Somehow Memorial Day, the day where we honor those that have fallen in service for the United States, has turned into a nice long weekend where we have outdoor barbecues, celebrations, and pool parties. If you aren’t sure what you’d like to wear for these outdoor celebrations and how patriotic you’d like to go, check out our fashion guide.
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(Me before this blog. From 2007 – 2010.)
I’ve mentioned the origin of RebeccaKelsey.com multiple times. The quick response is I became obsessed with beauty gurus and made my own channel. After awhile I realized I had much more to say so I started my blog. End of story.
Except not really.
I made my first blog when I was a freshman in high school, circa 2005. Little 15 year old me felt very dramatic and misunderstood. I just wanted to be understood. I needed to be heard.
Social media wasn’t big yet (I didn’t know anything about Facebook), so I created a LiveJournal. Do you remember LiveJournal? It was a huge thing.
On my LiveJournal I would say absolutely anything and everything that came to my mind. Even the more profane things like how awkward it was when my Mom had “the talk” with me when I started dating Chris. Nothing was off limits. I didn’t even think about what would happen if my parents read my LiveJournal. I didn’t understand that what you say on the internet is out there for everyone to see, not just my friends. I deleted this online journal after a few months.
Then, I created a different LiveJournal. One that I kept a secret. Sort of. I liked the idea of my thoughts being out in the open so I didn’t make my journal private. Instead I followed all of my friends journals (similarly to how you can follow this blog on BlogLovin) but I didn’t tell them I made another blog or that I had followed them. That didn’t work though. Of course they still figured out it was me. So I deleted that blog too.
Now onto my third LiveJournal blog in three years. This one actually still exists (I wouldn’t dare post the URL now). I don’t use it anymore but I read it every so often to remember how far I’ve come. I used that blog on and off for three years. This time though I didn’t follow my friends. I really kept it personal that time.
But, I wanted a proper blog. I had started following Really, Are You Serious? (she designed the picture above) in 2009 and really liked the idea of sharing my thoughts with the world. This time I wanted to share my thoughts on music, art, anything I felt like rather than my day to day life. Thus, Miss Random Bliss was born. The writing and formatting of that blog was horrible. I was so indecisive. This blog is now set to private.
So, I’ve had four blogs before RebeccaKelsey.com. This isn’t even including my old poetry website and my photography site.
Honestly though, it feels like I’ve had even more then four. RebeccaKelsey.com has gone through so many transformations until it has become what it is today. I really underestimated how long it would take to find my voice.
I don’t know if I’ve really learned to keep things to myself. Especially with The Rebecca and Chris Show. My life is still pretty much an open book. There are a few exceptions though. Now, I understand that anyone can read my blog. I make sure to remember that there is a line I shouldn’t cross. There are some things I need to keep to myself. Whatever you post on the internet is out there, now more so than ever with this high-tech social media driven world.
So why did I continue blogging? Why did I attempt it so many times?
I want to be understood. Even now.
Happy weekend!
Every Saturday I share my favorite videos and blog posts from that week. I want to make sure I am always sharing those that inspire me. If you want a chance to be featured you can email me at mail@rebeccakelsey.com with “Link Love” in the subject line and I’ll consider you!
What are your favorite links from the week? Share them with me!
Today I have my first dog product review with Pinky and Xiomy. By the way, today is Xiomy’s first birthday! I can’t believe how much she has grown.
An Orapup (c/o) is a tongue cleaner for dogs. Since it is almost impossible to brush Pinky’s teeth, I think this is the only oral health product he will be able to use. Check out how Pinky and Xiomy reacted to the Orapup in the video below.
Now, for more detailed thoughts on the Orapup.
The soft bristles on the Orapup are what actually cleans the dogs breath. When the lick the Orapup they are actually scrubbing their tongue, thus getting rid of a build up of bacteria that can be stored there.
I think the ingredients of the juice for the Orabrush is a little ambiguous. I wish they had a little more detail then “flavors” but at least the other ingredients aren’t scary. The Lickies are supposed to help with plaque as well as encourage your dogs to lick the Orapup. I assume it has something to do with stimulating more saliva in the mouth to help wash away plaque.
I’ve been using the Orabrush on my two dogs once a day for three consecutive days so far and haven’t noticed a difference in their breath yet. However, I don’t generally go around smelling my dogs breath every few hours so I can’t comment much on that. I do believe that the product is working though, despite not being able to smell the difference. I use an Orabrush (c/o, a tongue cleaner for the human variety) and see a difference in the color of my tongue so I believe that bacteria is actually being taken away from my dogs breath.
Also, Pinky and Xiomy seem excited about it. Xiomy actually tried to steal hers and use it as a toy so the fact that an oral hygiene product is fun for them makes me happy.
That is our review of the Orapup! You can pre-order your Orapup at orapup.com/rebeccakelsey. When you order one Orapup you get two Orabrushes for human’s as well. It costs $20 for an Orapup, one 30-day supply of Lickies, and two Orabrushes. That’s a pretty good value!
Thank you Orapup for sponsoring this honest review! The money generated from this post and video went straight into Chris and I‘s home savings. See my disclaimer’s page for more info on how sponsored opportunities are paid.
Do your dogs let you brush their teeth? Would you consider an Orapup? Let me know in the comments!
