Sparkles and Shoes

A Fashion, Travel, and Lifestyle Blog

  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
  • Fashion
    • My Style
      • Spring Style
      • Summer Style
      • Fall Style
      • Winter Style
    • Really Love My …
    • Shop My Instagram
    • Style Icons
    • Trending
  • Travel
    • Africa
      • Egypt
      • Kenya
      • Morocco
      • Southern Africa
      • Tanzania
    • Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Qatar
      • Russia
      • Singapore
      • Turkey
    • Europe
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Cyprus
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • England
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Monaco
      • Netherlands
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • Russia
      • Scotland
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Turkey
      • Vatican City
    • North America
      • Canada
      • Caribbean
      • Central America
      • US: East Coast
      • US: West Coast
    • South America
  • Lily Harper
  • Favorites
    • Beauty
    • Delicious Eats
    • London
    • My Wedding
    • Sparkle Sessions

9 Things I Wish I Got Paid To Do

08/15/14 | assorted

Every one in a while I stop what I am doing – like last night at the gym – and wish that whatever I was doing, that someone was paying me for it.  Now don’t get me wrong, I have a full time job that I am very happy with, tweeting, posting, and planning away, but there are quite a few things I do on a weekly, or even daily, basis and I was just thinking, how awesome would it be if I got paid to do them?  Off the top of my head I can think of nine things: 
 
Taking Photos 
I love taking pictures and I do not care the subject; friends, flowers, children, landscapes – anything.  I am by no means a pro but I would love to learn more about the art and improve my skill.  Can someone pay me to take photos and more classes like this one? 

Things I Wish I got Paid to Do - Kelly Pictures

 
Taking BuzzFeed Quizzes
I have to avoid the site completely during business hours because as soon as I hit the domain I get sucked in – Buzz Feed has some absolutely amazing quizzes.  They are in no way life changers and actually can be chalked up to a waste of time but they are just so fun to do, I always want to know which answer I am!
 
Things I Wish I Got Paid to Do - BuzzFeed Quizes
 
 
Working Out
I am 98% sure I would go to the gym much more often if someone paid me every time I went. And a free personal trainer would not hurt either.  And a promise I would look like an Angel.  
 
People Watching
I absolutely love people watching – at restaurants I purposely choose the table with my back to the wall so I can take in all of the other diners and if the weather cooperates, I love sitting outside – NYC residents and tourists are so much fun to look at. I just need to remember the large sunglasses.  And Brandon’s Humans of New York is taking people watching to a new level and I thank him for it! 
 Humans of New York
 
 
Reading Others Blogs

By Bloglovin’s count I have 57 blogs I would like to read everyday and a partial list is below.  I do not usually have the time but if someone wanted to pay me I bet I would magically have the time to read not only these but the hundred other I am currently following. 

 Sparkles and Shoes - Partial List of Favorite Blogs
 
Painting My Nails
This would really encourage me to do them at home and take the time to do them right (and master Emily’s 10 minute manicure).  It would also make the enticing salon across the street  – $19.99 mani/pedi – less tempting!
 things-i-wish-i-got-paid-to-do-cupcakes-and-cashmere-at-home-manicure
 
 
Become a Gladiator
I have mentioned this before in my post about Olivia Pope’s style here, I think the Gladiators on Scandal are absolutely awesome. If I could be one, but not have to go to law school or work ridiculous hours or not break the law or lie on a daily basis I definitely would! (But then would I still be gladiator?) 
 
things i wish i got paid to do - scandal gladiators
 
Taking Bubble Baths 
From my swimming days I am still queen of the five minute shower as after practice the last thing I would to do is waste more time in the shower.  This has not changed much but when I remember to or want to relax a scented, candle-lit bubble bath is the way to go and I would love if someone could pay me to do it! 
 
 things i wish i got paid to do - bubble-bath  
 

Drinking Pinot
Pinot Grigio is my favorite type of wine but if you wanted me to sip on an occasional sangria or mimosa at brunch you would not have to twist my arm!  If it also had negative calories that would be great. 
 
 
 
What is something you wish you got paid to do? 
  
Signature

Subscribe

« My Night with Matt and Gavin
Currently Coveting: Rose Gold »

Related Posts

  • BALMAIN Instagram -TRIBE COUTURE from the #BALMAINxLOREAL lipsticks collection7 Things I’m Looking Forward To
  • Tuckernuck Black Friday 2023Black Friday Purchases and Deals
  • I Dont Give Up - Thats Who I Am9 Facts About Me
  • It was a Successful Move!It was a Successful Move!

Comments

  1. Kirsty says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:56 am

    I wish I could do all of these too! Great list.
    I would have to include travel though as number 10! Getting paid to travel the world is high on my list!
    x Kirsty
    http://geelongfashionista.com

  2. Amber says

    August 22, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I can’t agree more! If I could get paid to people watch, my life would be complete! I would even write stories about what I thought their lives were…. Ah but to dream.

  3. Elba Valverde says

    August 20, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Ha ha this is so funny and I totally agree with you. I wish they pay me for painting my nails too lol, or at least that they send me free new colors to try

  4. Misty says

    August 20, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    I want to be a Gladiator too, especially if it means I get an Olivia Pope wardrobe.

  5. Jules says

    August 18, 2014 at 5:32 am

    That’s such a fun post! I would like to be paid for shopping 😉

    Jules x

  6. Annette says

    August 18, 2014 at 2:23 am

    Haha painting nails or taking buzz feed quizzes, such a cute funny post:)
    http://www.fashiontrendforward.com

  7. Chiara says

    August 17, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    cool post! keep them coming.

    http://iamchiara.blogspot.com/

  8. Nancy @ Neatly-Packaged says

    August 16, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    LOL I feel the exact same way!! I would make mad money on people watching!

    http://neatly-packaged.com/

  9. Kayla says

    August 15, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Love this post Kelly – YES to all of these! Why can’t these be real life jobs?! Change Pinot Grigio to Moscato and it’s almost like I wrote this myself!

  10. Ruth says

    August 15, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I wish I got paid to sleep and eat. Oh, and work out!

  11. Elizabeth Rebecca says

    August 15, 2014 at 11:32 am

    I wish I got paid to blog – and eat 🙂

  12. Jeanne says

    August 15, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Great post Kelly! I love your writing style Miss!
    XO
    Jeanne
    http://fashionmusingsdiary.blogspot.fr

  13. Rachel says

    August 15, 2014 at 9:20 am

    A+ to you for including my blog in your Bloglovin snapshot 🙂 haha! I wish I got paid for these things, too. And every time I give good advice I feel like I deserve a little something something

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search

Newsletter

WHERE I SHOP

Amazon

Anthropologie

J. Crew

Minted 

Sephora

Target

Walmart

Zappos

Archives

  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012

Fine Print

Sparkles and Shoes is a part of several affiliate advertising programs. This means that if you click and/or make a purchase through certain links on this site or any related social media platforms (including Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest), I may make a commission from that click and/or purchase. All opinions are my own.

© Kelly Donlin and Sparkles and Shoes, 2012-2022 Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Kelly Donlin and Sparkles and Shoes with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Get the latest

Receive Sparkles and Shoes right to your inbox!

Connect with me

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2025 · Designed by High Note Designs, LLC

Copyright © 2025 · Tasteful Theme on Genesis Framework