How This Blog Will Work

When I first signed up for Pinterest I gave myself some guidelines. Otherwise, I knew it would quickly consume my life. For example, I don't follow everyone. I also don't follow every interest of those I do follow. I mean, if I don't macrome then why would I want to look at macrome projects? Which brings me to another point. I only pin things I actually intend to do or use. This may look impressive, but I know I will not be attempting it. Ever. Of course I have a long back log of all the projects/tasks/new meals I intend to accomplish. I'm only human. But I intend to keep working on that list. Sometimes it goes swimmingly. But other times it is epic failure.

So here's the deal:

• I will try to post as many pictures of my "finished products" as I can. I'm not a professional photographer. I'm not an amateur photographer. In fact, I'm a lousy one. Until photography becomes one of my pinning interests, you'll have to bear with me. Please accept my apologies in advance. If the finished product basically looks like the pin, I may skip the photo altogether.

• Each project will be rated on how well it worked as follows:

1/5: Project tanked; my life was made harder by it. 

2/5: Project was unsuccessful but not necessarily a disaster.

3/5: Project had mediocre success.

4/5: Project success; I was pleased with the results.

5/5: Score! This project was life changing.

• I will be candid about what in the process went well and what didn't. If I would do something differently next time, I'll mention that too.

•  Please keep in mind that my criticisms are not necessarily directed at the original creator. Most of the time, the problem lies in my execution (or the executioner, ahem).

• Lastly, I welcome any and all feedback (as long as you don't use profanity!). Please give us your own results, recommendations, tips or general comments.

Now let's get to work on those pins!