November 18, 2011

dear pinterest


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I finally get it.

I'm still kind of new to this pin crazy world you've got going, but I have to admit that at first you had me a bit irritated.



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Now, I'm not a person who particularly enjoys being forced to do something I don't particularly want to do.

Therefore, I initially rebelled when you required me to "describe my pin". I didn't want to describe my pin. I didn't want to be slowed down. I didn't want to have to think that hard.

Or think period.

I just wanted to stay in my own little pin-board zone and be left alone to enjoy the first sweet moments of what would soon become a raging addiction.


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But now I get it. I get that your search system needs our pin descriptions in order to function. I understand that when I took the easy way out and quickly typed in the * instead of typing in an actual description, I wasn't really helping you or my fellow searchers out.

I'm sorry I'm so dumb.

I hereby vow to appropriately describe my pins forever and ever.

Sincerely,
Teresa

So how about the rest of you....are you addicted? Do you have Pinterest self control? Or are you like me and once you start down a Pinterest rabbit trail, the rest of the world instantly fades away? Please tell me I'm not alone.

* My chaotic and totally unorganized pins can be found here.

* If you want to see amazingly wonderful pinboards, go visit this girl.

* In fact, just skip my pinboards and go straight to hers.

* Actually, let's just pretend that her pinboards are MY pinboards.

* Is that okay, Mary? It is? Thank you!

Have a wonderful weekend!
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Totally addicted, and now following you as well :)

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  2. NickiNovember 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    First, it was my "crack"(Black)berry, then it was "crack"(face)book, and now, adding to my growing list of addictions, is Pinterest. I haven't quite come up with a satisfying name for it though..."crack"interest, "crack"terest, they just don't have that ring. Rich people problems :) I could go on, but then we'd be here and not pinning.

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  3. kellyNovember 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I signed up when it first came out, but I never did it. Now you've got me thinking I should never venture there again! I may never come out alive. :)
    I LOVE that door/window (?) tree!!!

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  4. BeckyNovember 18, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I love Pinterest and have actually been inspired to make some things, redecorate, and just enjoy the 'ride'. You are not alone :)

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  5. kellyNovember 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    ...and now I have a new blog to love too. Thank you! :)

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  6. Jenn NoelleNovember 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Uhhmm, me? Pinterest self-control? Ha, I don't think so. ;) I'm following your boards, and you can find mine here, if you like. Lovely inspiration!

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  7. CindyNovember 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I just started pinning about a month ago and really have to be careful not to spend too much time doing it. Added to my magazine addiction and it's almost more than I can take. Almost:)

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  8. Sally @DrinkingFromMySaucerNovember 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Addicted as well, but seriously, I think Pinterest is "a wedged bear in a great tightness." Every time I do something, I get an error message. I don't think they can keep up with themselves (or us!) LOL

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  9. SkyeNovember 18, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Okay, so seriously, I'm truly supposed to be working and well, what do you know? I just lost myself momentarily (does an hour count as momentarily?) in a whole lot of "pins!" Ms. Teresa, I'm always loving what you write, friend. Hope you're doing well!

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  10. A New England LifeNovember 18, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    At first I didn't get the whole thing either and couldn't figure out what the big deal was. Now I know and I'm totally addicted! Though I must admit my pinning has calmed down after my initial faze.
    I'll start following you as well as the one you mentioned! One can never have to many pins ; )

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  11. KellyNovember 18, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Oooo you're on Pinterest? I bet your boards are dreamy! I better go follow you and look at all the wonderful things you surely have pinned!

    (I'm a lazy pinner too. Just hit the space bar a few times and that qualifies as a description. Sad but true)

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  12. Finding HomeNovember 18, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    So funny - thanks - and I love that image of the ornaments in a tree shape!

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  13. The enchanted homeNovember 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I like it but cannot say I am addicted yet. But I guess in due time I like everyone else will find it impossible to not be on the site constantly as its growing so fast. I am taking it slow, as I have so much going on but its fun and I am glad I am getting my feet wet but taking baby steps...call me a baby pinny:)

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  14. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Oh I am a fellow Pinterest Addict! It is so great to have all so many pics at your fingertips! I have over 100 boards! I have found that after the initial start up period you don't have to spend much time a day to find new pins! Gonna go follow you now!;) Sandie/steadmanscorner.blogspot.com

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  15. Pam @ FripperyNovember 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Yes Pinterest...see... too busy pinning for long comment, heehee.

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  16. robinNovember 18, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Hello my name is Robin...
    and I totally love Pinterest and glad to see you do too. I have done my best to share the love with friends, family and co-workers.

    Thanks for sharing your mutual addiction.
    Happy pinning.

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  17. Jen KershnerNovember 18, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I hear you. I'm so far gone. It is my happy place.

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  18. Rebecca November 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    ah...yes...pinterest...how i long for thee! i've been pining for pinning for some time now. kinda afraid if i start i wouldn't stop. ha! no really, seriously!

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  19. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsNovember 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Addicted. Totally.

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  20. camp and cottage livingNovember 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Teresa
    I have seen 'pins' on other ladies blogs and know I dare not touch it with a ten foot pole!
    Or I'd be hooked as well.
    I have to admit the temptation gets harder and harder all the time though. It surely won't hurt if I just take a quick peek at yours or Mary's, will it? I'll let you know how that works out!

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  21. Tonya @ Love of Family And HomeNovember 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Totally addicted!! I've pinned a few of your photos on my photography inspiration boards!!

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  22. elizabethNovember 19, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I'd sure love to follow you on pinterest if you don't mind sharing your link.

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  23. SueBeeNovember 19, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I'm so glad someone else is like me! I didn't get it at first either, but now I do and the world fades away. I'm crazy for it. Just like blogging. Oh and by the way my Folk came today, guess who is in there?! I can't wait to sit and let the world fade away. I'm going to check out your Pinerest right now.
    Please take care of Montana for me, I'll be there for Christmas~SueBee

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  24. HailsyeahNovember 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Haha, I love this! One of my pin-peeves is the fact that I can never find anything I'm actually looking for on Pinterest! Type in "table decor": 200 results. Type in "pretty"...200,000,000 (slight exaggeration). Plus, I have found that the more detailed my initial descriptions are, the easier it is for me to remember why I wanted to "pin" it in the first place~

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  25. ValerieNovember 19, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Love Pinterest! Just discovered it about a week ago...now I pin like crazy!

    Have you tried the "cake batter" pancakes...pinned that to my "sweet treats" board and made them for Benjamin's 5th birthday this week...

    ...just to prove to my husband that pinning has purpose! HA!

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  26. Shannan MartinNovember 19, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Things I Love About You #4,368:
    You have an entire board of "Ice Cream" and just one lone pin devoted to regular food.

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  27. Jodi NelsonNovember 19, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Welcome to Pinterest! Can't wait to follow your boards! ooxx`jodi

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  28. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Teresa dear,

    It is interesting that you should blog on this! Because I just found you through PINTEREST!!!!! I am coming to ask permission to use some photos of your lovely 2009 Christmas with the aqua decorations. I have to admit that I usually snatch photos from Pinterest and do my best to site the original sources. But when I was enchanted with your photos, I saw that these are of your own personal home and belongs. I am LOVE your photos but I will not use them unless you give me permission. If you do allow it, I will most certainly link my readers to you for your blog is just stunning.

    Let me know and thank you for such beauty! Anita

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  29. LeAnnNovember 20, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Well, I haven't jumped on board yet but I feel it coming!!

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  30. Into VintageNovember 20, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I too am addicted and will just have to live with less sleep until the time-vacuum, aka the internet, invents 26 hour days.

    And ... I am so honored to have my so amateur photo of my ornament tree appear in this post. Thank you, Teresa!

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  31. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 21, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Dear, dear Teresa,

    I thank you SO much for contacting me yesterday! And for the permission to use your photos, I am so grateful. When I saw them, being a lover of aqua, I thought, "WOW! I MUST HAVE THOSE!" But when I saw that this is probably your home, I thought best to ask first! You are ever so kind. I will be posting next Friday as usual, and I will link to this INCREDIBLE BLOG I found, via Pinterest!

    HUGS and MANY THANKS...Anita

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  32. Janie FoxNovember 21, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    aww I know the rabbit hole well. I'll be following you.

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  33. nancy in ksNovember 21, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Hello, my name is Nancy and I am a Pinterested addict.

    I don't know how to make a link, but if you care to, you can check out my boards at Nancy Kroeker Boothe. And y'all, if you have boards, could you link them here, because I think we'd all love to find fellow Meadowbrook lovers' boards.

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  34. StephanieNovember 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I am definitely addicted. And heading on over to follow you now! Have a great week!

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  35. Apple Blossom BarnNovember 23, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Hi there, just found your gorgeous blog, I am still dumb when it comes to Pinterest oh well only new to this blogging, it is addictive

    Anyway would love you to come visit me

    Take care
    Denise

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  36. Hearts TurnedNovember 23, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Good morning, Teresa! Glad I just found you today...through Pinterest!

    Oh my goodness...it IS an addiction! I'm completely lost to it's charms...a goner! I laughed as I read this post, because it was me--to a "T"! I'm a reformed description-skipper as well...I get it, too!

    I'll be following along--here and there. Isn't it great when you can admit you have an addiction???

    See you soon!

    Julie

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  37. HuNnY aNd PoPpA LeWiSNovember 30, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I am a pinterest-aholic also!!! I have even pinned one of your most beautiful photos to admire at my every whim. Guess who will be following you now........ me, of course!!! :)

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  38. DaisyDecember 3, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Love the Christmas tree made out of ornaments. I am going to have to try this oneday! I am having a giveaway on my blog and would love to see you enter!
    Daisy~

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  39. YiayiachrisDecember 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    just found you and Pintrest and find I can't stop either one of you...Oh well, I agree with Nicki....first it was 'Crackberry' then it went to 'Crackbook' now it's 'Crackpin' and 'Crackbrook'....how much worse can it get??? If I can just figure out how to have my name show up and not have my comments listed as 'Unknown' it'll be great!

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