I'm back and I'm sorry

I’m back and I’m sorry

Published March 16, 2010 | By clandestinechic

It’s actually somewhat painful to look at the date of my last blog post and know that I so casually just stopped writing altogether during the past few weeks. Well, it wasn’t necessarily casual, but I definitely felt like a huge weight had been lifted off of my shoulders during that time. What a horrible thing to say, huh? Considering some of the things I had going on in the past few weeks, writing on this blog really had to be put on the back burner and the least of my concerns.

Plus, I also felt like I was almost losing my voice in some way. I almost began to feel like I was experiencing what many call “blogger burnout”. Not that I’ve always been the most regimented blogger around, but I was really beginning to struggle with things to write about–and when that happens, I always take it as a sign to step back and reevaluate.Â I had to rewrite what my mission and goals were when I first began blogging.

I never began this blog to make any money or become a super popular HBIC. I began writing this blog to serve as an outlet for writing about my hobbies: fashion and beauty with a sprinkle of other goodies here and there.This is what I plan on getting back to as I begin to rebuild and regain my voice.

For those of you who have continued to read this and support this blog, I genuinely say “Thank You”. I’ve missed this blog. I miss settling down after coming home from work and writing about my interests.

I hope I can start again and keep it moving.

Posted in Life

http://applesandporsches.com Ellie Di

I totally understand about feeling the weight come off your shoulders during the break. When I broke from Jaka's Tea Party to move to the new site, I was so…happy? We put these expectations up for ourselves when we start blogging, and it's hard to let ourselves (and our readers) down. But there's absolutely nothing wrong with giving yourself a much-needed break when you need it. Readers will always be happy to have you back. And it's probably better to not write when you don't feel it than to write anyway and write sub-par. (It's taken me a while to come to terms with that one!).

Glad to have you back!
http://www.innyvinny.com Alicia

Good deal. It's nice to reevaluate things regularly, especially if you are concerned about maintaining your voice and staying true to it. We'll be here!
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Thank you for your kind words, Ellie Di! I can imagine that you did feel some sort of happiness when you broke from Jaka's Tea Party, because it just freed you up. And I definitely agree that it's better not to have sub-par or uninspired writing and just take a break. It's crazy how that can work wonders and you come back with more to say than ever!
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Thanks so much, Alicia! I think having that voice is so important and something that is easy to lose these days among bloggers. Hopefully, I'm in it to win it this time around!
WendyB

Glad you're back!
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Thank you, WendyB!
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It's always good to step back and re-evaluate why you're spending energy on things. Blogging should be fun, always. If something becomes a burden, I try to stop doing it, or at least take a break. I hope you feel rejuvenated after your break
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Thank you, Dottie! I definitely feel much more rejuvenated and honestly, I feel like my topics are much well defined than they were before.

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