Lately every time I sit down in front of a computer to blog I get an overwhelming feeling that could only be described as guilt. Guilt, because there is a list in the back of my mind of about 1000 things I could be doing instead of blogging. Guilt, because the hubby and I have spent every spare minute we have had doing work on our house or looking at new houses/speaking with builders, so I feel like I should be spending this quality time with him, and want to. Just feeling guilty. I also feel guilty because I don't have any new/original content to share with you guys, and I should. I can't use the excuse that "our house is on the market" forever, because who knows how long this could go on, and I can't get by with my sponsors or readers (nor do I want to) posting 1 or 2 sub-par posts a week. Normally, I have 4 or 5 posts in the vault...ya know saved on blogger...right now I have zilch, nada, cero. I need to find something to share with you guys that isn't just my own projects, because lately there has been none of that going on. So until I get it all figured out, here is some beautiful eye candy....here is what I have been "pinning" lately:
Emily Henderson's newest design
I have been completely obsessed with black and cowhide lately...so this one had me at hello..
Such an interesting space..
Love these windows over a sink...that view doesn't hurt either...
I'm loving this Seville pendant in a deep bronze color...and not too expensive..
So that's it..that's all she wrote..
Oh and thanks for sticking with me, while I get some stuff figured out...like my life....and everything else..And for all you other bloggers, how do you do it? When inspiration or time just isn't there how do you push through? Any tips would be great ;)
I'm not a blogger, but I know exactly what you mean. When anything new is going on in my life, I feel like something else falls to the back burner. I think it's normal and expected. Just do what you can and we will all look forward to whatever you have planned in your beautiful new home ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your words Sara! I think I'm terrified I'm going to come back all pumped and ready to share a bunch of new projects, and I'm going to have no readers left! It's good to know someone will be waiting. It's also good to know, that I'm not the only one that let's things fall behind, it's a terrible feeling, but knowing it's not just me helps! Thanks again :)
DeletePinterest is great for inspiration...obviously you already know that, but just sayin' ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, Cici Pinterest and me go way back ;) I guess the inspiration is there, it's the time and money that aren't really!
DeleteHI Ashli! I'm popping over to do a long overdo reply from a comment you left on my blog, and I had to comment on this one. :) I know how you feel! I'm no expert OR smashing blog success, but my blog has taken a serious back burner at various times throughout its life, and I don't feel bad about it at all anymore. I have no obligation to do this, so I don't force it. Too often posts around blogland ARE just that filler, "been there done that and I have nothing better to say but I feel like I have to post" stuff that you mentioned. I would rather read a blog with great original content once a month than skim over 20 posts that were just posted for the sake of posting. So don't feel bad about waiting for something you truly want to write about! I've gone weeks at a time and people are still there at the end of it all, even though sometimes I wonder, like you are, if they'll all go away. Your readers will stick around! :)
ReplyDeleteI think it may just take time to get to that point in your blog relationship so you can tell it to chill out and give you some space, knowing it will still be there when you're ready for it. If that makes any sense at all. :)
Thanks Erin, this is exactly what I needed to hear! And yes it makes perfect sense...I definitely look forward to finding that balance in my blog and I's relationship!
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