Something’s Gotta Give
So, I didn’t blog yesterday.
After working at my full-time job, and then at my part-time job, I had three choices upon arriving back home:
- go to bed
- blog
- catch-up on freelance writing
I chose #3, alongside five bags of PopChips for good measure. Yes…five.
Plus, quite honestly, I did not feel like blogging. True fact. For some reason, I got very introspective around lunchtime and spent the day thinking about deep philosophical things. Every once in awhile this happens to me. I shed my layer of humor and general light-heartedness for some profound soul searching. I didn’t come up with much other than BBQ is definitely my favorite flavor of PopChips.
But really, I am getting ahead of myself here.
Let’s start at the beginning…with Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal!
1/3 cup oats
1/3 cup water + 1/3 cup organic skim milk
1/3 cup pumpkin
drizzle of agave
cinnamon, nutmeg + ginger
sprinkle of dried cranberries
spoonful AB
Lunch was courtesy of Ms. Angharad and her recipe for Mulligatawny Soup…aka spiced Indian stew!
Loads of veggies + curry powder = LOVE.
Snackage continued through the afternoon yesterday…
…that would be trail mix (cranberries, walnuts + sunflower seeds) as well as banana + DCD PB.
And continued until I got home and found this box of deliciousness at my doorstep!
I won Erika’s PopChips giveaway, and boy, am I ever glad I did. These bags pictured above are not representative of all the flavors of PopChips but merely representative of the ones I inhaled last night. Again, look above, five bags were consumed.
Then I found this gem of amazingness also on my doorstep…
Thank you SO MUCH to Emily and the fabulous people at French Meadow (based in Minnesota…woowoo!) for sending me all these fabulous goods. We have two sizes of sprouted grain tortillas, cinnamon raisin sprouted bagels, two kinds of sprouted grain bread and hemp bagels. I am in love.
Right away, I dug into an AB+J sammie on a hemp bagel. Again, love.
I worked last night at the PT job, contemplated some more and then came home to work on a freelance project. I went to bed at midnight (ugh), got up at 7am (not so bad) and devoured the best breakfast sandwich I have ever made.
You can quote me on that.
French Meadow Hemp Bagel
1 Sunshine Breakfast veggie patty
2 oz. Edelweiss Aged White Cheddar
1 egg
Did you notice the yolk polking its way out the top? GLORIOUS.
Confession: The past couple days I have been a little indulgent with my eating. The Candy Cane Hershey Kiss obsession is getting out of hand, and I have found myself emotionally eating somewhat (*ahem* five bags of PopChips). I am saying this because it leads me to a lil’ seriousness from yours truly…
I am not Wonder Woman. I cannot do it all.
Between my full-time job, part-time job, freelance gigs on the side, trying to pay off the credit cards, blogging, working out, eating right, maintaining some semblence of a social life, keeping in contact with family + friends and trying to do all the million little things, I am busy. Really busy.
It eventually gets to the point where something’s gotta give (and it’s not going to be my waistline).
I can’t give my full attention to everything and expect it to be my best, which is truly what I expect of myself. So, as much as I love reading all your blogs and attempting to write humorous comments to brighten your day, I just can’t keep up. Life is meant to be lived…like in the outside world, not just in the blog world of healthy living.
I don’t ever want anyone to EVER feel pressured like they have to read my blog or have to comment, and in return, I cannot pressure myself to do that. Honestly, if I could make somewhat of a living off of blogging, I would happily spend my days reading and responding to all of you – bloggers and non-bloggers. But until then, I will comment and read as much as I can but am going to focus on maintaining a balance with everything else I’ve got going on in my life.
If you take one thing away from my rambling, remember there is a whole world to explore (and it’s not the World Wide Web). That’s not to say blogging/reading/commenting/etc. isn’t fabulous (I can’t imagine life without it!) but know there is so much more out there to enjoy, explore, live, dance, laugh and drink. Oops, did I say that last one?
Maybe this rant is more for me than any of you, but it is what it is 
.
LOVE YOU ALL!
AND PLEASE DONATE!!! We are at $385, and we need $1000 by Christmas. Por favor!
Tags: AB+J, cheese, eggs, oatmeal, parsnips, PB+B, pumpkin, trail mix, veggie patty, zucchini
December 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Ohh Hollarina. You know this is exactly what I had to do back in September…sometimes something’s gotta give and to be honest, as fun as blogging is, that is all it ever should be (unless you’re making serious dough out of it!). Like you say, there is a whole world out there to be experienced, relished and cherished. Enjoy it my sweet pea! xx
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Amen girlfriend! No worries AT ALL about not blogging or commenting or reading or WHATEVA! I mean, this is coming from an ex-daily blogger and when I finally realized some of the stress in my life was coming from my google reader that looked like this
(1000+)
than I knew I had to give blogging and reading up, a little! Yo, life is crazy and you know that better than my 18 year old self and I just wantchu to have da best day every day and I know we will always be BFFS!!!!!!!! Yay.
LOVES FOREVER
p.s. Overnight, I started to love raw almond butter. HOORAY because I had a whole jar in my fridge waiting for me to DEVOUR!
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Sometimes we all need a little break from even the most fun things. I will say though that I am super jealous of your French Meadow Bread delivery! I LOVE their bread!
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:17 pm
oh please don’t forget to LIVE LIFE…besides the more living of life we all do, the better our collective blogs will be, no?
live it up (and get some rest too)
xo
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Word. UP. Homegirl. Seriously. I was thinking everything you said tonight earlier today. I got a tiny bit of disappoint news about a pipe dream of mine kind of related to the blog and I started questioning, “Should I even be spending all this time in the blogosphere?” I love it, don’t get me wrong, but I have such a blessed real life, that I don’t ever want to regret not enjoying it more and blogging less. So don’t ever apologize to me for not blogging or commenting. Or I’ll come steal your hemp bagels.
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:43 pm
At least you get free stuff! I’ve never gotten jack!
BTW, Salt & Pepper PopChips are the best, IMHO.
I hear ya with the busy. I don’t need an apology, for sure! I’m letting blogging be my procrastination, and I only have one job.
Just do what you can do and be who you can be! That’s what we’re here to see (okay, read).
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 am
those hemp bagels sure look tasty. i don’t think i’ve ever tried a hemp product…legally….
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 am
the bagel sandwich looks amazing. & i looove love pop chips- tehya re so good! your oats sound perfect too
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:58 am
You know, sometimes we need to read comments like this. We need to know that instead of sitting at our computers and telling people who we don’t even know about our day and our lives doesn’t bloody matter! If we aren’t making money off it, why do we do it? Do we need to have a social connection when our friends aren’t around? Hello? Telephones??? Do we need to make new friends? Get out! Do something! Meet new people who you can tell whether you actually like or whether you just liked that comment from that person because it made you giggle a little. I think that this is a great post and I know, I know, everyone is saying I’m such a hypocrit, writing comments on blogs, I should stop talking about others and practise what I preach. The point is I realise how stupid the blogworld is. No, I’m sorry, I can see a million fingers wagging at me as I type, it’s not stupid, it’s just that in the blogging world, we are always talking about ‘healthy living’ and ‘living life to the full’. To achieve that, we need moderation in our lives. Ok, fine, blog, just don’t depend on it. Live your real life, not your online life. I’m sorry this has been a hassling comment but it’s just meant to get a point across. It’s an opinion, apply yours but don’t bash mine.
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:11 am
“I don’t ever want anyone to EVER feel pressured like they have to read my blog or have to comment, and in return, I cannot pressure myself to do that. Honestly, if I could make somewhat of a living off of blogging, I would happily spend my days reading and responding to all of you – bloggers and non-bloggers. But until then, I will comment and read as much as I can but am going to focus on maintaining a balance with everything else I’ve got going on in my life.”
This is something I struggle with daily. In the past few mos I have made a couple references to this on my blog. But then I go around commenting the same as I always do. Frankly, I spend hours a day commenting and although I love everyone, I also need a life. I am going away on a little Xmas getaway and I think that break will serve me well and somehow I can come to grips with how to maintain my own readership, honor my friends and their posts,while living/having/enjoying my own NON plugged in life.
I am going on record lady, you and I dont need to comment on each other’s blogs unless something just knocks your socks off. I love your comments but you have ummm permission (not that you need it) to bail on comments on my bloggie and I will take that liberty with you. Know I am reading, loving, caring, but since I am not a “nice oats” girl, I will save up my commenting shots for when I Can write a novel, like this comment.
I love your honesty, and your friendship, my sweet yogini
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:19 am
i totally agree with you holly. it’s a bummer when something so addictive and fun (like reading and reading and writing and commenting!) can take away from normal life. it’s very easy to forget! i hope you are able to find a good balance
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:40 am
First off- great packages. How lucky are you? That bagel looks majorly awesome. Second- couldn’t agree with you more. I feel the SAME way. Between regular work, teaching, life, taking care of the house, blogging, etc….I feel totally overwhelmed sometimes. Sometimes I just have to stop and remind myself that life was meant to be lived/enjoyed…..Now, pass me some pop chips
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:41 am
I appreciate your honesty and love it. There are many times where I don’t feel like blogging. If I wasnt stuck in a job I hated with nothing to do all day, I probably wouldnt be able to blog at all! I totally agree with you are taking time for other, more important and realistic things!
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:07 am
“I shed my layer of humor and general light-heartedness for some profound soul searching. I didn’t come up with much other than BBQ is definitely my favorite flavor of PopChips.”
Haha, little Holly-isms like these are why I love you so! I agree, though, BBQ is the best.
I totally know what you mean regarding the pressures of blogging. I look to it as a nice, supportive outlet in which the schedule/amount of time I pay attention to it is absolutely at my own discretion.
Have a great day you busy bee!
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:08 am
LOVE you soo much holly!!! you are the most wonderful lady ever! how you stay sane through all that you have going on is beyond me, but ur doin good so far girl! mucho love for u!!!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:10 am
I completely get you! Trust me, sometimes blogging, reading, commenting can start to feel like a requirement and less like an enjoyable hobby. I didn’t start my blog as another responsibility to adhere to in my life, rather as an escape from all of the deamands I alreday have. There are so many days where I feel guilty if I can’t get through my entire reader and comment on every single page, but then I realize that asking that of myself every single day is just unrealistic. I love the connections I have made with people, but I need to remember that my friendships will continue regardless if I am able to comment on their post every single time.
I’m 100% behind you on this decision!! Prioritize your life based on what is best for you and you are sure to make everything work.
Take care darling!
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:18 am
AMEN! Love your ideas on this post! Blogging is a great community, but its not healthy to have ONLY internet friends. I totally support you in living your life for yourself, and getting out there
That said, you rock with all your lovely eats… I need to find these PopChips!
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:19 am
There was a theater clown who noticed a fire back stage. He ran out onto the stage and began exhorting the audience to evacuate the building. The audience roared with laughter. The more excited and animated the clown became the harder the audience laughed. Exasperated, he fled, alone.
Even though the audience wanted more the clown made the right move. Yer faboulous Uncle supports you.
Luv yer hair,
Uncle Tommie Timbertoes
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:25 am
Wow – you sound busy! I can totally relate! Don’t feel pressured to post. Much as we all love to read your blog, it’s important to have a life too!
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 am
Never feel pressured to post comments, Holly. You’re so right. Blogging is just part of an enjoyment of life and shouldn’t take over everything else. There’s so much to experience in life, and who wants to be “tied” to the computer! Do it on your own free time and do it for your own enjoyment.
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:45 am
I’m totally taking a step back still blogging, but just commenting on my favorites. Too much time to comment on them all!
I LOVE the salt and vinegar pop chips yummy. My chocolate chip obsession has gotten out of control. Make a pact you help end the Kiss obsession I’ll quit w/ the chocolate chips. It’s turning into a drive by chip fest here.
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:54 am
I’m so jealous of you winning the popchips. We don’t get them over here boohoo
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:57 am
Word Holly. Janetha and I were talking about this the other day–it’s so unworth it to give yourself anxiety about blogging and commenting and keeping up. I think the best thing that’s happened to me through the blog is making a few (what I consider to be) true friends. Hopefully that means they will like me even if I don’t post too often or don’t have time to comment on their blogs on every post. I know that all your readers feel that way about you. So keep it fun and keep it real. Lol. Sounds like I’m signing your yearbook! But seriously, love you! xoxo
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:22 am
Hang in there! Remember that blogging is a “hobby” and not your life.
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
H-dawg, word to your motha…this is precisely what I’m worried about–pressure to do one more thing, when really, it’s just supposed to be a creative outlet. It all goes back to the balance thing, and “real” life is, well…”real.”
For the few who are lucky enough to get paid to be bloggers, read blogs, work with food/fitness etc. I will be eternally jealous. For the rest of us working two jobs and trying to make ends meet while not going nuts, we have to pick and choose. (And for most of us, work and making money so we’re not homeless and sleepless usually trumps commenting on a bowl of oatmeal.)
Anyway, love ya whether you turn into a giant Pop Chip or not!
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:42 am
Real life is busy business!! Add in blog-land and one can get totally stressed out. You need to be happy and balanced first!! Take all the time you need. I’m sure I can say this for your readers, we will be here when you can make it!! Go live life!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:13 am
BBQ is the best PopChips flavor! Any package that contains an assortment of carbs is a package that I’ll be insanely jealous of. YUM!
You’re juggling so much right now that blogging really should be on the back burner. Life comes first!! Always! Take all the time you need
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:15 am
holly, NO ONE is Wonder Woman. You do what YOU need to do to stay healthy, happy and SANE
That’s all you need.
Every one has their own lives outside of blogs, and people get it, you know? I totally wish I could do this for my job, too, but it doesn’t really pay any bills
I hope today is a GOOD day and stress free.
and those hemp bagels look awesome!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 am
You know what beautiful you gotta do what you gotta do! I was starting to feel the same way. Like I was doing a million different things, and none of them well. I haven’t blogged in over a week…and you know what? It’s ok. I haven’t died. I haven’t lost my spot at the wannabe popular kid’s table in the blogger lunchroom.
Take as much time as you need and focus on not spreading yourself too thin. Your readers will always be there cuz we love ya!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:37 am
I love love love popchips!
Great sandwich too!
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December 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 am
The toddler LOVES pop chips. I have to hide them from him when I buy them as he just wants to keep eating them…
And I totally hear you about being too busy… It’s so important to find a balance. Blogging should enrich your life, not make it more stressful… (I think I should listen to myself… I’m struggling quite a bit myself right now…)
Have a great Thursday!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:42 am
Truer words have never been spoken. Finding balance is the key and you have to do what’s right for you! I was blogging last night and The Huz practically begged me to stop and join him for a movie. I realized I’d gotten so wrapped up in the blog world that I was ignoring the “real” world and someone who means the world to me!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:43 am
You are hooked up with those Popchips and bagels! And the soup looks Omnomnom
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:44 am
“Something’s Gotta Give” – couldn’t have said it better myself, my friend. Blogging about your life is great, but what happens when you’re spending so much time blogging, that you’re not spending any time living? You are great with words!
And popchips…omg…bbq…to die for. Honestly I would have eaten 5 bags too, and that’s no lie!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:12 am
Hey girl, I hear you. Real life should always win over blogging. And with the holidays coming up, there’s a lot of life to be living!
PS-I’ve eaten 1/2 a LARGE bag of peanut m&ms b4. hey, we all have our days!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:14 am
Good for you! Sometimes I do feel the “blogging pressure” but then I just take a step back and realize I have about a BILLION other things I should do first!
Can I say I am seriously jealous of that bagel…I want it NOW
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:17 am
Amen sista.
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:35 am
Totally know how you feel! Please do what is the best for you!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:53 am
First off, I’d like to say popchips are the best!
Second… you have to do what’s best for you! No one will judge you for wanting to take a step back and take care of yourself. We are our own harshest judge. Everyone needs a break…
Peace out
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:39 am
I get rather introspective at times too. Totally know where you’re coming from. I don’t know how you keep up lady! Don’t worry about the blog world. We’ll be here
Love you!
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I LOVE THE PEPPY MINT HERSHEY KISSES!! tis the season girl..gota eat em while they are out!!
i love how honest you are. it is beautiful
just like how beautiful your food is..its so so pretty! makes me SMILE
i love popchips but never had the bbq flava!
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Such true words, my friend. Something ALWAYS has to give for me – and usually it’s my normally cheery attitude. I get downright irritable and compulsive about everything I do.
Hang in there, big hugs! Take some time for yourself today!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
girl! you gotta do what is best for you
jenna
p.s. you are sooo lucky about all those giveaways!
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I hear you on this one Holly! I am working on a good balance after I realized I spent the whole night staring at the computer and kind of ignoring my honey. I’m trying to limit my reading to 1x/day and be off my computer by 9:00 pm at the latest! I’m so glad that you made this realization and are doing something about it! xoxo
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Alright, you know I’m a HUGE supporter of commenting when you want on what you want, and I’m an even HUGER supporter of you. I love this post and you, and want you to take care of yourself. Do whatever is necessary. WE LOVE YOU. You’re still Wonder Woman, though.
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Yeah for not blogging! I totally agree that when something feels like ab obligation, rather an extenstion that energizes you…you should pause. And sometimes, I think: are people just commenting and not digesting what we are writing about? Do you feel that way?
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Fantastic post Holly. You said everything I often think but never write. No matter how often you blog/comment, I adore you and your super-fabulous blog!
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I love your mantra on life. Its so true! Life is meant to be lived. I appreciate your honesty! You are awesome!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:11 pm
that’s what i’m sayin’ sista!!
mad love, and blog whenever the heck you want to!
-CGG
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:28 pm
You are so right Holly! For a while there (and still sometimes) I feel like I need to comment every single person who comments me.. but I don’t always have the time! That doesn’t mean I don’t read there blogs.. but I shouldn’t feel pressured to try and comment on everyone!
Hang in there with your busy schedule.. hopefully things will die down after the holidays? maybe? I hope!
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Man this totally struck home. i’m getting a little bit blog obsessed over here. Life outside the cyber world= totes true.
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Whaaaaaaat!! Those bagels look amazing!!!!!
And now I’ve just GOTTA have pumpkin-cranberry oatmeal tomorrow morning!!
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Holly this was a great post. I am going through finals right now and having a lot of the same things you are. Although I am guilty of the same thing, you definitely are an amazing and motivated person and you should cut yourself a big ol’ break.
Stay strong, and always remember that you are awesome, whether or not everything is perfect!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:11 pm
That hemp bread looks delicious! I’ve always wanted to try it. Bet it’s delicious with PB and banana!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:45 pm
No way…. that rant did not mean more to you than me… I NEEDED to hear that too. You are GREAT, Holly.. I think you are just incredible! I wish so much for you!
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I totally agree. When blogging becomes stressful, or a rushed part of life, then it’s time to take a rest. I look at my blog is something to enjoy WHEN I have time for it, and maybe that’s not what most people would agree with, but it’s the best I got for now.
Best of luck with everything, I hope you’re still able to post a little here and there!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Amor–I love everythang about this. If we chose blogging over living, we’d likely run out of sh!t to blog about. In my eyes, VIDA is half (or more) of the equation.
That said, I need to disagree on BBQ being the numero uno popchips sabor. salt & vinegar, TODO the way, yo.
LOVEYOU
December 4th, 2009 at 5:48 am
I am so getting that Chocolate Peanut Butter from Wholefoods this week!!!
Also echo everyone’s sentiments – don’t live to blog, just enjoy it when you have time for it
Thank you for your lovely comment the other day! I’ve been so inspired by your marathon efforts this year, I’m gunna do it!!
December 4th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Hi loverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Uh-verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Doverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Mwah mwah mwah.
How can I admire someone so much that I haven’t even metttttttt?! Well, wait, i guess that is pretty easy. But i just adore you! And DUDE, like dude, like duddddddddddddde, if only you knew how much I commented!! Blogging is always waiting, patiently- and so are your readers!! We love you for you!! I def. did not post Wednesday. WHO CARES, MANGGGGGG. yeeeeeeeeee boiii! (gurl, I been up since 2:40am-sore throat didn’t let me sleep, and now it is 5:13am. Can you see where this comment is coming form?!)
anyway… I have just accepted that I will NEVER be able to keep up with comments.
oh and hemp seed bagel! frisbee one over here!!
HUGSSS,
GCIZZLE
December 4th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Okay, so I am only getting to this post now because I’ve been BUSY too!! Ugh! I know how you feel. I’m doing the Sbux thing on top of a crazy busy last week at the old job. I feel life in general has been getting away from me lately, and I really need to get a handle on it again. I too, have been commenting on less blogs, and not reading every single day. Mostly on the “bigger” blogs, where I’m one of a gajillion comments. I still like to pop by my bloggie friend’s places and say hi though
Those bagels look uh-mazing. And bbq is always my favourite kind of chip
Love ya back Holly!!! Just remember, things should hopefully quiet down after this month – so an end is in sight <3
December 4th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Not gonna lie, I am mad jealous of your hemp bagels. Considering my obsession with everything hemp these days, those sound incredibly delicious to me!
December 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
For writing this post-you ARE wonder woman, Holls!!
It is just so admirable to hear you admit how overwhelmed you’ve been as of late, and that you need a little well-deserved break.
Relax, breathe more and take those nights off when ya feel like it! Never feel obligated to post or comment. That takes all the fun outta it! I hope you have an amazing weekend, whether its full of dranks of glee….LOVE YOU!
And that hemp bagel sounds INSANE. The ab + j and the breakfast sandwich sound sooooo good. Enjoy! And YES bbq popchips are the greatest. Salt & vin comes in a close second! XOXO
December 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
**full of dranks OR glee
December 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
“Life is meant to be lived…like in the outside world, not just in the blog world of healthy living”
You said it best! I know sometimes I dont really feel like blogging, or just need to talk a little break. Then I feel so guilty about it but your right. Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed, blogging should be enjoyable. If its not than its no fun to read!
December 5th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
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December 8th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
HOLA CHICA! catchup time! i have my eye on angharad’s soup. need to fix that up at casa de janetha b. HEY i eat those fat flush plan tortillas. like them a lot! i didnt know the same company made bread. yum.
i hear you on living life. that is why i am just now getting to reading blog posts
but seriously, life is fun! and needs to be lived.. so more power to you and to meee. living life and loving it!
ohh i need to post another linky to your well wishing!
December 9th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I feel bad that you are so stressed!! I know that you are happy with your life, and you have every right to put blogging aside when real life gets crazy!!! When I first starting out blogging, I was so concerned with missing a day blogging. I thought that I would lose readers. Lately, life has been crazy, and I realized that I’m not going to sacrifice my real life to blog. You know what? I have only gained readers since then!!
I wish that I could have taken you with me on my cruise!!! You need a break!!!