I think I have to stop fooling myself. At some point every day I decide that I’m going to take some time and, damn it, blog. But it just doesn’t happen. I’ve spent three days planning to write this little snippet of a post. Life is full. And priorities change. And time is spent, better or not, in other endeavours.
But this space nags at me like a sore tooth. I feel obliged to update, obliged to put myself out there. But I want to be somewhere else.
So this post is punctuation. An official recognition of a pause. But more a semicolon than a period. I’m not saying goodbye, just see you later. A little holiday in the real world.
“Well that is that and this is this.”
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by Gappy
17 Jul 2010 at 17:36
This is me, waving fondly. See you later I hope.
Gappy´s last blog ..Playground Politics
by Trish
17 Jul 2010 at 17:46
When I can’t quite find the energy or the inspiration to blog, I turn to Twitter. It just helps me feel… connected. You can have surprisingly deep thoughts in 140 characters or less.
Trish´s last blog ..Trish Smith Photography… dot com
by Rol
17 Jul 2010 at 21:32
The Real World must always come first. If you get to the end of your life and look back to only find blogposts, something’s gone wrong somewhere.
See you again soon!
Rol´s last blog ..Hootiebits The Magic Owl
by Technobabe
17 Jul 2010 at 22:30
Blogging is in addition to real life. If it isn’t relaxing for me I don’t do it. You have a wonderful family and a busy work schedule too. Enjoy your life. Once in awhile you will think of something you really want to say in a blog post. It amazes me when some bloggers are struggling for ideas to blog about. And some of them ask if someone would give them suggestions for ideas. Love it. We are all different and part of the fun of blogging is hearing how we each handle a situation. Take care and I look forward to reading something you post whenever.
Technobabe´s last blog ..Becoming An Adult
by Cat
17 Jul 2010 at 22:36
I understand completely. So see you later, my Aussish Blogger Friend.
by Blogging Mama Andrea
17 Jul 2010 at 23:40
I hear you. I’ve been feeling the same (and many others have as well). Maybe it’s summer (or winter in your case). It’s something anyway. See you on the other side.
Blogging Mama Andrea´s last blog ..Super Keelys Cape
by ellie
18 Jul 2010 at 04:21
Always good to have a little this with your that.
by Jill/Twipply Skwood
18 Jul 2010 at 04:21
Yeah. I know some people do it for work (and actually, I do have a work blog), but to me it’s a hobby. If it’s not relaxing, it isn’t really doing its job.
Gorgeous, gorgeous picture as always!
Jill/Twipply Skwood´s last blog ..Thousands of People Flock to Houston to Smell Death
by Nigel
18 Jul 2010 at 20:39
A holiday in the real world? How brave!
Nigel´s last blog ..Game on- Julia vs the Mad Monk
by arizaphale
19 Jul 2010 at 02:32
Miss this part of you……….
by SciFi Dad
19 Jul 2010 at 02:47
Good luck. Enjoy the break, and I hope that it gives you what you’re seeking.
by Irrational Dad
19 Jul 2010 at 04:29
I keep waiting for a post from you on this crap I’m hearing about Oz wanting to filter internet traffic. C’mon man, get on it.
Anyway, I hope life is keeping you from the blog in a good way.
Irrational Dad´s last blog ..Video- The Army Crawl
by muskrat
19 Jul 2010 at 23:32
That’s okay…have a wonderful winter break.
muskrat´s last blog ..by air and by sea- to see a newly minted 4-year-old
by courtney
20 Jul 2010 at 03:45
I miss your posts, but fully understand the need to, you know, live your life. I hope you find your way back here eventually, though.
courtney´s last blog ..Youth and Washington- Wasted on the Young
by rassles
20 Jul 2010 at 04:17
Have fun and do stuff.
rassles´s last blog ..What Happens In the Oreo LoungeHappens Every Day
by mickey
20 Jul 2010 at 04:29
That’s cool. See you when the urge to pour it on the page builds again, hopefully before too long.
mickey´s last blog ..Go West- Young Man! And Then Go Northeast
by kitty
20 Jul 2010 at 08:59
Pitty, but totally get it. Thanks for all the good times.
by Coal Miner's Granddaughter
20 Jul 2010 at 22:28
I’m there with you, hon. I’ve posted just a handful of times in the past two months. No worries. See you when you get back.
Coal Miner’s Granddaughter´s last blog ..Lack of Interest
by Oscar Zed
21 Jul 2010 at 03:36
I think what you should do is get mates of yours from the old days to publish/broadcast your blog while you take a break.
Everyone would love to hear about yr Oxford and Georgia Uni days.
by flutter
21 Jul 2010 at 14:19
come back soon
flutter´s last blog ..Bali
by Florida Girl in Sydney
21 Jul 2010 at 15:50
I am so with you on this. The last six months have been filled with chaos and destruction, I don’t even have the words, but I’m working on it. Hope you’re well, send my regards to Dr O.C. xo
Florida Girl in Sydney´s last blog ..Winter Festival at Bondi Beach & Good Food and Wine Show
by Agnes
21 Jul 2010 at 18:38
I was in this position a couple of months ago and had a few weeks off. Now I aim for one post every few days, and that’s more than enough for me. See you when you’re back!
Agnes´s last blog ..Three words that became hard to say
by April
22 Jul 2010 at 08:12
You deserve a break. Thanks for the interesting posts, definitely feel you though about real world issues being more pressing. The thing that I’ve really liked about following blogs (especially yours) is I’ve felt I’ve gotten to know people even better this way, especially people I don’t get to see any more.
Say Hi to Dr. O’C and your handsome boys from us!
April´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday- Smiles
by Courtney
22 Jul 2010 at 23:34
I’m just returning from my pause and I enjoyed it very much. I’ll keep you on my blogroll in hopes you return soon!
by Heather
23 Jul 2010 at 16:15
I have been right there with you for a while now.
Heather´s last blog ..Home
by suzer
25 Jul 2010 at 14:03
I don’t think I could function if I had two kids, a wife and a job, so well done you to get an occasional post up.
suzer´s last blog ..The Unfriend
by Vixen
27 Jul 2010 at 06:17
Sometimes life gets in the way of blogging, even if you blog about your life. I hope this punctuation is good for you and yours, although I will miss you.
Vixen´s last blog ..The Future Of My Bedroom Depends On Your Vote
by blues
30 Jul 2010 at 16:14
I know. I get it. I feel guilty all the time because deep down I know I want to be writing but I’m just not in the frame of mind to right now. I keep having elipses moments, not willing to put a full stop, you know?
I get needing real life time, but I do enjoy your updates. You know what I’ve learned? Just because you don’t post for two months doesn’t mean you can never post again. You can just post when you feel the urge. I’ll still be around.
Have fun and quit feeling obligated.
blues´s last blog ..Tips for the discerned lady traveler
by maggie, dammit
01 Aug 2010 at 12:15
I feel you. I’m down to about once a month. I think Twitter is ruining me. Or improving me, who knows.
I’m with Blue. No worries, go live, and I’ll try to take the same advice because I am VERY WISE.
maggie, dammit´s last blog ..And then you can go back to your licking your peach juice and changing worlds with your words