Just wanted to let my cyber-pals know I’m taking a kind of modified cyber-vacation from the blogging scene. I’ve been thinking about this for a while and was inspired by some posts I’ve read recently, especially this one by RubySchooZ. It made me really take a look at my own blogging experience of late.
Basically, I realized I’m spending way too much time visiting other blogs and all the wonderful bloggers who give life to them, but what I’m not doing is giving that same time to people in my non-cyber life. Or to myself.
One of the reasons I started blogging was to give myself permission to write and explore various aspects of who I am…and I’ve done that both on my blogs and in sometimes novel-sized comments. (I know. I know. What can I say? My muse has A.D.D.)
But my whole raison d’blogging was to use blogging as a base to inspire myself to do other things – and instead I’ve kept myself so entertained with the blogging world, I’ve forgotten to balance it with stuff that exists outside. And so I am going to do my best to rebalance things and see where that leads.
Although I still intend to post on either of my two blogs if and when the urge strikes, I’ve decided to stop my daily visits to all your wonderful blogs. And when I do post, please know I understand you all have busy lives and I’m just fine if I don’t get any comments. (Although an occasional hello is always welcome!) And of course I’ll still pop by your blogs every once in a while and hope I’m still welcome.
But I just need to do this – for however long. I’ve reached a point in my own life where other things are starting to call. In fact, I think I hear someone now: “Ronnie Annnnn! Come out. Come out. Wherever you are!” Hey…if it’s Glinda the Good, I’m gonna pee myself!
Anyhoo…please know I’m thinking of all of you and am very grateful for all the encouragement, support, and cyber-palship you’ve given me. I hope you understand. ‘Tis a fahr fahr bettuh thing I do…
Oh wait…wrong farewell speech. Anyway, it’s not farewell – just hasta la vista, baby! (At least for now.)
Big Brooklyn Hugs and a New York Namaste!
With love,
Ronnie Ann
September 9, 2007 at 9:22 pm |
I’ll miss you but understand thoroughly and completely what you’re talking about and why. I’ve felt a bit of the same feeling and do wonder about my own motives. Been trying to get clear about that personally.
I love you girlie and am glad to hear you’re going to be taking time for you. Most of all, have fun!
Peace, love and Finger Lakes hugs~
September 10, 2007 at 10:40 am |
Awww, shucks! I sure will miss you, your posts, and your novel-sized comments! Big time. But…I do understand, life in the blogosphere is quite time consuming and it’s very easy to get lost in cyberspace. I wish you the very best in all your endeavors. Till next time… ((((Abundant Blessings)))) MW
September 10, 2007 at 12:43 pm |
Thanks Ruby and MW! Especially glad the two of you understand. I’m treating it kind of like an addiction, but figured one little comment back wouldn’t hurt. DOH! Even thought about not logging into WordPress every day, but then I’d miss all those cool stats!. Hey…one addiction at a time. (-;
Hugs to you both!
September 10, 2007 at 12:45 pm |
By the way MW…Lost in Cyberspace could be a great new TV show.
September 11, 2007 at 8:30 am |
I understand completely. I think blogging is like a woman’s life. Every few months we have to stop and figure out where we are going. These days everything moves so fast, and it is easy to get caught up in that rushing river. You have to stop and think: Where am I going, and is this where I want to be going? Then you have to ask: Where it is my heart wants me to go? If you don’t do this every few months you could end up way off course without even realizing it.
Much faery love to you! I have enjoyed my visits to your blog and yours to mine. Speaking of that, check out my blog when you get a chance…my latest novel just came up on Amazon for preorder. I mention it only because it is full of empowering stuff for women (Gee, what a surprise!…grin). And I thought it might be helpful in view of where you are now on your path right now.
xoxoxoxoxo
September 11, 2007 at 12:49 pm |
How sweet. Thanks Laura. You’ve always been a delight as a visitor and as a blogger. How cool about your novel! Much luck with that. Big hugs!
September 11, 2007 at 2:36 pm |
Peace Ronnie. While the Blogging World will miss your daily presence greatly, you evidently are doing something wonderful for yourself.
All the best, and a big New York Namaste right back at ya.
September 11, 2007 at 5:24 pm |
Thanks SurfaceEarth. That means a lot to me coming from you. (-;
September 13, 2007 at 10:54 am |
I understand, Ronnie (because I’ve inadvertently been doing the same thing). Take care of you, in your cyber-life and otherwise. I’ll keep visiting. Your words always inspire, make me laugh, think, and feel really glad the blogosphere connected us. Know that every time I’m out here I think of you. Hugs from Oakland!
September 13, 2007 at 11:23 am |
Hey Mel! You know how I feel about you. Thanks for understanding and thanks for those Oakland hugs!