It's not likely I'll be bored ever again. Today I joined Pinterest. I'd been tempted to join up many times previously, but refused to jump on the Pinterest bandwagon. I've never liked online time wasting things. I don't allow those little "I'm online, message me!" icons. I uninstall chat features and I went kicking and screaming into facebook. I figured I didn't need something else to tie me to the computer.
But more and more I noticed "Pin it!" badges beside images. I started to research what Pinterest is, and what it can do. I read more and more about the marketing advantages of Pinterest. This thing is huge, people. I mean, massive. Did you realise?
Ok so I joined. Let's see what this fuss is all about. I created some boards. I started pinning. Images. Cute stuff. Yummy stuff. Inspirational stuff. Somewhere in the background I hear voices. They sound like kids asking questions. I stare dreamingly at the screen, hand on mouse scrolling down. Huh? What? Shhhhh I'm pinning.
Maybe this Pinterest isn't so bad. I've learnt a few things today.
1. Pinterest could make me redecorate my whole home.
2. Pinterest has the potential to make me skinny.
It's like an online scrapbook - and with images like these, I may even find myself more focused and into my other hobbies....like fitness and the pursuit of the perfectly toned body. (Not neccessarily mine either - there are some preeeety amazing looking men on Pinterest. Who knew?!)
3. It's possible that every single sentence I say to my hubby each evening after he comes home from work may start with "so there was this thing I saw on Pinterest today and I kinda thought maybe you could help me ..."
4. Pinterest has the potential to make me fat.
Type in "Chocolate" in the search box and see what happens. Go on. I dare you.
5. Lastly. Pinterest will make you think. About things like this.
And this. A laugh is good at any time of the day, right?
Even if there isn't much time left because Pinterest soaked it all up while I looked for images.
Laters
Oh no, look out Nic, you are now in major trouble, say good bye to house work hahah, it is so addictive and so much cool stuff on it, I love it :)
Posted by: Bronny | January 26, 2012 at 04:36 PM
Yup. What you said.
Posted by: Cindy Fahrbach | January 26, 2012 at 04:38 PM
And I began to do something with my joining because of you this morning Nic. BUT I think Bronny's comment to you may be true it's like gazing into the biggest sweets shop window. So much to look at, so much to savour and lots of time spent doing it!
AND I am no further ahead than I was at 8:30 with the boring that was top of the too do list today!
But then I am supposed to be enjoying Australia Day aren't I?
Posted by: Julie Short | January 26, 2012 at 04:50 PM
Oooh yes..the black hole that is Pinterest...I'm hearing you! Now, if only I could get off it and actually make something!
Posted by: suzitee | January 26, 2012 at 05:08 PM
funny aye, I only just joined last week
Posted by: Margo | January 26, 2012 at 06:32 PM
Hi nic
I have been on there for a few weeks and have made 4 meals that I pinned so feel like it's been productive as well as letting me dream :)
Posted by: Nicola clarke | January 26, 2012 at 08:16 PM
Welcome to Pinterest....pinned some nice stuff off your boards already :D
Posted by: Lainie | January 26, 2012 at 09:40 PM
I have had many many people tell me to join and I have yet to do so. THIS post today just might change that!!! You are too funny, Nic!!!! I totally enjoy your posts!
Posted by: Misty Willis | January 27, 2012 at 04:21 AM
That chocolate thing looks divine but probibly doesn't go with the motivation/lose weight pictures! You can spend so much time on there and find things that you need to do around the house because you saw the idea on Pinterest.
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | January 27, 2012 at 01:06 PM
Oh be still my beating heart! Pinterest is so incredibly inspiring and I find myself in total awe of the creativity displayed. Thanks for the pin to countrygirlhome. Love her distressed windows. Have you ever browsed potterybarn.com? So inspirational. A visit to one of their stores is on my bucket list. :-) Also, thanks for the info on the Blurb photo books that you sent me a few months back. :-)
Posted by: LeanneC | January 27, 2012 at 04:36 PM
Ha, ha, ha! I could spend hours on Pinterest! DANGER!!!!
Posted by: Jolaine | January 28, 2012 at 03:38 AM
awesome!! :)
Posted by: Lianne Gray | January 31, 2012 at 09:18 PM