I Need A Pintervention
It's that time of year again for me when the voices in my head go to war over Michaels birthday. I say I'm not doing anything big for it. Then I think well maybe I could do a party. Next minute I've decided it will just be a family lunch.
It's never just anything with me. Seconds later and I've already created a Pinterest board looking up ideas. My mind quickly moves onto the cake. What should I do? Nothing? Buy a cake? No no no. Of course, my conscience is playing a big part in my decision-making.
Some of you may know I used to have a cake decorating business which I absolutely loved but I decided to give it up when I had Mikey to allow more time as a family. However, this has left me with skills I can't ignore and I feel pressure to create a cake he would love.
I can't decide on what Mikey likes the most to help me with the design ideas. Every year is the same and this is only his 4th! I eventually decide on a dinosaur cake. This then overwhelmingly turns the family lunch into a dinosaur-themed lunch.
What is wrong with me. I have Pinterest creations coming out of my ears. A growing invite list and a shopping list that has soon escalated.
My name is Nicole and I'm a pinterestaholic. It's ruining my marriage. I hide it from my husband and family. My friends encourage it but they don't understand the damage it's doing.
If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen that I recently helped to organise a leaving party for a friend, much to my dislike. This only fueled my addiction giving me more and more reason to find an excuse to pin ideas like the pin whore I am, Taking me away from the real world. This then leads to loads of effort that I can't help but put myself through because I have high expectations of what I want to achieve.
I'm glad I've shared this with you. I feel like a weight has been lifted. This Dino lunch is happening but I will see a doctor after. Birthdays happen every year and I can't put myself through this every time. Skills such as being organised, creative, determined and caring they are all a curse! Mum in a Mann's world. (I've made 3 things off of Pinterest today.....send help!)
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