Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Ramblings


Warning: This is going to be a rambly post

I had every intention of doing a makeup post today, but you know what they say, best-laid plans and all that. So I have this thing where whenever I have a great idea, or I make plans, or I want to start something new I always have to do it first thing the next day. Like I can't just drop what I'm doing and start now. It's why I go forever between blog posts or why I feel like after so many days I can't respond to comments on a previous post. I feel like I have to start fresh. I can't decide if this is the only thing I can control or simply out of my control. I start out every day with the intention of finally getting my crap together, only it never really works out that way. Which I'm learning to be okay with. Only it does make planning my life out semi-hectic and actually having any sort of routine near impossible.
Another thing, if I feel like I can't read and comment on posts I hesitate to post on my own blog. I know it's silly, but I dislike engaging if I can't fully commit. I feel like I want my blogging relationships to go both ways, so if I don't have the time to comment on other blogs I feel guilty getting comments of my own. Is this abnormal? Quite possibly. I'm okay with that too. I feel better having friendships than a personal agenda.
Let me know when you guys like to start new plans. Is it weekly? Daily? I hope everyone has a fantastic Tuesday! XO

12 comments:

  1. I feel you here Kim! I feel like I'm always starting new plans and then everything gets a little hectic. I hope you are ok my gorgeous friend, just remember to relax and have some time just for yourself! Love you lovely lady have a great rest of the week!

    Ella xx
    www.ellaselement.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thanks Ella, you are such a doll, it's crazy how trying to find a new routine messes up my entire life hahaha. I hope you have a wonderful week beautiful lady! XO -Kim

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  2. I hear you. I'm telling everyone about my new plan this week. To be honest, I have about 40 posts in my draft folder that are all ideas I have come up with. From time to time I will go through and add more, or fully write out the post. They are good for days I can't come up with any thoughts, or don't have time to take pictures. Also, I try to stay a "blog week" ahead on my posts...that way I can read and comment on other blogs, because like you, it is very important to me. I may not have a whole entire post written to be ahead, but I either have all the pictures, or most/ all of the text done so that I can go back and easily finish it. From that point I schedule social media promotions right away so I don't forget. I have a checklist I'm working on to make it even easier that I will share on the blog. Don't worry about trying to do it all, although we want to it's important not to get burned out. XO!

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    1. Those are some great ideas! My issue always seems to be photos. There's only so much time in the day where the lighting is right to get pictures and it always seems like those are the most chaotic times hahahaha. I have artificial lighting but I always feel like they're just that, artificial. One day, when I do finally get my life together I'm going to have a stock pile of photos just waiting to see a published post hahaha. Thanks for the support, it's so nice to have wonderful blog friends like you, makes it all worth it! XO -Kim

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  3. I sometimes feel like that too - honestly I'm thankful that I take the train home because those 20 minutes give me time to answer emails...and I can just start over again the next day! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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    1. YES! I feel like starting fresh in a new day is actually a wonderful thought! Thank you so much for stopping in my gorgeous friend! XO -Kim

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  4. I start each day very early with good intentions but I have a tendency to get sidetracked sometimes but you were not abnormal at all my dear friend. I feel terrible too getting a comment from someone and I haven't had The time to comment on their blogs. That's just how we are wired my friend and it's ok!! Love ya, miss ya, but I completely get where you are coming from and by golly we are not super women!! Hope you have a great rest of your day gorgeous!!

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    1. I always love hearing from you my beautiful friend, you sure do know how to cheer a girl right up! I always start each day with so much hope for the day, which is great and how it should be, but I find myself sidetracked so much from circumstances that are out of my control. Oh well, c'est la vie, I suppose! Love you! XO -Kim

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  5. I totally get this Kim! I try to stick to a schedule be it in regards to blogging or at work, but then life always throws something at you and things take much longer than you think they will take. I think everyone feels this way, but certainly some days/weeks are more stressful and busy than others. (This is why being a teacher the only time I feel sane/normal is during summer!)Well, the good news is we are almost halfway through the week!

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    1. It is crazy how much your schedule can just take a dive sometimes hahaha. I'm ready for things to settle down a bit for sure! I bet, I imagine your school schedule can be quite hectic. Yes definitely good news, Happy Wednesday! XO -Kim

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  6. I definitely have the same feelings, Kim. I really try to get in a good routine with blogging and work and my personal life, but there are always the unexpected variables that occur that sometimes cause a sacrifice to be made. I think it's just all about prioritizing and also not beating down on yourself when things don't go as planned. Hope things start settling down for you soon, and in the mean time know that we all miss your sweet face! :)

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    1. It's definitely about prioritizing. I think the struggle I have is I WANT to blog but I NEED to do so many other things so often times the things I want get pushed aside, but that is life for sure! Thank you so much my sweet, beautiful friend, you are always such a bright spot in my comments! XO -Kim

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