Justine Pretorious

06Sep 2016 by jpretorious 10 Comments

Social Media Is Social

You may or may not know that I am a social media professional. Do I think I am an expert? Absolutely not! I don't actually think anyone is an expert because there is always something new to learn. Just like the web (my other professional side) social media is constantly changing and evolving. However, I do think there are some REALLY smart people out there that are doing social media right and you can learn from each and every one of them! (more…)

30Aug 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Building A Website For A Goat Herder

Projects, WordPress

I never thought I would build a website for a goat herder! My freelance work has lead me to meet some very interesting folks and this project was no different. I meet Brian through a mutual friend that referred me. Brian was in need of help with his goat herding website. He had tried working with others in the past to build the North American Savannah Association website to chronicle the history, grow the community, and above all else provide useful information for the goat herder community. (more…)

23Aug 2016 by jpretorious 4 Comments

My First Big Motorcycle Trip

Top of Mind, Travel

In July I went on my first big motorcycle trip heading to Sacramento, California for our granddaughter's first birthday! This was my first multi day trip and boy did I learn a lot. (more…)

16Aug 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

WordPress Can Seem Overwhelming But Is It Really

WordPress

I've been thinking about recent and past discussions with people who are new to Wordpress. They seem overwhelmed and are frustrated. WordPress can seem overwhelming but is it really? For some it's daunting and overwhelming and to others it just seems second nature. I fall into the the second category where it is second nature to me. I have worked with a lot of content management systems and WordPress was a software I could relate to and use pretty quickly. I'm wondering if it would have been the case if I hadn't ever used a content management system before. (more…)

09Aug 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

I Never Thought I Could Love Being A Nana

Random

Just like the title says I never thought I could love being a Nana! It's crazy! I love my little granddaughter so much! She reminds you of the good in the world. How everything is new and interesting. She is curious, funny, and lovable. (more…)

26May 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Life After My Whole30 Challenge

Food, Top of Mind, Whole 30

It's been almost 2 months since my Whole30 challenge ended and I have been amazed about the impact it has had on me. Life after my Whole30 challenge has been very interesting! In the beginning when I started the challenge I didn't know if I could really live without my favorite foods. Almost 60 days later I have gone through the reintroduction process and have found I really don't miss how I was eating prior to the challenge. (more…)

09May 2016 by jpretorious 8 Comments

Convenience Factor

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Whole 30

Back in March I took on the Whole30 challenge and it REALLY changed my perspective on food! It also got me to thinking about what I am now calling the "Convenience Factor". All my life I can remember eating food that was either in a box, can, frozen, or fast food. What do all of these have in common? The "Convenience Factor". It's very easy to grab food that is already made for you and all you have to do is heat it up or just unwrap it. I was raised this way. (more…)

22Apr 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Drawing A Blank

Random, Top of Mind

I am having a hard time blogging recently. My last post was March 31st and it was so exciting to talk about my Whole30 accomplishment! Since then there has been a lot of things going on and no time to sit down and write about any of it. When I did try to write yesterday I was drawing a blank! It's frustrating when you have nothing to write about but you know you do! So, this post is going to be a mish mash of things to help me out of the funk and stop drawing a blank. (more…)

31Mar 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Completed The Whole30 Challenge Now What?

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Whole 30

I completed the Whole30 challenge! March 30th came and I made it through the whole challenge! I am over the moon about this accomplishment! I didn't and still don't have any cravings that I thought I would have. I am VERY surprised to say that but it's true. What does completing the Whole30 mean? What's next? (more…)

21Mar 2016 by jpretorious 2 Comments

Whole30 Week 3

Food, Random, Top of Mind, Whole 30

Whole30 week 3 is done! I have completed 21 days of my Whole30 challenge! That means Whole30 week 3 has come to a close and I have 9 more days of the challenge! I am very proud of myself! I have gone without chocolate, bottled fruit juice, chips, gum, and mints for 3 whole weeks!!! (more…)