Here I am! As you may have noticed (or not) I’ve been more MIA than usual, but I’m here with an update. Lucky you!
Okay, so I usually slow down with the blog this time of year because it’s a mixture of busy and vacation time, so I let the blog rest. It also coincides with my blogoversary, which is this week. I’ve been at this for 6 years. Six looong years. I’ve seriously considered quitting several times, but couldn’t bring myself to do it. My posting has definitely waned though.
The thing is, I’ve only been posting like once a week for awhile now, but it’s at the point where I can’t do even that. I’m having a difficult time writing reviews. They’ve been on the decline, but it’s pretty bad now. Thought I’d try different types of posts, but nada. I don’t know, I’ll feel like I have something to say, get ready to type it up, but then totally deflate. I mean, I have some quick notes about each book, but nothing substantial. Can’t you all just read my mind? It would make things so much easier. Dirtier, but easier.
Blogging may be on the decline, but reading is going well. I still don’t read as much as I used to, but I’ve mostly enjoyed what I have read. Just don’t ask me to talk about them. 😀
So, where does that leave the blog? *shrugs* I’ll keep trying! I will for sure post my top reads of the year so far later this month, though.
Thank you for visiting when I actually do post! You can always add me on Facebook since I’m more active there.
No sweat, Christy! When you can, you can and if you can’t, don’t force it. Blogging is meant for fun.
And hey, I’m good with Twitter-style reviews if you decide to do a pile of them at once. LOL
Happy Blogoversary and wishing you many more years of it.
Take a break
Change format. Like do twitter reviews (really short ones)
No sweat
WOW 6 years!! Totally get it with the reviews. I had to take a break and regroup and can see me doing that more often to be honest. Anyway sent you a FB request 🙂
6 years! Your blog is ancient! 😛 JK JK! I miss seeing your posts around, but I understand. There are days when I just want to quit too, but it’s also my only hobby so …
I’m glad we can still keep in touch through FB though!
And I’m with blodeudd above! Do tweet-style reviews to share what you’re reading. 🙂
I completely feel you but definitely don’t quit, I really would miss you like crazy, dirtiness and all. Actually that might be why I like you so much. ;P
I’m on the same boat as you :/ Blogging for me has been horrible this year. I’ve barely written reviews, but I have read quite a few books that need to be reviewed. I just can’t seem to find the motivation to write a good review so I keep pushing them back *sighs* Hopefully we both get our mojo back!
Happy 6 years, Christy! I’ll continue to read your blog whenever you post anything so you do you, boo boo! Take the time you need, read all of the books and come back whenever you feel like it. Hugs from So Cal!
This is my 6 year too, but in September. And I’m totally in the same boat. I’ve been reading just not blogging lol. Blog anarchy!!!
My blog will be six in November and I have been there too. I really considered stopping last year after losing my mom, but then again it kept me sane. I keep plugging away because it keeps me sane and gives me something to do to keep my mind off things. My reading is up and down. This past week has been terrible. I quit three books. Please don’t quit. I would miss you way too much!
Your blog is six years old now! Post when you can, I don’t mind short posts or infrequent ones. Blogging should be fun.
Hey congrats!! *throws confetti* Glad you’re sticking around even if you’re posting less. Breaks are good, and you gotta go with your mood. If you don’t feel like reviewing , that ‘s cool – this is supposed to be fun after all!
Hope you have a great June!
I see you’re reading One of Us is Lying. Are you liking it? I just finished it… thought it was pretty good.
I went through this for the first 5 months of this year, and for a good spell last year too. Something always draws me back though, and I never force it when I’m not feeling it. I love your reviews though and miss them!
I’ve had years where I just didn’t post much, it happens. Congrats on 6 years! I jut celebrated my 12 year blogging.
Hmm you’re a year older than me, then, Christy 😉 I think blogging whenever the eff you feel like it is all good! And, as you said, there is always Facebook 😉
6 years is a lot to be proud of. I say do only what you feel like doing. It is supposed to be fun right? Glad to hear that your reading is going well. I sometimes think about how many more books I could get to if I gave up dealing with the blog.
YAY Happy blogoversary! That is so amazing Christy, what a wonderful achievement! Sometimes we get into the reading groove and it’s hard to come out of it. But treat it as a good thing!
Wow, 6 years! That’s totally quite a long time. And I totally understand though, I have my own share of time off with the blog too that I can’t even count how many times I want to quit lol. But surprise surprise, I’m still here hehe.
Maybe you could try video reviewing though, or maybe twitter review but either way, I know you can definitely decide what to do next 😉
Take your time, hon. I understand you need a break. Wow, 6 years!!! Awesome. I miss you but I get that you need the time off. Came back when you feel like it. Still looking forward to your new posts. Enjoy your break. ?
Happy anniversary, my dear! While I miss your reviews, I do understand how hard blogging can get.
Happy Blog-versary and I can totally relate! I used to blog alot, and ended up leaving for a while then I came back. It’s supposed to be fun, not work. Enjoy your break!
Congrats my friend. This year has been a struggle on the social end of blogging with illness, family and what not, but I love it. Enjoy your break!
Congratulations on making it to six years! That in and of itself is pretty awesome. I am definitely not blogging as much as I used to. And I feel you when it comes to review writing. It is a real struggle for me too these days. I just don’t have the motivation to sit down and write. Sometimes doing mini-reviews helps–but not always. 🙁 I have some stuff pre-scheduled so that is helping me for now, but when it runs out . . .
Blog when and if you can. We do understand. 🙂 Have a great week, Christy!
Congrats on six years of blogging! That’s awesome. 🙂 I’m sorry blogging has been difficult, but just do what you can/want. We’ll all still be here!
Wow, six years is a long time to stick with a blog. Congrats!! Just post when you feel like it. That’s what I’ve been doing because I was starting to feel a burnout coming on and it’s taken the pressure off.
Happy blogoversary! Wow SIX YEARS! I’ve only being doing it for two and I already quit twice LOL! Hopefully you’ll find your blogger muse again soon 🙂 They go on vacation too you know 🙂
Happy 6th! Don’t quit. That would make us sad. You don’t want to make us sad. Just do you and post when you’re feeling it. <3
Happy 6th! Yay for reading going well at least 🙂
Tell me about it! Since I’ve started working I’ve found it hard to blog. I’m always playing some sort of catch up! We will get there! 😉