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- Go to CH-CH-CH-CHANGES. Time to change the blogging world.
loanlady, thanks...that's good advice. I think for me, Blogit is a low-level addiction...so finding a way to break the cycle is important...I hope I don't have to go cold turkey!!
posted by
Julia.
on January 9, 2005 at 3:34 PM
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Spitfire, I already know which ones are getting the axe. The others I will keep to post as I see fit. I don't really make resolutions either...I prefer to call them goals...but in both cases, they only work if you do!
posted by
Julia.
on January 9, 2005 at 3:31 PM
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Whammie, thanks. I resist change but sometimes it is a necessary "evil".
posted by
Julia.
on January 9, 2005 at 3:28 PM
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I hope this plan works for you. I think many of us find ourselves a little compulsive, and blogging can be such fun and instant feedback so rewarding. Limiting the time blogging I hope will get yourself into gear working on larger projects which seem intimidating at times. Keep to a schedule writing the big stuff, I know a schedule sounds so noncreative but the structure will push you through. A great teacher of mine said it does not have to be perfect, it just has to be done, there are editors and you can edit yourself after it is done. So get the novel or screenplay done missy. We will still be reading.
posted by
the-loanlady
on January 9, 2005 at 2:46 PM
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Quirk, I've pondered deleting some of my blogs, too,
but can never decide which one. I also keep telling myself to lay off Blogit a bit more and get my life stuff done. Doesn't seem to be working. That's why I never make New Year resolutions for myself. Too much pressure. hehe
posted by
SpitFire70
on January 9, 2005 at 2:41 PM
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Hiya, Perky.........Good words!
Great post! Good luck in the pursuit of your goal and in achieving greater realization of Self!
Love,
Whammie
posted by
WHAMENATOR
on January 8, 2005 at 11:08 PM
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Anna, lol.
For me it's about finding a better balance.
posted by
Julia.
on January 8, 2005 at 6:14 PM
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tweed,
I have no gardener or maid, and I watch very little television!
posted by
Julia.
on January 8, 2005 at 6:14 PM
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Klara,
I hope to still have the camaraderie but just less of it, lol.
posted by
Julia.
on January 8, 2005 at 6:13 PM
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Wild One,
Thanks my friend!
posted by
Julia.
on January 8, 2005 at 6:12 PM
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Gypsy, thanks.
I appreciate the read.
posted by
Julia.
on January 8, 2005 at 6:11 PM
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chris,
There is at least one element of truth in your perception.
posted by
Julia.
on January 8, 2005 at 6:10 PM
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Ca88,
Yes, I've heard rumblings here and there.
posted by
Julia.
on January 8, 2005 at 6:09 PM
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Quirky...
I understand...there is life outside of blogit although its hard to remember that at times...lol...
posted by
SincerityAnna
on January 8, 2005 at 6:06 PM
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Horses for courses Quirks, blogging is for the slack time. Unimportant/Not Urgent . Quadrant 4 per Covey Time Matrix. It should never compete with personal improvement, family and close relationships and bread winning.
You may justify blogging by earning more to pay for the gardener, housekeeper or do without TV.
posted by
tweedhead
on January 8, 2005 at 12:06 PM
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Like you, Quirks, it was a place for me to find camaraderie.
With that in mind, I thought the payoff was nice, as the camaraderie kept me from isolation too. Now I find less of that and more bitchiness. I'm changing too with this, and have actually been posting less, and commenting less (this would not be apparent, but it's the truth).
I got more comments the one day, asking where I "was" when I didn't show up at my "scheduled" time! LOL
posted by
KlaraRoberts
on January 8, 2005 at 10:38 AM
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You can't let blogging interfere with your life, for sure!
Good luck finding a balance that works for you!
posted by
Wildwoman_Laloba
on January 8, 2005 at 10:28 AM
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Quirky One...
You do what's best for you!
posted by
RedHeadedGypsy
on January 8, 2005 at 7:23 AM
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I sense you are too weak to make this kind of change...
Just like everyone else who tries to escape.
posted by
chris2303
on January 8, 2005 at 7:21 AM
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Love that David Bowie song... I think many of us are trying to rethink our time here. I still look forward to your posts even if they are far between.
posted by
Ca88andra
on January 7, 2005 at 11:57 PM
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Just,
Thanks...not quite sure why you are cheering, but I hope it's not because I won't be here as much.
posted by
Julia.
on January 7, 2005 at 11:38 PM
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Q
I am cheering. Be blessed abundantly.
posted by
Justi
on January 7, 2005 at 10:59 PM
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Strick,
I'm curious, what is the book about and what was in your post that they want to use?
posted by
Julia.
on January 7, 2005 at 10:48 PM
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beachbelle,
well, I sure hope I can make this change. It will be for the good.
posted by
Julia.
on January 7, 2005 at 10:47 PM
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DVORAK,
Thanks, that's a very nice thing to say.
posted by
Julia.
on January 7, 2005 at 10:40 PM
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Moondawg,
I'm glad to "see" that you came back!
posted by
Julia.
on January 7, 2005 at 10:39 PM
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Ariala,
Yeah, something like that.
posted by
Julia.
on January 7, 2005 at 10:38 PM
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I need to delete several of mine
just don't have the luxury of blogging much these days. Though I hate to delete them as they still are being read. In fact one of my post from 6-8 months ago got me a call from a guy that wanted my permission to use what I had posted in a book that he is writing. I will make 3% of what sells and he already has 5000 copies pre-sold.
posted by
StrickGold
on January 7, 2005 at 10:22 PM
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I can understand this
posted by
beachbelle
on January 7, 2005 at 6:50 PM
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Thank you
You're one of the many that has made me feel welcome here. I'll read whatever you write, however often you write it.
posted by
DVORAK
on January 7, 2005 at 6:39 PM
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priorities are priorities
Just glad to see you still be hanging around.
posted by
Moondawg
on January 7, 2005 at 6:30 PM
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You gotta do what you gotta do.
posted by
Ariala
on January 7, 2005 at 6:17 PM
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