When asked before if I had a hobby I would always laugh and say “NO I’m a mother, I don’t have time for a hobby!” I never really got into anything or made the time to do anything outside of my kids/family’s needs. Until recently, about 8 months ago I started to really enjoy instagramming. Becoming a new SAHM I have A LOT of free time on my hands with very little to do. It first started out as just taking more pictures of my new baby and posting them for family and close friends to see, kind of like a day to day update on how we’re doing. Then I started to notice a girl I graduated with posting a lot about collaborating with companies for awesome free gifts. Now who doesn’t like FREE gifts, am I right? I got to chatting with her about it and she so kindly took me under her wing and helped me blossom my Instagram. Ever since that day I have been working my behind off trying to continue to grow my Insta.

I know I say this is my hobby but at times it feels more like a job to me! With all the endless emails, picture taking and then coming up with what to write it’s very time consuming. As a mother of 3 I bet you’re wondering how I have any extra time for all this. Want to know my secret? I get my little kiddos involved as much as possible. Most of the companies I work with are kid based so they are front and center when it comes to picture taking. For the products I receive for myself I have my very own little photographers waiting anxiously to get their hands on my phone. So pretty much it’s a win win for this mama!

Is It Instagram Worthy?

I’m the least bit creative so most of the time I struggle coming up with “Instagram worthy” posts. When I look at other ladies’ pages I follow their pages just seem so organized and well put together. If you ask me, I feel like my page can use a TON of work. Sometimes I let it get to me and get me down that my page sucks or not good enough, but then I look at how far I’ve come in such a short period of time. Thanks to a great group of ladies and some awesome small groups my page is slowly getting to where I want it to be. With lots of advice and examples {and sometimes tons of YouTube videos lol} I am able to better understand the DO’s and DON’TS of the gram life. I’m so behind in the game but I Just got hip to the preset life, and YES they make the biggest difference on a photo. I also just started this whole blogging thing so bare with me with this as well (sorry, I’m not sorry).

Just the other day I had a chick DM me asking how to grow her Insta. You have no idea how HAPPY that made me. Like she thought my page was somewhat decent to ask ME of all people tips/tricks I used to grow my page. Sorry while I gloat that I’m doing an amazing job! I just feel like as long as I’m happy and enjoy doing this then that is all that matters!

Have you taken The Enneagram Test yet? I finally did and I’m quite shocked with how true the results are. At first I thought this was going to be another boring test that doesn’t make any sense or is way off, but my results were spot on! This test has 9 types and each one explains the characteristics, strengths and also weaknesses. My top 2 are type 9 also known as The Peacemaker and type 2 also known as The Giver.

THE PEACEMAKER

As a peacemaker we are described as calm, able to diffuse conflict easily, mellow, having a wide variety of friends and also generally liked by most people. Now I can already tell you this is me to the T. Growing up my family labeled me as the happy go lucky one. I always did everything I could to please everyone. I wore the biggest smile daily and did everything that was asked of me no matter what. In grade school I was the one to make friends with EVERYBODY! You could even catch me pushing the kids in wheelchairs around the playground so they could be included in the recess play. I have this mindset where everyone should be included no matter the circumstance.

Peacemakers are known for being the glue to any situation. We strive to keep everything together; the family, friends or even with work. I’m the “glue” in the background for my husband and kids. I keep everything together and organized for them so they can go about their days focusing on their own jobs [bringing home money/doing great in school]

THE GIVER

The Givers are described as having a warm smile and eyes, excellent team player, caring and gentle as well as smooth, flowing movements. They are empathetic and put others before themselves. “Through thick and thin, they’re the ride-or-die companion and friend.” Again this explains me so well! I tend to care a tad bit too much about the little things. Constantly putting everyone before myself especially when it comes to my hubby and children. They have been my #1 priority from that start and I highly doubt that will ever change. I’m guilty for neglecting my own needs to make sure they have what they need/want. To be honest I think it brings me more joy to see them happy and succeeding rather than myself. When others are happy, that’s when I am at my happiest. I just think in the back of my head I’ll have my time one day [and let’s hope it’s soon!] to shine and when it comes I’m positive they will be in my corner rooting me on just like I am for them right now. I’m their biggest fan and try my darn hardest to make it known I have their back no matter what.

Are you a giver? Do you ever feel like your being taken advantage of? That’s ME! I give my all to everyone I possibly can without expecting anything in return. Yes, at times I feel like they are taking advantage of me, but then feeling like that makes me seem selfish. I always feel like I’m at a lose or that I’m damned if I do or damned if I don’t. I’ve learned you can’t make everyone happy or satisfy every need. As Givers all we can do is try our best!

1. My whole life people would guess my nationality was Mexican or Puerto Rican but to everyone’s surprise I’m Hawaiian. Hence why my family nickname was Lilpine {my dads nickname was Pineapple and since I look just like him everyone called me Lilpine}
2. I almost lost my life when I had my THIRD C-Section
3. I’ve battled with depression; and if I’m being completely honest I think it may be creeping back into my life
4. I was proposed to on my 21st birthday, and later married the man at age 25
5. I have two middle names, Chelsea Renee Kaimana Fink {Glory} —- Kaimana is Hawaiian and means “diamond in a rut”
6. On October 27th it will make 10 years I have been in love with my best friend >>> upgraded to hubby
7. I have 8 tattoos. Yes, each one hurt like hell but I want many more!
8. I refuse to eat onions, tomatoes or peppers {except banana peppers}. I will seriously pick out every little bit in my food even if it takes me forever and a day to eat
9. My feet are extremely ticklish and I am not responsible for any incidents if they are touched
10. Mountain Dew is my favorite pop

Let me just say it was really hard to sit down and think of random facts about myself. I can ramble off facts all day about my kids/husband but when it comes to thinking about myself boy was it a challenge!

Currently I’m a SAHM but let me back it up for you so you can better understand my life going forward.

I’m married to my high school sweetheart. He wasn’t my ideal type at the time[he was more of the partier-never gonna settle down type of guy] but for some reason he had me hooked. Right out of high school I moved in with him and 3 short months later I found out I was pregnant. Of course that brought strain on our very fresh relationship. We went through more hard times than either of us deserved but most importantly we overcame those obstacles and learned how to grow up with each other all while raising our first son. A couple years later we decided to have another baby in hopes for a little girl this time — but of course only truly wanting a healthy baby rather boy or girl. To our surprise we were blessed with another little boy. After we were finally adjusting to becoming a family of 4 and getting into the groove of parent life we decided to try yet again for our little girl. Yet to our surprise again we were having ANOTHER boy. It’s been quite the adjustment with 3 kiddos but I feel like this mama is juggling it very well.