Hi. So, I’m going to take a break from blogging. A longer break than I’ve ever taken before. Probably two or three weeks.
There’s no real reason for this break. I’m not tired of blogging. I’m not struggling to write. I’m not feeling uninspired. I’m not dealing with any personal problems. I don’t hate you or myself. I don’t need to sort out my priorities. And, I’m not any more busy than I have been for the last several weeks. The idea just came to me and it instantly felt like the right direction to take. I make most of my decisions that quickly.
I’ve been brimming with excitement and enthusiasm for all kinds of projects and potential opportunties, so I think I’ll take this time to give some of those a little attention. There are books to read and novels to write and professional goals to think about and programs to learn and plans to make. If I continue to let these things just stew in my head, I’ll go crazy. I love blogging to pieces and I don’t anticipate ever quitting, but it hogs all of my very limited free time. It also hogs a lot of my thinking time–you know, those long hours at work when I should be focused, but instead my head is in the clouds.
I’ve got two really crazy weeks at school on the horizon with one week of vacation in between. I will actually have–prepare yourselves–5 days off, 4 of which will be spent in Phoenix with my Dad, brother, and sister, hopefully sipping drinks by the pool. Expect some of my this-is-what-I’m-drinking-now tweets. I can’t even wrap my brain around having days (plural!) off. It’s funny how short my memory is. You’d think I’ve been deprived of free time all my life. No, just since September.
I don’t have any plans to disappear completely from the internet. I’ll still be blogging over at A Story of Debt, because I am more motivated than ever to destroy my debt. This time next year, all the things I’m dreaming about will become even stronger possibilities, because I won’t have this weight on my back. Debt is so limiting.
You can also find me on twitter: @writetoreach. And I’ll see you on your blogs. Don’t forget to be awesome! I’ll be back right here very soon.
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Sometimes a break is really rewarding and refreshing, especially for getting back into a more focused headspace, and adding different things to your free time – sometimes I feel like that and I’ll go on a writing frenzy and schedule posts for the next 2 weeks so I can have 2 weeks of free time! :) I hope it does you the world of good and I’m looking forward to seeing you back :)
Enjoy your break, Ashely. Its nice sometimes to step away from the blog to get caught up on other things. I hope you have a lovely trip to Phoenix with your family. I always look forward to your tweets. Have a great few weeks!!
Have a productive blog break and a relaxing spring break! Enjoy!
Enjoy your break! Everyone deserves one!
Enjoy the break! Taking one was the best decision ever. We’ll be here when you return :)
We’ll miss you, but enjoy the break!!
Oh, I’m happy you made this decision so confidently and quickly, and that you just knew, intuitively, that it was right for you… But I’m going to miss you! Your words inspire me so much. I’ll be following on Twitter… and anxiously awaiting your return.
Enjoy the vaca. Sounds exciting!
Hope you come back to us soon!x
Sniffle. I’ll miss you!!
Good for you. It’s awesome that you know just when to make a decision. I’m bad with decisions. I’m sure we’ll continue chatting on Twitter and such!
Sometimes a break is just what you need to catch up with real life and maintain some sort of control and calm in your life. A break will be good for you and I know you’ll come back more refreshed and with tons of stuff to blog about! Have a good break!
DFTBA. <3
Enjoy your break. I can’t wait for your spot in my reader to go bold again :)
Nice idea!!! Always good to get the ball rolling on other projects.
I do believe those drinks by the poolside are well deserved :) Enjoy! You know we will all be here when you get back.