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Pinterest. Wow. Is that the time already?

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Nic Howard

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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. 

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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?!)

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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  …" 

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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.

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5. Lastly.  Pinterest will make you think.  About things like this.

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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

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Comments

48 responses to “Pinterest. Wow. Is that the time already?”

  1. Bronny Avatar
    Bronny

    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 🙂

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  2. Bronny Avatar
    Bronny

    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 🙂

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  3. Bronny Avatar
    Bronny

    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 🙂

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  4. Bronny Avatar
    Bronny

    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 🙂

    Reply
  5. Cindy Fahrbach Avatar
    Cindy Fahrbach

    Yup. What you said.

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  6. Cindy Fahrbach Avatar
    Cindy Fahrbach

    Yup. What you said.

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  7. Cindy Fahrbach Avatar
    Cindy Fahrbach

    Yup. What you said.

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  8. Cindy Fahrbach Avatar
    Cindy Fahrbach

    Yup. What you said.

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  9. Julie Short Avatar
    Julie Short

    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?

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  10. Julie Short Avatar
    Julie Short

    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?

    Reply
  11. Julie Short Avatar
    Julie Short

    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?

    Reply
  12. Julie Short Avatar
    Julie Short

    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?

    Reply
  13. suzitee Avatar
    suzitee

    Oooh yes..the black hole that is Pinterest…I’m hearing you! Now, if only I could get off it and actually make something!

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  14. suzitee Avatar
    suzitee

    Oooh yes..the black hole that is Pinterest…I’m hearing you! Now, if only I could get off it and actually make something!

    Reply
  15. suzitee Avatar
    suzitee

    Oooh yes..the black hole that is Pinterest…I’m hearing you! Now, if only I could get off it and actually make something!

    Reply
  16. suzitee Avatar
    suzitee

    Oooh yes..the black hole that is Pinterest…I’m hearing you! Now, if only I could get off it and actually make something!

    Reply
  17. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    funny aye, I only just joined last week

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  18. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    funny aye, I only just joined last week

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  19. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    funny aye, I only just joined last week

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  20. Margo Avatar
    Margo

    funny aye, I only just joined last week

    Reply
  21. Nicola clarke Avatar
    Nicola clarke

    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 🙂

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  22. Nicola clarke Avatar
    Nicola clarke

    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 🙂

    Reply
  23. Nicola clarke Avatar
    Nicola clarke

    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 🙂

    Reply
  24. Nicola clarke Avatar
    Nicola clarke

    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 🙂

    Reply
  25. Lainie Avatar
    Lainie

    Welcome to Pinterest….pinned some nice stuff off your boards already 😀

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  26. Lainie Avatar
    Lainie

    Welcome to Pinterest….pinned some nice stuff off your boards already 😀

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  27. Lainie Avatar
    Lainie

    Welcome to Pinterest….pinned some nice stuff off your boards already 😀

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  28. Lainie Avatar
    Lainie

    Welcome to Pinterest….pinned some nice stuff off your boards already 😀

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  29. Misty Willis Avatar
    Misty Willis

    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!

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  30. Misty Willis Avatar
    Misty Willis

    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!

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  31. Misty Willis Avatar
    Misty Willis

    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!

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  32. Misty Willis Avatar
    Misty Willis

    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!

    Reply
  33. Memoriesbymanda Avatar
    Memoriesbymanda

    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.

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  34. Memoriesbymanda Avatar
    Memoriesbymanda

    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.

    Reply
  35. Memoriesbymanda Avatar
    Memoriesbymanda

    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.

    Reply
  36. Memoriesbymanda Avatar
    Memoriesbymanda

    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.

    Reply
  37. LeanneC Avatar
    LeanneC

    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. 🙂

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  38. LeanneC Avatar
    LeanneC

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  39. LeanneC Avatar
    LeanneC

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  40. LeanneC Avatar
    LeanneC

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  41. Jolaine Avatar
    Jolaine

    Ha, ha, ha! I could spend hours on Pinterest! DANGER!!!!

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  42. Jolaine Avatar
    Jolaine

    Ha, ha, ha! I could spend hours on Pinterest! DANGER!!!!

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  43. Jolaine Avatar
    Jolaine

    Ha, ha, ha! I could spend hours on Pinterest! DANGER!!!!

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  44. Jolaine Avatar
    Jolaine

    Ha, ha, ha! I could spend hours on Pinterest! DANGER!!!!

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  45. Lianne Gray Avatar
    Lianne Gray

    awesome!! 🙂

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  46. Lianne Gray Avatar
    Lianne Gray

    awesome!! 🙂

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  47. Lianne Gray Avatar
    Lianne Gray

    awesome!! 🙂

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  48. Lianne Gray Avatar
    Lianne Gray

    awesome!! 🙂

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