Post Comment Love 15 - 17 June

Hello there and welcome to another #PoCoLo - if you were here last week, it was great to see you. If you're new here then you're very welcome and I just know that you're going to find some cracking posts, and possibly even some new-to-you blogs. 

You'll remember that last week we had some time off, this week no such luck and that seems to be the theme of the week.  We weren't fortunate enough to escape The Letter about the allotment so we've spent some time over there strimming and generally make it look as if we're tending the plot, rather than just growing weeds, which admittedly is an easy mistake to make!

Sadly though I am still the human of choice for the midges (and worse) over there and once again I'm sporting some way too red and way too swollen bites. This time though I've one on my forearm which has been painful enough for me to actually phone the doctors.  If it carries on this way I'll be queuing for an emergency appointment this morning - I hope I'm not, but unless there's a dramatic change over night I think that's unlikely.

On a cheerier note, my photo this week is a burst of yellow - what else? - that I've walked past on my walking commute route.  Let's hope the bites calm down again, and that I become less tasty to the bite-y population.

Blogger Showcase: Karen from The Next Best Thing To Mummy

This week you can read Karen's full answers over on Morgan's blog, but before you go let me whet your appetite.  Some of you will most likely already know Karen and her blog as she is a #PoCoLo-er linker, she's chatty, kind and strong and blogs as a hobby to pass the time since a stroke - you'll find plenty of posts about child minding, but do pop over and find out more about Karen.

Don't forget to pop over and say hello on her social channels too:  Facebook  -  Twitter   -   Instagram.

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Post Comment Love & Blogger Showcase 8 - 10 June

Hello there and welcome to this week's #PoCoLo. If you were here last week, it was great to see you and if you're new here then you're very welcome.  Either way Morgan and I are sure you'll find some great posts (and blogs) to read as you link up.  

We've had the shortest of working weeks with just two days in the office and the rest at home. It's been a momentous week too, as the builders have all but finished and we're starting to "reload" our conservatory.  There's been more cleaning (joy!), some shed tidying up (yes, we know how to live) and quite a few deliveries. 

My photo this week is what we saw when we opened one of our deliveries, not quite what we expected, and not right either.  A replacement is on its way and should be with us later today, I hope - look out for more, including where it's from soon.

Blogger Showcase: Tamanisha from Sincerely Tawn

1. Who are you?

My name is Tamanisha (Tawm-uh-ni-sha) John and I am a Ph.D. student at Florida International University, where I study International Relations full time and run a “relaxed lifestyle” blog— sincerelytawm.com — whenever I’m procrastinating. 

2. How did you discover blogs/blogging?

I’ve always been fond of writing in general, and have always loved the idea of having my own blog. 

3. Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging because staying up late at night and writing in my iPhone notes became much easier than writing in a notebook. However, due to space constraints on my phone, I made the switch to blogging. In my notes, I would simply reflect on my days, reflect on events that happened, ideas I’d have, and food places I’d love to try eating at or have gone to eat and enjoyed it. It was sort of like memory keeping.

4. What do you find most challenging?

At the moment, the most challenging thing has been balancing being 100% honest with myself— as I had been with my iPhone notes— on a more public platform. I fear being judged. However, this fear may be a bit irrational since everyone that I’ve ‘met’ (online) whilst blogging has been encouraging. 

5. What is your favourite topic to write about?

My favourite topic to write about is memory keeping for myself. Something unique to my blog that I was not writing about before in my notes, were movie and book reviews. I really enjoy writing those. I also enjoy doing more in depth food reviews, by researching restaurant owners beforehand.    

6. Are you blogging for fun or do you have goals?

Initially I was blogging for fun, but now I do think that I have goals. My mom is probably the most ardent reader of my blog, and she followed my entire left hand planner creation process and has convinced me to share and create a left handed planner in my image. This has gotten a lot of traction from other interested lefties, and righties. And so my current goal is to be the ‘home of the #leftyplanner’ that others can practically use. 

7. What is your favourite thing about blogging?

My favourite thing about blogging is being able to share my memories with others. I never knew how helpful individual and personal memories can to be others. I also like being able to relate to my co-workers and colleagues more who read and enjoy— both my lifestyle blog and academic blog. 

8. Have you ever attended a blogging conference and if so, what did you think?

I have never attended a blogging conference, but it does sound like something I’d be interested in!  

9. What are your 3 best posts?

In terms of views and engagements, my three best performing posts are: ‘Finally A (Healthy) Brunch Shop in South Florida,’ ‘PlannerCon 2018, San Francisco Weekend: Day 3,’ ‘PlannerCon 2018, San Francisco Weekend: Day 2.’ But personally, my top three favourite posts that I’ve written are: ‘Rest Peacefully, Granny LJJ,’ ‘The [not so] Automatic Millionaire. A Review...,’ ‘Life and Planner Updates!’

10. Describe yourself in three words!

Responsible, Outgoing, Mellow

11, Are you a tea and biscuits or coffee and cake person?

Tea and biscuits please!

12. What's your idea of a perfect night out?

A perfect night out for me, consists of dressing  cute and going out with my friends to a nice lounge that has great music to dance to. 

13. Your perfect night in?

A perfect night in consists of a criminal investigation type series or sci-fi movie, as I eat my favourite pizza. My favourite is Pizza Hut‘s thin and crispy pizza, with garlic buttery crust, topped with beef, green peppers and Peruvian cherry peppers 

14. What would your best friend/OH/mum or kids say is your best quality?

From friends to my mom— and also my ex— they would say my best quality is my honesty. My co-workers would describe me as blunt and diplomatic. 

Thanks Tamanisha for joining in.  If you want to connect with our blogger showcase this week please check out her social channels:  Twitter  -  Instagram  -  Pinterest.

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Post Comment Love 1-3 June

Hello there and welcome to the first Post Comment Love of June, I'm not sure how we're already this far through the year, but it seems we are.  If you were here last week it was great to see you, and if you're new here you're very welcome.  Even though I'm still reading last week's posts, I know you'll find some great blogs and posts to read.

This week I've been even more of a jumble than a usual week with a Bank Holiday in. It was my birthday on Tuesday and so we took the day off work, which was lovely - apart from the weather! - but it's meant that I've been even more confused by what day it is.  I'll be glad when it really is Friday, this week.

As usual I've a busy weekend planned, and am expecting our new allotment shed to arrive tomorrow.  We've some more time off at the end of next week and we've the exciting task of clearing out MOH's shed in the garden as now our conservatory work is drawing to a close (yay!) his bike will no longer form part of the decor in there.

My photo this week is of another favourite plant, but one that's a bit cheeky too.  I say cheeky, others might say invasive, but as the plant is known as mind your own business I can't help but like it.  It's one that I'm sure MOH pulls up when I'm not looking, but I've thwarted that by having backup pots growing so I can easily replace it!

Blogger Showcase: Ashley from Adventure Out There

You can read Ashley's full answers over on Morgan's blog this week, but before you go let me share a snipped of our Blogger Showcase this week.  Ashley is a travel blogger, a Canadian living and working in France who enjoys giving travel advice from the tricks she's learnt herself.  She's kind, determined and curious and thinks you can't go wrong with cake - I think I agree with that!

Connect with Ashley on her social channels:  Twitter  -  Pinterest  -  Instagram (photography)  -  Instagram (lifestyle)  -  Facebook

An InLinkz Link-up