I am back in my apartment.  We had the greatest week exploring New England.  If you want to see some photos, search for #peepingsomeleaves on Instagram.  We finally found a hashtag no one else had used (it was a big moment for us.)  

I’ve missed my normal routine, but I feel extra energized and I have all kinds of fun things to share.  I’m extremely proud of myself that I had posts scheduled all week and I swear I will return emails this weekend.  I couldn’t skip today, so I am sharing a few things I never thought blogging would do for me.

– I have a creative outlet and a place to just put things out into the world.  It’s therapeutic.

– I have conversations with people I’ve never met.  These people are supportive, inspirational and some of the best people I have ever crossed paths with (virtual or not.)  I’ve met these people face to face and then loved them more.  
– I take way more photos.  I’m not saying that all of them are great photos, but there are a lot.  Wait until I unload these vacation photos.  You’ll see what I mean.
– I’m still blogging – I kind of thought I would give up on this a long time ago.  
– I have eaten food, drank beers and shopped at stores I had never heard of before.  It’s like a more descriptive version of Pinterest.
– Teach me internet things.  I know what HTML, GIF’s and hashtags are now.  I’m so damn hip.
There are a few things I’m waiting for blogging to do – nonstop free clothes, free meals, free alcohol and free vacations.  Just kidding, I’ll take just about anything for free and I’ll love it.
One final thing – while I was away on vacation, this little blog hit 500 Bloglovin’ followers.  I’m so excited.  I never thought that many people would visit this webpage.  It makes my heart so happy.  To celebrate, use the code leafpeeping on any of the ad spots for 50% off.
Also, if you are joining #blogtober14 – tell me in the comments so I can make sure to check out your posts.  I’m so excited to catch up on a few new blogs.
Helene in Between Blogtober