I think the Summer blogging slump has finally hit me. I’m reading so at least it’s not a reading slump but I feel like a bunch of other things are taking top priority right now and I haven’t had much of a chance or energy to blog and blog visit. I miss it but I am also a firm believer in taking taking my time and not forcing anything. If I do it starts to feel like a chore and I think I’ve told you guys I’m not very good at chores.
What is going with me? Just work, family stuff and thinking about vacation (which is coming up). I am trying hard not to just look forward to vacation but also be mindful of the good stuff that is going on around me amidst all the busyness, like reconnecting with a friend. I think I mentioned that a while back and I am going to see her again later this week. That’s like three times in one month. Yay.
But this is a book blog and you guys must be wondering what bookish news I have right? I have to tell you about a bunch of books that have arrived recently but I’ll try to post on that tomorrow. I told you I really liked Intuition and that sort of led me to pick up another science/medical book, Oxygen by Carol Casella, which has been really good too.
Today I sort of lost track though reading through Scrapbooking & Beyond magazine. More than anything I want some of the nifty products featured. Oh I just love colorful paper.
So that’s the scoop with me. I hope you guys are having a good week and are reading lots of good things. More to come…
Totally understand about the slump, we do get those once in awhile. 😛
I’m thinking about vacation too but have no idea where to go, hehe.
Hope you’ve a great week, Iliana!
I loved Oxygen! I went to hear the author talk last year and had to buy the book. I think she has a new one coming out this Fall.
“I am also a firm believer in taking taking my time and not forcing anything. ” This is an excellent philosophy, and something I should keep in mind more often!
I’m with Nymeth, I like your philosophy. I am very much looking forward to next weekend when I will be done with my summer class and actually get to have a real weekend, and a holiday one at that!
I totally understand. The last couple weeks have been tumultuous (in a good way!), so I haven’t had much time to read or blog. I don’t want to write forced posts or anything like that, so I leave it. When I’m back, I’ll be back.
In the meantime, thinking of vacation sounds so fun as does reconnecting with an old friend. Enjoy.
Melody – I guess it just happens doesn’t it? So are you guys taking any time off? We are off to Germany soon and can’t wait 🙂
Juliann – I finished it last night and really liked it. I sort of figured out what was going to happen in the end (I guess that’s the mystery lover in me trying to solve things -haha) but it was good and I’ll be looking forward to another of her books.
Nymeth – I figure that saves me from becoming grumpy 🙂
Stefanie – Oh I bet you can’t wait for some free time! Will you have some time off between semesters or do you pretty much jump back in?
jenn – I guess it’s just that time of the year right? I hate writing forced posts too. I have to remind myself I do this for fun so fun should not be something I’m forcing myself to have right?
It isn’t fun when this becomes a chore–so I’m with you there! Better to just enjoy your books and blog when you feel the inspiration. Can I be nosy and ask where you’ll be going for vacation? I’d be thinking lots about that, too.
Just yesterday Hubby told me we will be going on a vacation in Jan… and of course there is one we have already planned in Nov! I am all pumped up and I am trying too hard not to THINK about it 😀
I get the slump more often than anyone i think. It is not just summer, it comes in winter, then rainy slump…then sleepy 😀
I’m in a bit of a slump as well. One reason is that so many of the library books I’ve checked out have been disappointing. I have some good books left to review (as well as the less than stellar ones), but I’m in a slump about reviewing, too.
I am excited about going to see The Girl Who Played with Fire this afternoon, though!
Do you buy all your paper locally, or do you have an online source?
Slumps seem to hit in summer when there’s so much to do – much more appealing to sit inside with the computer in the winter. Hope you have fun doing others things 🙂
Danielle – We are getting ready to go for our annual Germany trip. Gotta see the in-laws! It won’t be as long as we typically go for but an added bonus is that we are spending a couple of days in NYC first so I get to see my best friend 🙂
Veens – Oh fun! Where are you guys going? And I hear you on the various kinds of slumps 🙂
jenclair – Isn’t it terrible when you get several books in a row that just aren’t doing it for you? Have fun seeing the Girl movie! Did you see the first one? That was great. I buy my paper from all over… craft stores, speciality stores (like Paper Source) and online. There are two great paper stores in Dallas which I miss but I may be going up to Dallas in the next month or so and you bet I’ll be doing some paper shopping!
I totally relate to the slump thing. I can’t seem to get out of mine but I think it’s here to stay until I can work a few less hours at the office!
I can relate…blogging shoudl be fun, not feel like a chore. Have fun on your upcoming vacation 🙂 Happy reading and scrapping too!
It’s definitely good to take a break when you need to. I found that out this past summer — I’m much more motivated to blog now than I was before.
Nothing like holdiays to help us out of a slump. But also nothing wrong with a little escapism in the scrapbooking mag. I too think those nifty gadgets are so much fun, as I like to think about what you could do with them. I also believe it’s not worth feeling pressured to blog. Take your time.
Jodie – Oops I think I typed my answer when you were typing too. I agree, there’s just so much going on outside during the summer it’s hard to sit at a computer. Hopefully I’ll get my blogging mojo back after vacation 🙂
Kathleen – I totally understand. My work has been pretty busy too so when I get home I want to relax, go to yoga, etc. but not necessarily sit at my computer! I know I’ll get back in gear but I think it’s that this year too our vacation has been pushed further out so I’m just getting antsy! Hope you can get out of your slump soon!
bookworm – I am so excited about vacation. It’s going to be a much shorter one than last year’s but I’ll take whatever I can get 🙂
Dorothy W. – Oh that’s good to hear. I think we all need those down times to replenish the well right?
Tamara – I love gadgets! haha… Definitely, taking out time is what it’s about right? No sense getting all stressed about our hobbies!
Well, we are going to Kerala in Nov. W have a ceremony to take part in, and that will be a small vacation types 🙂
then in Jan we are going to Ooty, it is a hill station near our place here… and welll it is going to be awe-freaking-some cold there… 😀 but it will be fun 😀