Will Run For Ice Cream

Oh where to begin..... there is so much that I want to say and yet I can't get my thoughts organized. I guess that's what happens when it's been so long since I've written. I haven't forgot you .... the truth is that I haven't found the exact answer as to how to do it all. Being out of my normal schedule hasn't helped, and finding the time to fit it all in is still a process. But here goes.....

Not gonna lie, to say that I've had a lot on my mind these past couple of weeks has been an understatement. If any of you who are reading this and in into trying to have a social media presence, then you probably know the frustration that I feel when it comes to the lack of engagement. ( Unless you are one of those who can post a picture on Instagram and get over 200-300 likes in an hour, and your photo continues momentum until it reaches over 800 likes ). Me? I finally hit over 300 likes. I thought I had finally found the right consistency - the magic whatever it is.... to tank. I mean royally tank. And I was spending HOURS on Instagram trying my best to figure out what I'm doing wrong - what I should be doing different. And life on the home front lately hasn't been a walk in the park either. Between Hubby traveling a lot, a carbon monoxide scare, lack of sleep and the list goes on and on, I feel like I haven't been able to stay on top of everything. And well, spe...

I've posted about this in the past, but I need another reminder. Comparison - I've done it all my life. I've compared myself to others to see how I measured up. In most cases, it came from my lack of self confidence. And truthfully, after some self-examination, I realized it's still coming from the lack of self confidence. I want people to like me. Lately, my comparison issues has mainly been with social media - mainly blog stats and Instagram. I love Instagram. I do. I love how I can share my day through pictures ( and words ). But a glance at my Instagram account will often give you a visual of my day. But lately, I've been bogged down with stats, and jealously. There are people with far less followers ( or more ) than me that will get tons, and I mean tons of likes and comments and engagement on their photos. It's mind boggling. It's lead to hours of me trying to figure out what they are doing right and what I'm doing wrong. I've scrutinized ...

This is by no means a comprehensive list. In fact, if you know of an awesome app, please leave me a comment below. But since I am a blogger, and I am very active on social media, I do use several apps to help me edit and create pictures. And even if you aren't a blogger or a social media fanatic, these apps ( in my opinion ) are still great for personal use to create great photos. So let's get started....

The truth is... I'm not like everyone else... I'm not. I never have been, and I never will be. And sometimes that leaves me a little sheltered, sometimes broken, because I tend to take things a little too personal and serious. This week it was pinterest. Yep, pinterest. Pinterest had me in tears. Why?

Anyone else glad that Valentine's day is over? I personally am. And by mid afternoon / evening yesterday, I had banned myself from Facebook. Honestly, it's too much pressure. It felt like the duel between the have and the have nots? You feelin' me on that? Just Friday I posted about What Is Love?  And although my feelings didn't change since that post, it was extremely hard not to get caught up in what it felt like my Valentine's day should have been. Yes, hubby surprised  me by planning ahead and getting me flowers (which I love). But the day was