Blog Post I Love Today

So this morning before class I was going through my blog feed and I came across this gem from Carly at The College Prepster. What does your favorite Starbucks drink say about you? As a daily coffee drinker and someone who has had one or two (or fifty) Starbuck's drinks in my life I was curious to see what my Skinny Vanilla Latte would expose about me. To my surprise it was a very apt description of me; classic but fun. Crazy that you could deduce something like that from the kind of drink you get at Starbucks, right?! See if your order is there and comment with what you thought of the accompanying description. Is it right?

<3 Ashley

What does your Starbucks order say about you? Find out here!

Day 8: Why Blog?

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I am having way too much fun waking up at 11 every morning. Unfortunately, come Monday that will be a thing of the past as I get back to work. But I am very happy that I did have this break between school and summer work.

Anyway, today's topic is one that has recently interested me to read about. Over the past few weeks I have seen a number of bloggers sharing with their readers why exactly they started blogging in the first place. Today I am going to do just that.

Since 8th grade, I have wanted to pursue a career in writing/publishing and had flirted with the idea of blogging. Everyone that I talked to about my plans always suggested that I start a blog and begin networking. About a year ago, with college on the horizon, I started this little blog. I liked the idea of blogging and had enjoyed following and reading some others before starting my own. I had every intention of making it a fashion blog since fashion was quite the obsession of mine--even more so than it is now! However, half the time I didn't even know what to talk about. So I took a step back and and reconsidered the angle I should take. What did I like to talk about? Well pretty much everything! That's when I decided that All That Glitters would become a lifestyle blog. One year later I still enjoy it very much. Along with doing a fair bit of writing I also look at blog as a social opportunity. I have enjoyed talking to so many people with some interesting perspectives.

If you have a blog, why did you start blogging? Leave your link!

<3 Ashley

Day 7: Favorite Tumblr Blogs

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Day 7 of the blogging challenge calls me to share my favorite Tumblr blogs to follow with you. I will give you seven since it is the seventh day and I am just that clever, right?

Universe Wants To Be Noticed
Photography of various aspects of life.
The Nifty Fifties
This blog contains a lovely collection of photos and music from the 1950s. Included are old advertisements, actors and actresses, movie posters, fashion, and home decor. The owner of the blog also runs blogs devoted to the '60s and '70s.
Nom Food
Who doesn't love looking at pictures of food?
DKNY PR Girl
If you follow @dknyprgirl on Twitter, the next logical step is to follow her on Tumblr. She shares some gorgeous pictures and sketches from collections.
All Things Europe
If you are a fan of travel (European in particular) this blog contains some great photos of places to visit if you are looking for any trip planning inspiration.
Vintage Kisses
Gorgeous photography of everyday life.
What Should We Call Me
If you haven't found your way onto this page, you must go now! It is too funny and many times so true and relatable. Many other similar pages have sprouted up based on this blog; one of my personal favorites is the one based around student life at Pitt--What Should We Call Me Pitt

Do you have any favorite Tumblr follows? If you have a blog, put your link in the comments!

<3 Ashley