Inspiration

I love Blogs.

When I step away and think about what a Blog IS, I find them odd. People sharing personal, day-to-day experiences with the few random people who read their Blog. But, in theory, these personal glimpses are available to the entire world, since they live on the internet.

I also find them strangely addicting (I think some of you would agree). And I find myself wishing other friends would start blogs, just so that I would have more of them to read.

And, I also find them extremely INSPIRING.

A good example, would be today, when my dear friend Tiffany (of the famous TIFFYTOPIA) posted about her first 5:30am workout. I know how difficult that would have been for her (or anyone for that matter!). But she did it. Some people might think, 'oh, she's only done it once, that's not THAT impressive'. But these things need to start SOMEWHERE, and today was the start for her.

So, I thought I'd step back, and think about the individual ways I'm inspired by the different blogs I read, and what I love about them.

Here it goes:

Tiffitopia: Tiff inspires me to workout, or even THINK about working out. She inspires me to be more introspective. She inspires me to write. She inspires me to find solace in songs and their lyrics. I really LOVE how HONEST she is. I love knowing that she has found TRUE LOVE and will be taken care of in every way.

Kelly Family Adventures: Erin inspires me to find fun and humour in the most mundane moments of life. She inspires me to drink STARBUCKS. She inspires me to find BALANCE. She inspires me to become a MOM someday. And I love seeing the amazing support group of friends & family she has in her life.

Baby Blakeney Blog: Keri inspires me to be a good big sister and aunty, by the way she loves her nephews. She inspires me to laugh at myself, and life in general. And I can't express how much I've enjoyed reading about her & Nick's journey through pregnancy, and soon, parenthood. And, she inspires me to wear more BLACK.

Deter's Family: Kara is someone I've only met a few times, through Erin & Keri, but from reading her blog I have been inspired to wear nicer MAKE-UP. I also find it inspiring that her & Ralph made a trip down to Mexico with their very young son. And, like all the family blogs I read, it's great reading about all the milestones these kids reach.

[i]love life: Kal is someone I have NEVER met. I linked to her blog one day through Keri's site (when Keri announced the birth of Kal's daughter), and I have been addicted ever since. I don't even think I need to describe why this woman is inspiring, because anyone who has read her blog would know. She inspires me to be more COLORFUL (which contradicts the BLACK that Keri inspires...). She inspires me to take better PHOTOS. She inspires me to find a PASSION. And, she inspires me (somedays) to GO.

Thank-you all very much for your Blogs.