I have become too obsessed with you.
As it typical for me, I don’t do anything in moderation and then completely wear myself out. It is something I am still learning.
It means so much to me that people are reading my blog. I have blogged twice before when I traveled and assumed that this blog would be like those others – unread by anyone unknown to me, and something that only served as a nice record of my journey.
The problem is that I think that I am supposed to be writing about being gutsy and brave, but right now I feel wimpy and insecure.
And I don’t want to write about that.
I know how to handle my ups and downs (staying focused on my health with exercise, intellectual work, no drinking, gratitude lists, etc), but I tend to go into quiet mode as I focus on trying to do those things each day.
I bought about 20 books on the Arctic, so also may just hide in my books for a bit.
I am going to visit my family for the holiday and will be back to posting next Monday.
So, have a happy holiday, please take care of yourself, and hopefully I will see you next week!
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Countdown: 156 days until I move into my RV!
8 Comments
Good morning Jennifer,
Your blogging is flowing along just fine. Don’t overanalyze or stress about it each and every day! You have a good thing going – just keep roling with it.
I’m glad you made it over to the Gulf Coast yesterday. Where did you go exactly? Hope you had time to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
I wish you and your family a beautiful and enjoyable holiday! Eat, laugh, and be merry. Don’t let them get ya going on the RVing thing…..
Enjoy your day!
Angie
I don’t mind that you post everyday. I don’t mind that you feel wimpy and insecure. I don’t mind reading about any of it. You are a good writer and I enjoy reading. I think everyone deals with bouts of insecurity and malaise. Especially during this time of the year.
We’ll be here when you get back. I have you on my bookmarks list. I know where to look. :0)
Go and have a good holiday. Read up.
We’re taking CeeJay’s dad and step mom to the woods the day after Thanksgiving. I might have something to write about by the time we get home…
Heh.
Jennifer –
I hope you will continue your lively blog – you are doing something I’m too afraid to do…
Kari
Hey Jennifer
It’s an introspective whirlwind, and maybe you just need a break. But don’t quit the blog entirely. Even the best bloggers say they need to take a blog-break every now and again.
It’s hard to keep up a blog when you know that people are reading and waiting for your next post. Taking a break doesn’t mean you lose your readers, it just means that you are putting things on hold. It’s all up to you.
We will be here when you return.
Bookmarks are great!
Take care.
Karyn
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
My morning coffee just isn’t the same without a post from Jennifer…
Have a fantastic day!
Angie
I hear you! I cant imagine writing an entry in a blog every day, and you seem to answer almost every persons comment, which is great, but must be time consuming. On a side note I actually got inspired by you to start my blog, I am in the process of working on it and will start it when I start my travels. Being that I am not much of a “computer guy”, it will take a while to get it the way I want it. So thanks again and don’t get burned out, your blog posts are awesome!
Jennifer, I started to blog a year ago. I started out to write about living and traveling in our RV in 2010 adventure. I just loved it so much I just tried to write stories of growing up in Ireland and some highlights of my life, before the big day comes. even though I do not have many followers and I am not a good writer. I still enjoy doing it even if it is just for myself.
Dear Angie, Don’t overanalyze? I’m not sure how to do that… ; ) My husband has a house about 30 minutes from Rockport. It is a cute shrimping and fishing village and not as fancy/overdeveloped as some of the other areas. I love it there.
Dear Wade, Thanks for the encouragement. I look forward to hearing about the weekend!
Dear Kari, I’m afraid to do it, too! Ha ha. Very afraid….
Dear Karyn, You know where I am coming from on this, huh? I think you are right that I shouldn’t be so perfectionistic about it. Maybe that is part of the journey we are actually on.
Dear Jeff, I am glad to hear about your blog! I have no understanding of the technical aspects of blogging, either. I just signed up through Yahoo and muddled my way through. Thanks for the positive comments on mine. I like to respond to every comment, as it means *so much* to me when someone shares with me.
Dear Margaret, I was trying so hard to read your blog on my phone while I was out of town! I was able to read parts of it, but look forward to reading more now that I am home with my computer. Thank you for saying hello!
I hope you all (in the US) had a happy holiday!
Jennifer