When I last posted on Thursday, I really wasn't planning on taking the largest unannounced break from my blog to date -- it just kind of happened. Blogging is funny: I find that when I'm really into it, there is something totally compulsive about it...at one point in my brief blogging career, if I had already posted a couple of times in one day, I felt like I should do one or two more. My more recent rhythm has consisted of feeling good about rising above the sleepy-tired-nausea and getting one post up a day -- wanting to but also kind of needing to as if driven internally to stay connected to this little piece of internet real estate.
However, in the last two weeks I have felt physically better than I have in a few months and a stronger more biological force has taken over; a force is that is called Nesting. Yes, it started out innocently enough with my mother's visit and our Ikea exploits, but in the interim it has become a case of full-blown, There-Is-a Child-In-My-Womb-And-I-Must-Get-Everything-Organized-And-Prettified-NOW Syndrome. For a couple of days I ignored my nagging compulsion to blog so that I could focus wholeheartedly on the furniture-building, closet-excavating, junk-throwing-out, picture-hanging madness, and then something funny happened: I entirely lost the urge to blog!
After a few days had gone by, I was all, "well now I can't just throw any old post up there! I'll have to explain and analyze!" and then I was all, "hmmm, instead, let me organize all of our socks by color." And now that six days have passed, you can see which activity won out!
So, here's the thing. It was really nice taking that blogging break and devoting myself to something else for a while, and I'm really excited about the progress that has happened on the home front in the meantime, but bottom line: I miss the daily fun and connection of blogging.
In a way, I'm really glad to have unwittingly tested myself. In the last week I have learned that I can just put down the laptop and walk away (my blog won't explode!). But ultimately, I really am back and glad to be.
See you tomorrow, if not sooner ;)
Thanks for tuning in.
i love love that photo!
ReplyDeleteI think there is a business opportunity here of employing pregnant women to do light organizing tasks.
ReplyDeleteThey should bottle and sell whatever it is that causes the nesting urge. I sure could use some of it about now! And, no lie the word verification for this comment is "inest".
ReplyDeleteJust tell yourself the same thing I tell myself when I notice I'm not blogging much: most people read blogs on a reader, so nobody really notices if you're not blogging. And then when you come back...poof! There is your little ray of sunshine, delighting everyone just as always!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back! And I love the picture too. Have fun getting your house organized before the 2nd comes along and throws everything out of order :)
ReplyDeleteMerkley ??? is incredible. I will save up enough money to buy his book one day. I am glad you are back
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh - SO good to have you back!! As usual, I've been checking multa times a day, and sometimes, I admit to worrying a little bit when you're not here, even though I know I shouldn't. I'm so glad to know you've been letting yourself off the blogging hook to follow your energy & passion of the moment - organizing & nesting - SUCH a fabulous feeling, the result of which will stand you in good stead when the new one arrives.
ReplyDeleteI know I speak for everyone out here when I say, Welcome Back!
You were missed!! So glad you're feeling well. I love you!!
pregnancy is exhausting, take off whenever you want, but we missed you. LOVE that picture you posted
ReplyDeleteCome and go as you please, I'll always be checking.
ReplyDeleteKeep working on that"To Do List", I'll be bringing reinforcements next visit.
love the photo and you should totally take breaks. um, just remember to come back :)
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSteph
I am so *not* pregnant, but I can completely relate. Right now I'm desperately hoping to lose the urge to blog b/c I have some creative projects that are taking a backseat. Badbadbadbad
ReplyDeleteI am happy to have you back, I love this post.
ReplyDeleteAwww yes, nesting...what fun! I've been taking a little unintended blogging break too and it's been nice I must say...to feel like I don't HAVE to post. Hopefully my readers will stay around :)! We made a trek to Ikea yesterday as well...and we need to go back this next wknd too I think to exchange some things! It was a tiring day :)... The room looks great BTW - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had experienced the "There-Is-a Child-In-My-Womb-And-I-Must-Get-Everything-Organized-And-Prettified-NOW Syndrome" earlier in my pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteI'm starting to "feel it" now, but - at 38 weeks - cleaning isn't exactly an easy task!
Great picture..I love your blog
ReplyDeleteso thrilled to read your news and hope that you make it over here the minute you need something comfortable to wear (email me direct so I know when you think you're coming by)...Felina
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