Blog Treasure Hunt and Five Senses Friday

As of late I have been doing a lot of blog surfing (my very own little treasure hunt). I am continually trying to come up with new ideas and discover what this whole blogging thing is about! Over the past few weeks, I have discovered a few blogs which have really excited me. First, The World According to Renee R. Renee is actually someone I was friends with in college, but have lost touch with over the years. I always saw her as bubbly and optimistic-a smart, fun girl to be around. Her blog encompasses how I remember Renee. She is an optimistic and talented writer, looking to accomplish her dreams. Her blog documents her daily thoughts and adventures, including the progress on her novel and how close she is to meeting Oprah. We are the same age, so I can relate to most of the topics she writes about, but I believe everyone will find a little something within her various stories and antidotes.

Another blog I have discovered leads me to what is called "Five Senses Friday". I got this idea from a 26-year old woman from Portland, Oregon named Abby, and her adorable blog abby try again: experiments in film, photography, and general happiness. She invites readers to play along, by using the five senses as a tool to make sense of our crazy weeks. Here is an example from her blog dated January 28, 2010:

"For those of you who are new readers (or maybe never understood what I was blabbing about) five senses friday was started years ago by my friend, Shari Altman. I use it weekly as way to sit down and reflect on what the past days have been like for me.

I would love it if you played along-you can leave your own version in the comments or on your blog.

Tasting: a yummy donut from Voodoo

Hearing: finally added Beirut back to my ipod after accidentally erasing it

Seeing: so many gorgeous air plants at my photo shoot with my house party

Feeling: new smart wool socks

Smelling: a sharp marinade of ginger, garlic, vinegar and shoyu"

So now I will give you my attempt at "Five Senses Friday"- hopefully I will get the hang of it.

Tasting: Cheerios. I have eaten a lot of them this week for some unknown reason. I had an odd craving.

Hearing: "Today is gonna be a good day, Dunder Mifflin and Sabre.." This is a little song from last week's episode of NBC's The Office. It has been in my head all week thanks to Mrs. Kelly Phares.

Seeing: Exceptionally bright snow. Even though we have seen a lot of snow the last week, there have been some very sunny days. Blinding even. When I come in from outside my eyes have to adjust-it is almost painful!

Touching: My fuzzy, ivory Isotoners. I have worn them a lot this week due to the snow!

Smelling: Macintosh and Peach Yankee Candle. It made for a nice ending to a cleaning spree.

So in the same vain as Abby, I invite readers to chime in. How would you explain your week through the five senses? And better yet-what could you go on a treasure hunt for? Maybe blogs? Maybe actual gold? Regardless of what you are seeking, I hope you are enjoying the hunt and taking the time to tap into all five senses throughout your experience. :)