Hiatus Quelled: let's get reorganized!

I have to apologize, I'm not really sure where most of January has gone. Week 1 started off pretty strong, week 2 was all about the link up, and week 3 I fell off the map completely. I felt defeated.  Then last week work sent me to a conference on direct to consumer wine shipping (sounds terribly exciting right?). A funny thing happened there during the social media session, while it happened to be least helpful from a professional standpoint; this segment became the most insightful from a blogging standpoint.

The segment spoke about planning and organizing your content and how to keep things fresh, even when you're writing a bit in advance. They handed out links and advice on programs that can help you stay organize and what to do with a series. The ideas poured onto my conference notes, new ways to brainstorm, new stories to tell and how to stay on top of it all. A few of the things they suggested were even all-around tools. To do lists, mind maps, and even easy (and FREE) Photo and video editing software.

I am getting up to speed on these amazing new tools and will share the highlights as I find them. I thank you for sticking with me during my hiatus and hopefully I'll be back in stride soon.

What tools do you use to stay organized?

What was the last unexpected source of inspiration/motivation?

Welcome to Sunday Social

I'm joining Ashley and Neely with their link-up today for Sunday Social!

1. Top 3 favorite kinds of food

Only 3? Hah!

a) Fancy Cheeses, I really love a good cheese board.(here's a way to make a great one: Anatomy of a Cheese Board)
b) Pasta my favorite is tossed with tomatoes, basil, olive oil and cheese. This may be worth a shot soon: Zucchini Noodle
c) Grapes (fermented!) well not just fermented actually, fresh and frozen are often part of my daily snacks.

2. First 3 things you do in the morning

a) let the dogs out
b) drink water
c) fire up the Keurig! mmm coffee

3. Last 3 things you do at night

a) stretch- these are great: Bed Time Stretches
b) drink water
c) put the dogs in their bed

4. 3 TV shows you NEVER miss. forget to DVR.

a) The Walking Dead, b) Parenthood, c) American Horror Story

5. 3 places you want to visit  
(again only 3?)

a) Australia
b) Italy (again so I can take Princess)
c) Africa

6. 3 people you can always count on

a) My momma -to make me a better mom
b) The DJ - to keep me from going batshitcrazy losing sight of what's important
c) James- for a cocktail, history lesson, or giggle

 If you repost please be sure to link up with the girls above. Part of my Sunday morning is now dedicated to couch time while reading all of these! Have a wonderful weekend.

You wanna prowl, be my night owl?

So sorry I haven't been here much this week. Work and Little P's first Post-Holiday week back have been taking their toll on my 'down time'.

To join these ladies for this link up be sure to visit: Natasha, Darci, April, and Christina. I'm sharing a little YouTube love this week.

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So tonight, we're going out. Which is long overdue and much needed. I live near this glorious city known as SF. Frisco, the city by the bay or simply San Francisco. A place filled with music, hippies, artists, and the occasional *cough* street person. Not to mention amazing food and some really fantastic nightlife. We have plans to go "owwwwutt tonight", which is long overdue. Ruby Skye here we come. Will have to share some pics and details next week. As a result I cant help but hum this all week:

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 This was passed around work this week and is quite funny. I would loooooose my mind, but it's fun to see someone else get scared.

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This made us laugh so hard we cried this week. I can't quite explain why sister and I looked this up to begin with, but imitating the martians have been part of our conversations this week ever since.  

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This was of huge inspiration to me this week. Although she's a little more artsy than I could ever imagine myself being ?full-time? she certainly makes some great points about the nature of people and how to get your needs met on your terms.  

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Lastly; We also went to see Frozen last weekend, so this has been stuck in my head and sung out loud by Princess all week. If you haven't yet, GO SEE IT! Now, or tomorrow. Now would be best

Happy Friday, promise to be back to the blog world in full force next week!