I Don T Understand Pinterest

I'm usually a straggler on the technology bandwagon. That is not to say that I'm a technophobe.No, not.at.all. As a survey our living room, I find 2 Macbooks, 1 PC laptop, 1 blackberry, 1 iphone 4, 1 ipod, and 2 ipads.

However, I'm rarely an early adopter. I like other people to test the waters and give me their feedback. Technology can be overwhelming at times, so I want to know the purpose it will serve before I jump on board.

I joined Pinterest exactly 47 days ago. I was late to the party. Everyone was already addicted to it, yet Istill didn't get it. I could understand why other people liked it. But how would it help me? How would I use it? I'm not really on the hunt for new recipes. I haven't done a craft since 4th grade summer camp.So what's the point?!

Something about Pinterest just simply didn't sit well with me. And I finally figured out what it is.

I dislike anything that brings my attention to things I don't have. I don't want to long for that amazing pillow case or lamp shade or necklace. Nor do I want to lust after the cutest new clothes or styles. I want to focus on what I

have and spend time appreciating it.

However {at the risk of sounding like a flip-flopper}, it is okay to have plans, and goals, and dreams for the future. One of my best friend's is a Life Coach, and she taught me a wonderful method to channel those goals & dreams, to expedite their arrival.

It's called an 'Ideal Scene', and it looks a little something like this. I won't get into the nitty gritty of how to choose the right words, how specific to be, etc. {though you can find tips here, if you're curious.}

J and I have been talking more and more lately about getting a house. Not just any old house, but our dream house. Something about getting a little older, and thinking about getting re-settled in California, has us wanting a home that will be "ours" for a very long time.

We plan to sit down and create an Ideal Scene for our home. For now, we've been all talk....even though we both believe that the Universe manifests only after we get serious, specific, and put some action behind it.

Then it hit me! I could use Pinterest to find some photos that align with the specific aspects of our Ideal Scene. OF COURSE! This is the way to use Pinterest to help me.

Seriously, guys, sometimes it takes me awhile to come around.

Here's what we're after:

1.) Windows, windows, windows {with water & city views}

2. Indian-inspired Design & Decor

4. Fruit Trees! {Okay, this *might* be more my desire than my hubby's}

Of course there are many more aspects to our Ideal Scene, but this is a nice little start :)

Please share with me, how do you use Pinterest?