I’m back!

It’s been rather quiet around here, and I must admit, life took over and for awhile there I found myself unable to breathe.

Starting a new job, a new routine, in a new state and essentially a new life became my only focus. I could think of nothing except how exhausted I was, how much I had to do, and the list went on. My mind was too crowded to accomodate blogging, and thus my beloved blogs (and you, my readers, as a result) went neglected.

But I won’t say I am sorry. As that is what happens. We are not perfect, I am not a blogging machine and these things happen.

For awhile there, I contemplated giving up blogging. I contemplated giving up this ‘hobby’ that I’ve been doing for almost 10 years, this ‘past time’ in which I had poured my heart and soul into. My heart, mind, life were too full and I wondered if I would ever have the space for blogging once more. I asked myself the crucial question: Why am I blogging?.

I think it is important, from time to time, to ask yourself the hard questions that nobody else wants to ask. To go back to basics, and ask why this blog exist in the first place. Where I once had a crystal clear answer, this time I struggled with my answers and while I was waging this war within me, I knew that I could not return to writing on my blog as my voice would not ring true and clear.

The answer came to me, as clear as day when I sat down to help a few other bloggers with their blogs. I blog because I love sharing my experiences and my knowledge. I blog because I know that we all make mistakes, and I hope that you are able to learn from mine while laughing with me at them. I blog because it brings me joy. I blog because of you.

And with that knowledge, I smiled.

February 25, 2013
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rachelmurphy2013
February 25, 2013 at 9:56 am

I’ve only just started blogging, so I’m always on the lookout for some good direction and inspiration. So I’m glad to find you’re still blogging and that you have the same doubts and worries as me. I’ve not updated my blog for a good couple of weeks or so and I’ve been feeling really bad about it – until I read this post and realised it’s all part of the process. Thanks for this, Celeste. It just keeps me going
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E-von
February 25, 2013 at 11:03 am

Totally understand what you are going through Celeste! Don’t worry about it, you have a life outside of blogging and your loyal readers will come back and check on you if they care. Sometimes you can’t fit it all in. All the best with your new job and your new home Take care! x

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Steph
February 25, 2013 at 11:38 am

And I had a ball at the session. I agree that sometimes you look at you blog and go why?
Why do I do this? What is my drive?
Those questions are hard to answer. I guess they always will be.
But sometimes all it takes is a jolt of energy and your up and running again other times it’s a longer process.
Glad to have you back lovely!
Steph
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Megan
February 25, 2013 at 6:56 pm

Great to have you back Celeste, I’m having a tough time motivating myself to blog lately as well and I think my interests and passions have changed and priorities have shifted. Maybe all I need is a break to re-assess just like you and I’ll find what I love about it again xoxo
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Katie
February 25, 2013 at 7:21 pm

Dearest Celeste! It’s so good to hear from you again! I was starting to worry about you.
Don’t be concerned about having to take a break, we’re all like that at times. Most of my favourite bloggers have taken a hiatus at some point. When I started my new job, my beauty and craft blogs were pretty much dead for about 2 months, but the post rate on my personal blog shot right up. It was just what I needed to do right then.
Your voice is authentic, you have great advice and you come across as a lovely person. When someone is like that, I think even if they only post once a month, it doesn’t matter because the posts are memorable and reflect their true self.
Good luck with your new job! And I can’t help wondering where you’ve moved to?? I hope it wasn’t too tough.
xx Katie.

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Sakura
February 28, 2013 at 2:54 pm

You know how i feel about you being in the blogging world.
So many people were able to go much more further because
of your help. Do not forget that ok!

Thanks x
Sakura
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The Made Up Maiden
February 28, 2013 at 5:13 pm

Welcome back, Celeste! I think we all go through that at some point, but honestly, starting a new life isn’t easy and takes some getting used to!

Well done and I hope things are back on an even keel now. Glad to have you back and looking forward to more posts!

xx
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