Over the last few months I have been struggling with my blog. I was tired, and my posts felt staid and contrived. It was an effort to sit down and think of something to write, and I was constantly berating myself for what I wrote, what I didn't write, how often I did it, when did I last leave a comment, have I responded to an email, should I be tweeting etc etc etc. It was exhausting, and no longer something I enjoyed. It didn't make me feel good about myself, and actually became a party ground for all my gremlins to come out and dance.
So I took a step back. I retreated from the online world and re-engaged in the real world.
I met up with old friends. I hung out with my husband. We went to concerts. I started watching Greys Anatomy again. I became addicted to Ghost Whisperer. We went on long walks. We imagineered. I started taking pictures again. And, slowly, I started to feel alive again. I reconnected with myself and what is important to me.
With that in mind, I have been busy working on another blog which I hope to run alongside our photography business. I feel that this new blog may finally strike the balance I am looking for, and reflect the life I am living, as opposed to it being my life.
So, for now, this blog is going on an indefinite hiatus.
Like our country, it's time for a change. I hope you will migrate with me here.
6 comments:
Beautifully expressed and makes total sense. I have "migrated" to your other blog and your photography is wonderful. Glad you found what is authentic and good for you.
Lisa
p.s. my 2 favorite shows, ghost whisperer and grey's anatomy
I've linked the new site, replacing this one (though I loved this one). My new favorites are Mercy and The Good Wife. My 20-somethings heartily recommend the new series Parenthood.
Good call... I sometimes feel "pressure" from writing on my blog, but I keep reminding myself it is supposed to be fun and to find my own way with it... not feel pressured to show everything I take a picture of or crafty-create. I have enjoyed it for the most part and I am glad you are finding a way to enjoy it again, for and of yourself. :)
Your new blog is lovely but then again everything you do is lovely. I think your discription as the blog as a party grounds for your gremlins is a perfect image. I've struggled with that problem also. Leave them here and move to a new, gremlin free world!
Ditto! It's important to take that break I've found. it's very refreshing.
~just a quick note to say hello...i do hope all is well and life is being only kind to you and yours...warm wishes and brightest blessings~
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