I've been a bad book blogger. (Hand Slap, please!) I never ever thought that I would be as neglectful of my blog as I have been lately. It seems that I am in a sort of "funk" that won't lift. My reading time is non-existent as of late. The household is in a sort of upheaval at the moment.
My husband has been having to work late every night and every Saturday to get a project finished in time for a deadline. Our dinner schedule is thrown off, which means we're eating late, things are being done at odd hours....evenings have always been my reading time....at least 2 hours before I go to bed. If I'm not reading, well, then I feel I've got nothing to blog about. I have still been keeping up with my Teaser Tuesdays, but that is about it. I have missed being able to browse everyone's blogs and see what you all have been up to.
Which is what prompted me to post this reflection this morning. I was crushed when I visited Dar's blog this morning and learned of Buddy's passing. It felt like a punch in the stomach.
Since I started this blog, I have come to think of all of you as friends as well as fellow book lovers. Dar was one of my first friends when I started this blog and made me feel very welcome here. It is difficult to realize that in the time that I have been away from my blog, things happen...some terrible, some good. I just know that in the past, when I have gone through many a similar situation, that all of my blog friends have been there for me, and I appreciate every loving thought and comment that I receive.
Blogging is hard work and takes a lot of dedication....which so many of you have. I love visiting and reading your blogs and please know that you are appreciated, even if I don't have time to comment. And to Dar.....I'm so so sorry for your loss. To Cecile: whom I haven't been in contact with for months, who Friday sent me the longest email catching me up with what's been going on in her life. To all of you.....I promise I haven't forgotten what you mean to me. You're in my thoughts daily.
Oh, I'm glad you posted your reflections...even if you're not reading, you can do something like that and find readers.
ReplyDeleteI don't completely feel "real" anymore if I'm not connecting to other bloggers.
People who don't blog cannot understand this, but before I had blogging, my days felt...well, like something was missing.
So glad you posted today.
In case you want to visit, I have a Sunday Salon post here:
http://accidentalmoments.wordpress.com/2010/11/07/the-sunday-salon-nov-7/
Aw Missy know that I love you honey!!! You are always in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers. And I know exactly what you mean by the dedication it takes. You are a treasures gift because God gave me your friendship! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteI hope your schedule gets back to normal soon and you can start reading again.
ReplyDeleteEveryone understands that real life just gets in the way some times....
I came over here after reading your comment on Dar's post because your words are so true ("I don't believe that we ever get 'over' losing a pet...we just get 'used' to them not being there.") I lost my cat Thelma nearly a year ago and I still miss her fiercely sometimes. Thank you for your words -- they were a comfort to me.
ReplyDeleteI hope your blog funk lifts soon and that your husband's project is done soon too!
You haven't been a bad blogger, you just let your normal life get in the way! LOL
ReplyDeleteYes, it is sad about Dar, I have known her as a blogger for years.
You do get to know other bloggers as friends. I feel close to several of them including you!
Missy, take care of yourself, and I hope you find time to read soon! <3
ReplyDeleteIt does happen in which our own lives become tangled up with all of other hobbies -- welcome back, and I'm sorry to also hear about a passing in our blogging community. Please pass along my regards and hugs.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how often I refer to "my friend so-and-so" who is someone I only know from their blog. After a year and a half, my husband still rolls his eyes when I say that. But I really do feel close to so many of the people I have "met" over the internet. My heart just broke for Dar.
ReplyDeleteSometimes life just gets in the way, but we're here for you!
ReplyDeleteMissy -
ReplyDeleteI have been so neglectful in visiting blogs lately.... I know this is a late comment but I came by via the give away book hop.
I hope things are getting back to normal for you and you are getting back into the reading swing of things.....*hugs*
Shellie