Finding a way

I’m worried that I might be losing my blogging mojo.

Real life has been difficult to write about lately. Nothing terrible has happened, and there has been no earth-shattering news. Things are ticking along quite well in most areas of my life and for the most part life is good.

So why can’t I write?

I have some theories.

Once upon a time I used to write candidly (and regularly) on a fairly private blog. I had a strong readership of ‘trusted strangers’ who used to follow my little adventures and offer their thoughts. Over time a lot of real-life people started to read along, and I began to fear that damage might be done with thoughtless words. I’ve never been big on speaking to real-life people through my blog, so I think I began to choose my words more carefully.

But, real life happens and it doesn’t make sense to keep a personal blog without acknowledging the things that go on. Otherwise it would just become a catalogue of links and other peoples’ pictures. Yawn.

There’s an awful lot of unwritten Real Life from the past couple of years that I wish I could talk about now. A couple of friendships have been let go, and wasted energy restored. It would serve no purpose to re-hash it all here, but these were big decisions that have helped to shape the person I’m becoming.

I like this person way better than the old one, for what it’s worth. But that doesn’t mean that these changes haven’t left a dent or two.

So, I’ll continue to mull over these ideas and figure out some balance that will keep me blogging and engaged with you guys again. I miss this place a lot lately.

How are things with you?

Trish

I miss you and your adventures too
http://www.sharyamarie.com Shar

I never entirely understood why you gave up your fairly private blog. I still maintain that you could do both – public entries here, and the more private ones there. I don’t think it has to be just all or nothing. Although if you have a lot of real life people on your private blog, that’s a different challenge altogether.
http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/ teddi

i always say do whatever feels best for you. because it is after all your life to live & not anyone else’s. as it is your choice to decide what and how much of it you want to share. either way and anyway as long as you feel safe.
http://fifikins.net Fifikins

I’ve missed you, but understand when you need a break. Must admit how excited I was to see there was a Scarletword waiting for me in my feed reader though
http://nadinerine.com Nadine

I’ve missed you too! xx

But, I do understand where you’re coming from.
Ralf

Whatever, as long as you don’t stop the camgirl picture posts on that other other public site…

Ralf
http://www.rainbowtatt.com/ Laura

You know what I find helps, the redskin-scent of a cupcake-shaped candle.
Just sayin’ x