Why you should befriend a blogger

O-M-G. I know I'm a sucker for stupid Bravo TV but did any of you catch last nights Princesses: Long Island? It's so dumb but I had my dad hooked. He thought it was stupid and hilarious and couldn't turn away. So heres a gif that was literally too funny, yet not from last nights episode.

For starters, if you are the boyfriend/siblings/parents&family/besties, prepare for your face to be searchable somehow on google images. Always make sure you look your best because you never know when your blog friend will use it. And you might never know if your friend doesn't tell you she runs a blog. So basically just look real good together all the time. Or not. Eh, you choose. 

For shits and gigs.

(Hello Dark haired men!)

They also expose (some) of your life. Like your name. and your relation to said blogger. and fun facts about your dog (if applicable), or why you are a great boyfriend. We know our limits but isn't it fun to share about bits of our lives? And have people that care? Yeaaaaa. I think so.

They can promote your products or business! Likeeeeeee I am for my real life friend Jenna at Ripped Jeans and Vinyl! She is seriously the definition of hipster. And I want to be her because she has the best fashion taste. Jenna is new to blogging but go stop by and say hello! 

**She also has stellar music taste**

heeeellooo sockbun twinnies

They can get free things for you from give-aways...or even just find out about great products online from ALL the resources that are available to them at their fingertips. No exaggeration. Still have yet to win a give away...but I have the rest of my life ahead of me. Real deep, right?

They know their ish (most of the time) about graphic design/html. I promise it will help you in one way or another. Don't forget it! You're forgetting. Don't.

They have friends across the country/globe. Do you?

Shout out to Lauren in Virginia (who I'm meeting TOMORROW(!!!)), Carrie in Lousiana, and Lauren in Texas.

SO:

..if you are a real life friend and don't tell me you read my blog HI you rock yet I'm not too sure how I feel about this. Since ya know I dont promote my baby of a blog to ya.

..if you just don't have a blog but read my crazy life blog anyway...MAKE ONE. It will distract you from Candy Crush I swear. 

..if you are a bloggie friend, say hello! I don't bite. Unless I haven't had my Iced Coffee fix for the day yet. Then it's debatable. ;) 

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Off to DC with Lauren and Boyfriends tomorrow! So excited #Blogdate

+Have any great DC must-see's? Email me!

I can't believe

Because I miss Robin's awesome weekly wednesday I can't believe, I'm doing one on my own.

 For the hell of it, of course. 

Let's start off with I CANT BELIEVE that I'm meeting Lauren in a freakin' week! Six days actually. PARTAY. We are having a double date blate with our beaus who 95% think were loons for wanting to meet up with an online friend. Not getting catfished though. I hope that doesn't exist in the blog world. That would be 50 shades of messed up. Any who, we are going to start planning what we can do for our 24 hour+ date. Did I mention we are staying at the same hotel?! I'm honestly mostly excited for SUPER cute pictures and to walk around the monuments at night. I did that before (in january) and it was such an awesome experience.

My summer camp friend, Scott

I really like this picture of myself but its an awkward picture where I really can't crop him out. Erg.

Obvi reppin the dirty jerz.

I can't believe my birthday is in a little over a week. What are you buying me for my birthday? 

Kidding, but a shout out would be fun!

I can't believe I need to start back to school shopping. And by B-2-S I mean dorm shop! Here's to another year! And new not ugly bed spreads! And sitting on pinterest for cute room ideas. Is it possible for me to take my bedroom with me? Because I like them helluva lot better than dorm rooms. Ick. Bet you miss those days....right?!?!

I can't believe I'm actually really excited to transfer schools. Hopefully I'll be able to blog throughout the year! Totally didn't think about that until now.

I can't believe I cut my nails short again. Trust me, I'm really upset about it. No french mani for me!

I can't believe I've literally been at the beach almost nonstop this summer. I shouldn't complain!

Check out my guest post from Lauren's blog on whats in my beach bag!

Public or Private?

Somethings, without a doubt should be kept private. But my question for you is, do you tell your "real" friends about your blog? What about your parents/boyfriend/3rd cousin that lives in another country?

For me, very few of my friends know. I either told them because they told me they wanted to blog, or it just so happened to come up in conversation. A good amount of my close friends know I blog, but when it comes up in conversation I just want to run away and hide....

That super awkward moment when I freak out because I get such a nice email from a new blog friend aka Lauren and freak out a bit only to realize the group of friends I'm sitting next to have zero clue as to why I'm so happy to receive a friendly email and can't wait to respond.

Obvi, I shouldn't be embarrassed it's my life. Wait but sometimes my life can be a bit embarrassing.

Like that time the other week when I was walking out of a local building I always go to (sort of like a YMCA) and was walking out with my friend. Someone waved to her and I totally forgot they were friends but I looked at her and she waved. So I obviously waved back, thinking I was important. Sike...wasn't for me at all. 

YEP. still think about it. probably will for the rest of my life.

Ultimately, I want to know if many of you guys keep your blog life private or public!

Thursday T's

Seeking advice from all you bloggers: If you have a twitter account, how have you gained followers over time? I feel like I might not be doing something right with mine...whether not enough promotion or what not. I'd love for your reply to hear what you do to keep your tweets a 'comin!

Throwback thursday: 

couldn't resist. TOTAL throwback.

Also, happy one year since prom to me! aka where B and I officially became official. Holla!

we look SO young. And I'm kicking myself now for ever dying my hair blonde.

Peanut Butter, Sunburn, & Bloggin'.

I can't believe...

...I helped my blog bestie, Erica, and revamped her WHOLE entire blog for her! She was so excited too which made me super duper happy! I'd be more than happy to help you, too!

...Luke Bryan is in 3 days. Celebrating my one year is in 4. Actual one year is in 5!

I think I'm forever going to love the first weekend in June!

Here's what I did this MDW weekend:

Died my hair darker. And cut it shorter...still slowly growing into the length...

Sat outside, read Gatsby, and got burnt (which I don't mind but I get yelled at by everyone because it's so bad). Oh! I got a pedi too which was beyond beyond needed so that was fun!

It might look like throw up (icky, sorry) but IT'S NOT! It's 'Peanut Butter Twirl' ice cream I got at B's new summer job! so jealous of him because he gets left overs at the end of the night. I sent him this picture of my finished ice cream (read: He usually finishes my ice cream for me....9/10 times) to prove how awesome I am.

...Tuesday was the first day in forever I didn't watch at least one episode of Greek. I am still mourning Casey and Max's relationship. Already in the middle of season 3, and there's only 4 seasons. Cue waterfall of tears.

my exciting life, according to me

I can't believe...

...there's so many great things going on in my life right now: Working at a daycare with cute (and annoying) kiddies. B went out of his way to ask me to go to dinner this/next week (which is silly but he never formally asks me so it is the little things in life). Seeing my mom/freshman roomie this weekend for MDW. Reconnecting with old friends. The beginning of summer.

...I made a bet with B over my plate at iHop. so so good. For some reason, I can never finish my plate so he told me to stir up a bet...so I did. If I finished everything, he would have to go running with me (read: he's a track-star but when it's off season he's the definition of couch potato). I won. boom.

...He also won't tell me about what we are doing for our one year. And I have zero patience. 

...B's mom is thinking about fostering a morkie (maltese/yorkie) for a week aka the type of dog I want aka I volunteered to take care of the dog even though I don't live there. give me puppy!

...I'm going on season two of Greek and I'm not even sorry. If you watch(ed), please know I really don't like Rebecca Logan.

...I found out Breaking Amish is fake and no longer have any hope and decided to not watch anymore. Google it - I learned the hard way.

...After 2 months+ of being on Blogger, I remember HTML from my precious myspace layout making days. If you need anything (button,layout,etc) let me know - I'd be more than happy to do it for no charge!

...I just want to go to a Phillies game. Please please someone take me.

E-cards, couldn't have said it any better myself

case of the thursdays

Like I've mentioned..I post on a MWF cycle, but today I couldn't resist! School work has recently been placing most of the weight on my shoulders, and all I want to do is sit on my 'blogging throne' and blog some! Happy thursday!

Check out some of the blogs I'm enjoying via Bloglovin!

(via Not On the High Street)

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I would enjoy nothing more than to sit here all day, in a nice comfy relaxing spot, and check out my favorite bloggers and what they're up to!

What blogs do recommend? I'd be more than interested to read!

Sunshine & inspiration

Thanks to the everlasting support of blog posts dating back to exactly a year ago, I was able to truly find my inspiration (and answers) to blogging. Shout out to The Sunshine Diary for being her self when it comes to blogging for I found what I want to happen when I blog! While searching I found a book on her blog that I decided to buy and now am in the process of reading. What's it about? First step to blogging of course! I learn best when I take notes and read so hopefully I will gain a lot from it!

The book is called Blog, Inc and you can get it anywhere a book is sold! (read: It is much cheeper on Amazon..) I'm so excited to get reading!

Make sure to follow Robin, at The Sunshine Diary because her life will fill you with happiness, too!

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