Babes In Blogland + A Giveaway!

I have been asked by the ever adorable Melissa to participate in the Tour Through Blogland. Guys -- I'm going to be honest, I wrote that first sentence two weeks ago when Melissa asked me way early enough for me to have my act together. I don't. I was planning on doing it last week but you know, life is what happens when we're making plans? Also, this weekend was a crazy one, more on that later. Anyways. Here's how I'm not following the rules [again, sheesh]. I'm answering questions today and also finding people to continue today so I'll tell you who's up a little later this week...

What are you working on now? getting it together. I actually started making a blog business plan so that I'm more organized + surprise 12 hour car rides don't completely throw off my whole blog week. [my whole real life week is a completely different story.]  I'm also working on a fun wine cork project -- I posted a super cryptic sneak peek on Instagram, I took a zillion pictures, then it fell apart, because apparently hot glue does not hold wine corks together, so I'm working on a solution and something more sticky (stickier?). That's coming soon toooo!
How does your work differ from others in it's genre? well honestly, I don't even know what my genre would be? Someone asked me the other day, "IRL", what do you blog about? I hesitated for a minute, because I'm not really a sports blogger, even though I totes could be if you're looking to hire someone... I'm never sure how to explain "lifestyle blogging" to people either, because it sounds so vain when you really start to think about it, so I usually end up with "I blog to keep my creativity alive, everything from sports to that time I admitted that sometimes I get John Elway + John Denver confused. Oh wait, that's still a sports thing, how about the time I asked if curly fries came from a different kind of potato...
Why do you write / create what you do? I like this one! I write because I need a creative outlet, because it's something I'm actually pretty good at [who doesn't love doing things they're good at? or does saying I'm good make me look like I'm being cocky?]. Also, I continue to write because people tell me they dig my sense of humor, like the posts about what you need to know before a Georgia game this weekend, and because I have made some super awesome beautiful amazing friends, duh.
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How does your writing / creative process work? It honestly depends. It's always assisted by some kind of beverage, coffee, wine, tequila..... I'm hoping to create more of a workspace, because sometimes the kitchen table [or uh, my desk at work...] doesn't quite cut it. Plus have you seen the pinterest boards for workspaces? Helloooo project!

SPEAKING of friends in blogland, how cool is it that we give prizes away for our birthdays? Becca put together a killer giveaway for hers, and you should totally enter it! If you win, you can always donate the $250 to things I would do if I didn't have student loans!

14 comments :

  1. I have been saving my wine corks for a fun project but haven't decided on what that project will be so I am excited to see how yours turns out! We live in a tiny one bedroom apartment so when I said I wanted my own little workspace it was out of the question for awhile until we went to a vintage flea market and found a cute desk and chair, Even though its a tiny space in my living room it makes blogging and crafting way more fun :)

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  2. oh that's totally what I'm thinking too!! I have a tote bag full of wine corks, I made everyone save them because once upon a time I was going to cover a table top with them + some serious acrylic to make it level, sometimes I have illusions of grandeur [or serious handywoman capabilities, like using table saws.. haha]

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  3. such a rule breaker you are! What in the world are we going to do with you, missy? haha. Your posts are consistently my favorites. Do you have a blog resume since you're trying to expand it as a business?

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  4. Hahahaha had to laugh about blogging at work. GUILTY!!!! Love your blog Kasey!

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  5. I find that I often need wine for my creativity to kick in. I drink wine and all of a sudden I'm productive and cranking out blog posts.

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  6. You know, it really drives me nuts when people say that you can only be a successful blogger if you have a clearly defined 'niche'. I think that is complete BS. If you're following your bliss and doing what you love, you are already successful.

    Not everyone fits into a perfectly defined category. Including me. I think that is what keeps the blogging world interesting and unique. So cheers to us 'non definable' bloggers!

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  7. Lol. No seriously Becca. You made me laugh out loud. Love your sense of humor.

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  8. oh no, more resumes? what is a blog resume?! I like being a favorite!!!!!!

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  9. oh thaaank you! I definitely do it more than I really should, but my day is so flexible that it's not like I'm reaaaally avoiding work, I'm just making myself have to be in the office longer.

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  10. I definitely think I'm substantially more hilarious after a glass or four....

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  11. I have no idea if it's even a thing. It sounded like a thing. I dunno. haha. Let's claim Melissa had temporary insanity and that statement never happened. Except you're still a favorite. That happened.

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  12. YES! I feel like I can't define my blog into one category any more than I could try to describe myself in one word. I have too many fun things I can think of! Cheers indeed!

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  13. Haha, I love that your writing process is accompanied by a beverage. I need to try this. My posts may become more interesting with a little rum added in. :)

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  14. it definitely gets the creative juices going for me. I've found if I just do coffee it gets a little sloppy...

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