I confess… that I’ve really missed participating in humpday confessions. Truth be told I missed out last week because I feel asleep on the couch. At 9pm. I’m a party animal.
I confess that I really didn’t have a good photo for this post… So here, have a photo of my silly cat-dog
I also confess that I’ve been wearing myself thin in blogland and haven’t been able to make it around to everyone as much lately. With no catch up time the past few weekends (when I normally read everyone’s blog posts) and a full schedule, I’m feeling behind. Basically this month has been crazy and I won’t lie, I’m starting to look forward to the calm that is probably coming in fall. At least I hope.
I confess I may have left the dog at home today instead of taking him to doggie daycare because I was running late. Have I mentioned that my biggest flaw is my inability to be on time? Seriously, I’m pretty bad, but I really do try, and I have no intention of running late, it just happens. #SorryButIAmSorry
I confess I finally tried Trader Joes’ Cookie Butter. We picked up the Speculoos Ice Cream on our TJ’s run tonight. It tasted like graham crackers and pretzels had a baby, and named it cookie butter. Tasty, but not quite what I expected. P.S. If you like dark chocolate and almonds, make sure you pick up their Dark Chocolate Almonds with Sea Salt and Turbinando Sugar. You’re welcome in advance.
Okay, last confession. I finally downloaded the Editorial Calendar Plugin for WordPress and actually started using it today. What is wrong with me that it took this long?! Seriously, it is awesome. I feel so much better planning out the next 3 or so weeks in advance. Also, I’m going to be out-of-town in September and am looking for guest posters. Are you interested? Or know someone who is? Email me. Or comment and tell me. Pick your poison.
Well, my confessional is closed for the day, I think I’ve done enough for this week. What do you have to confess this week?
Linking up with Kathy, duh.
I wasn’t a super huge fan of the Cookie Butter either. A friend had me try some after she was food-gasming over it and I was like, eh, Nutella is better and she looked at me like I had 6 eyes. Maybe it’s because it’s from Trader Joe’s that it’s supposed to be so delicious. My dog loved his Trader Joe’s treats, so maybe it’s just me?
Haha! I think Nutella is better too, but I am a chocolate fiend. We thought if they had added a fudge swirl to the Cookie Butter ice cream it would have been perfect.
I have been seriously behind in Blogland lately as well and so have many others it seems which I know from their confessions. I hope to be able to do a little catching up tonight. We’ll see!
It’s tough to catch up when you’re behind, or at least it is for me! Tried to get some done this weekend… eek, so much I missed!
Do you take your pup every day?? I mean, just wow!! LOL mine don’t go at all ha!!!
Nope, he goes 2x a week! That would be very expensive otherwise, haha!
i think everyone has put their blog on hold during these summer months but things will probably pick up in the fall/during cooler weather.
thanks for linking up!
-kathy
Vodka and Soda
Sure seems like it! It’s so hard to want to sit on the computer when the weather so nice!
I am definitely not ready for summer to be over weather wise, but I can not wait to not have to be travelling every weekend!
Oh I bet, I’m sure that’s exhausting!
Not this pay day…maybe the next one ha…I am finally going to take my butt to TJ’s & try cookie butter & 2 buck chuck. I have never been to one & hence never tried these things.
Oh you must try them! TJ’s is by far my favorite place to grocery shop :)
I was so unorganized and spur of the moment before the editorial plugin. Now I’ve got things at least roughly planned for 2-3 weeks in advance. It can always change but it’s nice to have it there.
After installing it, it’s amazing how much content you can schedule! I’ve got the next month planned out, which is a pretty huge relief!
You take him to doggy day care every day? If so girl you are he best puppy mummy ever! And oh man I wish I could fall asleep at 9pm!!
Haha, nope, he just goes twice a week! It’d be insanely expensive, and he would be super grumpy (too tired!)
my roommate’s pup is always a maniac after we take her to doggy day camp. it’s like she runs around all day + gets more energy instead of being pooped! that calendar looks beneficial, maybe I should make the blogger to wordpress leap after all…
Haha, I’ve heard of that happening! Definitely not the case with this one though (thank goodness!) I highly recommend WordPress, though full disclosure, I never was on Blogger. I used Tumblr before, which was terrible for this kind of blogging.
I feel you on being behind in blogland. It’s always hard once that happens because it feels impossible to catch back up. Hopefully with autumn nearing we will have more time :)
Yeah, honestly the catching up is the worst part just because its nearly impossible to get ahead!
If I feel too overwhelmed I just hit ‘mark all as read’, I usually feel better after that.
the cookie butter really doesnt seem like it would taste good to me, but the almonds? yummmm.
Um yeah, highly recommend the almonds. So good, so addictive.
I’ve definitely been experiencing blogger burnout lately too. I don’t know if it was lack of inspiration/motivation or just life getting crazy… maybe both! Love the cat dog photo. lol! My cat acts like a dog, so maybe they switched brains or something. haha!
Haha, sounds about right! I had a cat growing up that would fetch like a dog. Animals are funny!
Planning is a lifesaver! I would seriously forget all of my ideas if I didn’t use a blogging calendar.
I really have no idea how I survived without it previously!
I can’t wait to try those almonds–they sound amazing!
They are so good! Mostly sweet, with a tiny bit of sea salt really balances the dark chocolate!
You need to make a list of everyday reads in bloglovin’ like I did, it helps me get through at least the ones I really care about each day. Also I would love to guest post for you!!
I totally do. That would be so helpful!
I didn’t dislike the cookie butter but I wasn’t overwhelmed either. Glad I’m not the only one!
Yeah, that’s about how I felt. I do like the ice cream version because, well, I love ice cream. ;)
Awwww your pup is so cute!!! And ummm Cookie butter??? Excuse me??? Looks like I need to stop at TJ’s on my way home from work tomorrow…or just wait outside tomorrow morning when it opens…lol.
Thanks Em! Haha yes, you definitely need to try it! I highly recommend the ice cream :)
Blogland has been very quiet during the US summer but I’m sure it will come back together soon ;)
I’m hopeful too! :)
I’ve always wanted to try that cookie butter but from your description, it doesn’t sound like my cup o’ tea. The dark chocolate covered almonds do though! Those sound awesome! Also, I can guest post for you in september if you’re still looking!
The almonds are my favorite, so delicious! I will email you about guest posting :)