This is so Me!

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We probably all start out with great ideas, and good intentions ... but quickly ... almost as quickly as we fall of the fad diet wagon, yet again ... or as quickly as we lose interest in our latest gym membership   ... we  "reluctant bloggers" act something like this ... 

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As the Crowe Flies and Reads said…
I've felt that way, too! It was only when the realization hit me that I liked blogging, especially about books and travel, and that it was unrelated to my job that I began to do it regularly. My first year I spent so long trying to figure out if I'd written "bookstore-approved" posts that I was missing the joy.
September 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Ms. Random said…
Ha ha Luv this!! I'm trying to stick with blogging but sometimes I get lazy or life happens. I really enjoy blogging for many reasons, it's a great release at times (mentally).

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September 23, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Ellen said…
I admire those who blog and enjoy seeing your posts, yours too Emily!

September 25, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Nichelina & Co said…
Thanks, folks. Emily, you have a really good point. What I like about your blog is that is has a focus. Two separate, but interrelated themes. Your voice shines through, though ... and that is what I love most. You can tell you write for passion's sake, and not for work's sake.

I think my life changed so much after I started blogging, that I lost my voice and the original goal for blogging, somewhere along the way. Which might explain my ambivalence and my absences. That said, I'll probably redirect everyone to my other blog and shut this one down. Most of the travel-related stuff will be sent over there too. Mostly, I want to take this one off-line because I want to use the title for my future book!
September 26, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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