Lately, I really haven’t felt like writing much. I guess it is kind of obvious, I haven’t been posting as often as I use to. There is more pictures, more plugs for my other blog and other stuff. I’ve been commenting less, clicking “mark all as read” a little more often.
It seems blog world has slowed down a bit. I remember I would be at 300+ entries in my reader a day. Maybe now that summer is coming to a close everyone will be back to their computers instead of lazing in the sun and rushing off to some fantastic location or another.
I think I need(ed) a little break. Not to say I’m going to stop blogging. I don’t think I could do that ever.
But there isn’t “quality content” up all the time. There isn’t much WRITING. I’m all about the fluff every now and then. I’m all about the silly articles, celebrity gossip, more puppy pictures than you can handle because you just might explode from cute if you see Edie’s big ears again. I don’t need to be moving people to tears, thought provoking and bring the hilarity every word I write.
I’m not going to force it.
Because that is not me and that isn’t what this blog is about.
Most people can tell when people try to hard.
I still love blogging and will continue to do so. Not all of us need to be A+ writing superstars and I probably will never be. That’s not why I started this thing, it’s all just in fun.
So it is what is. Take it or leave. Love or hate it. Blah, blah, blah.
Fluff and all.
ETA: I too love the fluff or I wouldn’t be posting it!
41 Responses for "motivation…or lack thereof"
i’ve seen more and more people say this. needing a “break”. just remember this blog is your space. you can do whatever you want here. we are just here for the ride. (but i hope you keep posting on your shopping blog during your time away…cause i love it!)
i will take whatever you just so happen to blog. you are one of my faves. obviously. :)
You know, sometimes I LIKE fluff. I enjoy reading quick little posts that make me laugh or nod in agreement. There’s nothing wrong with posting some of that.
Um. I sort of like the fluffy stuff…
hey lady, write what you want to write and people will read it or not - no worries :)
ps - I really like your fluffy stuff. And puppy pictures :)
I <3 the fluffy stuff. and the blogosphere has been mega slow, but I can see it’s picking back up… how do I know? well my reader has 365 new effin items in it. le sigh.
I’ll take it, fluff and all.
Saaame here. I think everyone is capturing the sunshine while they can.
I totally and wholeheartedly understand where you’re coming from with this.
Been feeling the same way too.
You rule, no matter what you post. That is all.
I’m feeling the same thing…hence (yes I used hence) the sadness at my blog…i’m just not feeling thoughtful enough to write or think about anything too much. I like pictures:)
i think everyone, including me, has been feeling like a lazy blogger lately. i’ve read lots of “i don’t have anything to post” posts. enjoy summer, it’s almost gone!
I ACCUSE YOUR SCHOOL!
= ) Just kidding - enjoy the break!
I think we all go through those periods. I’m in one right now. I have little brain power to spare so I throw up photos and hope that inspiration and brain cells firing will all happen at once some day soon.
I definitely know how you feel. It’s good to have so much going on, and I’d rather not post or post something stupid than have to post about something I hate or complain about any day.
yeah i’ve been feeling the blogworld slowing down for awhile now. i was just telling my friend last night- i dont think i wanna blog much longer. she freaked out on me and of course i’m not quitting.. but a break? might be needed. so… i agree. and fluff is ok :)
I’ve noticed that too. So many people seem to be outside, soaking up the last moments of summer instead of blogging or reading blogs. Oh well, all goes in cycles I think!
Amen for the fluff (because hasn’t that been what my blog has been all about lately?)
One of my friends said it best (in re: my blog), I write well when i put my mind to it but its not who i am, i’m not a writer (ok i added that part) and therefore its ok if i don’t always have stuff written up there that resemble the pieces i put a lot of effort into.
Wow i had a point to this but i really have lost it. I have a feeling you know what i’m feeling, because i def feel you on this post.
A bloggy break is a good thing. we all need to recharge our batteries, etc. I’m always here so I’ll be back when you are :)
I feel the same way about everything you said in this entry. And I don’t comment on each entry but I’ve been enjoying your other blog :)
me TOO. I’ve been keeping up via twitter.. that has been fun quick and easy.. but as for my reader, I’ve been skimming through titles and posts and never commenting. Ugh. I’m almost certain it will change once things slow down.
I think the amount we write and what we choose to post about (or skimming through posts and not comment) will naturally go through changes every now and again. And it is OK.
I love your blog whatever you choose to post about. :)
I hear you. I am determined to blog without the pressure of having to be something that I’m not.
I totallyyyy know what you mean! I feel like winters are a lot bloggier because people are sitting at home not wanting to go out. BUT there’s also less fun stuff to write about since nobody is doing anything. Haha.
I highly recommend Tumblr for fluff. Instead of posting a million things on my blog, I just post ish on Tumblr all day long. That’s what it’s for and nobody accuses anyone of posting fluff!
Everyone needs a little break now and again. Sometimes we just need some time to ourselves.
If you don’t post regularly then I will be forced to blame my boredom at work on you.
I feel the exact same way. In fact, I was just about to blog about how I am feeling overwhelmed by my blog. lol.
Anyway, thanks for friending me on 20somethingbloggers. I really like your blog and design. And you’re a nanny too! That makes it even cooler.
I feel the same way this month…and I think I’ve read three other posts about this topic in the last week!
blogging should be fun. Not all of us have to be world-class writers. Plus, I like fluff.
Wow, I wrote an almost identical post earlier this week. Great writer’s blocks happen alike? See you after the break.
When it’s not happening, it just isn’t happening. No sense in forcing it. :)
I’m a very big believer in only writing when you have something to write.
i definitely think it’s summer’s effect on blogging. and just write when you can and when you feel like you have something worth saying.
just discovered your blog and adore it — the design, the writing, everything. totally a+ superstar material.
seriously, the best ideas come when you’re not thinking about coming up with ideas.
I agree, I think everyone has been feeling like this lately. I know I have. Anyway, whatever you post is perfect. Fluff, whether it be marshmallow or otherwise, is just fine with me.
But I lurves the doggy ears!
We all have fluffy days and serious days, and it’s hard to keep writing (or even posting pictures!) to one end of the spectrum or the other. Your shops blog should always be about shops. Your personal blog should always be about you, and fluffy or serious, we like you or we wouldn’t show up in droves even when you just post a picture of your dog. Write on, sister.
i totally feel it. i barely get a chance anymore to read anyone’s blog, then i know i have 10+ per site to catch up on, it’s overwhelming. my posts have never been very deep or intimate [i'm not sure i'm all about spouting all that to the world], so i’m all about fluff and pictures…but i also sense what you’re seeing.
So so true. I feel like some bloggers get caught up in the oh, my god, my writing has to be perfect all the time, but really, how many people can do that? It’s stressful and makes me not want to blog when I think that way!
I know exactly how you feel. I am addicted to my blogs stst counter and i have seen it drop a bit. (ok actually a lot) So its a quiet time, or my writing sucks. Im going to go with a quiet time. Just for my sanity :)
I love all of it, and I understand how you feel. There are just weeks when the last thing I want to do is tell people about my life. I totally understand :) Still love when you do write, though!
Yeah, I agree.
I walked away from the blogging world (well websites, etc- I was still using a xanga) and it has definitely changed quite a bit.
I think a blog is a place where you should be able to express yourself in any way. You shouldn’t feel obligated to comment anyone back.
Enjoy your break! :)
I know how you feel. I’ll be reading whenever you put something up. :)
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