Confession: It has been a week since I last blogged. This is pretty unusual for me because over the past year or so, I got in the habit of regularly publishing a new blog post at least five days a week. Even when I was on vacations, I still blogged while on vacation or had blog posts scheduled to be posted.
But things have changed. Recently, life has gotten really busy and I've slowly been blogging less and less. With a new job and a new home, I've just been incredibly busy. The spare time that I do have, I made the decision to spend it with my friends and family without painstakingly taking photos of everything I am doing. For instance, Bret and I threw two barbecues over the long weekend. I cooked and baked a boatload for these gatherings. I had a blast catching up with my friends and family. For the first time in a long time, I didn't take a single picture or feel obligated to write about it on this blog.
While I've certainly been enjoying life with less blogging, I can't deny that I've had serious mixed feelings. Over the past few years, my blog has become such a creative outlet for me. It was a place where I could feel satisfaction about what I was doing, especially when I wasn't feeling that same satisfaction in other areas of my life. I felt motivated to write and take photos. I've put a lot of blood, sweat and tears in this blog and it makes me sad to "neglect" it. But lately, truth be told, I find that there are less things that motivate or inspire me to write here.
What does this all mean? I'm not entirely sure. This isn't really meant as an apology or an excuse for my lack of activity on this blog. It is a just a statement that Fun and Fearless in Beantown is going through some growing pains as I figure out what this blog means to me and where it fits into my life right now. I'll continue to write when and if I feel inspired to do so and hope you all will stay patient with me as I figure it all out...
xo - Michelle
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I think we all go through this. And I think it is actually a good thing for a bloggers' blog. You know I took a break for a couple months this summer, and I loved every second of it. I started again when I felt like it, and have been rolling ever since! Enjoy the unplugged time, we all need it!
Makes absolute sense - they say to live life, you have to live it rather than just talk about it. This could be a good thing - I'm glad you enjoyed your barbecues! :) And I desperately owe you a phone call - soon my friend. Hugs!
If not blogging means you'll have more time to hang out with me, I am all for it :)
Your blog is one of my favorites, and I have been loving your recent posts. They are short, sweet, and really demonstrate the exciting changes in your life. But if it doesn't excite or inspire you, don't do it. Trust me, I would take a huge break if it wasn't part of my job to be an up-to-date blogger!
xo
I haven’t been blogging for that long so I don’t really feel the need to post something every day or even every week. But I can imagine some people would feel that way. I have a full time job and blogging for me is something fun. Yes at times it stresses me out because I haven’t post anything for a while, but I don’t just want to post something just for the heck of it, I want it to be something I enjoy as well. I always wonder how some people have time to post a recipe every single day. I eat every day, but don’t feel the need to share that with the rest of the world. And I don’t have the time to do so either. That being said, I hope to see you back once you made up your mind. Till then…take care and have a great weekend.
i've felt the same way the past month or so...kinda felt uninspired and was so busy. i'm getting back in the groove but i can understand taking a break!
Yes, many of us go through it. I do not have the time to write on every blog I follow, nor do others have the time for me. I actually took off comments, so I did not feel obligated to so many things.
Live life, many people do it for a while and stop. What is important is your real life. Facebook is a good place to keep up with friends and family. A quicker medium :)
I wish you the best in your new life! One day I hope to see kiddos on here :)
BTW I was in your area this week, at Ft Devens with hubby, there was a nasty SUV rolled over on the MASS Pike, and so much flooding. Hope you guys are safe and sound.
Hey girl, I totally sympathize. I agree with the other commenters (and yeah, this seems like something that a lot of us bloggers are going through). Don't be too hard on yourself - your readers love you and your blog and we'll deifnitely stick around! Hope to see you soon, it's been a while. Have a great weekend! xo
I think we all grow through phases like this...especially when you are a frequent poster. There has to be balance...and blogging should not take over your real life. I post 5 times a week and may cut down to 3...it's just so hard to keep up with everything~ Good luck working through this~
I completely understand. And I am so happy for you and everything you have going on in your life right now. Miss you bunches!
I feel myself struggling a lot too. Sometimes I'm just too darn tired. But then my page views drop and I get nervous. Finally, I just said...who cares? I'll blog when I WANT to blog. :)
I completely understand how you feel. I decided to stop blogging because I didn't enjoy it and wasn't feeling inspired to blog....ever. I fell into a trap with my blog where I felt like people expected me to be a certain way all the time (snarky, sarcastic, etc...) and it really wasn't the tone I was going for. When I tried to change the tone of the blog, it seemed like people weren't that interested anymore so then I felt even less inspired and decided to stop writing. I know this is a novel of a comment and I apologize. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you aren't feeling inspired and it becomes a chore, then it's not worth it. I hope that's not the case for you because I enjoy your blog and your writing. Plus, I need to know if you get to cross everything off your 30 list thingy!
I completely understand! Blogging is a #?%* load of work sometimes. That said, it can have immense payoff. I've been inspired by how close and supportive the Boston blogging community is. And even if you decide to take a break, know that you'll have people awaiting your return!
It all makes perfect sense to me! I am sooo there with you, I needed a serious blog break and real vacation from work presented a perfect opportunity. I love that you share your thoughts and feelings as you figure it all out:) ps your BBQs sound like a blast!!
It's very hard to find balance in the blog world! I find that - while new - I spend a LOT of time on the computer! I'm also with Lizzy...I post 5 days a week and moving down to three would be much easier for me. But...I'm not quite ready for that. I'll know when the time is right. I hope that you find your balance and if it includes blogging - lucky me! If not...I know you'll do what's best for you!
Good luck with your decision...
You're not alone!! I think we all go through this and, as much as I love reading your blog, it's gotta be fun for you and fit with what else if going on in your life! I'm sure I'll be taking some breaks with school - but, for now, it's a good release.
I hear you, very much so. Right now I'm going through a period where I very much want to write, I just have zero time left to do it. I look forward to reading when you do post, and hopefully see you sometime soon!
I feel the same way! I think less is more, and sometimes the quality of my posts go down if I feel pressured to write too much or just post nonsense just to be posting something. You could post once a week or 10 times, I would still read!
I can completely relate and have struggled with the same thing recently. It's hard to keep up sometimes and you're so right about just enjoying dinners without having to stop and take photos!
Blog when you want to (if you want to)...we'll all be here when you do!
It's totally ok, and I totally understand. I've been doing alot of the same :) the making choices about enjoying life, not necessarily training hardcore or posting all that often. glad things are going well, though, that is the important thing!!
I totally understand! I find it impossible to blog when I'm not inspired to write anything, and sometimes, I just want to eat what I cooked and not take a photo of it. I know you'll make the right decision in the end, based off what works best for you and your life right now. Best of luck!
I think we all understand that sometimes blogging just isn't a priority. I made an amazing meal on Sat night that I didn't even think about taking pictures of. It was refreshing.
I totally get where you're at. I'm there too with the new job, etc. You don't have to have a 'set schedule' of when people should expect posts....You can't force inspiration. Just do what feels right, and no need for apologies :)
I go through this sometimes too - it's nice to occasionally just create something in the kitchen without measuring or worrying about having to take pictures! Plus, I also work really long hours like you, so that makes it tough as well. The little breaks definitely help though and your readers will still be there when you get back :)
i know exactly what you mean, sometimes its super hard to find the right balance between living life and writing about it. i hope you find your happy medium :)
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