If you're like me, then you consider your Pinterest account to be the utmost reflection of yourself — in a perfect world of course. 'Cause I mean, based on my Pinterest, you'd think I wore Louboutin's and Tulle skirts every day, but that's far from the truth. But hey, #goals, right? As the limbo between actual classes, dead week and finals ensue, a lot of room, for procrastination, um, I mean, "personal days" are leftover. So you treat yourself to some much needed me time on Pinterest.
1. Everything is a Little Too Perfect
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Seriously, who even has the time to take these flawlessly curated photos? Certainly not you, because you should really be doing something with your life right now. You're just really inspired by table settings and you think, "I'm totally going to decorate all of my parties this way with cute little color coordinated cups and letter balloons, and kale goat cheese mini quiches, instead of just buying solo cups and bagel bites like everyone else." Maybe this kind of stuff will come in handy for that one day when you plan a baby shower, bridal shower, or your own wedding. But that day won't come for a while, hopefully. Otherwise I'm obligated to punch you in the face.
2. You Can't Afford Any of It
Sometimes you think something is completely in reach, until you actually click on the pin (instead of just pinning it like you do 99 percent of the time). Also, most of this stuff isn't even going to look good on you unless you're Gigi Hadid or Kendall Jenner. Except the shoes, but the shoes are $1,500 at least. But the point of Pinterest isn't supposed to be realistic, its supposed to be your dream closet full of Valentino and Lanvin, and your dream home out of a Restoration Hardware catalog. But hey, at least you'll be prepared for when your startup goes public, or you find your sugar daddy finally make it on your own.
3. DIY stands for Do It Yourself, but You Can't do ANY of this Without the Help of a Machine
I too would like to rescue some old pallets off of the side of the road, power wash them, sand them down, and either paint them ornately, or leave them raw and embrace the whole minimalist/industrial look and then turn them into a bed frame. Or a book shelf, or a desk, or an entire patio set, but who even has the time? Not to mention all the other ridiculous stuff out there. So I like to think I'm pretty good at this kind of stuff, but I feel kinda bad for the rest of you who think you can do all this and contribute to the numerous "Pinterest fails" on the internet. I know you meant well when you tried to "up-cycle," save the environment, and make something pretty, but it's just not working out.
4. Your Primping Skills just Don't Measure Up
I might be able to fashion an ornate home decor piece entirely out of glitter, craft paint, hot glue, and recycled materials, but I certainly cannot contour or do nail art without looking like a two year old who got into her mom's vanity set. This is the most frustrating part of it all, because I legitimately do want to try that new "Sweater Nail" art trend for fall, but it would cost me roughly $50.00 at the salon. Sure, I tell myself that these makeup tricks would never work on me, since I just would look weird wearing that much flawlessly contoured makeup, but I'm just lying to myself since I don't have those skills.
But never ever stop Pinning! Its such a great stress relief, am I right ladies?
Disclaimer: these photos all come from my personal Pinterest account, so I clearly have a flawed sense of reality.
