Oh yeah, I'm Pinterested

I've been hearing about this Pinterest site for quite some time now, and I was successful in resisting the temptation to check it out up until two days ago. See, when I find something new that I like, I become OBSESSED for like two weeks, then I wake up one day and I'm over it. Character flaw. I can't stick to anything. Except smoking...I wonder why that is? Anyway, after hearing about it, reading about it, and seeing all my friend's "pins" on Facebook, I decided to give it a whirl.

Big mistake.

Huge.

Ok, so what is this Pinterest thing all about? Well, according to the actual website, Pinterest is a virtual pinboard where you can "organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web." Genius.

It is also an "invite-only" site, which I think adds to the appeal. Double genius.

I was perusing the site the other night, with my husband glaring over my shoulder (you know, he was pretending he wasn't interested, but in fact he was), and I tried "pinning" a recipe (husband was enthusiastically nodding), but was deeply saddened to learn that you must be invited first. I requested an invite and was told I would be able to pin "soon." Really? Why can't I do it now? Are you guys performing a criminal background check? Am I not good enough to belong to this exclusive club? Gee, I hope they aren't doing a credit check, I'll never get in. I was annoyed, but I waited the painful 12 hours before I was granted permission to pin. Assholes.

As soon as the Pinterest genie granted me access, I was on that site like white on rice, baby. Recipes and home decor and organization tips and style guides and pictures of beautiful homes we'll never be able to afford...I love it! But as I spent more time checking out other peoples' pins, I began to feel as if I might be a huge failure at life. I would NEVER have thought of any of things on my own. Why didn't I think of making finger paints out of dish soap? What is wrong with me?! Why didn't I think of turning a mason jar into a festive lantern? How come when I paint my nails, they NEVER look that good?

This is not good for my self-esteem.

But, on the flip side, I am feeling inspired. Maybe obessively inspiried. I'm seeing ideas for things that have crossed my mind once or twice in the past, and I'm feeling a renewed sense of urgency to organize my pantry! I'm going to actually do some of these things I have discovered, I swear! The best part? I'm going document ALL of it so you guys can feel inspired as well (or laugh at me, either one).

I was planning on doing some blogs about frugal living, living on one-income, being poor, etc., etc., prior to becoming obsessed with Pinterest, but now I have even MORE ideas! Yay!

Happy pinning!