I know you’ve noticed that I haven’t written a blog post in a very long time. VERY long.
There’s no real excuse for it, either. Yes, I’ve been crazy busy with everything that life has thrown at me, but who isn’t?
The truth is, I just didn’t feel like it. I don’t have an earth-moving tutorial to share right now. I’m not feeling particularly riled about an issue that pertains to small business owners.
I might have written about something sooner if, during the transfer to my new site, ALL the photos that were attached to ALL the blog posts had transferred over, too. But, no, that didn’t happen. The intensely tedious job of identifying, locating, resizing and uploading all those photos fell on me. So, I did what I do best at times like these. I pretend the problem doesn’t exist until I feel like tackling it.
As if that weren’t enough, something really strange happened to my wireless router. It wouldn’t let me on my site. Isn’t that the craziest thing you’ve ever heard? I open every single website the internets had to offer, except my own. It’s as if the universe (and Steven Jobs) was giving me a little extra time to enjoy my self-imposed exile.
What I have done is become more social in real life. Going to parties, for example. Getting together with friends on Saturday nights, or even during the week. You know, the kind of stuff we used to do before we chained ourselves to our devices. Isn’t it amazing how connecting with living, breathing humans can lift our spirits?
To those of you who haven’t unsubscribed from this blog, I apologize to you and thank you at the same time. I even got some emails from you asking if something wonky was going on with the site. You would think that might have ignited a spark in me.
The new router is in place and I spent a good deal of today immersing myself in tedium. All the uploads aren’t finished yet, but a big dent has been made.
And since we’re nearing the end of October, I thought I’d leave you with a little cookie gift.
Dia De Los Muertos, or a mocking self-portrait of my time away from my blog?
I’ll let you decide.
I luurve the look of those cookies and I don’t blame you for taking such a lovely vacation and interacting with the real world for a change….and welcome back!
You’re so sweet, Wendy. Thank you so much.
Gail, I adore you. And these gorgeous cookies! I’m so glad that you’re back!
Kamran, you know I feel the same way about you. Thank you, sweetie!
I think you’re a smart woman. A smart cookie even. ; )
Thank you so much, Amy! I don’t know how smart my decision was, but what the heck!
I think it’s great, actually, that you took time off. We all risk the burn-out that comes with the pressure of maintaining a “digital” presence. Hope that you find a balance that feels good to you going forward, in whatever form that takes!
Best,
Casey
Thank you, Casey! It’s so true…I don’t know how full-time bloggers manage to get those posts up all the time! Thank you for the sweet words. Best,
Gail
You are an amazing cookie artist and I love the new site. I’m so glad I had the chance to finally meet you in person at one of the parties and hope to hang out more often.
Georgie, I’m so glad I got to meet you, too! Thank you so much for the sweet words. I want to see more of your cake pedestals!!!
Glad to see you’re back!
Sometimes a self-imposed exile is a good thing!
And, LOVE those cookies! They remind me of all of my Spanish classes in school when we used to get to have parties for el Dia de los Muertos.
Hard to believe that I had nothing to say, but it was true, Jen. Thanks so much!
“You know, the kind of stuff we used to do before we chained ourselves to our devices. “…this is brilliant!
And those are probably my favorite Dia de los Muertos cookies….including mine!
Glad to “see” you. ♥
Thank you, Bridget, for the sweet words! I’m glad to be back and “see” everyone, too!
I agree with Bridget–that *is* a brilliant way of putting it, and it’s nice to see you, Gail. You seem to send out vibes of warmth and talent no matter where you are, so I’m just glad to have connected with you earlier this year. We’re always here
Rosie, thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I’m so happy we connected, too!!!
Welcome back to the world of blogging. Long as I get to see you once in awhile, and thanks for attending our party, you can say as much or as little as you want on your blog. We love you just the same. More champagne?
NO MORE CHAMPAGNE!!!! Sheesh…I’m an easy arm-twist, aren’t I? xoxo
Yay, so happy you are back…I’ve missed your posts so much
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Thank you so much! I’m getting my mojo back to do another one very soon.
I can relate! The pressure to post while keeping up with deadlines can be daunting but welcome back! Love those cookies.
Xo
Thanks, Dani! xo
You were missed but we understand!!!
Thank you so much, Donna!
I LOVE your blog…your words are SO true, when everyone else is afraid of telling the truth you do it for us! HA!
I have missed your gems of wisdom, but understand that sometimes we need that “ME” time that everyone talks about!!
Good to have you back…looking forward to your master creations!
Sincerely,
Steph
Thank you, Stephanie, for your kind words. I have another ‘business truth’ post in the works. Stay tuned.
Clearing the head is a good thing, Gail. And, I do love that you left us with those beautiful images at the end of your post!
carol
Thank you, Carol…you’re the best #twister ever. xo
Glad to see you back at it Ms. Gail! I’m also happy you’ve had some time to give to yourself, and what better way than with friends in real time. It sure does fill you up, doesn’t it? Looking forward to more of your writing.
Cheers!
Amy
Don’t consider it exile. Think of it as you time…which we all need to recharge. Welcome back hon.
Thanks, hon!!! I’m back. Another post is in the pipeline now.
Hope you stick around! I love your no-nonsense and very knowledgeable posts!
Cheer up! Life play tricks on us! Love just looking at your beautiful creations! Who needs writing????
Thank you!
No need to apologize! I think that for those of us who are not full-time bloggers, that blogging should happen at our convenience. If you have time and you want to write, great. If not, don’t beat yourself up about it. If blogging can’t be fun or work for you, then what’s the point? My BFF had a blog for years called “One More Thing.” She said from the beginning that if her blog ever felt like it was “one more thing” she had to do (meaning it became another chore) then she would stop writing. And she did.
Hang in there! You and your creations are wonderful!
Thank you so much, Amanda! Your BFF has the right attitude about her blog. Good lesson to be learned there.
Hallelujah!!! She lives! Kidding. I had the same blog problem and the same solution. Perfect description. Tedium. Boring. Um pain is the ascot. But glad ur back. And I LOVE, AND I MEAN LOVE THE those cookies! Xoxoxo
I’m glad I’m back, too, Callye. Getting the fire in the belly back, so to speak. xoxo
As much as I love reading your Tweets (and I do!) I thoroughly enjoy stopping by here for a visit. You always have something interesting to tell us and you tell us in the most interesting of ways. So yes, I have missed dropping by here and spending some time with you and I’m very happy that you are back. I’m glad that your router issues are resolved and even happier that you are enjoying spending time with your *in real life* social network.
Thank you for posting the picture of your Dia De Los Muertos cookies, I was hoping to see them. They are fabulous. So much detail in each one. I don’t know how many you had to make but I certainly appreciate the work that goes into them. Call me weird ( I prefer to say that I just like to study the art work of the Masters) but I counted the icing points in the cookie on the left. There are 118…that’s a painstaking batch of cookies to decorate but the results are certainly impressive.
Looking forward to my next visit
Paula, you COUNTED????? I almost wish I didn’t know how many little doo-dads were on that cookie!!!!! Paula, you’re always so supportive, and I appreciate it so much. Miss you on Twitter…where have you been?
xoxo
Yay! You’re back. You were missed. Hope you had a refreshing break.
So glad you’re back…but I’m also glad you took time to take care of the things you need to take care of. Can’t wait to take your class in DC in December! =)
Hooray!!! Looking forward to meeting you in December, too, Zoe.
I love the cookies! And I miss your blog posts but as long as we can chat on twitter or on skype (even better), I can be content… Take that much deserved break, darling, and come back with the inspiration hits! And oh I hope so hope to be meeting you in March!!!
I completely understand Gail! I’m just glad I get to little bits of you here and there on line.
Gorgeous cookies as always!