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Why Write?

August 25, 2014 · In: Blog Land, Uncategorized

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Nominated by Jackie of Jade & Oak for this itty bitty teeny weeny blog hop. We spent the weekend in the mountains with the family. Grant gave this waffle house an A OK in his sleep.

Why do I write?

I enjoy being teased. This is the ammo.

 

What am I working on?

How to have twins next.

Enviable photography. 

Another writing passion???? Well, right now I like to write code for this website! 

  

How does your blog differ from others of its genre?

Hmmmm…SASS. The kind you’d find in the “Sassy Sea” (SNL) if ya know what I mean. 

 

How does my writing process work?

It usually starts with an Indian head massage and a glass of scotch. NO.

I sit in my little nursing den/chair, look at what photos I have from the week and then try to squeeze interesting out of them like blood from a stone. If it doesn’t seem weird enough and if I slept more that 6 hours the night before, I massage more weird into it. 

By: Christina Warren · In: Blog Land, Uncategorized

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  1. Phyllis Fang says

    September 1, 2014 at 9:32 am

    I love that first answer! 🙂 so happy I stumbled upon your blog

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    • Christina Warren says

      September 2, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Hi, Phyllis. Thank you very much. Bring it on! 🙂

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  2. Jessica says

    August 31, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    You had great answers to the questions! Loving the new look.

    Jessica @ Sunny
    Days and Starry Nights

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    • Christina Warren says

      September 2, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Wow! Thanks, Jessica! Would love to see your answers! Please post one of these!

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  3. Rowena @ rolala loves says

    August 25, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Are you really working on twins? Awesome Chirtsina! Loving the new blog design btw 🙂

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    • Christina Warren says

      September 2, 2014 at 10:56 am

      HA! Well, that WOULD be amazing!!!! We will see what the good lord brings! lol

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  4. Jen Kleiner says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:38 am

    The new design looks wicked btw. Loving it!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 25, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Cool! Thank you! I’m so obsessive!!!! We’ll see how long this one lasts!! XO

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  5. Jen Kleiner says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:37 am

    LOVE THIS BLOG!!!!!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 25, 2014 at 10:18 am

      You’re the best! Thanks, Jen!!

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  6. Meg @Life, Love and The Webers says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:13 am

    Oh my gosh, your family is just beautiful! Also, sass and weirdness are two of my favorite things.

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 25, 2014 at 10:18 am

      Whoah, Meg!!! That’s very generous! Thank you! Now I’m going to be conceited! Yay! 😉

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  7. Chelsea says

    August 25, 2014 at 4:58 am

    I just love your blog so much! Sassy sea forever.

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 25, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Thank you very much, Chelsea! That means a lot coming from an actual, published author!!! XO

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  8. jackie jade says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:50 am

    love your writing process and your photos are always great! and yes – have twins next!

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    • Christina Warren says

      August 25, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Thank you for the nom, Jackie! 🙂 Twins it is.

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