What Do I "Do"?

Being in the beginning stages of this blog, I'm finding that it's difficult to think of good, fun, interesting posts that people will want to read and that have some depth and meaning. I would like this blog to be a good combination of material things, like DIYs, crafts, and things, and bigger ideas and ramblings.

The idea for this blog post comes from the Blog Everyday in May challenge over at Story of My Life. It's the Day 6 prompt: "If you couldn't answer with your job, how would you answer the question, 'what do you do'?" I thought this one would be great as a 'get to know me' post! So, without further ado, my response:

1. I mother. I'm a mother to the most gorgeous boy, and I can't even begin to describe the weight he has on my life. A good weight, like the kind of party you would throw that is both a burden and a joy. Julian wasn't expected and wasn't a blessing at first, but he has motivated me, more than anything in my life, to do what I love, and better myself so that he can have the best of what life has to offer.

My latest painting (Sorry for the bad quality!)

2. I create. Computer graphics, block prints, invitations, paintings, birth announcements... and what I haven't listed here I've either forgotten or haven't had the funds to create it yet. If you can make it, there is a large chance that I've either made it or thought about making it.

"The grandchildren" at Easter:
Gavin, Olivia, Me, Julian, Allie, Rachel and Nicholas at Easter

Recent Family photos with Dom's family

My two longtime best friends, Alejandro and Morgan

3. I love. My family, my baby, my handful of close friends and my boyfriend. Those are the people that I love more than anything. I am eternally grateful for my family and all that they have done/continue to do for me and Julian.

4. I shop. Too much... I don't always buy but I shop. On the internet, at Target, on Etsy, at AC Moore, and especially Old Navy. I love a good deal or coupon, and if I have $10 off? Well, then I have to shop! I'm always looking for housewares and baby products, and sometimes clothes, when I can convince myself that it wouldn't be a sin to buy something for myself.

5. I surf. No, not as in the ocean. The internet is my addiction. Pinterest is my addiction. I'm obsessed with new blogs, products, and ideas for my crafting [obsession]. While I'm slowly building my life up to my standards, I swoon over the lives of the people I find online and get ideas for what to buy or make that will make my life better. This could sound bad, but I look at it as being resourceful, a dreamer, and as someone who is always looking to get more out of life.

Those are five categories of things that I "do". Working almost full time, it's hard to think of anything but what I do there, but it was interesting to comb through my few wakeful hours during the day and pick out what else makes up my day.

You should check out the Blog Everyday in May challenge, whether you're a blogger or just a thinker!