25 & Trying

The Blogging Vacation

When I first began blogging, I read about a million posts by different bloggers on Brazen – all discussing how blogging is hard to maintain, that it is a conscious effort, and that it is one that creeps up on you when you have a million other things on the brain.

In case you haven’t noticed, I have taken a 2 month blogging vacation (well, more like a month and a half.)

The vacation was inevitable – working on my campaign, figuring out my life, and trying a myriad of other things that have led me to the burn-out stage. I started blogging once or twice a week, and eventually I realized that I just needed to put the brakes on for awhile.

Occasionally, Brunno would make a comment to me about how he’s noticed my lack of blogging. But other than that, it has been pretty clear to those around me JUST how much work has overtaken things.

Now, that time needs to come to an end. Work hasn’t gotten less busy or less infuriating – it is, in fact, a constant struggle. But I have let it get too far in.

Blogging vacation did a number of things for me that I should most definitely be thankful for:

• Gave me a chance to miss it
• Allowed me to really figure out the things that are important for me to read – and write – about
• Recognize what type of role I want blogging to play in my life

It is really hard to stay focused when work feels like the walls are closing in. I have been struggling a lot with that piece of my life, and with finding a balance.

I can confidently say, however, that I have finally figured out an exit plan. In 91 days I will be off on a new adventure.

Interested?

Welcome me back from my blogging vacation, and we will enjoy this crazy ride together.