Last night was a rude awakening for me. I realized that I had let things direct where my blog was going. I realized that I was becoming a blog that I,myself,would not follow. I haven’t been a great follower lately for anyone. I haven’t responded too many emails. I’ve been so busy with this meme or that. I’ve been busy with being a Macaroni Kid Publisher which by the way I absolutely love. I am enjoying finding all the new things that the kids can do in my neighborhood.
Today I’m starting off on a new leaf. I’m going to share more about what is going on. This blog was suppose to be about my life and kids. I had a meme in the beginning about the magical moment in my life. I stopped doing it somewhere along the way. That meme was what this blog was suppose to be about. I will be resurrecting it. Where is my blog running? I’m not totally sure anymore. But I will say this things are changing as of today.
I won’t be surprised if I lose followers after this post. Believe me,I don’t want to but I’m sure I will. I’ve been a bad bloggy friend. I’ve lost contact with so many of you that it hurts inside. You see,I got overwhelmed. I have this nasty habit of jumping into something so fast and not totally being prepared for the outcome. Haven’t we all done that at some point?
The problem is as I got overwhelmed,I slowly lost my focus on what was important to me. In turn,I joined more things thinking that would fix it when it really comes down to me. I need to step back and get back in touch with the real things that I love. I need to get my focus back where it belongs which also includes my family. I’ll still be writing but it will be with more passion. You see,my posts have been coming out later and later in the day because I lost that passion. I considered quite truthfully walking away. Is it a slump for me? Perhaps. I have been writing for over 6 months now.
I will still have reviews and giveaways that I find pertinent. I won’t just endorse any product. I have receive emails from pr people wanting me to just issue a review that they have written. I am telling you right now that I will never put out a review that I myself have not personally done. I still have reviews/giveaways out there to get finished. I still have reviews coming in the door as well. I’m excited to be writing a review right now that involves my son’s birthday party. I’m going to simply start writing again because I love it.
I’m going to start visiting a lot more. You know blogging does take a lot of time. My focus is back. Are you still here with me?
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Yay! Good for you! Right there with ya.
I do that too. I get caught up in a new thing,new blog,new community and everything gets let go….like yard work,dishes,laundry. HA HA.
Good for you! I enjoy reading about life and look forward to yours.
Not only am I still here,I have been feeling the same way! I just haven’t been getting around to comment like I want to and I have lost some of the fun. You won’t get rid of me that easily!
We all get caught up,no one is perfect,and of course we are still here for you and following you!!!
I’m here. Glad you are re-focusing. Every blogger has to do it at some point.
I’m with you! I’m a relatively new follower and I like the direction calling you! I’m looking forward to “the magical moment in my life”meme!
Kathy over at Everyday Bliss
Good for you! It’s great that you are able to see where you are and where you used to be,and where you want to be.
We all get carried away with new and exciting things. It’s being able to stay grounded that is inportant.
I totally get it! And sometimes we just need to clear the air and get our thoughts down! I’m still finding my voice on my blog and I’m hoping that those who follow enjoy and are there because they want to be. Blessings to you!
Camie
Still here and totally understand what you are saying…
I’m with ya! I’ve been doing a lot of memes lately and my blog doesn’t feel as personal as it did in the beginning.
It’s great to link up,get your name out there and hopefully get new followers,but those followers won’t read if all you have on your blog are games. At least that how I am. I will join you in getting back to the reason I started blogging in the first place! Plus a few memes that I love,just not one almost everyday.
I am a relatively new blogger myself…and I find myself getting caught up in things that I shouldn’t be as concerned with for example,my layout,upping my followers numbers. I really started the blog because I thought it would be a fun thing to do for myself. Sort of an online journal sort of thing…who cares who reads it…well,I like it when people comment,so I get a little fixated on what the comments will be instead of on the writing. I just want to have a good blog…but I need to remember to always stay true to myself! I say,congrats to you for refocusing yourself…and good luck!
You are not the only one that has been feeling overwhelmed. I too have been neglecting my blog. I am trying to redirect as well and get back on track. Now that I have gotten several of my Newsletters published it is becomming easier so hopefully I will have it all lined back out soon!
I know how you feel! I get overwhelmed and stop responding to comments or making comments on other people’s sites. I am happy for you!
It must be the weather. –lol –I have been having the same feelings and working on re-focusing myself and my family. Good for you and no losses here. I’ll be back to see where you’re headed.
I am still here with you and looking forward to reading what you will write!
I’m new to your blog and I’m glad to see that you are going to be posting real life posts instead of just reviews and giveaways.
Oh,you won’t lose us! I think at times blogging can get a little crazy if we let it. Take care of yourself and your family. Your readers will still be here,me included!
It happens to everyone,don’t worry about it.
I’m here,and not going anywhere
I understand and love your ethics. Will still be here checking you out all the time!!
HUGS!!
Tiffanee
I’m with you:-)
You do not suck at being a Blog Buddie!
I’ve got proof!
And yes,we all go through those blog slumps and choose from presented options from the fork in the road. You just can’t do everything Tami,especially if you have a life. Don’t try to do it all. Pick and choose and limit.
we have been so busy trying to get DH ready for this deployment that I forgot to write about life. i was still posting the meme stuff and things i had pre made but not about life in general
I’m still here with you and can totally understand. Sometimes you do need to step away for awhile.
I’ve not been around anyone’s blog lately. There are only so many hours in the day. I totally understand.
Thanks for being so honest. I haven’t been following for long but won’t be going anywhere any time soon. The give-aways are nice but I love to read someone’s words. Hugs!
Sometimes its hard not to get caught up. Sometimes its equally as hard to stay actively involved in everyones blog. It’s never easy to find balance.
I’m a new follower and I can see how it becomes harder and harder to keep up with things!
I enjoy your blog and you have to do what makes you happy!!
That’s OK. We all have a life to live outside our blog,and we all go through different seasons.
Still here too! I like reading about people’s every day experiences especially other mom’s. Helps me not feel alone! Don’t worry about losing followers or gaining followers since your most important are your lil’ducklings following their mama.
im with yah!
Tami,you know I am always going to be with ya
. Mac Kid was a lot of work to start up,as is every new thing we do,whether it be a meme or what-not. It takes getting into a regular schedule,but from time to time I read a post I have written that I am not too happy about either,because it isn’t really me. Thanks for a refocus for all of us! big hugs!
I can’t even believe a PR person would send a review already written!
We’re here,and we’re glad your back
Hey I’m new here from Friday Follow! I’m your newest follower.
Nice to meet you!
Jami
http://jamibalmetreviews.blogspot.com/
Newest Follower from Friday Follow! Don’t feel so bad .It’s easy to get caught up with life. Blogging takes a lot of work and time. But you’re back and your voice will be heard! Please come visit me…http://motherhoodthetruth.blogspot.com/
Debi
I am still with you. Probably a little more loyal after that heartfelt post! It’s so easy to get caught up in all the lights and fanfare.
*New Friday Follower*
What I like it that you admit that you’ve lost yourself along the way. Many wouldn’t. Many would just continue on the path that they’re on and blame others for the difference in their life.
Good job,Momma! You’ve noticed what has changed and are determined to find yourself again. I applaud you for that.
You may loose some followers but if they can’t appreciate you for what you’re doing,then do you really want them following you? As I said,you may loose followers but you’ve gained one,here.
Cheers!
I think we all understand. We just have to get our priorities straight. Good for you,and good luck. Have a great weekend.
It’s hard as women not to get to busy! And blogging does take a lot of time. I haven’t been around your blog for long,but I look forward to getting to know you.
Stop by and visit me sometime!
http://songberries.blogspot.com
It is real easy to become overwhelmed. Your new project sounds awesome and you should be excited about it. I decided awhile ago to just be a simple blog. I don’t know how some of you do it with all the contests and reviews. Who would have time to read others. My problem is that I follow too many people and I get overwhelmed by it. I can’t do it all. I am reading and commenting ALL day now. I must enjoy my life more. Heck you have a family to take care of too! When you post I will read you,I’m not going anywhere.
Nice to meet you on Friendly Friday! Sit back and relax a little and enjoy blogging! I just started awhile back after several years of prodding from my network friends!
Stop by when you have time http://herroyaljoaness.blogspot.com/
It is such a hard balance to find. I participate in a lot of Meme’s but I also make sure that they relate in a way that I can write about my family and enjoy those moments. I did Friday Follow a couple of weeks ago and had 25 new followers join,which is awesome but it was so overwhelming to keep up in such a short time. I could totally do it every week but I would be exhausted and my blog and true reasons for blogging would suffer. So I’ll wait a couple more weeks and then do it again. I’m in no hurry to have bunches of followers and I am trying to enjoy building up my blog from the bottom.
Good luck in your new goals,I’m sure you will do awesome.
Wow! I feel like I could have written this post. I was just thinking the other day that my blog has kind of run away from me and it was time to get it back to where it originally started. Here’s to us for getting back to our passion!
great post as usual!
nice to be here…. thanks for share