With blogs and twitter.
A flat-out CRUSH.
I am crushing on social media.
Uhhm, and Paris.
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{ More on that later}
Pleazzz admit it. You crush on social media too.
Don’t make me confess it go it alone.
I know you kids like pictures.
Weirdo’s. Ok, me too.
I am also a little JACKED UP ON MY EXCITEMENT level.
I’m in PARIS with my gal pal Norma from
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PINCH ME, PINCH ME NOW.
Ok, don’t really, that would hurt.
I AM IN SUCH UTTER BLISS
{ NON STOP}
Now that I have distracted you with Paris, let’s get back to social media.
Have you drank the social media Koolaid yet?
Geeze Louise I have to teach you everything.
{Insert smile, you know I’m kidding }
NOT.
Just in case you are behind the eight ball,
remember – it is never too late.
It is too late to fit into your skinny jeans from high school,
but it is not too late to jump on the social media band wagon.
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If I can learn how to order wine speak french,
you can learn how to navigate the social media road.
P.s. This next photo was from a road trip in France with my bud @MyBeautifulPari.
Yes, this is DORA THE EXPLORER on top of the car !! :
Get on the crazy road trip of BLOGS AND TWITTER.
Don’t be ‘FRAID. Put on your ‘big girl panties‘ and go for it.
Unless you are a guy.
Don’t put on the big girl panties.
That would be gross.
If you do, I don’t want to hear about it.
Now I am going to have the spend the rest of my time writing this blog post trying to get THAT visual out of my head.
And , now you are too.
Sorry. Oops. My Bad.
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Ok…on to the intimate relationship discussion.
If you are a fellow blogger, you know what I am talking about. You spend your waking hours thinking in blog segments.
You think of it in the shower, in the bath…you name the place.
There is no rhyme or reason, it just happens everywhere.
Like an affair.
Bad ass.
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In twitter, you live your life thinking in 140 characters or less.
You even have thoughts where you start to wonder if you could actually complete an entire sentence in real life.
Whaaaat??! I can talk in a complete sentence ?!!
Whooo Nelly. Stop the train.
I don’t need to write a paragraph squished into a 140 character box?!!
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OMG IT WAS GR8 2 C U. OMW 2 YYZ 4 MY FLT BOUND 4 CDG. GTG. TTYL. xx
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Are you having a blog romance?
Maybe you even have multiple blog partners?
Do you spend your free time hours trolling blogs and twitter? ……Exploring new decor ideas, learning some techy stuff, drooling over pinterest pictures, traveling around the world and back again…and you haven’t even left your house ??
Are you still in your pajama’s, and drinking 12 cups of coffee?
Welcome to my world.
If you haven’t tried leaping into social media circles, you should.
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Blog reading ( and writing ) and twitter support is like screaming BINGO in the bingo hall.
Yes, I like BINGO.
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Shut up.
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You can make some pretty great friends out there.
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Truth is, I am having several blog love affairs.
I am only going to confess about one {at a time}
Baby steps, my friends, baby steps.
Let me introduce you to Amanda from BullFrogs and BullDogs.
She is part of a beautiful community of bloggers.
Bloggers not only send out ahhhmazing info but they also encourage and support each other.
It is a total love fest.
I encourage you to go out there and live a little with your blog reading/and/or writing.
Wanna know what my bloggie friend said about me?
I am going to tell you.
This is only going to happen once in 2012.
Then, that’s it. That’s all you get.
The rest of the year will be about home design and decor ideas, and not about me.
Bullsh*t. You know I lie.
I wanted to write about my fellow blogger Amanda because
It is not everyday that someone steps up and sticks their neck out and screams :
YOU ARE THE ICING ON MY CAKE.
YOU ARE THE BUTTER ON MY BREAD.
YOU HAVE JUST WON A MILLION DOLLARS.
Ok, that didn’t happen, but something really kind did.
Amanda said some really nice things about me.
I am seriously considering kissing her.
Suddenly I am starting to think that this is how you win friends and influence people.
Actually maybe not.
I didn’t read that book.
Don’t listen to me.
Well, technically this isn’t bragging.
Someone else did the bragging.
I just copied and pasted it.
And bragged it. Forgive me. Read it.
Then go frame it and hang it in a prominent place in your house. Like right over the mantle piece.
{Right beside your Elvis Presley poster}
I know you have one.
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HERE WE GO…..
Here is a wee excerpt from my friend Amanda at BULLFROGS AND BULLDOGS Blog:
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Today’s Feature Friday is a blog that is a little of this and a lot of that, a woman who is courageous and chooses to take on life by finding the funny in absolutely everything.
DESIGN THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE , is a blog by Interior Designer Lynne Knowlton.
One of the reasons I love her blog goes so far beyond the title. Lynne has one of the most honest and humorous outlooks on life that I have come by in quite some time. She is kind of like an insta-best-friend by the way she let’s you into her life as well as how she responds to yours.She writes by the seat of her pants, exactly what’s in her heart and I believe that is the ticket. She’s honest and real.So here are 10 reasons why I read Lynne’s blog and truly believe you should too!
10. She makes me laugh out loud
9. She is easy to relate to
8. I really enjoy her style of writing
7. She has an adult tree house…I mean, come on, how cool is that?
6. She lived in Paris, my all time most favorite place in the world. Take me with you next time won’t you, Lynne?
5. She has some of the most creative blog post titles I’ve ever seen. ie: How To Be A Blog Hussy
4. She is as authentic as authentic can be
3. She puts herself totally and completely out there for you to get to know her
2. She chooses to look cancer straight on and tell it to kiss her ass .
And drum roll please….
NUMBER ONE… She has a beautiful soul that shows through her writing. She’s one of the good ones!
Some of my favorite posts are: Have a Dream? My goal is to have our house published~oh how dreamy that would be, Up in the Tree house with a Friend, Dear Cancer, You Can Kiss My Ass,
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Thanks Amanda. xx
Right back atcha, sista.
Who are you going to pay it forward to today?
I wanna hear about it.
I want proof. In writing.
Share some links to some your favourite blogs.
I am ok with multiple blog partners.
I will fill my coffee cup a little more full, and have a good read.
Be good. If only for today.
With love from Paris,
LYNNE
{the blog hussy}
P.s. I would adore it if you could truly share your favourite blog links in the comments below.
Bisous!!
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blog trolling, me? ok i admit it!!! busted. been searching every good-looking blog for information and tips about how to ACTUALLY enjoy paris, and i must say that the way you think definitely agrees with me. looks like you checked out pére lachaise cemetery?? been checking out this guidebook (mostly for the amazing photos), trying to plan a full-on visit http://www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-At-P%C3%A8re-Lachaise/dp/1452852138
Hi Bailey
You are hilare…. Blog trolling…. Thanks for the blog compliment. haha. Glad u thought my blog was good looking. LOL.
Yes, I went to Pere Lachaise many times. I loved it so much. Too many times. I should be embarrassed to admit that.
I saw your link, but honestly, I don’t think you will need to buy that book. There is so much great info on line.
You may want to check out my friends site called http://www.mybeautifulparis.com. Norma is awesome at Paris advice. And she is one incredible woman too!
She is on twitter too…@mybeautifulpari
Have a FABULOUS TIME !
P.s. there is a wee restaurant to the right side of the main entrance of Pere Lachaise. Right on the corner, just outside the main gates. It has the best boeuf bourguignon in the whole wide world. yum yum yum
Lynne
hmmmmmm – retracing steps – where was I digging to find this lil gem??
AHA!! – I remember now – that Denise was leading me around!!
Happy to find you Lynne – good sense of humor ‘n I’m smiiiiiiling!!
~Reggie~ (I’ll let you figger it out, if ya likes)
You must give me more clues Reggie. Must.
Lynne
clue: http://www.facebook.com/inthistogether
Hi Lynne…
This is a great reminder for me to do this. I should have awhile back. It’s true, how many wonderful people I have met while blogging and on Twitter – you for instance! I have met women who have helped with my photography, blogging tips, DIY tips, design advice – everything. We’ve shared stories about our personal problems, job horror stories and triumphs. So – yes…it is time to give back. Wonderful idea!
Some blogs I love…
http://www.missmustardseed.com
http://www.designamour.com
http://www.lynneknowlton.com
I have to look up some of the others (I am not at my own computer today!!)
Thanks!
Linda
PS – Head over to my blog – I am doing a Great Giveaway this week!
Thank you Linda! I love discovering new blogs and I am checking out your giveaway right now. I wanna win !
)) Lynne xx
Bonjour mon petite bijoux!
Can I join the love fest? I’m crushing on SM too, I hope you don’t mind sharing
Have fun in Paris and bring me back a caffe au lait and a profiterolle!
Bonjour ma copine ~ Dionne!!
Yes, you may share in the love fest. We can have multiple blog partners….no one will ever know. LOL. Thanks for the Paris well wishes. It has been great so far. Bisous !! Lynne xx
So jealous Lynne and Norma! You little b-otchas living up int he city of lights! Just joking! Love you girls! Anywho, blogs I love are:
http://www.mpchouchou.com/
http://notjustanothermilla.com/
http://www.ahouseinthehills.com/
but not as much as I love you!
XOXOXOXOXO
Sam
Thanks Sam !!! You d’best. Wish you were here with us ! I will check out those blogs for sure !! Thanks for sharing.
P.s. Love love love your sense of humour
Bisous! Lynne xx
ROCKIN PICS… THERE ARE SOME BEAUITES, VERY NICE. HAVE FUN !!
@HARRISnBOLLIGER
http://www.WorldRealEstate.it
Excellent idea – cyber lovin’ on cool bloggers. My February theme is LOVE so I now have new inspiration! Thank you, treehouse goddess! That’s how I think of you in my head – because you DID the thing
Love your theme. LOVE. There are truly some really FAB BLOGGERS out there, and it is even better to share them with the world. Lynne xx
I don’t think I have to tell you how much I love social media!! Have a fabulous trip – I’ll be watching. And I don’t ever wear big girl pants – except of course when you’re not watching!
Ohhh yah, I know how you love Social Media…you are my twitter/site GODDESS
)) You make such a difference in the social media circles…so great to have met you ‘virtually’…maybe someday IRL (?) Lynne xx
Lynne! You out-did yourself girl, and YES I love it hot and steamy, totally falling for all of this and will check out your friends blog! You’re on a roll and keep roll-in – love those Paris photos!!
So sweet of you to say, Leslie. I feel like I am in a Parisian heaven right now. I have my camera ( I look like a goofy tourist- uggghh) but I just love taking the photos.
Bisous ! Lynne xx
You have a tree house? Now I am living in total envy (as if a girl’s road trip to Paris AND your awesome photography ability wasn’t enough to bring out the Green monster)!
I am adding you to my Writers That Inspire Blog Roll. If you happen to visit me you will find other “Writers that Inspire” as well as political blogging buddies that you may or may not have the slightest bit of interest in. (Which is why I have my Blog links in 3 categories–for my multi-faceted interests).
But per your request, I will give you two links to blogs I’m pretty sure you will enjoy:
Bluebird of Bitterness http://bluebirdofbitterness.wordpress.com/
Mirth & Motivation http://eof737.wordpress.com/
btw: I haven’t been back in a few weeks because I couldn’t remember the name of your blog–though I remembered your blog–nor could I remember how I found it in the first place. Thank goodness WP FINALLY had you listed under “Comments I’ve Made” today. Whew!
ta-ta!
I am a rotten blogger. Bad bad bad blogger. I am just replying to your comment now, months later.
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The ‘big green monster’ caught my eye, and I just laughed out loud. Roared. On my way to your blog now.
Love, your fellow blogger. Bad blogger. Bad bad blogger
No, Lynne, you are a BUSY blogger. No worries. I actually had a pingback from a congressman’s web site that I didn’t even notice (I just hit approve on pings). A commenter pointed it out to me a few days later. I was like…omg. So, I beat you on being a bad blogger. I get an opportunity for a larger audience and I don’t even realize it.
This is GREAT. We can be BAD A$$, together. Partners in Crime.