Feeling somewhat reflective these days!
Oh dear! I have been AWOL! What can I say? Busy as usual, and other things going on in my life that are keeping me on my toes, so I am sorry for neglecting you all again. Will you forgive me folks? SO! Today I am writing a blog post about not wanting to write a blog post! To be quite honest, I am finding it hard to keep up with the old blog these days, and even worse, I am getting a bit fed up (whispered!) with it too. Does anyone else feel like this? Then I find myself feeling guilty if I don't get around to reading all your lovely blogs. So somewhere between feeling guilty and feeling fed up, I find myself in the middle wondering why I do it at all! I find myself hankering for a time where there were no computers, no mobile phones and even no Facebook! I have a keen desire to become a hermit!
Just at this moment in time I find myself in a nesting mood, I just want to concentrate on getting my mutinous house under control, and get the garden sorted out for the winter. I have been planting some daffodil bulbs, and tidying the borders when I get a minute away from renovating the house that is!
Last friday I made a pissa ( No '-'s again on this puter! Here it is so you can know what I am talking about! I made the base too, and it turned out quite tasty. The topping had artichokes, peppers we had grown ourselves, fresh herbs from the garden, and plenty of stick on the hips cheese of course! Oooh and tuna, it was delish!
I also made a lemon drissle (!) cake. See, it is bad, I can't even be bothered to take a photo! I am in a very ponderous, housey, reflective, quiet place at the moment.
I really actually do have an enormous urge to just walk away from my blog. What stops me? You! yes all of my friends in blogland who I would miss, and wonder how you are all getting on. And would I change my mind when life becomes more settled again, and my little sun shines again. After all if my little sun comes out again I will be all chirpy and full of energy.
Maybe I just need a darn good belly laughing session! Chirpy and energetic is waiting for me !
I think I am quite tired though, maybe it is that simple, I never used to feel this way, I used to enjoy it all so much. Maybe I just need some extra ssssssssssssssssss (!) See I have definitely lost them! Maybe I am just feeling the effects of time, like a creaking old gate. Heres a little funny to show that I am not a complete misery! A few of you will have already seen it on my facebook page!
Today, which will be tomorrow (!) I will be getting round to reading all your blogs! ( I always post after midnight, therefore Friday, but it always says thursday! Yes, after midnight, after 1pm sometimes, and then I wonder why I am always tired!)
I hope you are all well and happy! Have a happy weekend! Lots of love to you all, top of the world to you all! Susie xxx
I feel just the same Suie! Take a break....
ReplyDeleteI have problems with my pissa but not my pizza's! Yours looked yummy anyhow. xxxxxxxx
I think it is very normal, and though I think taking a break is always good, just don't stay away too long!
ReplyDeleteps. the pissa looks amazing!
Your blog Is for you, not us. If it gives you no pleasure take a break and just read a few on google reader when you can. Life is always changing and you can return when you want to. After the most stressful year of my life, ionly post occasionally but refuse to feel guilty. It is my life.... Real blog friends will understand.
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Susie, good to hear from you again! Hey, maybe it's the phase of the moon that is affecting you. Or the time of year......transitioning from one season to another can be hard on the ole bod! Not that you are old mind you.....you know what I mean. It affects me I tell ya!
ReplyDeleteTaking a good break would be OK if that's what you have to do. I know some days I can't churn out anything let alone a blog post. So I don't. Life goes on and I believe everybody understands because we all get this 'blockage' at times.
Anyway, whatever you decide and whatever fits in at this time for you. Take care.
Jim
I agree with "Fi...", we all have a life beyond our blogs and blogging sometimes becomes like a job :(
ReplyDeleteTake care and enjoy your break :)
xxxxx
Yes there is life beyond blogs. Take a break and then come back afresh, mind you my Friday mornings before work will never be the same because I always read your blog first! As Fi says it is your blog you can do what you like there is no blog police to check up on you just very very good friends wondering how and where you are.........
ReplyDeleteYour 'pissa' looks yummy
Julie xxxxxxxx
Sounds like you need a good rest! Take a break girl, we all need one every now and again, people will understand. Will look forward to the day you feel able to come back though. Love Wendy x
ReplyDeleteYep I completely understand where you are coming from. I've been there so many times this year myself. But I keep coming back and I do it because of all the fabulous people I have here and for all the inspiration out there. I think I also do it because I like to talk about what I do with like minded people, something that I don't have many of in real life. Do you know what I mean? And I never ever wonder why you haven't left lme a comment, it just doesn't matter to me. But I do adore Friday's when your new picture comes up and I wonder what funny thing you'll have today. That horse was it for me today! Too ugly!! Come back when you are ready to and not before. You'll just get angry with it otherwise. P.S. sorry about the lack of paragraphs!
ReplyDeleteThank you peeps, I really do appreciate your kindness! Wendy, thanks for your comment too, I have become a follower, but no posts to comment on, but thank you! xxx
ReplyDeleteI think that we all feel this way sometimes when it comes to blogging, sometimes the inspiration just gets thin on the ground or disappears altogether.
ReplyDeleteI think it's important to remember though that the world won't stop revolving if you no longer blog or check other people's blogs. Yes friends in the blogosphere are dear to us but you don't "owe" anybody anything, it makes no sense to drive yourself crazy trying to read or write blog posts when you don't have the energy to do it.
Just take your time out and relax and people will still be here if and when you decide to return!
The one thing you should never feel is guilt, about anything. So if you don't feel like doing your blog, maybe it's time to drop it, leave it and come back next year with a new one. Give yourself the permission to leave it alone without the guilt, we all understand, we are all women who have been there, been through these phases. This is a lovely time of year to concentrate on the home and yourself, when there is n't much to do in the garden for one thing, so that time can be spent on doing other things you enjoy. And if blogging don't fit the bill for you right now, so be it.
ReplyDeleteJust enjoy your time doing what you want..the rest of us will plod along as we do, still pleased to read your postings whenever you feel like doing one. Take care.
Thank you Maggie! xxx
ReplyDeletedont you worry, i have days just like this where i wish i had time to comment more! ive been really bad at it of late- but i love reading the comments i get!...i get hermit-fied quite often where i just love to be in home comforts and forget the outside world.
ReplyDeleteI hardley watch tv anymore cos i find it quite depressing especially the soaps....i do love radio bbc radio devon tho its on all day for company...Your art is always so cheery and lovely- sometimes 'us' artists find our peace within it ;0)...i find my blog has become like my life- but it is so lovely to meet like minded people....dont ever stop blogging id miss you x
I won't think badly about you if you don't blog regularly. After all it's supposed to be fun isn't it. I slowed down for a while and enjoyed not being a slave to it all, and don't feel any qualms about stopping for periods of time when I don't feel up to it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not getting enough sleep too. My own fault! too much of a night owl and enjoy the quiet at that time.
I miss the time before all this new technology too. It is very invasive isn't it. I've banned my kids from facebook etc until they're 18+ so they don't have it take over their lives.
Everything in moderation (except real-life and sleep!) No regrets and no guilt either life's too short. x
As much as I adore reading what you have been upto. I would give it all up in a heartbeat to know that you were happy. Your blog is just that YOURS, do with it what you will and need too. I love you anyway!
ReplyDelete**Big hug** I have been very remiss in my blogging lately too. I really love visiting and reading all my favourite blogs but the effort to write my own... I figure, take a break and when you feel like blogging again all your readers will be wonderfully surprised to receive an update on their reading list.
ReplyDeleteOh, and just for the record, I do enjoy your blog! xx
Sending you sleeping vibes and wishing you lots of lovely sleep. My personality certainly changes in my head when I have not enough sleep - it is horrid :-( Just chill out, we will be here when you return bounding back. x
ReplyDeleteTake a break always it is good !!! Take your time and relax ! I will be waiting for you to come back.
ReplyDeleteOh shoot, I feel like I should join the rest of the gang and say...go ahead, take a rest a break or stop or whatever but what I really want to say is NO! Don't leave me, I'd miss you! I know, selfish, but I can't seem to tell you what you might want to hear...on the other hand, I like what I say on some bloggers blog. She had a button that said, blogging without commitment. I like that.
ReplyDeleteI too feel guilty but I just do my best and blog when I want to. I think it's just like any friendship. Those that really care will hang on and those that are just aquaintances (however you spell that) will go bye bye and that's okay.
Okay...there I said it. I don't want you to stop because I'd miss you.
Well you know that I felt like this a while back as yours was one of the lovely comments I received !
ReplyDeleteI think we all question blogging from time to time - so don't let it become a chore, have a break & take stock. We will be here !
Your blog brings such joy but if you are finding it a drag have a rest...
You've lost your zzzzz's that's all !
they will come back dragging their tales behind them ! xx
Suzie... please don't ever feel stressed because you ahve not read my blog... its not that interesting anyway! lol and blog when you want to ... its not a job its a passion or a love ... return to us when your passion and love for it is re-energised... get outside and lap up the sunshine and the crisp autumn days... walk and breath the freshening air and take care of yourself... I know for a fact that whether you blog or not I will still be in touch with you... coz I will write a good old fashioned letter with an ink pen and a handful of basildon bond.. ;D
ReplyDeletebig hugs to you dear friend
x Alex
If you need a break, take one. I'm sure we will all be here when you come back. Think Maggie hit the nail on the head.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words you left for me today, Suzie. I appreciate them so much! Sometimes I get overwhelmed with blogging (especially the last week or two). You must do what you must. There is no one settling a schedule but yourself. :) We'll all be waiting for you when you come back. No worries. Enjoy the weather and take some time to do what you love most! xoxo Theresa
ReplyDeleteOh Susie, take care of number one first. Sometimes I think we all feel like this and I think we need to remind ourselves that primarily we blog for ourselves, so if we don't feel like it then don't. But please don't press the delete button as I'm sure you would miss it at some stage. Allow yourself a month off the computer, or if that is too long then start with a week at a time. I had five weeks completely computer free when I went to stay with my Mum & Dad in NZ and I must admit it was bliss. Mind you I didn't have any other responsibilities there either ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments. Our dog is back to his usual chirpy self, although we did get a call from the vet confirming he had pancreatitis, but hopefully he won't have any more attacks.
Hi luvvie! I know just how you feel - the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak! Take a break from blogging if you need to - nobody's gonna think any less of you - in fact your honesty is refreshing! Look after yourself first - that's all that matters. Lotsa luv, Ro. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Suzy, I did not read your comments today so if I am repeating someone else then I know I am in good company! Yes I feel the same right now as that is why I deactivated my Facebook. I am having problems finding the motivation to do things I feel I need to be doing with my time and the more "play devices" I have on the computer such as two bloggys and Facebook and other little groups, I find that for me if feels as if I'm spending way too much time there and neglecting other important issues. So if I can only come to the computer once a week or twice a month to post and if I can only visit my bestest girls once or twice a month it does not mean that you mean less to me. It just means that I'm doing other things I'm led to do and that is a good thing and for me perhaps a God thing too. If the worst of the worst becomes that someone I love stops blogging all together or if I do and we never again connect we will still have connected in our hearts and share a part of one another, so among all the stuff we pile on ourselves let us not add the guilt of blogging or not to blog as a major issue. I loved you the day we met and I'll love you til the day I die and it has nothing at all with the frequency of our commenting and blogging. Lighten up darlin. We think you are wonderful and so unique.
ReplyDeleteOh Susie, you have so much going on that it's a wonder you get anything done. I agree with Ro, take a break. Blog when you feel like it. Things like blogs should be fun and not a chore. Otherwise what's the point? Yes we would miss you very much if you did stop all together but your health and piece of mind is much more important. You know I'm the worlds worst blogger so I'm not one to be putting my 2 cents in but I do think it's more enjoyable when you don't put demands on yourself. So take away the Friday Blogging and just do it when the mood comes to you.
ReplyDeleteYour pissa looks so yummy! I'd never would have thought of tuna on a pizza but then I wouldn't have thought to eat tuna unless it was from a can and mixed with lots of sandwichy things to drown out the tuna. lol
I LOVE the bat cartoon you posted also!
I hope you are feeling better and get some rest. You're wearing yourself out and you need some Suzie pampering time and SOON!
Susie, I could have written this post. All of it. And just just the part about blogging. This is where I am in my life, exactly. I remember back to when I had it all together and loved doing it all and now . . . my house is mutinous, too. If you go to my blog, I haven't posted in weeks. I guess I am not having a time or a moment in my life that I care to write about or that I think people would care to read about. For one reason or another (or probably many), I feel very unrelatable right now. And then when I go to others' blogs and see a veritable block party, you would think that would cheer me up, but it just makes me feel even more out of sorts. I don't know what's with me, but I am seriously thinking about closing out the blog. I would miss the friends I have made, but I just feel like I have very little (if anything) to offer them right now anyway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing so honestly and making me feel (for once) like I'm not alone.
Hi Suzie,
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way recently-I got sick of it all-facebook, my blog, my yahoo group, my etsy, my email, blah, blah, blah, blah. I can't believe how easily this thing called the computer can take over one's life. I am rethinking my internet usage. I miss the days when I got the most pleasure from walking around my garden, or watching an old movie, or baking cookies...instead of constantly checking to see who has commented, messaged, noticed me. It's hard, because to promote my etsy shop I feel like I need to be on here alot. I don't know what the answer is. I think you should take a break for a while and refresh yourself-and only start up again if it becomes fun again. I would miss your weekly musings, but I would understand-and I could still find you other places. Hang in there sweetie!
Love, Valerie
There's nothing wrong with a bit of blogging apathy, I've been the same lately. I've had so much going on at home trying to decorate my flat blogging just had to take a backseat!
ReplyDeleteWe'll all be here if you fancy a break for a while
Victoria xx
Nooo Suzie please dont go it wouldn't be the same place without you!! I do know what you mean though - it's a full time job. I too have a sporadic blog at the moment - work = boring, so not enough time to catch up with everyone, But when I do, I am always so inspired and cheered up. Have a little break and I will be a'waiting your return :-) kisses Kitty xxx
ReplyDeleteLike everyone else I would miss you but take a break- or cut it right down and do a once a month blog.
ReplyDeleteLife is too short to do stuff you don't enjoy- you know that.
Much love Jx
This is very normal Suzie. Sometimes you just need to slow down and the blogging passion will come back. I now only post when I feel I have time to read everyone else's blogs and that seems to work!
ReplyDelete~Val
You know what, I used to worry about you when your lovely encouraging comments would turn up without fail on every one of my posts. I'd think, that poor Suzie, she must be worn out keeping up such a scedule visitting us all and commenting, she must have no time to sleep or make the dinner!She'll get blog burnout!
ReplyDeleteI can't write posts when my head is somewhere else either, so I just don't. Lots of others have said it, but your blog is for YOU. We just get the benefit of it, and we love it, but no-one wants you to burn out doing it. Just blog when your creative vibes mean you just can't keep quiet about it! That's the joy of it. We all have another life outside the blogaverse and sometimes we just want to stay there for a while. Everybody gets it Susie, we're all kindred spirits.
Lotsa love, Jacqui
I do know exactly how you feel, sometimes life begins to overwhelm and posting something seems a long way from what is important. I think you should always go with your gut as the saying goes!
ReplyDeleteHaving said that it meant a great deal to me to hear from you and I thank you for taking the time Susie x
As for the sentiments already written here, yep I'd agree your blog is a purely you thing to be picked up and put down as it suits.
Love to you,
Sarah x
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ReplyDeleteI feel the same sometimes susie. At the beginning of this year I was going through a hard time and i couldnt find anything positive to post about ,if you need to take a break we'll be here when you come back! fliss xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Susie: Please take some time for yourself. We will be here when you get back. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteAs someone higher up said already I feel like I could have written this post. So many times recently I have felt like packing it all in and gaining my life back. It takes over. With a blog roll reaching 200 I find it takes me two or three solid days of visiting blogs to get all down the list and I worry about keeping up, I struggle to find the time to be creative these days and my house and garden are a mess, I never cook anything really interesting these days and I just feel like it's all got on top of me. I wish I had never started facebook and I get so many emails that I struggle to keep up. Even now, I'm not sure of the way forward but I have decided to carry on for the time being but maybe only blog once a week. I am always seeking balance and I found your post so refreshingly honest and timely. I hope you find the right decision for you. I totally respect it and wish I could do the same. We shall see. The thing that keeps me going is that fellow bloggers are so lovely and the online projects are so interesting. Perhaps I should just say no to a few of them!
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone in your wishes, it seems we are all a little blogged out!
Sending love and hugs
Carolyn xo
Hi! I'm visiting from Mz Mollye's blog. (Don't you just love her, by the way?!) I know how you feel about the time involved with blogging. I didn't read all of the previous comments, but I'm pretty sure we've all been through it a time or two, or more! I just can't quit..at least right now! I've been blogging for just 2 years and I still love it. I noticed in your profile that you and I have some similar "Likes"....Doris Day and Cary Grant for a couple..!!!! Love it!! Well, I don't want to cause you any further stress by thinking you need to comment back to me or visit my blog or anything! Truly...I mean that. I just wanted to stop and say hello and ...and I hope you are feeling back to your old self, because you seemed so happy before. I'm sending good thoughts your way, and follow your bliss!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely visit today Suzie! I've missed your friendly Friday posts but you sound happy so I'm pleased about that. I wonder what funny things have happened in your sweet life with George lately? Have a happy week Suzie!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your blog is the only one that leaves me in stitches most weeks. Please give me something funny to laugh about!
ReplyDeleteHi Ho Suzie! I'm Sophie...."Jim @ Ocean Breezes" little doggie. I see you like puppies so I thought I'd follow you...drop by sometime!
ReplyDeleteblogging shouldn't be a chore. If it is, you need to take a break. We all get those times when we have nothing to say.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying your break away from it all........
Gill in Canada
I know I am always chatting on the dreaded book of faces... but I thought I pop in and say ........BOOOOOO!
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Looks like you are still fed up with blogging. Well, I surely miss you, but I don't blame you. I haven't been posting really, either.
ReplyDeleteThis will be the first Christmas without my daughter,and it is a confusing time for me. I know we did what was best for us all, including her, but I am sad and I miss her -- well, I miss the "her" I hoped she could become.
Anyway, as these feelings swirl around me, I thought of you. I hope you have a happy and peaceful Christmas and new year.
Good to hear from you 'Susie from Nova Scotia'!!! Hope things are sorting themselves out.
ReplyDeleteWinter is here in N.S. now.....not that bad really.
Keep in touch and 'talk' with you soon.
Jim
I've just discovered your blog - I hope you come back soon :) x
ReplyDeleteHi Suzie ... not sure if you still check into your blog or not but I'm having a giveaway on my blog ... one of my textile art hearts for Valentine's day. I would love you to enter
ReplyDeleteCarolyn x
Ok I think it is time to get on back here where you belong. Your house must certainly be finished by now for goodness sake. I miss you. C'mon back and post something even if it is to say I am OK. Love you, Mollye
ReplyDeleteSuzie, if you get this, would you please email me? I need to "talk" as you have so generously offered. Thanks, R.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzie! So you left N.S. at age 12......good to hear from you yesterday. Hope things are going well with you. Stay in ttouch.
ReplyDeleteJim
Looks like you have taken a good break! Nice to see you here though! I hope you feel like blogging again, but if you don't - I have another pretty face, hanging around!
ReplyDeleteHey Suzie,
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear from you yesterday on my blog. I have often wondered how life is treating you. Good I hope!
Dont know if you check in on your comments but if you do a big Howsya! from me.
Take care
MBB x
*waves* And sending a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig hug, least I gotcha on FB :0) xxxx
ReplyDeleteSometimes we all need to take a break and take stock of things. It can even prove to be quite a productive thing to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by today, and hello from your newest follower. I have enjoyed reading your blog so far, and looking forward to reading more.
Sarah x
Suzie, thanks so much for dropping by today! Good to hear from you. How are you doing?
ReplyDeleteSuzie! thanks for popping in. Funnily enough I came to check on you here last week as soon as I re-instated my blog. Has a year off been enough for you too? Will you post again soon? Xx
ReplyDeleteJim I am feeling much more zestful again thank you, and Lucy, yes, I am getting a yearning to get back to my blog now! Tahnks everyone for your wonderful kindnesses! xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteYes Suzie I think a break does one good and I have also missed it. Not setting oneself dates, amounts or times to post helps the return... Having to post every day or a set once a week and feeling like you must return every comment and it becomes too much like homework. 'As and when' and 'on your own terms' and it's enjoyable, which will show in ones writing I feel. At least you still have your posts, silly me deleted all mime so I have had to start from scratch, it's messed with my following settings as well. Nightmare! Xxx
ReplyDeleteHello again Lucy... I couldn't delete mine and now I am glad I didn't, but after a while my background disappeared and it still needs a little maintenance! I agree with you about it all becoming too much if it does become like a pressure (which I put upon myself! ) silly really it is fun after all! :))) xxxx I think I will come back soon! xxx
ReplyDeleteinteresting!
ReplyDeletethe laughing donkey!
I like it!