tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post5510749826075121559..comments2023-10-24T08:22:53.161-07:00Comments on The Bookish Babe: A BIT OF PERSPECTIVEAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-903612983882642782012-12-18T19:22:07.911-08:002012-12-18T19:22:07.911-08:00Well said. I'm doing similar though it wasn&#...Well said. I'm doing similar though it wasn't started by Friday's events. I just need to read because I want to not to meet a deadline. <br /><br />AND I am so worried about where these school shootings are going. One of my students was reading an article about TX peeps wanting to arm teachers and he was HOPEFUL that is would happen so we could protect them. It's so sad. As a teacher, this whole thing just terrifies me. We were locked down right after the shooting Friday for fear of copy cat crimes. It's just all kinds of wrong.<br /><br />ValerieValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649532121775064262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-44095484982042625472012-12-17T16:31:47.926-08:002012-12-17T16:31:47.926-08:00Agree. A slice of perspective is better than regre...Agree. A slice of perspective is better than regrets. Amy @ bookgooniehttp://www.bookgoonie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-72903794974866082952012-12-17T09:09:29.454-08:002012-12-17T09:09:29.454-08:00My heart breaks every time I think of those famili...My heart breaks every time I think of those families. We are all so blessed to have ours with us. I have been thinking about cutting back, especially on so many tours. I have a lot scheduled for January, but after that, I am going to slow down and spend more time with family. I pull a lot of 2:00 a.m.'s also. I don't mind if it is something I love though. Off to hug my little men again. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803450317156356529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-4977209569784023722012-12-16T17:03:36.737-08:002012-12-16T17:03:36.737-08:00I think this has hit everyone hard and I've se...I think this has hit everyone hard and I've seen some similar posts. I actually cut back on blogging a year ago to spend more time focusing on family, but I know that sometimes I just need to sit back and remember what's important cause it's easy to let it suck up your time. I think I'll be assessing things a bit as well, but I have so many posts already scheduled (for ages in the future) that it's likely it won't be too obvious. I think I will stick to booking only two tours a month though because that is something that really eats up my time. <br />I think we've all been hugging our kids just a bit closer these last couple days...Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-1548450364886972402012-12-16T16:10:28.174-08:002012-12-16T16:10:28.174-08:00Such a heartbreaking story. I have been sad and di...Such a heartbreaking story. I have been sad and distracted since I first heard the news.<br /><br />I think a lot of bloggers want their blogs to be the best they can be, but it's also easy to let it drive you crazy. My comments have been stressing me out lately. I used to be able to respond to each one, but sometimes real life gets in the way, and I can't do that, and I feel horrible. <br /><br />I'm also a mom. Overall, blogging has been a very positive thing for me. But lately I'm trying to cut myself some slack. I figure that I am the only one who reads my blog every day, so I should stop worrying so much.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-45580507743390677502012-12-16T15:44:34.144-08:002012-12-16T15:44:34.144-08:00My husband and brother in law grew up in Newtown. ...My husband and brother in law grew up in Newtown. Sadly he recognized a last name on the list. Waiting now for good news. They went to school there, learned to drive on those same streets, ate at the same restaurants they then worked in as first jobs after school, their church is the one on the news, they just dont know what to say or do. the depression felt in this area is palpable. <br />I have a 13 year old, my neighbor has a child ready for Nursery School, the elementary school at the end of my street, I see these cute kids and I feel scared.<br />Newtown is a town anyone would of wanted to grow up in. It knew of outside tragedy but felt blessed it never touched them. always ready to help other communities..now ..man I cant even get my words right. <br />i saw parents rush to get their kids home early from the chool on my street and I was in tears to see them hug and kiss and not let go of the kids aged k-7th grade on the walk home by my house. there was no laughing and running down the sidewalk, no waving at my doggy that sat on the porch waggin their tails as the kids walked by, it was sad silence. <br />i dont know the answers, i dont. no one really does. I am praying for peace for their families. heading up their next week. its gonna be sad and hard. i am glad we can support old friends. you rock. <br />Thank you for your awesome post. thank you. <br />Bellas Shelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576276571107467319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-63093409349914802042012-12-16T14:56:55.013-08:002012-12-16T14:56:55.013-08:00This was such a beautiful post, made my heartless ...This was such a beautiful post, made my heartless self all teary-eyed.<br />It is hard sometimes to draw the line from hobby to obsessive, I've crossed it a couple of times :(<br />I wish I didn't have to work and that I could homeschool my girls and spend more time with them and not have the added stress and mood swings caused by work. My oldest is in kindergarten and I hate to think that this could have happened in her school.<br />I just realized a couple of weeks ago that I CAN'T have a review up every day and that I don't have to post every day.<br />Great post :)Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite Booklisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068688280866239189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-33872998779057388542012-12-16T12:44:44.116-08:002012-12-16T12:44:44.116-08:00A beautifully written post Andrea & so very tr...A beautifully written post Andrea & so very true!<br /><br />It's so easy to get bogged down with our blog commitments where it actually becomes a chore rather than a hobby and something we do for love rather than obligation. Trying to find the balance can be hard but like you, I am taking a step back and only doing what I really want to do on my blog and reading what I truly want to read.<br /><br />Friday was tragic, watching the news was heart wrenching and it certainly puts things into perspective.<br /><br />Thinking of you xxObsession with Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866538237890994901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-76669953646907077732012-12-16T09:09:18.016-08:002012-12-16T09:09:18.016-08:00I don't mind blogs that don't post everyda...I don't mind blogs that don't post everyday, I don't either! It's easy to get wrapped up in this world of blogging and reading that you shut out other things. Andrea, don't worry about anything, we'll still be here! Go spend more time with your family because that's where your life is, and blogging is just another part of it. Leanne Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896622699037734102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-49396577402320884192012-12-16T08:16:51.116-08:002012-12-16T08:16:51.116-08:00YES. THIS. Absolutely. I've been feeling, befo...YES. THIS. Absolutely. I've been feeling, before this horrible tragedy, about how much of my time I devote to this and it's been making me feel guilty. But after? Even more so. I just love blogging but it IS just a hobby and I need to not get SO caught up in it all.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Jamiehttp://www.perpetualpageturner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-53605916420922540832012-12-15T18:56:21.672-08:002012-12-15T18:56:21.672-08:00It's so easy to get wrapped up in blogging, lo...It's so easy to get wrapped up in blogging, losing hours of sleep and wasting precious time with those you love. It's important to spend time with the ones you love now because unfortunately you don't know what's going to happen tomorrow, next week or the week after that. I hope you're able to achieve your new goal :) TheBookSlayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888506802493518244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-71195695591177980572012-12-15T14:37:28.625-08:002012-12-15T14:37:28.625-08:00I could not agree with you more. I used to blog ...I could not agree with you more. I used to blog non stop and when a family emergency came about, I fulfilled my commitments as quickly as possible and closed up shop. I am sorry that I did not take the approach that you are taking beforehand instead. <br />I now blog as I want to, when I want to and read what and when I want to. It is another whole experience. I love it so much more and my priorities at home come first.<br />There are not word to express my sorrow over the recent news events. Hopefully, as wives and mothers, we will all cherish what we have more than ever.<br />I appreciate your post, Andrea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-16318527177324234112012-12-15T13:48:26.776-08:002012-12-15T13:48:26.776-08:00What a great post, Andrea. It is crazy how much bl...What a great post, Andrea. It is crazy how much blogging can take up our lives. I think it's great you are reorganizing you priorities. I wish you the best !Kat C @ Books and Sensibilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567014032259375319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-26003632453752982812012-12-15T13:04:41.225-08:002012-12-15T13:04:41.225-08:00Well said my loveWell said my loveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997866115949705542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-68504489816682710002012-12-15T11:41:07.080-08:002012-12-15T11:41:07.080-08:00I totally understand what you are saying. Blogging...I totally understand what you are saying. Blogging was supposed to be a hobby but then I feel guilty about commitments and I end up staying home sometimes on weekends to finish things I promised when I should be spending time with friends and family. I've been trying to cut down and not post everyday and trying not to feel like I need 4 reviews every week. I've been posing just one or two. It is hard to find a balance because I love reading and blogging and all my friends blogs that I love to visit. I don't even have kids so I can only imagine that would make scheduling even more difficult. But yes real life and family should come first and I wish you luck with finding a balance that keeps you and your family happy! :-D Much love!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702366874779315384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-83677837310337835042012-12-15T11:26:41.515-08:002012-12-15T11:26:41.515-08:00Good for you. It's horrible that it takes a tr...Good for you. It's horrible that it takes a tragedy to make us gain perspective on what is really important to us, but it's good to be reminded that our family and our loved ones are what really matters most when blogging sometimes consumes us.<br /><br />I hope you find a balance that works, enjoy staying up until 2 a.m. to read books just because you can't put them down and not because you feel obligated to finish. And I totally agree that sometimes you just have to write it in a post to make your decision stick.<br /><br />Best of luck with your new goal.Fiktshunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427683900301365770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-92206511807480293142012-12-15T10:22:12.637-08:002012-12-15T10:22:12.637-08:00Wise words, Andrea. I think we all can use some pe...Wise words, Andrea. I think we all can use some perspective. After something like this happens, the best we can do for these grieving families is pray, pray, pray some more, and be thankful and enjoy what God has already given us. We'll all still read whatever you have to say, whether it comes several times a week, or once, because we love you :)Megan Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02112047358177011980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-40986572176353371152012-12-15T09:41:39.844-08:002012-12-15T09:41:39.844-08:00Well said. I'm relatively new to blogging, but...Well said. I'm relatively new to blogging, but I am a firm believer that blogging is a hobby and not a job. It's what I do to take away the stress I get from working not add to it. It's fun but should not consume your life. I may not be a Mom yet, so I can't really relate. But you should spend as much time as you can with your kids while they are young. I'm young enough to really remember the age where parents just were not cool and my sister is there right now. You are one of my very favorite bloggers and I wish you all the best with your family. Teresa Mary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573535131010947664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-56665102532301506162012-12-15T09:19:31.879-08:002012-12-15T09:19:31.879-08:00Very well said. I have actually been trying to slo...Very well said. I have actually been trying to slow down too, and after what happened it made me sad to realize that I too put off my family for my blog sometimes. I don't want to do that anymore. I want to spend as much time with them as I can. Beautiful post. You said it all perfectly. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669564557768319285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-40707543533464409892012-12-15T09:08:06.659-08:002012-12-15T09:08:06.659-08:00Andrea I agree with you so much on your post! I kn...Andrea I agree with you so much on your post! I know I started out the same way, now I sit in front of my laptop and Kindle all day and half the night! My kids are grown, but my hubby sure gets the short end of my time and I know he would love to throw my kindle against the wall lol! ( just kidding, he's a sweet man!) You do what you have to do for yourself and your beautiful kids, cause in the end it's family first and it's their smiles that will make you truly happy! <3I Heart YA Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619783505166516112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-2051100053507199242012-12-15T09:02:40.864-08:002012-12-15T09:02:40.864-08:00Andrea, I completely understand. You took the word...Andrea, I completely understand. You took the words right out of my mouth. I try to keep my blog as just a hobby, but I find myself working on it more than I should. <br /><br />Wonderful post. And don't ever apologize for being human and having feelings that you want to express. Ashley Prince @ The Bibliophile's Cornerhttp://thebibliophilescorner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-49442813807557331222012-12-15T09:02:32.055-08:002012-12-15T09:02:32.055-08:00For some reason it almost always takes a horrific ...For some reason it almost always takes a horrific event or shocking event to make you realize how fragile life can be. I totally understand what your talking about. My heart goes to all the families in CT. I hope your holiday is blessed with lots of love, laughter and happiness.joann downienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-60522204802882702102012-12-15T08:54:26.647-08:002012-12-15T08:54:26.647-08:00Very well said Andrea. I have always strived to ke...Very well said Andrea. I have always strived to keep blogging as a hobby as well and I do know that there are times when I feel like I'm rushing to keep up with my "schedule" and it takes all the enjoyment out of it. Family needs to definitely come first. You are awesome, I'm so happy to have "met" you, do what you gotta go, girl!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-31877814877395432382012-12-15T08:40:27.288-08:002012-12-15T08:40:27.288-08:00well said. I love you. well said. I love you. Wordsmith Publicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897614941710495406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-41680452567749304072012-12-15T08:33:45.103-08:002012-12-15T08:33:45.103-08:00Good for you, Andrea! Sometimes it's hard to b...Good for you, Andrea! Sometimes it's hard to balance everything, and computer can become all-consuming. It's great that you're going to take a step back, not just for your family, but for you. Know that we will miss you and will look forward to your posts and to interacting with you. Enjoy your family. I know I'm going to step back and take my youngest to see Santa today! :) Bethany Lopez Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578616299630860517noreply@blogger.com