honesty.
I think it’s time for some honesty this Friday, don’t you? My Communication Research professor stressed yesterday that honesty is one of the single most important aspects of a healthy life and relationship, (now you know why we only got through 1 Powerpoint slide) so I’m going to take her advice this morning.
Honestly…I have really enjoyed not feeling like I need to be glued to my computer constantly checking up on blogs, Twitter, and Instagram. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE blog reading and knowing what you all were up to, but it started to become too much for me. I felt like I was consumed with what everyone else was doing – so much so that I wasn’t always doing what was best for me. It’s really helped for me to step back and realize that. That all being said, this in no way means that I’m going to stop blogging. It just means that I’m going to be spending more time living my life, while still writing/blogging on the side.
Honestly…I think the blog world is a little crazy sometimes. Alluding to what I was just talking about – I think many bloggers are too busy focusing on what will interest their readers or doing what other bloggers are doing and simply disregarding things they can be doing just to enjoy life. I realized I missed out on a lot of opportunities because I was too busy behind my computer, taking pictures of my food, etc. Blogging is supposed to be fun, people!
Honestly…I really love DailyMile. Almost more than I love Facebook or Twitter. Ok, I’m lying. Twitter actually trumps all in terms of social media, but DailyMile is like Twitter for runners, cyclers, and just exercisers in general. I started using it right at a time when hardcore motivation was needed, and it’s been a total lifesaver.
Honestly…being sick is the worst. Especially when you really don’t get much down time. I guess that’s what I get for being involved. Cough syrup, water, and Cepacol cough drops have been my best friends as of late.
Honestly…I am SO excited for all of my classes this semester. Now that I’ve been to every one of them at least once, I can tell it’s going to actually be an enjoyable semester filled with classes that will only help me figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life.
Honestly…I need more than one cup of coffee to get me through these long days. You should have known that, though.
Well, this post started out pretty serious and got progressively less serious. I like it that way. In case you’re wondering, half marathon training is going swimmingly – I’m still running, yoga-ing, and doing some core workouts here and there. I’ll have full updates very soon…AKA once I have a free minute to sit and relax. Back to Spanish homework…
P.S. Remember these beauties I made for my big and grandbig in the sorority this past summer? I made one for my little, too, and can’t wait to give it to her!
P.S.S. I’m sorry I haven’t been responding to comments. My site preferences are being a bit wonky and decided not to e-mail me when I get comments. #annoying
I definitely agree-and these posts should be outlets for us to express ourselves without any pressures. I also love DailyMile, I haven’t updated in a few weeks eeek
I’m so glad you’re learning to just live life. Nobody reallyyyy cares what you’re doing. I know we all tend to get caught up in other bloggers’ lives, stats, etc. but I think realizing that you’re not blogging for yourself anymore is so important. I do miss you in the blog world, though, so come back soon
blogging should be pressure free, and you should be living up your time in college. I hope you continue to strive for this balance. I hate daily mile but that is just me, I think people get far too competitive
Love this post. I do agree that honesty is the best policy. I just cleaned the house on my blog reader as well because I felt like some of the blogs were not anything I was interested in and I was wasting my time reading them. Twitter>dailymile>other social sites>facebook
I’m totally with you on the serious notes of this post. I used to let what other bloggers were doing affect me and what I ended up writing about, but I’ve definitely stopped doing that at this point. I plan to keep sharing what I want to share, and living my life the way I want to live it. I’m happy, and that’s all that matters. And I definitely take lots of time away from blogging when I need it. I never blog on weekends, and often miss a post (or two or three) because I’m just busy living my life and need some computer free time. That, to me, is healthy living.
Good for you girl! This post makes me so happy for you
I’m glad that you are thinking and realizing and then acting on what’s best for you! I don’t think blogging should ever get in the way of living your life…extending and sharing it, sure, but not stop or make you do things you don’t want. I’m glad half training is going so well! And those big and little gifts are beautiful!! Have a great weekend girl 
appreciate your honesty especially because it exactly mirrors my feelings. i’ve missed you but i don’t want you to overwhelm yourself with the virtual world when the real world is SO much fun as well. i’m right there with you on working to find a balance between the two.
Ahh you weren’t showing up in my reader and I wondered what had happened (feed settings issue maybe?). I’m glad you’re doing so well and living life!
YES! I completely agree with this! It is so easy to get sucked into the blog world, and while I love the connections I have made and the blogs I read, its important not to become TOO involved. I think for me, it will always be balancing act, but like you, I have been enjoying a little time away from the blog! But that’s okay, its a phase and life goes in phases and there is nothing wrong with that. Glad to hear from you
Blogging honesty is why I LOVELOVELOVE my new blog so much. No obligations, just me!! It’s frustrating because I think that many bloggers think that they’re writing “for others”, but really, they’re just filling their own agenda. Which is terrible. If you have something you want to achieve, don’t try to pretend to be virtuous. Frustrates the heck out of me.
You’ve been a busy lady lately, and sick to boot. Make sure you take some time to take care of yourself, my dear!! <3