My friends I am sorry I haven't been around much. I am still trying to get myself back into a schedule after having the kiddos at home all summer. On top of not having enough time in the day I seem to be having a complete blogger's block. I'm tired of writing about the same ole stuff all the time and my brainstorming gets me no where. I just keep writing down the same old stuff. I have been so blocked I haven't even been taking pictures! That is super unusual for me. Especially since I bought a point in shoot Nikon Coolpix camera that I can keep with me at all times. I keep it attached to my wallet so I never forget it BUT I still never remember to use it.
I also have been neglecting reading everyone's blogs. I really do miss reading your blogs! To be honest I don't get on the computer much. I usually check/delete my emails daily and I will check my Facebook page in the morning and in the evening. I haven't even been keeping up with my beloved Ravelry. I miss reading the comments and seeing the projects from my "friends" there on the We Love Lucy page. I am seriously slacking!
I'm not really sure what is going on with me as of late. I have been doing a lot of self-assessment. I think I have lost nearly all my motivation. Especially with things I routinely do. I haven't been crocheting too much. I did start and am nearly half finished with a baby blanket. I have been completely neglecting my granny square patchwork blanket. I have a lot of things on my "to make" list but just haven't had the motivation to do them.
My home seems to be suffering as well. I actually have laundry piled up for the first time in ages. I haven't been "on" my kids about their messes and their danger zones bedrooms as much as normal. My house is by no means dirty but it isn't as neat and tidy with everything in its place as I usually keep it. Maybe I am just burned out with the mundane day to day of my life.
The few things I have been keeping up with is going to church, caring for my kiddos, hubby, and pets, and my healthier eating and exercise regimen. I have lost 3 pounds and I feel a little better but I feel a bit lack luster about other stuff.
With all of this being said, I am truly hoping to get back to all of these things I pride myself in doing. I love blogging but lack ideas (go figure), I love to keep a ship shape house (I haven't even decorated it for fall :( ), and I love crocheting.
I am putting in an effort every day to do the things I need to do during the day. I even made myself a list:
Check web pages and sites
Walk dogs
Blog
Tidy Up The House
Read Bible
Exercise
Eat Healthier
I know I am forgetting some stuff but you get the point. I even have made weekly and monthly lists to get myself back on track.
So I pose a question to you who still read my blog whenever I put up a post:
What types of things would you like to see on my blog?
I know crochet is a must. How about family things? My thoughts on things (politics, news stories), Beauty, movies, books, recipes and cooking, couponing, mommy blunders, kid concerns?
Those are just some things that rolled out of my head.
What cha think?
Erin
Erin, I have always enjoyed your blog as it was, you talking about the things that are important to you!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you are feeling down because you are missing your children when they are at school. I had a friend who would feel this way every Fall at the start of the new school year. She would say even though her kids drove her crazy she missed the noise and the laughter when they went to school. Maybe volunteering at their school might help! Take care and hope you get your motivation back!
♥Kelly
Erin,
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog for only a little while, linked from attic24, and I enjoy it and keep coming back because you have a definite, very real, voice, humor and crochet. So recharge now that the kids are back in school and you'll find your way back to doing what you like best, let's hope blogging is one of those things!
Rebecca
central ohio