How did a few days turn into almost two months? I just needed some time to recharge but the days just kept slipping away from me. Almost eight weeks later I'm no closer to the uncomplicated, happy life I dream of but at least I've caught glimpses of light in this dark tunnel.
Not much has changed for me. Work is super busy and home is super complicated. We've had some really nice days as we celebrated birthdays and holidays together and we've also had some truly horrible days. A roller coaster... that's my life! I have been reading like crazy though and it's been fun to read only for pleasure. Reviewing had been adding tons of pressure and I've been enjoying my time off.
I have missed my online life though. Very much! I've missed my friends and the fun of visiting blogs. The other day I opened up my Google Reader for the first time in weeks and Oh My Goodness... I couldn't belive how many unread post I had. I promptly logged off. I couldn't deal with it at all. I think after this I'll go back in and just mark them all as read and hopefully just start fresh. And slow. I don't plan to start reviewing and blogging like before. I don't have the time or even the inclination. I just want a bit of my old life back.
Which brings me to this... what have I missed during my hibernation? I hope I've still got friends out there willing to stop by to say hi. And share some news/gossip with me.
17 comments:
I'm so glad you've posted this Lily! I was thinking about you yesterday, wondering if you were OK because you hadn't posted in ages. Sorry that things are 100% great but hopefully the little light in the tunnel will continue to grow.
I can understand how you would be overwhelmed by Google Reader. I feel like that when I've missed a couple of days :). Mark them as read and start afresh.
Hugs to you!
You have been missed! Definitely mark everything in GR as read. :)
I'm glad there are glimpses that things are improving.
*BIG HUG*
Um, you haven't really missed anything - some kerfuffles, but there will always be more of those! :)
Lily, I'm so glad you posted! I've been thinking of you every day when I go through my RSS feed reader, and hoping all is well with you.
You haven't missed a thing in the blogosphere. Books have been released and reviewed, but there hasn't been a tempest in a teapot (e.g., an online spat) anywhere in ages. Or, maybe in our little genre, I should call such a thing a tempest in a teaspoon?
Hope things get less hectic and more peaceful for you. As for Google Reader, marking everything as "read" and moving on is very sensible. That's what I've done a time or two when I've fallen behind. :)
By the way, I like the new look to your blog!
It's great to see you again, Lily! ((hugs)) Taking time to recharge is a very good thing, and I hope things continue to get better for you.
Like everyone else has said, you haven't missed anything super exciting in bloglandia. Just the usual stuff.
Love the new look for your blog! Feels very summery :)
Thanks for the welcome back hugs, everyone!
I did go and mark them all as read now I just have to find the time to look through new posts as they come up. :)
Thanks Val and Ava for your comments. I like the new look too. A new look for a new beginning. lol
Definitely delete all those posts and start over. Frech start.
So glad you popped back in. What is new? Umm, I have a story coming at TQ next Saturday. Eeek. :-) But otherwise as Val said, life goes on as usual with nothing too dramatic happening, or when you put it in perspective, not too dramatic.
Sorry to hear things are still difficult for you at home, even if there are some bright spots. I've missed you and hope things can be bright and sunshiney every day for you soon.
Congrats, Tam!!!!!!
Can't wait to read it. I always thought you should be published. Good for you!
And thanks, I've missed you too. :)
Welcome back! I've missed you.
YAY, LILY! You're back! We missed you very much:) I'm glad things are getting better...sometimes it's best to just take one day at a time, and it looks like that's exactly what you've been doing.
Welcome back, Lily:) *hugs*
Thanks, Stephani and Andi!
Lily!!! *waves ecstatically with both arms*
I've missed you. Glad to see you're back in action - take it slow and easy :)
Thanks, Wren! *hugs*
Hi Hon! Glad to see you back around. :) I can totally relate to the pressure - get rid of the stuff you have control over!
Best wishes finding your balance.
Thanks, Miranda! :)
I'm glad to hear there's light at the end of the tunnel for you! Janna, Lis and I talked about you a couple of weeks back...at the beach, sipping something cool. I missed you and your posts, so I'm glad to see you pop up and said hi ;)
Thank you, Leontine! That's very nice to hear. It feels very good to be back, even in a limited fashion. :)
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