We can do it!

You guys. Something awesome happened today.

Yesterday was Halloween. I wasn't as into it this year as I was last year, and at one point the night before I almost just gave up on my costume all together. But I hung on for the childhood thrill of pretending to be someone else for a day. We all need that every once in a while.

So I decided to go as Rosie the Riveter. I know it's overdone and probably cliche, but it's also an election year so I thought it was fitting. Plus, she's an icon and a total bad ass and I needed a little bad assery in my life for a moment. So I dawned my red lipstick and wore that bandana to work.

I had my friend and co-worker, Julie take a picture of me in the "Rosie Pose" from my iPhone - simply for the joy of Instagramming it. But of course, being in social media I had to also share out on Facebook and Twitter and Tumblr.

Turns out, someone from the Obama campaign (or maybe Obama himself? I dream...) saw my picture and reblogged it. And in the last 2 hours it's gotten over 2,000 re-blogs and likes, putting a HUGE smile on my face.

Mostly because, we CAN do it. And beyond the Halloween costume, I believe in it. I believe in our president and I believe in women's rights and I feel damn good knowing that my little Instagram picture is getting shared around. Thanks for the support, world.

Also, I guess it's been officially decided via tumblr that my new doppelganger is Hilary Duff. Or Lizzie McGuire, if you will.

Tumblr, anyone?

I've been seeing a lot of people posting things off Tumblr lately and so tonight I decided to join it on a whim and see what it's all about. I don't really know how it works but I'm learning and figuring it out. So, if you have one... Follow me there? http://thechelseamarie.tumblr.com/ (my usual name was already taken...boo.) Maybe I'll like it as much as I like this one?

The other thing I discovered yesterday that I wanted to share is a site called "43 Things." You join and make a list of things you want to do or accomplish in your life and check them off as you go. I actually think it's a great idea to have one and make a list of all the things you want out of life because it's short, you know? Time to focus on what matters and get everything you want out of it while you have the time.