Hi! My name is Amber, and I started this blog because I talk too much. I’m a Toronto girl who works in telecommunications by day and devours pop culture by night. I started this blog in the Spring of 2012 as a way to unwind after spending the day in Corporate World. You can read the whole story here.
Inspired by the wise words of Ingrid Bergman – “A kiss is a lovely trick, designed to stop speech when words become superfluous” – Words Become Superfluous is a place to collect the sights, sounds, and words that stop speech for me. I also write about my talented photographer sister, my imaginary boyfriends, and what’s been on my tv screen lately.
(I should pause for a moment here to mention that one of these imaginary boyfriends is, in fact, a very funny and talented real-life writer who hosts a blog along with a couple of other very funny and talented boys. And they very kindly let me call their blog my online home away from home once in a while. And don’t ask me how I got away with that one, because I haven’t figured it out either).
To share your thoughts with me, you can click on any of the Contact icons over there on the right, or of course, say hi in the Comments. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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Like what you see? I’m so glad! If you would like to feature any content you find on Words Become Superfluous on your own blog or website, please share the love and link back to me. Also, drop me a line via email or Twitter, so that I can brag about you and share the love right back!
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About this blog design: I created my “Words Become Superfluous” header using Pacifico font and the handy dandy site www.pixlr.com My blog is built on the Fresh & Clean theme and designed by me, with huge thanks to Kira at Her New Leaf for the fabulous design tutorials.
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Hello 🙂 I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger award. Follow the link to pick up your award. Thanks! http://sonyaloveday.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/id-like-to-thank-the-academy/
Thank you Sonya!
you talk too much, its funny 😀 but not bad
Thank you! … I think … 🙂
Never heard what Ingrid B said about a kiss but as in so many other things she was right. Here’s looking at you, kid.
Indeed! She was a wise woman, our Ingrid. Thanks for stopping by meridabill!
Amber ~ a while back I did a post on moon flowers. (http://stuffitellmysister.me/2012/08/21/shooting-the-moon/) It is fall and mine have gone to seed. If you would like to e-mail me you mailing address, I will mail some your way. 🙂 paula psblaxton@att.net
Paula you are too kind! I just sent you my address xo.
got it! I will pop those in the mail to you! 🙂
Thank you!!
no problem!
Amber I have nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger Award and is waiting for you to collect if you so wish 🙂
It is interesting that a blogger would subscribe to ‘words become superfluous’. 🙂
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Good old Ingrid Bergman, what a doll
Wasn’t she though? Love her! Thanks for visiting 🙂
I nominated you for an award http://contemplatinglove.com/2013/02/23/versatile-me/
Thanks for the likings over at my humble new blog. They almost give me the illusion that I know what I’m doing. Almost.
It’s a beautiful site here. Nice work.
Thanks very much! I’m so glad that you like it. I enjoy your blog as well (even if you’re not sure what you’re doing!) 🙂
I really enjoyed this page. There is a lovely sense of who you are – your friendliness and energy!
Thank you very much! What a nice thing to say 🙂
Hello! Thanks so much for visiting me at dentaleggs.com. Your about page is lovely.
Thanks so much! 🙂
I love the way you picked the name of your blog.
Thank you so much!! I appreciate you visiting and hope you’ll look around and stay a while 🙂
AMBER—I’m a motor-mouth only in print, normally! Found you off of one of Austin’s posts (RETURN OF THE MODERN PHILOSOPHER). Come visit?
Motor-mouths unite!! Thanks bunches for stopping by Jonathan, I’ll be heading over to your blog shortly 🙂
Hi there! I have nominated your blog for the Super Sweet Blog Award because I think your blog is super sweet 🙂 There is no obligation whatsoever to accept but if you would like to accept and pass on this award please follow the link:
Aww, thank you Jayde-Ashe! That’s so sweet of you! (Teeheehee – see what I did there? 🙂 ) I’ll have to plan something special to acknowledge this … stay tuned … )
I’ve never liked your About page. Shocked 😮 and must change that. Now I’m off to find your first post… Interesting you knew of BoFN even back when you started. OR have you rewritten About since you started? Curious about timeline. I first heard from Dave last summer, I think, then started reading soon after that. You were already close personal friends with these guys by then though, yes?
Now you’ve got me thinking … have I liked your about page? I will have to check that out!
I updated the page to include the BoFN mention, but I only started reading their blog last spring. I didn’t really start bonding with the boys until the summer, though 🙂
Great blog you’ve got here.
Thank you so much! I hope you’ll stay a while 🙂
A magnificent introduction! I love this place already. And how kind it was of you to compliment my blog title when yours is laden with uber amounts of genius! I love it. Looking forward to keeping up with all your posts. 😀
Thank you so much!! It’s a bit of an unwieldy title, so I’m glad you like it. I think it suits the place, but then again, I’m a bit unwieldy myself 😉 I’m so happy that you’ll be visiting!
I think it suits the place and yourself and your style just fine. All a very good thing! I like unwieldy as much as the next person. Moreso, probably. I think it can carry with it a certain charisma, that you and your blog certainly have. 🙂
EJ, you are a doll, and if I was more organized I would have told you that sooner 😀 Thanks bunches !!!
Amb-this is why you make such a great mentor, you share of yourself so freely.
Oh my goodness – I’m speechless. And you know me – that never happens !!
Seriously, my friend, thank you. The fact that someone with your talent considers me a mentor of any sort is beyond. I can’t even. You just made my night !!!
Was unaware of this Bergman quote. Love it. I can see how it inspired your blog title/focus. Looking forward to following your streams of conscious (imaginary and otherwise).
Thank you Eric! I’m so glad the quote resonated with you, too – it certainly did for me. I’m happy that you’re here and I’ll do my best to keep things entertaining for you (imaginary and otherwise) 🙂
AMB! Are you on Twitter? I am overlooking the link? Help me.
Psh. *Am I*
@superfluous_amb
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Good advice provided he gets the right message from the __’s mouth:P I think of those movie moments when the one partner can’t stop talking and the other grabs them, pulls them close and plants one on their lips to shut them up. So romantic:P hehe I’d like to think a kiss might speak better than words that won’t come sometimes. But, I realize how important verbal communication is…speaking one’s true feelings and being able to endure both the giving and receiving good and bad. It’s everyone’s challenge.
I’m not sure how I missed this comment earlier, WritingBolt, especially since I agree with it so completely! I like the movie moment of shutting someone up by kissing them very much as well. Romantic, indeed. And eloquent, too, if you can’t find the words you want to express your feelings. 😉
I blame the site. It’s been giving me problems. It’s so hard getting to comments or new feeds sometimes.
I just figured you were busy elsewhere, hosting other parties with your male friends:D
Shall we make some movie moments together?:D heehee
LOL! Oh, now that’s a good line. I’m going to have to remember that one 😉
Is this the part where I stick the grapefruit in your face or kiss you?:D
You have been nominated for the WordPress Family Award. Because you’re amazing! The first person I thought of when it came to making nominations, naturally. 😉
Why thank you very much! I’m all sorts of flattered at being your first choice, considering the amazing company you keep over on your blog. I’ll have to come up with an appropriate acceptance speech … oh, this is going to be fun. xoox
I like your blog..n I love the name!
Bless ya! 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you do – please feel free to stay a while! 🙂
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ciao! luvFAB blog.
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I look forward to perusing your blog and following in the future. Love the nod to Ingrid Bergman.
Cheers!
Thank you! I just checked out your about page as well – may I tell you how much I love your blog name?!? (Hint: it’s a lot). I think you and I are going to get along famously, Jacob 🙂
Haha, thanks! And I agree with your final assessment. 🙂
“A kiss is a lovely trick, designed to stop speech when words become superfluous”
Great inspiring words…!
I’m so glad you think so! Hope you’ll stick around and visit for a while 🙂
yea why not i will…!
your blog is touchy…! 😉
Hooray!
Touchy … wait .. is that a good thing? Teehee.
what you feel..i am wrong?
Hi Amber 🙂 Love your humor. I’ve been reading your posts and you have such a lovely sense of humor. I’d love to read more and be friends. Have a great day!
Hi Rishika! Thank you so much! What a nice thing to say 🙂 I’m so glad that you’ve found my little corner of the internet and that you’re planning to stay a while. Of course we can be friends! Looking forward to checking out your blog as well 🙂
Ah I’m very new on wordpress so I’m still working my way through this, but yes I do hope you’ll enjoy my blog 🙂
It will be great fun to get to know you, I’m sure 😀
Hi Amber, it’s nice to “meet” you through EJ’s blog. You’ve got a really cool site! Just wanted to say hi… I’ll be following. 🙂
Have a great weekend,
Christy
Hi Christy! Lovely to meet you. I may not bat my virtual eyelashes at you the way I do at EJ, but I’m happy we’ve connected regardless 😉 Looking forward to checking out your blog as well!
I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. You can find out more at http://anonymousrealthoughts.wordpress.com/2013/11/30/versatile-blogger-award/
I love the layout and content of your blog 🙂
Thank you! 🙂