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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Suddenly Sunday (June 24): Slowing Down


Hello dear Readers!  How are you? I hope this finds you quite well, enjoying a fabulous book and general all around happiness.  Life is good for me also.  My students take their final this week and then it's off for the summer.  Woo-hoo!  More reading time for Jenny.

The redecorating of our living room is complete, and I love it!  Should have done this a few years ago, but such is life.  The puppy also enjoys the new carpets as well.  No accidents or marking of territory, just sleeping and lounging.

What I really want to chat about today is the state of my blogging activities.  The posts have been few and far between, responding to comments has been slow in coming, and not much new material on the blog.  I know, believe me I do, and there are several reasons for the lack of my presence.

First, we have several big projects at work that have tight deadlines.  I used to be able to take a few minutes here and there, and that is becoming quite difficult.  Also, when I do have a few minutes, I would rather read someone's blog and comment than write a post.  Then when I come home at night, the last thing I want to do is continue to stare at a computer screen.  The puppy needs a walk, dinner has to be prepared, and my brain needs to decompress.  The free time I have had lately, I have been using to knit.  The current project I just started keeps calling my name and I must oblige.  When the knitting mojo is rolling, you don't mess with it.

And to be quite honest, the thought of blogging has begun to wear me down.  I'm starting to feel quite meh about it.  I'm losing my blogging mojo.  I'm starting to feel like it's a chore and a hassle to write a post.  When I have time to be on line I would rather spend it reading your posts and comments, rather than creating posts for my blog.  Maybe it's self imposed deadlines or activities in my head that are messing with me.  I do feel like I should be "blogging something" but a bigger part of me, doesn't feel like it.  Not good people.

I am losing steam with blogging, so before it disappears completely, I am going to cut back my posting.  I have two scheduled book tours, no problem with those.  Liking one book (The Queen's Vow) and looking forward to the other (Let the Devil Sleep).  The Standalong which I started, no worries there.  Other than that, I have some drafts and things I can post.  I have some reviews to write, but they are not going anywhere either.

So what does all of this mean?  I am not disappearing completely, but only expect one post a week from me.  I am going to try and manage that at least.  I like you all.  I've made some really great friends in this community and it's the community piece that I am lacking in.  So the more I can visit blogs and comment, the better.  That will make me happy right now, and lets face it, a happy Jenny is a good thing.

So don't fret me pet.  All is well but I just need to recharge my batteries and see what's out there in this great book blogging community we have!  See you all soon.

Happy reading and have a fantastic week :)



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I hope you do find your blogging mojo soon, in whatever form that takes in the future.
1 reply · active 662 weeks ago
I would rather you slow down then leave.

Can we see pics of your new living room?
2 replies · active 662 weeks ago
thanks for the support JuJu.

As soon as the finishing touches are done with the living room I'll post pics. We are in the process of moving the furniture around.
I think we all go through times when blogging becomes a bit overwhelming and we have to pull back. I'm glad your just slowing down and not walking away; we'd miss you!!
1 reply · active 662 weeks ago
Thanks Anna! I would miss you too, and its the bloggers who keep me going :)
Come back when the urge to blog comes back :)
1 reply · active 662 weeks ago
thanks Blodeuedd. I'll be around commenting.
Hi Jenny, I can relate. Sometimes I lose my blogging mojo too and I take a break. It should never feel like a chore.

Good to hear you are well and your redecorating went nicely.
Funny, when I redid the kids rooms, I stopped blogging for a bit too. I just didnt feel like it.
Take care of yourself :)
1 reply · active 661 weeks ago
thanks for the support Naida. I think all that thinking and doing with the redecorating zaps the energy out of you. And no one likes chores :)
Reading should be fun and sharing your views of books should be enjoyable. I'd do it only when and if you feel like it! Unless of course, you've promised an author or authors to review their books!
1 reply · active 661 weeks ago
Commitments are no problem. I would never let anyone down and I've been cutting back on those anyway.
But yes reading and blogging should be fun darn it :)
I've been seeing quite a few folks decide to not place so much pressure on themselves via the blog. It does wear you down, and I remember having a spot for a while where I did not post more than twice a month.
I've been a bit lucky this season as I have some reviews lined up. But I also have a zillion to-review piles & I can't figure out how to get myself to stay away from the review offers.

And that said.. as long as you peek in and comment on my blog every now and then.. LOL
Which you do, & I appreciate it.
Enjoy your summer!
1 reply · active 661 weeks ago
Yes I remember your slow down Marie, and it was because of that and your come back that made me realize I can do the same. I've cut down on my review piles and now I have books I own to read :)

You know I always manage to make it by your place ;)
I think most of us have been through stages where blogging/reviewing feels like a chore and I have taken short breaks but I'm always drawn back so I know it's not time to give it up just yet ... hopefully pulling back a bit will ease the pressure and the joy will eventually return for you but if not ... it's not the end of the world.
As long as we get to stay in touch in some way I'll be happy ... I sure would miss you!!

Would love to see pics of your living room makeover ... if that's not putting more pressure on lol. In the meantime enjoy the knitting, reading or just relaxing.
1 reply · active 661 weeks ago
Teddy, we will always stay in touch! I will get to Australia someday and we will have dinner and chat.
Pulling back a bit is not the same as giving it up completely, which I know I couldn't do. I would you guys too much!

Hope you are enjoying your cruise :)
I know I'm reading this weeks late, but I'm here just the same. Isn't it the people that keep you coming back? Cut back if you need to, but don't disappear. I need my Jenny fix.

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