A few weeks ago, I had lunch with Kate. We talked extensively about blogging. I tried to share tips and insights with her when I realized that I’m not really good at blogging, I just have a blog and I write on it and that’s about it.
I explained that I’m just myself and that’s it. I don’t have a brand, I don’t promote myself, I don’t get asked to speak at conferences, it’s just me in my corner of the blogging world. Sometimes I have a lot to say and sometimes my mind is blank. Sometimes, I consider coming here and telling you all about my weekend and then I second guess myself and think “why in the hell would anyone want to know how boring my weekend was? Even I don’t want to know.”
She told me that she sort of wanted to know what I did during my weekend and also she wanted to know what was in my purse.
Vaseline. I carry vaseline in my purse. I used to carry a big tub of it, but my friends made fun of me (which I totally deserved), so now I carry around a “cute” little travel-sized version, it’s pretty convenient.
I use Vaseline for my lips. Always, like ten times a day. (this post is not sponsored by Vaseline.)
(I just like Vaseline.)
When I wake up in the middle of the night, all thirty-nine times, thanks to a certain 8 month old, I have to put Vaseline on my lips before laying back down.
Yep, I have another container of it by my bed.
I also drink about 20 ounces of water throughout the night and I like my ankles. (when not pregnant.)
I drink about 100 ounces of water throughout the day. My friend, Sarah, calls me a water buffalo.
I’m left handed when I eat and write but everything else, I use my right hand. (but when it comes to bowling and ping pong, I use both hands. Not surprisingly, I suck at both bowling and ping pong.)
When I was little, even though I had five brothers and sisters, I also had an imaginary friend. Her name was Lois and I swear to you, I miss her. (she was real. I know it.)
In first grade, I had light blue velcro Nike’s. OMG, I felt so cool.
I wish I knew how to do fun things with my hair and I wonder why my eyelashes are so wimpy but my husband’s are awesome. (but I don’t mind, I swear.)
I had three Cabbage Patch Kids: Nellie Sue, Trudy Diane and Clark Barlow.
Also, I tend to remember really dumb details.
I used to read every single night but I haven’t read a book in over a year. I miss it.
My hair has been every single color, I have a tattoo and I used to have a belly ring. Now my hair is brown, I still have a tattoo and my belly button sags to my knees.
It took me eight minutes to write this.
What else do you want to know?
Ask me anything.
What’s the tattoo of?
I love a post like that. Random and fun.
“why in the hell would anyone want to know how boring my weekend was? Even I don’t want to know.” I have this same problem and I’m a new blogger so I really think no one wants to know. But I know I love reading the random things like this post. It’s refreshing. So hopefully I’ll start remembering to write just because I want to.
What’s really weird is that I just bought Vaseline at Target the other day to try it on my lips because they have been so horribly dry! Glad to know it works!
What is your tattoo of? And if you could have one talent or learn one hobby, what would it be?
My favorite blogs are the “everyday” ones, like yours. I just like reading about the everyday life of others. It’s nice to find things that are similar, notice the differences and sometimes you are enlightened to a new idea, a new approach, a new focus in life. Keep on keeping on
This is the kind of blog I like. Keeping it real. My blog is like yours except I do not reveal too much of my life. Just stuff – the things I do. I should write more personally. I think I shall. Thanks for the inspiration! Now, to have courage to not just write but also to share it with the world.
I’m sure there is a grammar error in there somewhere; but, at the moment, I’m too tired to care. Ha!
I love this post! It was so interesting and I knew all this already. One thing though. You never had a belly ring. I’m sure of it because I would never have approved of it and I’m sure I would have known about it. Hmmmm. The tattoo was enough.
Just tricking – I’d heard a rumor that there was one. Fun post!
Seriously…what’s the tattoo and where is it? I feel like I can ask you that since 1) way back when…you designed my first blog; 2) we are friends on twitter; 3) I read your blog regularly.
And for the record, I’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo. Yes, I will be 50 in about a month…what. of. it.
Hugs and smooches.
S
OMG! Be still my Vaseline lovin’ heart. I have been out of it for approximately 2 months. Can you imagine going without it for 2 months? I have used it everyday for the past 20 years!!! I just purchased some two days ago – a ginormous tub. I don’t wake up that many times a night, but each and every time I step foot into my bathroom I put some on my lips. And, it is the BEST eye makeup remover. My friends have always made fun of me for my love of Vaseline. My hubby isn’t a fan either. Oh well. Just another reason to LOVE you!!
I had a cabbage patch doll named Millie. Don’t they come with names? Wonder if it was the same…Did she have red hair?
Hahaha!! I LOVED this post and it made me laugh and think about all sorts of strange and random facts about me and what kind of a blog post I could write.
I don’t have a following – but you have You Capture, and I would certainly call that a speciality! 
This is a wonderfully funny post!
I know very little about blogging also, I just like to write.
I laughed so hard over the drinking so much water and liking your ankles bit.
Thanks!
- Lauren
Ladaisi Blog
Ok, lots of people are asking about your tattoo…which I wanna know too, but here’s my question.
If you could go ANYWHERE in the world with your hubby, you two best friends, and their hubbies…where would YOU pick to go? Please know that in this ideal world, your friends and spouses will LOVE where you pick to go. So where would ya go? I’d pick Australia, or an all inclusive resort in Mexico, or even just a little hotel room in the Poconos…but with the snow outside, I’d probably want to go somewhere warm so the Poconos are out, I guess.
And also, what are three items that always make it into your suitcase when you travel (besides vaseline, obviously)? I HAVE to take my curling brush with me, my make up –even though I never wear it at home, and at least 2 times the amount of clothing I’ll need.
Being a Lefty ROCKS. Though I am a kinda lefty too–I eat and write left handed but do everything else with my right.
I love this post too, even though I already knew everything in it too….(well maybe I don’t remember the light blue Nikes), but I loved it! I also think you should ALWAYS write about your weekends, I don’t care if YOU think it is stuff we don’t want to know. You are wrong. I told you this before and you just. won’t. listen. Stuff like that makes the best blogs, I swear! Keep coming with the random stuff!!
This post is hilarious. Honesty is what I love about you.
I had a Cabbage Patch Kid named “Albert” but i have NO idea what his “middle name” was anymore…
So, what was the name of your REAL best friend in 7th grade? My was Julie. Unfortunately now we are just “friends” on FB. Kinda sad…
Oh man, I have so many questions, but I’ll only ask three:
1. What’s the second weirdest thing you have in your purse?
2. What kind of pajamas do you wear to bed? (Is that too personal? You said to ask anything!)
3a. Where are you in the birth order of your family? b. Are you close with your brothers and sisters?
xoxoKate
I never had Vaseline in the house until I had a baby boy and had to slather up his parts
haha. Now I’ve taken to putting it on my lips every single night. Works wonders. Hmmm…Those two phrases together don’t sound so good. Oh well, it’s the truth.
Love this post for several reasons: I also love Vaseline (I religiously apply it to my lips every night, and I will only buy the plain “chapstick” brand chapstick. . .which basically is Vaseline in stick form), I also love random facts about people. People want to know the boring stuff, because, well, reading each other’s blogs you become bloggy friends, and don’t friends want to heat that stuff? I know I do.
I also want to know what your tattoo is of! and. . .hm. . .what is your favorite baby product that you just can’t live without?
delurking to say Vaseline rocks. I absolultely cannot go to sleep without putting it on my lips first!
Also, you have beautiful children and I am so glad you are using your talent with photography and sharing it with us!
I adore this post. : ) Really. Randomness and miscellany are the things that keep life interesting and I’m glad you share yours with all of us. : )
I also swear by Vaseline. When I lived in Ireland I loved the fact that it was sold in small tins, like lip gloss…for people like you and me. I cried when I finished my final tin a year or so ago. I almost scooped some from my tub into it…but then I got distracted and can’t find the tin anymore.
It’s also AHmazing for cuticles and knuckles in the winter time.
I enjoyed this post!
Hi Beth, Here are a few questions for you:
1. What is your absolute favorite tv show?
2. How about your very favorite Christmas song?
3. Favorite type of candle (scent/brand)?
I hope you are having a great day!
I like posts like this and I’ve done a couple recently myself.
Ok, what is your favorite Christmas cookie?
I have actually gotten out of bed just to put vaseline on my lips… I love it!!
Clark Barlow….now that’s FUNNY!
Great post! So funny. I should drink more water…I feel like I’m doing good when I drink like 30oz a day. Hmm, maybe that’s why my lips are so dry…
Questions:
-What’s in your diaper bag?
-Besides vaseline, what are the essentials (make-up/hair wise) that are a must everyday/when you go out?
-Do you want more kids once Eli is a little older?
-What are you *really* wanting for Christmas this year?
Ok I think that’s it.