(I promise, I had this post in mind and even scheduled on my editorial calendar before I read this fabulous piece by FANNEtastic Food, but it’s so similar I had to offer a hat tip!)
It has been a coocoo for cocoa crazy few weeks, and to be honest? I’m ready for a break! Lucas and I have started planning a fall vacation, and between that and the upcoming Fitbloggin’ conference, I have plenty of fun stuff to look forward to.
But I have had to make some concessions, especially where this blog and my non-full time work is concerned. Cases in point:
- I was supposed to do a post on Monday about using LinkedIn to promote your work.
- I was supposed to spend a few hours on Sunday working on my Fitbloggin’ presentation.
- I was supposed to spend a few hours on Saturday getting ahead on my #Fitblog Chats on Twitter moderator outreach.
- I was supposed to go to yoga on Friday night after work.
- I was supposed to soak beans on Friday to get ahead on meal-planning for the week.
What did I do instead of ANY of those things this weekend?
Why?
You, my readers, have taught me that life is for LIVING. Not blogging. And you’ve told me that you want quality over quantity. That it’s OK to take a day or two off. And most importantly, that you’ll stick around even through absences.
A few other things you have taught me over the years:
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Honesty is rewarded.
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I’m not always right.
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Sometimes the question is more important than the answer.
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Cute dogs will always bring blog traffic.
OK, you haven’t helped me learn that one yet. But I’m hoping these faces will help excuse my less-than-informative post today…I promise, I’ll be dropping some serious knowledge on you in the coming weeks!
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I have had the same sorts of realizations and feelings lately. Glad that you had some time to yourself and a fun time!
Everyone loves a cute doggy picture!
I can tell you zoomed in on that gator, but how close was he to you?
Close enough!
Probably about 15-20 yards or so…maybe closer.
I love this post Katy! Totally agree that life is for living. Good for you for taking some time off to have a relaxing and unplugged weekend!
cute dogs WILL always bring traffic
“life is for LIVING.” AMEN. This has been my philosophy for the last several months. Maybe it’s because the world has been so crazy lately, or maybe I realized that being a sourpuss doesn’t pay off. Maybe it’s because spending money is way more fun than saving money. Maybe it’s my Hubs philosophy that “it’s only money, you can’t take it with you.” .. Who knows, but I’ve been really enjoying life lately.
Hallelujah
Thanks for the link love!
Sounds like your weekend was fabulous – good call on taking a breather on the blog world.. sometimes you just need it 
I’ve been taking off one day from blogging most weekends lately, too, and it’s been really nice!
p.s. that alligator/crocodile is SCARY!!!
kudos to taking a break.. love this post, it’s so true and always needed.. sometimes you just have to live life and take a break..
I think I’m going to have to buy a cute dog….
Way to go living life!
Life IS for living and not just for work. It’s all about work life balance so you don’t burn out and so you stay healthy. Way to take a break, even though you had a lot to do!
awww, the gratuitous puppy photos always bring me back!