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Curly-Jo,
and ME as well!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 29, 2004 at 6:49 PM
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Quirky,
I have been unfaithful to Blogit, and I admit it. I found another place that I have been spending time at, and I think Blogit is getting jealous.
posted by
Curly-Jo
on August 29, 2004 at 8:25 AM
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wilds, yes...
sometimes many, many times in one day...first one then the other then back again. Like a seesaw of the brain.
posted by
Julia.
on August 28, 2004 at 12:23 PM
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Quirks
and these feelings can vacillate a few times over in any one given day. 
posted by
Wildwoman_Laloba
on August 28, 2004 at 12:18 PM
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Chris, uh...yeah...you sure do!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 27, 2004 at 3:32 PM
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mycml,
I'm the wrong person to ask, the only way I know how is to highlight the link by going into comments, copying it and pasting it in your post, but I think there are easier ways. Someone--help her??
posted by
Julia.
on August 27, 2004 at 3:32 PM
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katray,
I would like to be able to approach it like you do, still having the option to come in now and then. Right now I guess I am, honestly, still attached to my "rank"--even though it proves absolutely nothing (here or in my "real life.") And in the end, it doesn't even guarantee more readers. So why I feel this drive to maintain it, is beyond me. But that is what makes it difficult for me, because I approach it as "all or nothing." I'm sure it will sort itself out eventually.
posted by
Julia.
on August 27, 2004 at 3:30 PM
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Quirky
Why don't you serve mankind and blog at the same time? I do.
posted by
chris2303
on August 27, 2004 at 11:49 AM
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Ok, since you did mention it,
I'm a techno-tard....how do you properly leave a link? I'm been playing around with stuff and it gets all squirreled up.
posted by
mycml56
on August 27, 2004 at 11:37 AM
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Quirky,
I can relate to much of what you're saying. In about two weeks, my one year anniversary of blogging will be here. I signed up in June 2003, but didn't touch the place until Sept., due to unexpected opportunities for travel. Real life has always pulled me away - a good thing! Probably one reason why I've never ranked consistently high, which I've accepted finally. Anyway, sorry to ramble, but in my experience, after several stays mostly out of here, (I still dipped in maybe once or twice a week to read and comment on my favorite writers) I've felt compelled to return and join the fun, sometimes fray, over and over again. The bonds of friendship, effects of inspiration and motivation to work harder at my writing are the primary reasons I think.
I am in a quandary about this blogging thing too. I have several ideas, plots, unformed projects I would love to take further, but I need to sacrifice something in order to accomplish this. Blogging is the only lamb I can see. So I will probably be absent again soon also to map new adventures in this journey. But if I feel the need to duck back in here from time to time, I won't deny it. I WILL be strong enough however not to become consumed. I've done it before, for reasons not related to my work; family needs, home remodeling, etc.
Perhaps you can take a break for awhile too, develop your other projects and still continue to be a part time visitor? Hoping you'll try it. I would miss you and your wonderful blogs terribly if you left completely. So you can't!!!
posted by
Katray2
on August 27, 2004 at 11:23 AM
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MariVye,
First, thanks for your kind and complimentary words.
Second, your question is one that has also been running nonstop through my head along with the others. I don't have any answers as yet, though.
posted by
Julia.
on August 27, 2004 at 10:46 AM
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word.smith,
I'm going to send some cows to you to test that!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 27, 2004 at 10:44 AM
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wilds,
sometimes things just run their course. What once seemed so important that you couldn't imagine being without it, suddenly one day seems inconsequential...without rhyme or reason.
posted by
Julia.
on August 27, 2004 at 10:43 AM
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auntholly,
yes, everyone would miss Rocky (more than me, sniff, sniff!!) but if I go he goes. Some time off will probably clarify things for me.
posted by
Julia.
on August 27, 2004 at 10:42 AM
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Of course, no one wants you go leave Quirky - here at blogit you are helping people and brightening our lives. You are funny, sweet, smart, informed and more. No doubt we all understand about blogit getting in the way of finishing projects. I complain that I don't have enough time here, but in actuality it may be good that I don't get on as much as I wish I could, because, like you, when I do enter blogit world I am sucked in and end up staying here and neglecting other people, other projects, other important duties etc. I do wonder, though, since the need you refer to has been filled, could it become unfilled once you leave blogit, therefore leaving you feeling incomplete again - causing you to rejoin???
Selfishly, I don't want you to go ~
posted by
MariVye
on August 27, 2004 at 9:21 AM
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I doubt it very much Quirky! = )
posted by
word.smith
on August 27, 2004 at 9:13 AM
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Quirks
I'm feeling a bit of the same. I'm down to one post, a journal, and I'm wondering what I'm writing that one for......should be doing other things.
posted by
Wildwoman_Laloba
on August 27, 2004 at 7:36 AM
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Holly would miss the adventures at the Fleabag Hotel! Perhaps you need to go walkabout, then come back with a fresh perspective.
posted by
auntyholly
on August 26, 2004 at 11:03 PM
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StrickGold,
Ah yes, the addiction. I does compound the problem. 
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2004 at 9:50 PM
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word.smith,
will you quit blogit if the cows come home early??
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2004 at 9:48 PM
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Ca88, thanks.
I enjoy reading you, too.
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2004 at 9:46 PM
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Tapsel-T,
I shall go in search of your poem, but dearie--next time leave a link!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2004 at 9:46 PM
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Wiley,
yes, it's hard to decide what to do.
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2004 at 9:45 PM
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Blogit is like a bad drug
you get addicted
posted by
StrickGold
on August 26, 2004 at 8:22 PM
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I haven't written anything that
would constitute an article in ages, I haven't submitted anything in, well.....ages, yet I Blog everyday. Go figure! I am slowing down though, not posting to all the other Blogs every day and that helps. If you feel you are not fulfulling your purpose and its getting to you, then by all means apply the brakes until a balance is struck. It's easy for me. I have no discipline, so I'll be blogging till the cows come home. How has this helped Quirky?
Sorry, I haven't been any help, have I? I didn't think so. Ah girl! Choices, choices.....No doubt, you'll do what's right for you.
posted by
word.smith
on August 26, 2004 at 7:05 PM
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RachelAnna,
I've thought about doing that and I am pretty sure I will take at least a week or two off and then see how I feel.
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2004 at 5:35 PM
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roofpig,
groucho can fill those shoes, can't he??
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2004 at 5:34 PM
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shadow,
Yes I know.
posted by
Julia.
on August 26, 2004 at 5:33 PM
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Quirky, I don't want to see you go for very selfish reasons - I enjoy your posts! But if you feel you have to, then you have to. Good luck with your decision!
posted by
Ca88andra
on August 26, 2004 at 4:00 PM
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Quirky - We all ask those questions. Not only
about Blogit but about lost love and painful lives filled with hurt and depression. Should I go or should I stay? I just wrote a poem inspired by your blog.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 26, 2004 at 3:44 PM
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Quirky
Sorry if you go, but the very same thoughts run through my head too. Just haven't made a decision as yet
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 26, 2004 at 3:33 PM
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Quirky
Sorry if you go, but the very same thoughts run through my head too. Just haven't made a decision as yet
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 26, 2004 at 3:32 PM
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I don't want to see you leave...
but if you feel you are really neglecting things and blogging instead, then maybe you should do a trial run at it. Take a week off, and see if you can get things back on track. See where you stand after that amount of time? Just a suggestion.
posted by
RachelAnna
on August 26, 2004 at 3:10 PM
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You can't leave us! Who'll ask movie quote questions??!
posted by
roofpig
on August 26, 2004 at 2:56 PM
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Quirk,
I have already expressed my opinion about blogit, ect. and you know my feelings, so I'll let the rest tell you how they feel. shadow
posted by
Keshet
on August 26, 2004 at 2:54 PM
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