I've been sketching and doodling just about everywhere.....
in my notebook, sketchbook, and on plain old computer paper.
This last one on the crumpled up paper looks like something my four-year-old would make, but hey, it was fun to make! I love how crayon resists watercolor :)
Lately I've been feeling so bogged down with blogging and all it entails.... link parties, networking, updating on social media, advertising.....and so on.
It's a ton of work and I've gotten to the point where I'm wondering where this is all going and what I actually want my blog to be. Yes, I want to keep going. I love creating and I love sharing what I create! That's why I started blogging in the first place! But how much time do I want to spend on this? Not sure yet.
I'm not on all the major social media. So far just mainly facebook and pinterest. Yet I feel stretched to my limit already. How do you keep up with it all? And is it all worth it?
These are just a few of the questions going through my head lately. Any input/advice would be appreciated. In the mean time, I'm taking a little blogging break. Actually a break from most internet related activities. It's time to unplug and figure a few things out. So stick around, I'll be back!
ill miss you hope its not too long x
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to constantly blog to be good, sometimes having a break and letting yourself recharge is fine too!
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to constantly blog to be good, sometimes having a break and letting yourself recharge is fine too!
ReplyDeleteWill miss you! Blogging can be exhausting. I really do not have any advice as I am pretty new at this. I hope you have a great break and come back refreshed.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Gina
I felt the same way after the first 6 months of my "serious" blogging, and I didn't even do any advertising and/or link parties.
ReplyDeleteToday I take it easy, some months are filled with great content and I make sure to keep up with my Facebook page. Others (like August) are extremely quiet. I find that this way I can keep going and enjoying it, rather then making it a chore.
I am sure you will find what works and what makes sense for you.
P.S. Love your doodles and enjoy your break. We'll be waiting for you, Elise!
aww, hurry back. i will miss your stuff!!
ReplyDeletei just bought a book on doodling actually!
Love the doodles! There really is no schedule you must adhere to with blogging. Yes, if you are active in writing and commenting it takes a great deal of time...that I am not sure is really worth it. I wrote very few posts this summer and enjoyed my "real" life. I guess it all comes down to priorities and what is important to you. Blogging is a great way to make friends and enjoy what others are creating. That being said, our daily lives take time and attention too...enjoy your break and post when you can.
ReplyDeleteDeb
I enjoy your blog--pretty things to look at, and inspiration and tutorials for fun things to make. I can certainly see how it would be overwhelming, and if you need a break, do it.
ReplyDeleteI know I spend wwaaayy too much time on the computer. I spend more time looking at other peoples' artwork than doing my own. I have made some arbitrary decisions to limit having technology overtake my life. I don't own a cell phone. I decided not to look at Pinerest at all; I know I'd never be able to pry myself away from it if I started. I only have a FB account to enter giveaways with. I rarely actually look at it, and haven't connected to anyone with it. I only look at GC through emails. I must admit, every time I do a blog hop to enter a giveaway, I end up saying I'll never do it again. They take way too much time. But, then I get sucked into it again.
Make your own decisions about where to draw the line. If you only sent out an email once or twice a month, I'd be happy with that. And if you give up the blog altogether, I'd miss your pretty artwork, but I'd totally understand. Your DS and DH need you more than I do. You can always get back into it when you're an empty nester!