Thanks for all of your supporting comments on yesterday’s post. Check back next Wednesday for part 2.
Time for another round of “behind the Instagram,” where I “reveal” the full back story to some of my most recent posts. Instagram has held the top spot in my social media favorites for quite some time, but I still need a reminder that life isn’t picture perfect. Sometimes the back story is more interesting and funny than the caption. But for the sake of space and, admittedly, style, I’ll reserve the long story for here.
Behind the Instagram #3
See previous posts: Behind the Instagram, Behind the Instagram #2
1. I’ll get the sad one out of the way….this was taken the day before I was supposed to run my third marathon. We all know what happened with that. I ended up spending a few nights with my parents in Naples, FL and while it was the perfect distraction, it was not the weekend I intended it to be.
2. Is this avocado ornament not the best ornament ever? Funny thing is, it was the only gift I knew I was getting on Christmas morning. Over Thanksgiving break I went shopping to buy my present for the BGB Secret Santa and came across this ornament in Sur La Table. I picked it up for my Secret Santa but I also walked to the register with one for me. My mom stopped me and asked why I would buy myself an ornament. I said I was “so obsessed” with it that I “needed it” right then and there. She rolled her eyes and told me she already bought it for me weeks ago….needless to say I put it back on the shelf.
3. I was so proud of myself that a) I tried cauliflower rice again, b) I cooked it- and all of dinner- myself and c) I didn’t hate it as much as the first time. Still not sold though. However, I’m not exaggerating when I say that our house smelled like cauliflower for three days. I was not the favorite child for that time. No worries, I’ve regained my title.
4. And the best for last….If this isn’t the perfect example of “behind the Instagram” I don’t know what is.
This picture was taken the day before my graduation when my family was in Miami. I insisted everyone get acai bowls for breakfast from JugoFresh.
This is what that scene looked like if you zoomed out…
I know I’m not alone in this, but it’s always funny to see what goes into taking a picture. Thanks to my mom for capturing this moment and reminding me to always keep it real.
Haha Emily I’m so obsessed with these posts! I love how real you are and transparent and honestly it’s hilarious because we can all relate! I’m not the best at instagram so I love seeing that someone who is great at it has to jump through hoops for it too!
The fact that you think I’m great at Instagram kind of made my life ;) I feel like the hoops never end!
You are so cute! I also need to doctor my cauli rice A LOT in order to like it. AKA either a ton of coconut aminos or lots of lime juice and cilantro! PS Love that avocado ornament ;)
I added coconut aminos but I definitely need to add more!
Hahaha I’m the same way with wanting to photograph our pretty food, especially if there’s great lighting, so sometimes the fam has to wait a few minutes when I’m cooking. Luckily, they’re good sports most of the time :)
Liv @ Healthy Liv recently posted…Winter Break Happenings
Same here…key words “most of the time.” :)
I’m having a little more fun with instagram right now for this bgbinstachallenge. I’ve never instagramed more in my life :P But I’m still cheating and using my DSLR. My photo can NOT take a decent photo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Slow Cooker Macadamia Pineapple Chicken
If I wasn’t so lazy I would use a real camera and not my phone ;) Must do that soon!
This is gold. I (as well as everyone else, I bet) can definitely relate to the pic your mom took. My boyfriend has several photos of me like that as I’m snapping at him not to touch the food yet so I can take a picture of it. Please keep doing this series!
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I will definitely be continuing it :)
Whenever I cook with bananas and cinnamon my roommate will run in the kitchen and sample whatever I am making even if it’s a bowl or oatmeal for myself. I love that smell! I’m not a fish person because it kind of smells like something else I don’t like to have… Lol at your mom for taking that picture!
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I love anything with cinnamon! I would come sample too haha
I always love those behind-the-scenes looks of people taking their “instagram shot.” It is so good to know that I am not the only one that is doing that too. I love that your mom snapped that picture.
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie recently posted…Thinking Out Loud #5
Might be one of my new favorite pictures because it tells so much!
This is amazing. I should totally do one of these posts. I love the last picture about taking pictures of food – #diditforthegram ;)
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Surprisingly there weren’t many other people around…normally I feel like I’m in a crowded place and that’s when I get all the stares.
I love these behind the instagram posts. I need to do one of those myself. I need a reminder sometimes that people are putting their best forward, or that the pictures posted might not be the whole truth. I love that your mom had already bought you that ornament- that is hilarious!
Sarah @pickyrunner recently posted…TOL: Winter has arrived
Yes, set a reminder to write one ;) Funny thing is that I was equally excited to get the ornament on Christmas morning as I was when I saw it in the store.
Love these posts. They’re so fun :)
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Me too! They’re fun to write. GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!
Bahaha! Cracking up at the cauliflower smell! That’s exactly what happens to my house when I make cauliflower crust pizzas! Tasty but STANKAAAAY.
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I (try to remember to) light candles BEFORE I start cooking smelly food…doesn’t always happen!
I love how in tune your mom is and knew exactly what to get you for Christmas! Sounds like you two have a solid relationship.
As stated before, LOVE these posts! Your transparency is something I greatly admire, Emily. :)
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Right back at you, Jules. Seriously…my mom knows me better than I know myself.
My husband loves to make sausage and kraut. The entire house stinks for days!
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I’ve been thinking about making kraut…guess I’ll save that for a day when I have the house to myself!
I love these posts and your mom definitely nailed the last picture!
Fish always tends to cause some dodgy smells and my flatmates come and apologise when they are cooking mackerel on the stove for dinner as it is one of their favourite dishes but lingers in the air for several days…
xx
Charlotte recently posted…TOL…Take two minutes to remember
I very rarely cooked fish on the stove at school because I thought it was too smelly for my small apartment. Inside the oven makes the aroma much less intense :)
I love the way sweet potatoes make my kitchen smell…I was going to make a list, but honestly it all smells good to me! Such a cute ornament! XOXO
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If I’m in the mood for it, all food smells good to me too. Even tuna fish (which is often a hard sell).
I love these! I will go to silly heights for the ‘gram. Luckily my family is so used to me taking pictures of just about everything they’re used to it.
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A lot of the time, the sillier it is behind-the-scenes, the better the picture
I love this post! That avocado ornament is too cute. I’ve been wanting to try making cauliflower rice, was is fairly easy to make?
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Not too hard! Just cut up a head of cauliflower, pulsed it in the food processor and then sautéed in a pan. But some Whole Foods sell it already chopped up!
These posts are my favorite! I love the story behind the avocado ornament haha.
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I wanted it so badly that day! Stubborn me couldn’t wait.
A couple years ago, I got my mom Yurbuds for Mother’s Day. At dinner before we did presents, she was telling me she could really use some new ones. It was so hard to keep a straight face until she saw her wish was already granted!
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1) I love Yurbuds, 2) I love when you buy someone a gift before they ask for it. I did that with my sister this past Christmas. A sign you have a good relationship :)
Our mom’s sound so much alike! LOL! I have been caught in the act taking a picture of Frost’s Gelato when we were in Arizona :P It’s hard work blogging :P
I love the avocado ornament too!! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve picked up something crazy unique like that only to be told “I might want to put that back *wink wink*” from my mom.
Hope you’re feeling better!
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Seems like our moms know us way too well :) Thanks, Kalee!