Peek Inside: My first week on Instagram

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If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I've been one busy bee this past week. I've been snapping, snapping and -- you guessed it -- snapping away as I learn the ropes of this social media playground. Well, the early reviews are in, and it's a hit, to say the least. I thought only my blog could give me those classic self-actualization moments, but it looks like I was quite wrong. Over the last week, I've learned a few things about myself. One, I am completely, there's-no-going-back addicted to Instagram -- who knew it would only take a week? And two? Well, it seems my favorite types of photos fall into two categories...

I love to capture Harry and Stella in their cutest poses; doesn't Harry look like a cat model? He's such a poser...

And, I apparently have a thing for food photography -- again, who knew?

What types of photos dominate your Instagram, friends? Do you find yourself documenting a certain aspect of your life the most? What was the last photo you took? xoxo

P.S. Speaking of Instagram, if you take a gander to your left, you'll notice a couple slight changes. I've had Jenny from Maiedae make an Instagram button to go with the rest of my social media icons and a beautiful "email me" box. Translation: You can connect with me even easier now. Thanks so much, Jenny! :)

My new smartphone: What are your favorite apps? (And, yes! I'm on Instagram!)

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Well, friends, it's quite the big day for me! One word: New smartphone! My faithful Blackberry served me well for some three years, but it was time to move on up in the technological world. Getting a new phone is big for me; I mean, you all know about my tenuous relationship with change.

But! I'm jumping in -- or, I'm trying to, at least. I'm finally catching up with the rest of the universe and joining Instagram. You can follow all my adventures here (my IG is melissablake81), and I'm so excited to probably get addicted to it.

My new Samsung Galaxy smartphone is all shiny and pretty, but other than Instagram, I still have it programmed to all the factory settings. I feel a bit lost and overwhelmed (is that how people felt when the Internet first came along?). There's just so much you can do on these phones; it's pretty wild. I'd love to add some fun apps, and would love to hear your recommendations. Which ones are your favorite? Which ones do you use most often? Thanks, and I'll see you on Instagram, friends! xoxo

P.S. OH! And don't forget to let me know your IG so I can follow you!! :)