The 9 types of friends on your list

I've been on Facebook for ten years this September. And I still have less than 200 friends on my list, because I've always tried to have actual relationships with the people on my list (well, except for the high school boyfriends, they're just there so I can sticky beak on their lives) There are long time family friends, family members, people I've met through scrabooking forums (back when forums were a thing), there's bloggers I've clicked with, and university friends and even school mum friends. But when crisis hits life, it's interesting to see how those friendships play out online.

BPE | blogger's baby shower

inspired by these cards by Wendy Sue Anderson

When Rachel and Lisa heard that I'd never had a baby shower before, they wanted to throw one for me. And then we heard that Trudie from My Vintage Childhood, Cass from Cass Can Sew and Renee from Nee Say were also pregnant and due around the same time, so we decided to have a big party!

I've been scouring pinterest for fun ideas, trying to plan something not-too-cheesy and heaps of fun and I've got a couple of ideas for cute little gifts I want to make for the other mums (because isn't half the fun of a baby shower silly games and gifts?!) It's shaping up to be an awesome day!

So, if you're a Brisbane local, consider this your invitation to join us for a fun day (I've got my fingers crossed for good weather, my kids are so excited!)

And if you're not local, don't forget about the online baby shower my friend Deb is hosting on May 30th {AEST} - I'm still trying to figure out a way to combine all the blog posts that will be shared into an album for bubba.

I think I can safely say I've been spoiled by my friends. I'm so excited to see these two events happen!

why do you blog?

{I'll be sitting in a plane when you read this. And I'll share my adventures when I get home.}

I was chatting to Lisa and Rachel recently about why we blog. It was interesting to hear their stories and tell my story. But I got to wondering, is that really why?

And then I stumbled on Sian's post from last week about why we blog.

And I am reminded that this is my space.

And I do have friends, even ones I have never hugged.

And that in times of complete sadness, we pull together.

That's why I blog.

Why do you blog?