Monday, November 9, 2009

Feeling Funky

Especially after my last post. I have thought about quitting on several occasions but I came real close to just shutting all of my blogs down yesterday.

I started blogging as a way to vent. I found my voice and I immediately pissed some people off. I'm over it. I hope they are too.

I'm seriously taking a break this time. I don't like my posts lately and I'm not really proud of them except for the Things I Love posts and some of my Rant and Rave Wednesday ones. I enjoy doing those.

What I'm not enjoying is the fact that I can't move items around in my sidebars. I don't know if it's the LinkWithin feature or what but everything is stuck in place. I don't like that and it's that way on all of my blogs. Not just this one.

Then, when I go to read blogs, some blogs just don't even load. I know I need more memory but sheesh! It's frustrating!

It is almost impossible for me to leave comments on certain blogs....And, word verification? Don't even get me started.

I almost cancelled my blogs, my Facebook account and Twitter account on Sunday.

I take that as a sign that I need to concentrate on other areas of my life.

Besides, I could sit here all day but I won't get paid a dime unless I'm selling some stuff. I need to sell some more stuff.

Please keep in mind that my last post is a culmination of over 20 years of shopping in grocery and big box stores and the frustrations I feel almost every time I go out shopping. I try my best to be a patient person when I'm in a public place and I just wish that more people reciprocated the same courtesy. In all the years that I've been shopping I've only seen one child disciplined and I think that's sad.

There's plenty to read here. If you have time, check out some of my old posts. Some of them are funny. IMO!

See you later.....

28 Great Minds Think Alike:

mrs.boring stay at homer said...

T- seriously, I've enjoyed your posts sooo much lately! I can understand if you want a break, I think about it all the time too. It's amazing how much time blogging, facebooking and all sucks out of you!
Don't let what other people think or say determine what you write. It's your blog darnit!
If they don't like it they can stuff it!

If you end up taking a break, keep in touch ok?
XO-Jackie

P.S. did you try that one thing I told you about? the "open link in new tab" feature? it has helped me alot.

Little Ms Blogger said...

I understand needing to take a break. I unplugged for a day a week and a half ago and plan on doing it next weekend. I wasn't perfect, but did discover I was tied to my computer far too much and there were other things I loved I wasn't doing.

I do love reading your posts and our email exchanges. I will look for the Sunday and Wednesday posts.

Remember, blogging is to be something fun NOT stressful.

Peeking rabbit said...

I'm sorry to hear you're taking a break for real this time. Hopefully when things gain more normalcy in your life you'll come back. Whether to this blog or a completely new one (telling me of it first of course :P)

If you still want to comment on other peoples blog then let's get in touch. We've seemed to been on the computer at different times lately so I haven't been able to hear of, or help your problems.

Best of luck for your future and all family

otin said...

Normally I would beg you to stay and say some shit like that, but I am not in a good mood and I might just join you!

Stinkypaw said...

If you feel you need a break, it's up to you do decide. As for people getting upset at you for what you write, there's always that little "x" on the right hand side corner, so... Whatever you decide, do take care of yourself and I hope to see you around from time to time. *hugs*

Wendy Hawksley said...

What's a blog for, if not to piss off people, and rant and rave at times? (Pissing someone off was a new experience for me, and I'm still enjoying it!)

I understand what you are saying. Sometimes we need a break. Take one. I don't think we're going anywhere.

Unknown Mami said...

I'm sorry you are feeling this way. I don't want you to delete your online presence so just take a break.


As far as not being able to move the stuff in your sidebar I have LinkWithin and it doesn't cause that issue. If you are using Internet Explorer try using Firefox.

I know you are on a break, but I linked to you on my most recent post so check it out if you feel like it.

Monkey Man said...

We'll miss you, but I understand you'd rather be shopping at Walmart. "Attention Shoppers. Get the eff out of the way T is back."

Lulu said...

Hi Moms....sorry you're having a hard slog of it lately - I just took a three week break out of work necessity, and I have to say that it felt kind of good. I started my blog for fun, and that it started to feel so..'Have to' instead of fun, if that makes sense.

I hope you get out of your funk - if you want to...:)

Sarah said...

I completely understand---I don't post as much as I used to and it was the best thing I could have done. Writing should be enjoyable, not a chore. And if it preventing you from enjoying other things in your life, then you are right to take a break.

I will keep checking on you though---I will always need my Tracey fix :)

Matty said...

Take a break. Step back from blogging. It's like a vacation from work. It will be there when you get back. Real friends will still be here.

diane said...

Honey, the general consensus is that you take a break. without guilt. just do it.
But if you don't e-mail me once in a while and let me know how you are, I will be heartbroken. Hugs. Kisses. and a little pat on the head. xo d

brainella said...

You need to be good to you. :) We'll be here when you return!

Pearl said...

What?! Wait -- no!

OK. I get the need to take a break. But what if you took a break and then came back?

Pearl

rxBambi said...

Take a break, take a breath, regroup, and come back!!!

staceyjwarner said...

We'll all be here when you get back...take a break if you need to. It is completely understandable.

much love to you!

Stephanie said...

I totally get it. Looking forward to your return!

Joanna Jenkins said...

It will be very quiet around here without you Momster but a break is a good thing sometimes so take your time, regroup and PLEASE keep in touch, even if it's only a short update, from time to time, on #1 son's golf scores.

And remember-- YOU TOTALLY ROCK and I love you girl!

xoxoxoxoxoxo

McGillicutty said...

There's no rule to say you have to be here all the time... it's a hobby, you do it when you want to and if there are comments it's great, if not, that's great too. Do it for YOU Ms GEM do it for you~!!!
If it helps to know this, I'm feeling VERY SHITTY lately too.... and I'm pissed about kids not being disciplined 'cos one of those unruly little bastards hurt my kid in school while he was beating on another kid... IN KINDERGARTEN!!!!!
Is five to young to start a career in thugary?????
I love you.. take a break but don't leave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
get more memory.

pita-woman said...

You take a break? I'll believe it when I see it. ;)
Get some rest. If the weather is as beautiful there as it has been where I'm out, then I'd say take the kids to a park and enjoy the day.

and to hell with those you piss off. It's your blog, if they don't like it, they can leave. I just wish I could say more of what I truly would like to on my own, but unfortunately, I've got family members that read it and it's not worth the arguements and hurt feelings it would cause, just for being honest. Hell of a world we live in, eh?

evolveintobirds said...

lol...we must have been in the same mood but me being me...well...I deleted yet another blog. I haven't really even been bothering with FB updates either but at least I can keep up with what everyone else is doing there. Let's keep in touch. :)

lisleman said...

Hey what about that P.E.N.I.S movement? I didn't notice that before. I have not been here often so maybe I lost track of what was going on.
Don't get me going on slow broken internet service. The companies will oversell the service without regards to service levels.

There are so many blogs to follow so pace yourself. Nothing wrong with a break but come back and try again refreshed.
Bottom line - you should blog because you enjoy it.

Miss Yvonne said...

Enjoy your break from blogging...if you decide to come back, I'm sure you'll feel refreshed and have all kinds of material.

JennyMac said...

You are such a positive and awesome person. I do hope you come back. In the interim, I will email you right now bc I would love to keep in touch. Take great care of you. You will be missed.

S3XinthePantry said...

Okay, take a break , but if you take otin with you .... would the two of you work out a posting schedule? How can I be without BOTH of your blogs (or should I say all 3 becasue I like otin's dirty blog too)

Goose said...

I'll be here to read what you have to say when you come back! If you decide to take a break, I hope that you find what you are looking for.

CRY said...

I ALSO UNDERSTAND NEEDING A BREAK
THIS IS WHY I ONLY DO MINE 2 TIMES A WEEK
I LIKE TO READ WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY AND IF SOMEONE DOESNT LIKE IT THEY DONT NEED TO KEEP READING YOUR BLOG
I THINK BLOGGING IS A WAY TO EXPRESS YOURSELF AND LEARN ABOUT HOW DIFFERENT WE ALL ARE
I FIGURE IF SOMEONE WANTS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT WHAT I HAVE TO WRITE THAT THEY CAN GO DEBATE OR NAG AT SOMEONE ELSE BECAUSE MY BLOG I DONT NEED DEBATERS I NEED JUST AN OPINION AND HONEST FEELINGS
I WILL BE SAD IF YOU STOP BECAUSE I JUST FOUND YOU BUT I DO UNDERSTAND

CRY said...

I ALSO UNDERSTAND NEEDING A BREAK
THIS IS WHY I ONLY DO MINE 2 TIMES A WEEK
I LIKE TO READ WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY AND IF SOMEONE DOESNT LIKE IT THEY DONT NEED TO KEEP READING YOUR BLOG
I THINK BLOGGING IS A WAY TO EXPRESS YOURSELF AND LEARN ABOUT HOW DIFFERENT WE ALL ARE
I FIGURE IF SOMEONE WANTS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT WHAT I HAVE TO WRITE THAT THEY CAN GO DEBATE OR NAG AT SOMEONE ELSE BECAUSE MY BLOG I DONT NEED DEBATERS I NEED JUST AN OPINION AND HONEST FEELINGS
I WILL BE SAD IF YOU STOP BECAUSE I JUST FOUND YOU BUT I DO UNDERSTAND

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