Well, some of you will... probably not the new first grade teacher just hired for a maternity leave across the hall from me - yeah, that guy, who is so fresh and ready to teach and so BORN IN 1987. Lol... I turned 36 this summer and I'm not feeling old, but I am definitely noticing that the rest of the world is getting younger.
So... hi. :) It feels a little awkward coming back after a 4 month absence, and I have to say first that I am
So since I started blogging a few years ago, I realized that I both write and blog in definite cycles - when the last marking period of school gets super busy, I seem to go on hiatus, and then stay there through the summer while I am home with my girls. It's not exactly ideal for cultivating a "following", though I'm not really the type to ask anyone to drink the Kool-Aid anyway. (I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel.)
What I have found with this writing blog is that I've tried to be a productive and helpful part of the writing community, and as much as I want to be that, there are times when it begins to feel burdensome, like a bigger responsibility than I can take on with work and family, especially since I am still a novice writer. I also have a family blog where I try to update (mainly the nanas) the extended family on the kids' doings. I used to also have a teaching blog where I shared stories, but I stopped that in '08 because although I never used anything identifying about myself or the kids, and tried to keep the stories funny and not vent-y, I always had a nagging worry that I could be putting my teaching job in jeopardy. What it boils down to is TOO MUCH BLOG, NOT ENOUGH TIME. Or energy. :)
So the change comes here - Le Dange will no longer be just a writing blog, it will become part family blog, part mommy blog, part teacher blog, part writing blog, part whateverisonmymind blog... sort of everything that is me. I don't know why I was putting crazy expectations on myself to wow anyone with constant thoughtful posts on writing, because truthfully, as much as I love it, writing encompasses a small fraction of my day.... and many days not even that. Am I giving up? No way... I have a brand new story idea TODAY as a matter of fact, and fall is usually when I get back in the writing swing along with school and everything else routine.
So anyway... if you have stuck with me this far, thanks for sticking. :) I'll be back more regularly, posting who knows what, and you know what? I kinda like it that way. Hope you come back.
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11 comments:
if we're not true to ourselves then we can't be true to anyone else. glad you're finding balance.
Welcome back, Lindsey! I like your blog's new look. Was it like this 4 months ago? I can't remember, but I really like it!
I'm looking forward to your blog's new direction! It's always fun to shake things up a bit. :)
Nice Pee Wee's Big Adventure reference.
I'm more than happy to read whatever you want to write about :)
Welcome BAAAAAACK!! I say you do whatever you want with your blog! It's yours to evolve into whatever - so long as you are happy with it, that's what matters!
Take care
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Glad to see you again! My life is kinda the same way - it works in cycles. Sounds like I'm going to love your new approach! Hope you and the girls had a fabulous summer - real life should ALWAYS get in the way of the other stuff! :)
Welcome back! I think your idea for change is a good one. It's hard to come up with good posts about writing every single day. Blog about whatever you like. I'll still stop in from time to time. =o)
i actualy prefer blogs that are more personal and not just about writing. I mean, the writing is what attracted me in the first place, but the other stuff is what keeps me coming back
I agree with Sarah above. I also started my blog for writing networking, but I make sure to include personal stories and struggles and joys. Those are usually the posts that get the most interest anyway :)
Welcome back, and HUZZAH for the PeeWee's Big Adventure reference. Also, congrats on the new story idea!!
YAY, Lindsey's back! I also turned 36 this summer - sometimes when I'm in public with just my 5-year-old, I like to pretend people think I'm only 30. ;)
This beginning-of-the-school-year time is CRAZY! Glad for the long weekend and that it's cooling off. Good luck with your new adventures!
erica
Yeah! I've missed you! (obviously I haven't been around to other places very much, but you know... )
And yeah for changes and doing what you want to do and for new writing ideas!
GNC Barbie waves creepily in hello. She is adorning my NaNo inspiration/plot board and giving me the stink eye right now for commenting on your blog instead of writing, but I have gotten very good at ignoring her :)
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