A couple of weeks ago, I noticed an incoming link to this blog where a blogger mentioned being happy because my post frequency was “back to normal”. Well, that lasted for about a week. I realize I haven’t devoted much time to this blog in the past month or two, and to be honest, I was hoping for some kind of writing revelation to occur. Unfortunately, it isn’t happening and I’m finding myself bored with my post drafts. So incredibly bored.
I’m not going to write about taking a blog break…it’s just that, I’m sitting here- my writing deadlines have all been met, my sick baby is sleeping, I’ve fed my Us Weekly addiction, but I just don’t have it in me to write anything at this place. And it’s not that I don’t have the material, because this week has been chock full.
(Such as, I’m now 34. This is my last year included in the 25-34 box, people.)
(Or how a stranger told my husband that I am a dead ringer for Sarah Palin. While I was standing at the polling booth! Wearing an Obama shirt! Which, apparently, is called passive electioneering and is illegal! Take THAT, rule-abiding self!)
(By the way, the short phrases ending with exclamation points?! BORING.)
(THE ALL-CAPS? ONCE AGAIN, BORING MYSELF TO TEARS.)
((((Not to mention the overuse of parentheticals.))))
GAH GAH GAH. Am I the only blogger who feels this way? Obviously I am, since all of you are NaBloPoMo-ing it like crazed over-achievers. Way to make me feel like a total turd.
amy
November 7, 2008 at 5:29 pmI think it is normal right- just cyclical like everything else…Perhaps you can post a photo or find a gorgeous poem or a few days of things that are just beautiful and free you from stress. You will shake it off. We always do. And SP ain’t got nothing on you! xo
Maternal Mirth
November 7, 2008 at 5:32 pmMy dear, you are NOT alone.
I have been racking my brain, looking up old drafts, reading other blogs, reading newspapers, reading the walls of the toilet stalls … trying to find some inspiration someWHERE. ANYwhere.
Alas … nothing.
Seriously, I can only wonder why people still read me.
I think they may just feel sorry for me.
Aimee Greeblemonkey
November 7, 2008 at 5:32 pmI am NaBlo-ing it, but I suck, so that is my civil disobedience for the day.
And while I do see a BIT of resemblance, your glasses are wicked hot. I hate – let me repeat that – HATE – Sarah Palin’s glasses.
Danielle
November 7, 2008 at 5:36 pmHa! You said “turd”
Moose
November 7, 2008 at 5:36 pmYou are very much not alone. Questionable sentence construction like that may be what’s keeping me from blogging. The only blogging box I’m checking these days is “malaise.”
The time I spend dissecting my questionable sentence construction is ridiculous. (Or the choice of words! “Dissecting” is not what I wanted, but I CANT THINK OF ANOTHER!) You hit the nail on the head, my dear.
Backpacking Dad
November 7, 2008 at 5:51 pmBlogging sucks.
Sometimes I look at my posts and I think “wasn’t I a dad blogger or something? Where did that stuff go?”
Beth B
November 7, 2008 at 5:56 pmHappy belated birthday and; i think you’re being way too hard on yourself. :-)
That is the understatement OF THE YEAR. ;)
hi kooky
November 7, 2008 at 6:37 pmYes, I feel your pain. I’m nablopomo-ing for the first time and I tell ya. By yesterday I was sick of hearing myself even think. The thought of spewing out more writing made me ill. So I took pictures instead and felt much better.
Sometimes our brains need a break from the word thing. And from ourselves.
Happy 34th birthday!
The Over-Thinker
November 7, 2008 at 7:21 pmHell no, you’re not alone…
I’m participating in the NaBloButtBlow so I can do this:
and…(blah)…WHATEVER!!
for 30. days. in. a. row.
You’re welcome (2) readers.
*Takes Bow*
Just My Type
November 7, 2008 at 7:39 pmYou could always post more wedding photos. We’d like that.
sizzle
November 7, 2008 at 7:49 pmWhy do you think I am not NaBloPoMoing? Cuz I’d blow it. Just come here when you feel like it. You have a lot of other blogging you do!
Momo Fali
November 7, 2008 at 8:08 pmDamn. I knew it was my fault.
Laurin
November 7, 2008 at 8:22 pmNo, you’re not the only one. I feel totally blocked. It’s because I shot my big mouth off about NaBloPoMo. I just know it.
Saerah
November 7, 2008 at 8:38 pmI think you look more like Charlotte from Sex and the City.
Fabricated Goddess
November 7, 2008 at 9:46 pmDearest Whoorl (of the lovely hair)….I totally hear you on the posting…I keep telling myself I have so much to write about, but still, my blog hasn’t been updated in over a month. Don’t sweat the overachievers – I mean, clearly they have issues, right? Also? You do not look like Sarah Palin – I agree with Saerah, more like Charlotte. I have also been accused of looking like Sarah Palin because apparently all dark haired women with a fringe now look like Sarah Palin. Much in the same way all blonds with big boobs most assuredly look like Jessica Simpson.