me the evil eyes whenever I venture toward it. I’m doing him a favor by sparing him my ‘don’t you touch that’ eyes.

Speaking of cupcakes, I’m starving.

No Wonder My Back Hurts....

I'm flying to Philly tomorrow morning for a few days for work.  This means I had to unpack my 'go to' bag, to make sure I wouldn't set off the metal detectors and embarass myself in any way in front of my bosses.  I carry this bag EVERYWHERE, and it's fairly large, therefore it collects a pretty decent amount of 'stuff'. 

Check it out - no wonder my back hurts!

Do I really need access to red bakers twine and watch batteries at the drop of a hat?  I don't think so - Or the manual for my new ski-boots?  Def. not.

It feels good to have everything cleaned out, although I'm putting the flashlight and fingernail clippers right back in my bag when I get home!

Is your bag a catch-all for your life?

I will protect you...

Remember when I confessed my obsession with all things Built NY?
It stems further -
I HAD to buy a camera bag to protect my shiny new equipment right?  I mean, I really couldn't carry a new camera around in an old bag.....lets get serious people. :)

Plus, my mom had asked for a new camera case for Christmas, so I was paying for shipping already :)

I snatched up this Flip Top Camera Case for my mom (Nikon Coolpix).

And the Medium Cargo Camera Bag for myself.
I got black, it looks professional and serious - but its bright blue on the inside and that makes me happy.

So far I totally love it, it's quite spacious on the inside and I have room for the battery charger, cables, the manual (because lets face it I have no idea how to use this thing yet), my P&S camera (just in case) and room for future lenses.

I do believe it's all about the accessories.