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Need A Distraction?

Need A Distraction?
Carly Jacobs
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f you’re at work (or still in bed!) and you’re not quite ready to get stuck into the day yet, can I steal a moment of your time? Pretty please?

It’s time for the kind-of-annual Smaggle survey. It’s not even kind of annual. It’s just when I think it’s a good idea to do it and I have some sweet swag to give away. Which is right now, you lucky little armadillos.

I do these surveys every now and then to make sure I’m not totally boring the crap out of everyone.

The last survey I did was in 2015 and the biggest things I learned was that you guys love outfit posts and recommendation posts so I added both of those things back in on a regular basis. This September Smaggle will be 10 years old (how scary is that?) and over that time lots of things have changed, so it’s important to check with you guys to see that you’re still cruising.

Did you know that back in Viking times, marriage lasted for one year and one day? And each year the couple would have the chance to re-marry each other for another year? But they also have the chance to not re-marry the person? That’s how I feel about my Smaggle reader relationship – I want to give you the chance to give me some feedback so we can get re-blog-married for another year. So if you’re happy with our blog-marriage let me know. If you’re kind of happy but you wish you I wouldn’t leave my god damn socks on the floor, let me know. It’s all about communication, petals.

To sweeten the deal, I also have 5 rad prize packs for 5 random survey completers. Each pack will be a bit different but there will be a Balenciaga fragrance in each one and some other goodies in there too. Just as a thank you for giving me your time.

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Note: You may not win all THIS shit but it will be similar to this shit.

You can complete the survey anonymously if you prefer but if you want a chance to win a goodie bag, I’ll need your email address. Also it’s totally open to everyone world wide but if you’re OS and you win there won’t be nail polish or fragrance in your goodie bag because of Australia Post reasons. Soz. I’ll send you some Tim Tams if you win. They’re excellent.

Just in case you need the survey link again it’s here.  And here.

And here. 

Okay I’m just being a smart ass now.

THE SOMETIMESANNUAL SMAGGLE SURVEY

I’d also like to take this moment to thank everyone who comes to visit me at Smaggle. I sometimes forget just how many people read Smaggle because I always feel like I’m writing a letter to a mate and we’re just talking about rad stuff. I was chatting to a blogging mate about Smaggle the other day and she asked me if I have an exit plan and I honestly don’t. I think I’ll write on Smaggle in some form forever. I’ve done it for so long and it’s just a part of my week now. I also feel like my readers are my mates and I’d hate not popping in here and chatting with you guys every week. Why would I ever stop that? Madness I tell you. I love you guys. A lot. x

I also think this is the perfect time to de-lurk. If you don’t get very chatty around these parts, now is the time to pipe up! Copy and paste these questions below and answer away. I promise I’ll only judge you a little bit if you say you like pineapple on pizza…

What’s your name?
What’s your job?
If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on?
Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves?
Pineapple on pizza – yes or no?

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De-lurk! De-lurk! Tell me all about yourself….

 

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P.S Also you should totally sign up for my newsletter. It’s full of cool stuff.
P.P.S I’ve also got a beginner bootcamp coming up for anyone who wants to learn to crochet. If you fancy yourself as one of those totally calm and serene yarn crafters you should float on over and join my crochet mail list.

38 Comments

  1. Nikki 7 years ago

    Hi! I just completed the survey but there was no option to leave an email address ?

  2. Kelly Hibbs 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Kelly
    What’s your job? Plant Accountant – I know yawn ….
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? COFFEE!
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Ah I am hopeless at remembering song names – if I’ve had enough wine I’ll pretty much dance to anything!
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Hell yes!

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      For some reason when I read that you’re a plant accountant I had Derek Zoolander in my head going ‘What do you think she is? An accountant for PLANTS?’

  3. Helen Perris 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Helen
    What’s your job? Professional musician
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? 90% dark chocolate
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Bust a Move by Young MC or U Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer. But let’s face it, I’ll be the first on the dancefloor no matter what is playing.
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? God yes if it’s a Hawaiian or Supreme or Vegetarian. Hell no if it’s a Meatlovers or Capricosa.

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      Oh my god I’m doing an eating plan thing where the only treat I’m allowed is 90% dark chocolate and it’s now the thing I love most in the world. Have it every day. I’m the same with dance floors – it really doesn’t take much to get me up there.

  4. Kylee 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Kylee
    What’s your job? HR Manager
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? A cup of tea and a Tim Tam
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Safety Dance
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Absolutely yes!! The sweetness complements the saltiness of the ham

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      See I can cope with the sweetness, it’s the texture I have issues with.

  5. Kelly 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Kelly
    What’s your job? Real estate agent
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? Haloumi or bacon (and I would spend a lot of time working out a way to get both for my $5
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Footloose
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Yep

  6. Kylie 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Kylie
    What’s your job? Was a lawyer/suburban housewife now contemplating being a baker
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? A puppicino with my dog Rainbow Star because at least I would be happy.
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? En Vogue – my Lovin’
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? No but chilli please!

  7. Emily Furlong 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Emily
    What’s your job? Public Servant
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? Been there, done that and I was frivolous and placed a bet on a horse…. IT WON! As a single mother at the time (lucky enough to have already paid bills for the week, food etc), it was exactly what I needed, to know that the universe had my back. I don’t even bet on Melbourne Cup, so I have no idea why I did it. Fate.
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? I don’t dance, but Who Knew by Pink would have me up on the stage stealing the microphone!
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Yes….. But I pick my moments, it’s not always appropriate.

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      Holy shit that amazing! What an incredible bet!

  8. cheneyb 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Cheney
    What’s your job? Digital comms for a cultural institution – love it!
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? A fancy coffee or slice of cake for whoever’s letting Broke Cheney sleep on their couch.
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Otis Redding – Love Man, or anything Motown/Rnb-influenced.
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Yes, but only if it’s the only pizza going. I mean, I’m not going to turn down pizza.

  9. Vanessa 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Vanessa

    What’s your job? Teacher on hiatus (currently S@HM).

    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? Just pasta.

    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? I’ve thought about this extensively as I’m getting married in June 😉 I’ve narrowed it down to Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars, or You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by Leo Sayer.

    Pineapple on pizza? Almost exclusively!

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      You cannot keep me off the dance floor if uptown funk is on.

  10. nonnuclearmaven 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Laura
    What’s your job? full time student – Master of Dietetics
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? Tim Tams!
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Jungle boogie – Kool and the Gang
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? sometimes, if I’m finishing up the pizza my sin doesn’t eat 😛

  11. JessB 7 years ago

    Survey all done! I would have liked to be able to choose a few options in the ‘Interests’ list, but there was one that really jumped out at me, so that’s the one I picked.
    Also lots of fun to list the bloggers I read regularly (well, semi-regularly, some of them) as I really look forward to those posts.
    Hope you get lots of information, Smaggle!

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      Thank you! I did that on purpose because otherwise people tick everything and then I might as well have not even asked! 🙂

  12. bronwats 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Bron
    What’s your job? Artist (who works in a craft shop to support her art)
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? Probably cookies!
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Ohh I don’t technically dance but anything that has a fun beat generally has me flailing around and having a good time!
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Judge away but yes – depending on the pizza of course. Hawaiian only!

    Wait so what would YOU spend you last fiver on? 🙂

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      Oh good one… probably yarn. Or a new crochet hook!

  13. Rebecca 7 years ago

    All done!
    Name: Rebecca
    Job: Training coordinator for a Psych consulting group. My fave part is that I get to deliver training sessions on topics like stess management!
    Last $5: Depending on the day, probably coffee
    Song at wedding: So many good 70’s and 80’s classics. My brother and I won a karaoke comp with ‘Love Shack’ once, so I’ll stick with that.
    Pineapple: Don’t hate it, but it’s not my go-to of choice. My mums homemade pizza has it included, and that’s pretty epic.
    Thanks for being you!! I know I’m a total lurker, but I’m thrilled to renew for at least another 12 months ?

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      Love Shack is solid. My cousin and I have a little dance we do to it. Yep. We’re that family.

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      Oh and thank you! Let’s get re-blog married!

  14. Kelly 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Kelly
    What’s your job? Administration Guru Extraordinaire
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? Coffee, or chocolate, or these ahhhmazing muesli cookies at my local cafe … Who am I kidding – the kids would find out I had cash & appropriate it!
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? At the moment it’s that Justin Timberlake sing from Trolls – I Can’t Stop The Feeling, but I also love Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Hmmm not my choice, but I don’t totally hate it!

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      You now what? My niece thinks the Trolls song is a great wedding song too!

  15. Hannah 7 years ago

    Name: Hannah
    Job: nanny
    Last $5: a book
    Wedding Song: the Cupid Shuffle–hard to mess that one up!
    Pineapple on Pizza: not my first choice, but I wouldn’t turn it down if it was the only option

  16. Missy D 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Dee
    What’s your job? Senior Communications Advisor
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? A glass of wine to mull what to do next.
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Your Party by Ween
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Yes, thought I generally just have plain pizzas.

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      I like your thinking with the wine. I could get down with that.

  17. Dr Na 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Na
    What’s your job? Lecturer
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? Licorice allsorts. Or a whisky, if you could get a whisky for $5.
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Yes, as long as it’s a ham and pineapple pizza. Otherwise, no.

    • Author
      Carly Jacobs 7 years ago

      I think whisky and Semi-charmed life actually go very well together.

  18. Kuri 7 years ago

    What’s your name? Kuri
    What’s your job? Mum
    If you had $5 left in the world what you spend it on? Rice and pasta
    Which song will have you clearing a wedding dance floor to make way for your sick moves? Crazy in love
    Pineapple on pizza – yes or no? Yes depending on the pizza!

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