My boyfriend, the blog

Ever come home from a long day and instantly prop open your computer, launch your internet browser, and type in the phrase "www.YOURBLOGLINKHERE.com"? Ever check, double check, and triple check on your latest published post even though you read through it more than time can count? Chances are - you're dating your blog. Your blog is your boyfriend. And let's face it, if you have a real life boyfriend (excuse me I'm not sure what that even isssssss..), your real life boyfriend becomes a third wheel. 

Remember, I'm not judging. Because I'm basically in a relationship with good ole Sun A. Sinatra - what a handsome man if I do say so myself. Here's why:

I buy things for him. Sponsorships, blog domain, computer programs, iPhone apps. You name it, I spoil it. Sometimes buying things for a blog is better than having an actual boyfriend, because he can't talk back and say he doesn't want it. I think I spend as much money on Sunny A than myself. Ok, who am I kidding I retail therapy as if that was my real life job. I question why it's not. Mr. Actual boyfriend might have to make room for my dude, Mr. Bloggie, whenever he decides to come around. 

I worry/ check up on him a lot. Not enough comments? Let me post that on my social media and while I'm at it tell my friends to check up on him to. Did I spell that right? Are people loving him as much as I do today? I get mad at him. If he (or my internet) decides to start a fight, I may or may not end up in tears. Cooperation is key, learn it brah.

He buys me things. Obviously the guy is supposed to spoil the girl (#princess issues), so I love what he does for me. He's given me the opportunity to make new friends, and receive products to review! He's helped me grow in so many ways, so I think I'll keep him around.

I spend a lot of time with him. He gives me reason (ok dramatic) to take pictures of almost everything and have an excuse to tell my friends. I will spend morning, nights, lunch breaks, and even bathroom breaks (be honest, you've done it) with him. Hello commitment, how are you? He's what I think about in the shower (shhhh), or when I'm driving - figuring out what he will inspire me to do/write next.

I give him social media love.  Over here in our sunshiney relationship, we're all about PDA. He loves when I gloat about him on my instagram, or even when I tweet about what he has to say tomorrow! We share our interests, things he's willing to give away (all about compromise here!), and how much he loves all of my blog friends. *Virtual kisses, for the win!!!!!*

Love/Hate relationship. One second he's the best thing in my life, and the next he's on my nerves and I spend a day trying my best to avoid him at all costs and punch (read: slam my fingers on keyboard angrily) him a few times letting out a good ole I FREAKING HATE YOU sob. But then I'm like, shit, I love him. Why would I ignore him? And he's over there like haha, told you so.

Are you boo-lovin' on your blog like me?

Ish Bloggers Say | +giveaway

"If you take pictures for my blog, I'll pay you/bribe you with food...PLEASE?!"

"Did you see ___'s post today?"

"Hold on, can I stop and take a picture of this? *puts a filter on in (preferably one from afterlight, then immediately uploads it to instagram*"

(texts blog friends): "What do you think about this idea for tomorrows post?"

"SOMEONE HELP ME FIGURE OUT WHAT I SHOULD POST ABOUT TOMORROW"

"Now before I go do real people things, I need to make sure I tweet/facebook post and insta about my latest blog post"

"Ummm. I hope people actually read this even if I don't feel like posting a picture.."

sometimes referring to your blog friends by their blog name (i.e Monogram Meredith)

(on twitter): "Make sure to check out __'s post today - so relatable!"

"Picmonkey, you're the best thing that has ever happened to me..so thanks."

"Hey waiter, I'll have one of whatever is the prettiest to instagram, obv." Ok, so I don't do that.

"Hey would you mind taking a picture of my outfit with this pretty landscape in the background? Do it for the 'gram, of course.."

"Sure self, I'll go on a bad date just to have a kickass thing to blog about tomorrow"Ok, so def just me..

"BLOGVACATION? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Wine is what makes the world go 'round"

"Passionfruits is my dude."

"#fblogger #bloggerproblems"

"How do I get more followers? I mean I blog for me and all, but I want more followers."

"Hey can you tell me if the picture is centered on my blog?"

*finds blogger in your area* "HELLO LET'S BLATE!!!!!!"

"Can I have a baby for the purpose of being a mom blogger"

"Lists are always a good idea"

"Can I drop out of school/work and just become a full time blogger? Please and thanks."

"Starbs, please. *instagrams it*"

"Did you enter that giveaway? I mean, I hope I win..#Sorrynotsorry"

I mean, so you're a blogger - the question is WHY WOULDN'T YOU ENTER A GIVEAWAY TO STARBUCKS FOR $50!?! (c/o The Rachel Way)

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"Oh you have friends you met on the internet?....."

Once you start a blog, you never really think about how much your life will change.

Do you remember the year before you started blogging and sat down and thought "Picture of my hand on a starbucks cup? Insta it? Yes. I will get SO many likes." I mean, I didn't until I got into the blog world...

Or what about when you go to visit a friend out of state and it just so happens two of your favorite bloggers live there and are willing to drive AN HOUR at night just to meet you? "You're kidding me, right?" Said my year ago self.

I'm not only so freaking thrilled that I love that people want to know about my life, but the fact that I've made best friends from the damn internet. It's a crazy crazy thought. And also most people who I tell I have internet friends to just think I'mmmmmm crazy crazy.

Why blog friends are THE best friends:

They know you pretty much inside and out. They read about your every emotion, live vicariously through your first date with a new guy, and even are by your side (virtually, obv) when you need a shoulder to lean on. They not only flood your post you were iffy about but your phone inbox goes haywire to the point you wouldn't mind throwing it on the floor. Except you wouldn't because your friends are encouraging the shit out of you for doing you.

I text my blog friends more than I text my real life friends. It's true.

Great social media buds. I mean, let's be real. Favorite one anothers tweets/instagrams/and even send great drunk snaps to each other. #LetsBeReal. I know you do it.

Long lasting friendships. Why? Because all bullshit aside, they like you for who you really are. Ya know since you post deep shit on your blog (sometimes). Stuff that you just wouldn't always go ahead first instinct and blurt out to your friends. You also rarely see each other (or never have met before) so it's much easier to get along. And then once you do meet it's the WEIRDEST feeling ever because you could have sworn you've met before. Since you're talking as if you've been best friends since diapers. Heck, Rachael even told me I'd be in her wedding.....Oh drunk decisions of hers....

They support your fuck ups to your great accomplishments. Heartbreak to giveaway (hint hint this week hint hint)....they are more helpful than I could ever ask for.

They make double dating SO exciting. Remember when I met my first bloggie friend, Lauren and we decided to drag along our beaus. We told them we were meeting an internet friend and I don't think either of them were too safely reassured by us crazy ladies who were emailing back and forth. Even though ex-ypoo is a joke, I still look back on those two days as some great ones. I met one of my best friends and support systems, duh. Also, the cutest AND SWEETEST couple ever. Hi Zach!

They make long distance worth it. #Lesbihonest.

They just get it. They too once had the idea to word vomit their lives away on the internet, and look where it brought them. To you. Le duh. *Collective Awwwww here*

So here's to my blog friends, who have been with me from either day one to just a few weeks ago. I love all of your crazy texts, snapchats, and tweets, and I don't think I could be anymore thankful to have you all in my life.

And to those who want to be my real life blog friend, you know where to find me :-)

Blogging>school

Your assignment is to find me a topic to write about for a persuasive speech to give in class. About anything. Ok, reaaaaaady go.

For real, I couldn't think of that much to blog about but bingo as I'm procrastinating on my homework watching some Desperate Housewives, I legit had to look no further than my tab bar on safari.

Having brain farts, so to speak, suck. I can't think about what to write for my persuasive speech, nor for a solid blog topic. I was going to post really embarrassing pictures of me from last year and have you guys size up what I was thinking then. 9/10 of you wouldn't enjoy it. The would definitely be that one person that would take it all in. (read: real life friends that somehow find my blog..HEY!)

Going off of Helene's How to start a blog post from the day of yest, I figured to give you reasons WHY you should become a blogger. Ya know, it's fun and stuff. For all you real life friends stalking my internet life, this one is for you.


1. Friends. If you have to be convinced to make a blog because of anything, let the number one reason be the friends you make. You meet people similar to you, complete opposite, or even sometimes lives you want to live so you settle by stalking their every move (casually) through all social media and their posts. Remember how I met my first blog friend in DC? Meet Lauren! Although she's been MIA from the blog world, we still text and comment on each others things all the time. It's honestly bonkers because I would have never known she existed if I didn't stumble upon her blog this summer!

2. New followers on social media. Who doesn't love having an abundant amount of likes on their newest insta upload of their feet in the grass or kicking back with some PSL's and arm candy? Your numbers will raise the roof, that I'm sure.

3. The free thing shenans. From blogging I've been able to review products on my blog. Everything from a cute Kensie Clothing pair of slippers to the best tooth brushes ever. Yes, ever. Also giveaways? The best feeling: when you win. The worst feeling: when you want something that was never yours. #FourForYouGlennCoco aka not me.

4. People want to know about your life. Me? My life? I'm interesting? Guess so, thats why I get all those comments and friends and stuff. It's actually a lot of fun getting to know all these people on the world wide web I would have never known existed otherwise. Shout out to the inventors of the internet, you've rocked my world.

5. It's a hobby/lifestyle. Yes it can be time consuming, but the work and hours you put into it, you 100% get what you want out of it. Friends? Networking? Learning how to start your own website/company? You betcha bottom you can do it. It sometimes put blogging before anything else (like right now, what is even homework? nonsense I tell ya), but the blog world is a place I can go to blow off some steam. Have a bad day? People will read it. What to tear apart the dude you just had a terrible date with? Go for it girl, he won't know.

This is your world.  Do what ya want.
Come join the cult land of fun. No seriously, we're a lot of fun.
And help me with a speech topic!!
Stay classy San Diego.

Cya tomorrow, dude.