As I sit her clicking this mouse in time with the clock behind me, I have realized that I am a changed person. It used to be that I would not sleep and stare at the ceiling, rembering the day and running through my mind the next days' events. Now I sit and stare at this computer screen wondering what I have written and contemplating what to write.
I really had no idea what I was getting into when I first began this journey of writing. I certainly did not expect the outpouring of hearts and minds of the people I would meet and get to know on a personal level. Those that I have met have touched my heart and mind in ways too difficult to put to words. I have learned more about the human spirit in the nearly three months of writing Genuine than I have in years of wandering aimlessly at work and in circles of my friends and family. I have learned of thoughts of countrymen, and thoughts of people around the world.
The blogging community makes this planet seem small by joining people and lives that otherwise would not have met and would not have shared. I have laughed with you, cried with some, and in my own way hopefully have made some feel these same thoughts in the Genuine journey.
With all of the rewards I have reaped over the past few months, there comes a great price. I have seen this happen, heard it happen, and I too have experienced the cost of blogging. We all must re-evaluate our path once it has been chosen to see if we have been wise or whether there are other forks in the road that would be better suited for us. For this need of reflection I will be taking some time away. You may all feel free to contact me via email, as I will continue to want to know your thoughts and the things that happen that must be shared by friends. For a few days at least, I will be on blogging vacation.
Stopping by to say goodbye, my friend. I can't handle the pressure and have just decided to quit all together. I need more time and energy for home and family, and a spouse who doesn't understand the computer can be used for more than internet porn. LOL
God bless the Genuine family and good luck with baby G!
"We cannot live for ourselves alone. Our lives are connected by a thousand invisible threads, and along these sympathetic fibers, our actions run as causes and return to us as results."
-Herman Melville
Being human sometimes really does suck, doesn't it?
Hope you have a relaxing and restful vaction. I'll miss you while you're away, and I'll be here when you get back. :)
I know what you mean, the blogging community is an incredible one. Never before have I been so overwhelmed by people's support and caring. I'll never forget it.
Enjoy your break, but I'll miss you! Take care! *hugs*
A break is good every now and then. Gives you a chance to recharge and come back with a renewed energy. Take the time you need hon. You will be missed but we understand. Take care and I will be thinking of you and the Genuine family.
"If I didn't have writing, I'd be running down the street hurling grenades." - Paul Fussell
I understand the pressures. I think it's been a rough month for a lot of us bloggers. Take care and we'll be here when you come back! :)
OK, first Mindy, now you... aahhh! Sad days in the blogosphere. We can understand, but we don't have to like it. ;)
I look forward to your return.... and please know that you have touched the lives that read your blog... Thank you.
It's so strange. Even though we are related I feel I have gotten to know you better in the last 3 months than in the 14 years of being in your family. I really have enjoyed the experience. Love to all XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
A step back is never a bad idea...I will miss your blog but hopefully this time away will leave you reguvinated and give you mucho stuff to write about....until we meet again I wish only good things for you :)
Take a breath and relax, Genuine. You have a brilliant mind and are very witty, but still you are human and have to rest. Everyone loves you and we look forward to you getting the rest you need.