I suppose it’s self-evident that I haven’t been writing much lately. Nothing is wrong. I am just questioning the investment of my time and what I do or do not get out of it anymore.
It’s funny. When social distancing and working from home became a thing over a year ago, I thought that activity on sites like MyFitnessPal and LoseIt would explode. People have more time on their hands, and I figured they would increasingly seek support online since they have less access to it in person.
In reality, the opposite seemed to happen. Online support coughed, wheezed, and died. I got fed up with commenting and encouraging others, but receiving little to no support in return. It is the reason I am not active on either of those sites anymore: investing my time and energy requires a return on that investment, and I was not getting it.
I have come to feel much the same way about blogging in general. I wouldn’t go so far as to say blogging is dead, but it sure as hell isn’t the outlet it used to be. Actually typing out words, expressing thoughts in complete and coherent sentences, has taken a backseat to emojis and idiot-speak in text messages. I am not a fan of LOL, strings of crude images, abbreviations, or acronyms posing as actual communication.
I am not saying I am leaving the blogging world forever. I just feel less and less inclined to take the time to write anything when the level of activity and interaction has become minimal.
I am guilty of the same thing, though. I rarely read any blogs anymore or take the time to comment, so I am contributing to the very problem I am writing about. There is a disconnect that feels difficult to bridge.
Maybe I just need a break. Or maybe tomorrow I will shrug my shoulders and tap away at the keyboard and write another post anyway.
I am not upset, just explaining my lessened activity. I hope everyone who is still reading is doing well and moving toward their goals, one day at a time.
Sweat & Sparkle 
Sadly, l believe the days of the blogs are numbered. I find myself writing now more just for me. So that I have a history of what I’m doing, what’s working, what’s not. I do like to go back to old posts and see what I was complaining or raving about long time ago. But I have to admit, I miss reading other blogs. It was so nice to see someone else travelling the same or similar journey.
Everything is now on IG and Youtube and while I enjoy reading, watching and following others, I myself do not feel comfortable posting videos of myself and my life.
I hope you stick around and keep posting. I’ll read em! 🙂
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Yeah, people that still blog are getting more rare. I enjoy what I can when people post, but I understand where you are coming from. 🙂
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Girl.. I completely understand. I often find myself thinking of writing a post or comment and instead I put my phone down and get busy with something else. I am definitely “social distancing” online as well in life. Between work, kids, and my house I rarely have the want to to do anything else. I’ve been fighting myself to want to do much of anything here lately.
I really hope you don’t give up blogging. I look forward to your post. Sometimes it inspires me. Other times your post simply distracts me from whatever craziness is going on in my own life. But either way I enjoy reading.
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I enjoy your blog and I read it often. I am with you on the demise of actual communication. I steer clear of most of the social media platforms. If we haven’t been through enough, I can not listen to any more hate. I look to bloggers for support, ideas, tips. Unlike other platforms where the race to tear down others is quite heated. I hope you continue blogging. You may not be aware, but you do inspire me in my journey & at times made me laugh when I really needed it.
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I get it! When I started blogging it was the new & shiny thing and so many folks were doing it! It was a wonderful source of support & encouragement. I miss that!
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I have noticed you haven’t been posting. I was concerned since you have a stalker and that is a dangerous situation. I can relate to your feelings on blogging. I am off most of the social media platforms. I simply cannot deal with all the hate. I do read several blogs for that reason. Rather than see more hate, blogs tend to share ideas, give support or sometimes simply a laugh after a tough day. I hope you continue to blog. I appreciate that you’re here and keep it real. Your blog has helped inspire me to continue getting healthy & not give up on myself.
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Awwww I am sad but I understand. Especially seeing as I have not even cracked my Chromebook in like 6 or 7 weeks myself. I could use my phone but I prefer the keys on a computer to type with rather than the phone screen. I want to be more active now that I am out for the summer and you want to pull away. WHAAAAAAA!
🙂
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