I posted my first picture on Instagram on October 17th, 2010. My initial usage of the app was for enhancing my not-so-great iPhone pictures with it's varied selection of filters. I didn't "follow" anyone nor did I have any "followers" for at least the first 8 months. As some of my Facebook friends joined, I began to follow a few people's feeds. I continued to use IG mainly as an editing tool and never "liked" or left comments on other's posted photos. As with a lot of social media, I was only scratching the surface of it's capabilities and wasn't really interested in going any deeper than satisfying my initial needs. The turning point for me was when I began, on occasion, taking a peek at the "popular" page. One day I saw this lovely picture posted by Miss James aka bleubird...
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| @bleubird |
This picture lead me to her even more lovely BLOG... which has honestly changed my life. I began "following" her that day and still find her photos to be some of the warmest and most beautiful on IG. She shares pictures of her day to day (family, food, home, travel etc.) which are nothing short of pure magic. It was bleubird who helped me open up to the COMMUNITY aspect of IG. I saw how she used it as a spring board for her blog, how she connected with other blogging Moms all over the country, and was weaving a uniquely personal tapestry of photos for her family. It was by her example and though our connection that I was inspired to find other wonderful women who have greatly enriched my life...
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| @murrjohnson |
A beautiful blogging Mama who just had her second little girl almost 3 weeks ago!
(Murr is VERY dear to my heart)
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| @kerigiordano |
A fellow graphic designers, Mama, food lover, and ETSY shop owner.
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| @bc_m |
A homeschooling Mama to 4 (I know!) amazingly cute kids.
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| @frecklewonder |
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| @missmessie |
Wife, Mama, ETSY shop owner, lover of vintage pyrex, and wearer of super cute glasses.
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| @mrsjasminedee |
A wife, mother to 5 (blows my mind), and women of faith.
These are just 7 of the many ladies I have gotten to know over the last year on IG. Through pictures and words... we get to peer into each others lives, sharing our thoughts, feelings, encouragement, and advice. Some I would consider friends even though we have never met in person. I pray for these women, I celebrate their milestones, I look forward to seeing their lives each day, and am very grateful that they (like myself) chose to fully use this app to make our lives a bit more connected. If you are on Instagram, I am @kellyvlass... come find me!
(Lov)e,
-k.
Oh Kelly! I am so touched!! You are truly one of the sweetest, most genuine, and incredibly gracious woman I have ever met! Who would have guessed a little app like instagram would be such a great place to connect & grow friendships with so many people!? I'm so thankful for it! & I'm so thankful for YOU, sweet lady! & all the other wonderful women & moms i have be introduced to this year. You all have been such an inspiration to me & helped me keep my head on straight :)
ReplyDeletemuch MUCH love! xoxo
-murr