As you may have noticed, I haven't been around these parts for a while. I have been extremely busy, what with all the spring cleaning, room momming, business owning, exercising, etc. etc. Honestly though, that is not the real reason I've been missing, because I know all of you reading this are equally as busy in your own right yet still make time for your blog.
The real reason I have been missing, is the simple fact that I have been contemplating hanging up my blogging shoes. When I started this almost 2 years ago I viewed it as something that was truly mine. A creative place where I could come and spend a few minutes on myself to reflect and share stories and ideas. For about the first nine months, it was just that. Then one day I wrote a post that created a surprise backlash. I really don't want to rehash the details at this point, but suffice it to say, it stole a bit of my thunder. It felt like something was taken from me that day, and try as I might, I had a hard time putting it behind me. Therefore, I thought that maybe I didn't have it in me anymore.
However, due to popular demand (yes mostly family) I have decided to keep on keepin' on, at least for the time being. Over the last couple of weeks I have faced some interesting opportunities and times of reflection, and I don't feel like I have done all that I wanted to do here. I can't promise a post every day, but I do promise to post as often as I can, SOOOOOO looks like you're stuck with me!
Yeah! I am so glad you decided to stick with it. I really enjoying coming here and reading your posts. I almost think it's better to not post every day because at some point quality gets compromised with quantity. That is what happened with me. I took a step back and allowed myself to re-access my approach. Now I don't hold myself to such strict standards and only post when I truly feel like it. It's been quiet over at my place too. Let's face it, life gets in the way, but that's a good thing. You just got to be yourself and do what you feel is best. Your real friends and family will always stick by you.
Posted by: Lynette3boys | May 22, 2009 at 06:59 AM
Stick with you I will!!!!! I've been busy too. But when your fans come a-calling (for me, it's my father) ya' just gotta give in!! ;)
Posted by: Helen | May 22, 2009 at 07:22 AM
I have tried to teach my children and grandchildren that life isn't fair, so don't expect it to be. And also that life isn't easy for anyone no matter how it looks from the outside.
Life is keeping on keeping on in the face of, even in spite of, adversity, because that is the best role modeling we can gift to our little ones who are learning from what we do (and don't do).
You are stronger that you know. I know it, your mom knows it, and so do your kids. You are the kind of mother, wife, daughter, neighbor, friend, and responsible adult who has something important to share, YOU.
Your witty, fresh insights into otherwise mundane daily life makes life a little less mundane for others. You may feel that you have had something taken from you but your decision to keep giving of your self will, over time, more than make up for it.
Your doting, but not yet doddering, UG.
Posted by: UG | May 22, 2009 at 08:01 PM
I'm so glad you are staying! You are very creative and introspective. I enjoy your posts.
Posted by: The Eastsider | May 24, 2009 at 07:56 PM
I'm glad to hear you aren't going to quit. You were one of my first inspirations! :)
Posted by: Sandra | May 27, 2009 at 07:54 PM
I thought about quitting many times too. It's hard finding the time to blog and reading other people's blog. I should just clone myself.
Posted by: Ken C | June 01, 2009 at 12:06 AM