I am at a cross-road. Or maybe it is just a little jostle in this journey called blogging. The feeling has been slowly creeping up on me. Or perhaps it is the Mercury Retrograde that is about to happen in a few days. Since it is my home planet, suffice to say that I feel the retrograde more than others. I am exhausted - mentally, emotionally and physically. It is time to recharge the batteries.
I enjoy writing, so blogging has been fun most of the time. My followers have grown. So, has the thrill that comes from finding out that many people enjoy my musings. Yet, along with the thrill has come a sense of responsiblity to write better, to post frequently, to promote my blog and to not let my readers down. And yesterday, a new thought has entered the foray. How would I feel about abandoning my blogs? To just let go and be free of this responsibility.
Hmmm...something to think about. Or maybe just to leave it for a while, while I invigorate myself. I am going into hibernation mode, to focus inward. That means more sleeping, resting, reading and less talking, thinking and writing.
Meanwhile, enjoy some photos of pirates from the Shrimp Festival. A fun-filled weekend indeed! Reminded me of Tampa's Gasparilla Festival of the Arts and our own pirates.
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Adding one more R to your list of rest, relaxation and reading- hope to see you back, rejuvenated!
Fun photos!! I do look forward to your posts. Sometimes we all need a break though.
Here's hoping that you rest and come back fully renewed. I for one enjoying your writings and they would be sorely missed.
Ohhhhh...I hear you Kala. I am already concerned this morning about what I will write about when I get home from work and have a thousand other things to do to get ready for the show.
I love writing and I enjoy my blog so much, but I feel guilty if I don't read other people's blogs and leave a comment and I feel I have to blog every single day.
I have gotten away from the etsy forums and twittering though. The forums are nice when needed, but it's way too time consuming to be there just to be there.
I always go into the forums in the morning to say hello to morning friends, but I've noticed that the friends are changing and people don't even respond to the things you say in your post unless you post right after the OP. So what is the point in talking to yourself?
Twitter...didn't last long for me. I don't have time for that either.
Since I stopped doing those things my sales have increased because my heart and my head are where they belong...on creating and loving it.
So, I will continue to blog and see what happens, but I do understand exactly what you are saying.
I would miss your posts for sure...no pressure inteneded! :)
Everyone needs to take a break and you'll come back stronger with a clear mind from doing so. Your posts are always filled with a great message. Hope you enjoy your mental / physical 'getaaway'.
:)
It is a great time to "rewind"...
find some time for your Self, there is no responsibility here..not ever.
We do this for fun and for free.
I understand the impending feeling of obligation that blogging entails even though I am still quite new to all of this. I have enjoyed your posts and will miss them. I hope you get the refreshment you need and hope to see you around when the urge arises to express yourself and share.
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I know the feeling. I have slowed my posts considerably since I found out that I'm expecting. Well, I've stopped a lot of things considerably. I'll start again soon, but not sure when. Until then, it's at about 1 or 2 posts a week.
I understand the need to shut down and focus on your needs for awhile. But i hope that doesn't mean you are leaving the community all together. How about just cutting back through the summer and just posting once or twice a week. I think that is what I may end up having to do when things start to get busier at work. Either way, take care of yourself.
I feel the same way at times... that blogging has taken over my life! No time for creating or reading. Ugh! I'm going on vacation at the end of the month, and will be away from the desktop for more than a week. So that will be a test for me!
hi there! u have a very nice posts! i like ur paintings as well. :-)
take a break...
I've had to re-think too..
it can be overwhelming..
have a wonderful restful weekend...
mona & the girls
I know just how you feel! The last couple of days I've been thinking about my own blog "Why am I bothering with this? I'm not inspired to do this right now!" I'm not wanting to give it up but sometimes it feels like a job, something I HAVE to do... and you know, it really isn't.
Nobody is paying us for this. I know I've gotten sucked into the the idea that daily or even more frequent blogging is the way to build up a readership and get people to see our other work...but artists found ways to make sales before blogging. I'm not even sure it's the way to go anymore.
But I do love doing it when I'm inspired to do it. And I really love reading your blog when you do!
Good luck Kala. Follow your heart. It will be the right thing no matter you /we decide we want to do.
Sheryl
I know how you feel, Kala. I'll miss reading your posts; they take me to a higher intellectual level than my own mindless wanderings. I hope you're back soon, rested and refreshed.
Take care honey...thanks for all your sharing...I know it takes time and we have to look at our priorities...
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