How Pinteresting!

I've been using Pinterest for a little over two years now and I tend to dip in and out, pinning everything for a two week period and then ignoring it for a month or two.

I think really I'm like that with most things online, and some days computers, phones and gadgets are just not the one. That said, Pinterest can be a really great place to invigorate the mind and inspire, whether it's soothing a bit of wanderlust or finding something new to cook, there are times when it's become a bit of a go-to.

Without wanting to say similar things to what has already been said, I thought I'd just share a few of my favourite pins from August with you.

I'm still not sure where I'll be going with this but it's just some more of me trying to put some things out there and get something other than photographs of days out up here. Diary posts are nice but I always think of this place as an online scrapbook.



1 // Blue Lagoon, Iceland :: I've still got that long-lasting hankering for an Icelandic break, not sure if our money-diet will allow it as the deadline we set ourselves is drawing nearer, so beautiful photographs might have to do it for now.
2 // 'A Better 'Yes' Down the Road' :: Definitely helps with some recent uncertain feelings.
3 // Vitamin Boosting Juices :: I was big into smoothies and the like a couple of months ago, I think I want to get back into it. Changes of the season and upheavals in life usually bring illness and I'd like to prevent that, please.
4 // Silhouettes on Colourful Curtains :: Design.Love.Fest never fails to inspire when it comes to photo shoots and this is just some really lovely styling. That's the kind of thing that makes me long to 'do Photography' again.

+BONUS // Samoyed Puppy :: All the fluff.


I'm really after feedback, is this the kind of post that you enjoy reading? Should I do more of them?

Even after those 2 years I mentioned before, I feel like I'm still getting a hang of this Pinterest thing, you're welcome to follow me on the journey if you like :: http://www.pinterest.com/intoruth/

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The Versatile Blogger Award.

At the weekend, the lovely Alana, from Ivory Smoke put me up for the 'Versatile Blogger Award', which was really nice of her. Even though I'm not putting myself out here to impress anyone it sure is nice to know that someone is reading and likes what I'm doing. I've followed Alana on Tumblr for a while, so practically insta-followed her when I spotted her on the #bbloggers Facebook Group, the Internet can be a weirdly small place sometimes. Thank you Alana for nominating me, I really appreciate it ♥.
Here are the rules:

1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers
2. Let these nominated bloggers know that they have been nominated
3. Share 7 random facts about yourself
4. Thank the blogger who nominated you
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award to your post.

7 'Random Facts':

1. After one year of waiting, I've finally bagged myself a respectable, grown-up job.
2. I've only ever had two boyfriends.
3. My favourite food is ribs in blackbean sauce, but it has to be cooked by my mum.
4. I'm half-Chinese, but quite un-Chinese.
5. My favourite movie is 'I Love You, Man'.
6. I'm so happy that I'm taking so many pictures again.
7. I'm a worrier, generally.

Nominated Blogs:

1. Wrapped Up In Rainbows
2. LeaLea Ho
3. Vanity Frills
4. Goodnight Prudence
5. Tea And Fairy Lights
6. Neeny's Wishlist
7. Suitcase Packer
8. Shelley Hearts
9. Lauren Potts
10. All The Pretty Things
11. Not Lovers
12. Trends With Benefits
13. Anan Says
14. The Girl Collected
15. Vintage Fee

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I can't believe how 'on top' of blogging I am this week, and how much I have posted, with more still on the way, keep your eyes peeled ♥.

#409.

Is Tumblr the new 'thing' to have when it comes to social networking?
I think I do quite like it and I can see why other people like it too, but really it's even worse than Twitter.
It just seems to be an endless stream of 'reblogging' and you always find really neat photos on there that have no credits or information because the reblogging has diluted everything so much.
It does have some pretty nice templates and the designs are a bit smoother than other blogging websites, but even with a constant overload of repeated opinion on standard sites, at least there is some original material somewhere.

I think it's because it's for 15-17 y/o's who like to think they're photographers/artists/different. I hate them. I hate everyone who isn't my age because they appreciate next to nothing properly. I think I would hate Me at that age, I don't see why anyone else should stand a chance.