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Dear Blog,

It's not you. It's me.

Don't change a thing because you're perfect the way you are.

You know how I am. I dropped Facebook in RealLife like a hot potato once you and I got going. My personal blog hasn't been updated in months. You changed my life. You validate me. Give me motivation and purpose.

It's just that now that six months have gone by, the shiny has worn off. I'm pushing too hard to keep up the pace. I just need some time.

Okay, so it's only been five months. But from the first weekend I was dragging my feet. You remember that right? The goal was enticing, goading.

But now, I need to find the perseverance to keep on for the whole year. I know this might be a deal breaker to you. But, the truth is that I make the rules here. If you don't like it, I'm sure there's someone else willing to change. Jack Sh*t has never missed a day for instance. And the Anti-Jared is pretty die hard too.

I'm sure you've figured it out by now. I'm taking weekends off.

Because RealLife is beautiful.

I want to be Present.

I promise to be back to 'work' fresh as a daisy on Monday.

XOXOXO
JourneyBeyondSurvival

*photo by Mirabel Press*
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  1. karenJune 6, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Enjoy your weekends!!! We ALL need time away once in a while!

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  2. karenJune 6, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    Oh ... and Jack at least takes Saturdays off. (That's when we get the "Same Ol' Sh*t" posts!) :)

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  3. AnonymousJune 6, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    You and your family NEED and DESERVE you to rest . . . and you ain't no quitter, baby, so ease up on yourself. I'm super-proud of you for taking care of yourself.

    And, like pretty much everyone here, I love you and your words! And you deserve to hear that too!!!

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  4. MegJune 6, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    Good for you! You need to do what works for you. We'll come visit during the week.

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  5. AylilthJune 6, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Aww girl we all need space. And spending time with family is the best way to have a weekend ( even if one has man-flu )

    I miss days as well. There are time that I just draw a blank and don't know what to write.

    We'll be here for ya, no matter how often you write.

    xoxo

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  6. Karen@WaistingTimeJune 6, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    OMG - I may have to totally use this post! I have been toying with the notion of taking weekends off myself. Right now it is only one day. But it is quite nice to not feel the need to get up and publish every day. So after my blog polls last week and seeing how many other bloggers don't post daily, I am thinking this is my next move too. And I also was thinking I need to announce that. For those who follow but don't subscribe. Sorry... here I am going on and on about myself but you hit this one just right for me.

    That said - I think you should always make your blog what works for you and makes you happy. If that means blogging less, that is what you should do. Life is busy and stressful enough - the blog should take you away from it, not add to it. IMO.

    Enjoy your time to yourself:)

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  7. AnonymousJune 6, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Weekends off should be a priority. I take weekends off, and usually one weekday to boot. We're not going anywhere.

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  8. TamiJune 6, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Bravo!Life is about finding a balance that works for us. I will follow your blog and enjoy your posts when you choose to do them. No worries. I applaud you for this!

    I posted something similar the other day that my posts will not be every day over the summer. I have too much I want to do to be tied down to my PC.

    I have seen several other bloggers talking about this very subject. Maybe it is the time of year and the nice weather and people want to be outside more.

    Don't feel any pressure to do more than you know is right for you and your family.

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  9. NataliaJune 6, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Have a great weekend!!!

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  10. Marisa @Loser for LifeJune 6, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I often take weekends off! Blogging takes up lots of time and although I love it so much, I love spending time with my family more :)

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  11. AnonymousJune 6, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Enjoy your time off :)

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  12. AnaJune 6, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Enjoy your weekends! See you Monday. :)

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  13. LoriJune 6, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    I struggle with not posting often enough too, but you're right - life has to come first. Enjoy your weekends! We'll all be here reading you when you come back :-)

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  14. UnknownJune 7, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    I'm having the same kind of thoughts about my blog. The newness wore off.. the comments slowed... I don't have the greatest things to say anymore maybe. I don't know. Pooh!
    I love reading your blog and I'm also glad you are taking some ME time. Well deserved :)
    Enjoy your weekends and the family !!!

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