Thursday, October 15, 2009

BLOGGING FM - FREQUENCY MODULATED

I am visiting my blog after a long, long time.
The reason for the hiatus is WORK. Here goes the list:

  • Two daughters - way too much to handle, at least for me. It is fun and frustrating and fulfilling, but it is very definitely WORK.
  • Full-time job as teacher in a college - paper correction, tutorial checking, class lectures, and election-duty-whenever-there-are-elections.
  • New part-time job as copywriter - now that I have to go twice a week, it is simply not leaving any free time for me. Although I am lovin' it, the deadlines, the thinking from the other point of view, the variety of products we work on...

Earlier, I used to blog about once a week, sometimes twice. I would feel restless and guilty if I did not post anything in a week. But blogging is my stressbuster, something that I love to do. So, why should I get hassled about not being able to blog?

Now, I have made peace with my inner compulsive blogger. Now, the frequency will lessen. It'll have to, if I have to manage two kids, two jobs, one spouse (as of yet) and one self (which needs some amount of sleep).

Maybe once a fortnight, or once a month. Maybe, whenever I feel like. Maybe, if and when I find time. Maybe...

HOW OFTEN DO YOU BLOG?

22 comments:

Kavi said...

When it is a stress buster, it musnt be cause for stress yet. So, do take it easy. We'll miss the posts. But do ensure you turn up for the meets !

'one spouse (as of yet)' was an interesting comment. Indeed. ;)

Swaram said...

Missed u and will miss u! But u take care n blog when u feel comfortable :)

one spouse (as of yet) - Ha ha ha!

and one self (which needs some amount of sleep) - Pls attend to this first :)

manju said...

Take it easy for now, Sucharita- don't get stressed about blogging!

You obviously have a lot going on right now, and of course daughters and job [ and spouse :)] are more important than blogging!

Do take care of yourself, too...

Tomz said...

I appreciate the efforts to ensure ur presence in blogger though u r busy..How is d copywriter job, I tried it a few years back..
btw I prefer to blog at least once in a week..though in some occasions I failed to appear with quality posts..thanks

Unknown said...

You have a lot on your plate!!! Take it easy!!!

Will miss your blogs but then there are always the holidays and weekends..... so lets be optimistic!!!

Lazyani said...

I absolutely empathise with you.

But do try and write as regularly as possible keeping us in mind.

Meira said...

Copywriter? That is great. You do have your hands full :)
All the best.
I blog when the head threatens to burst due to all the ideas jammed there! Then I draft them and post at leisure. Though a lil tied up myself these days:(

Koel said...

Missed you for long....kept scanning for new posts..now I know. Take Care and Take it easy. Enjoy Copywriting!!!

Vasant Prabhu said...

The Frequency may change but the station must go on ( as they say Bajate Raho :)

Wish you & Family a Happy Deepavali

Ugich Konitari said...

You know what, yours was the first blog I commented on when I first started blogging. This announcement of yours kind of makes it feel as if its the end of an era....

Please dont stop blogging. I enjoy your writing hugely.

Nevertheless, I hope you put our blogger meets high on your list, and we will look forward to hearing all about your new activities when we meet....

Sumandebray said...

Blog when you can .... that is the advantage of a hobby.
But ... it is great to know someone who has been spending 24 hours of a day so effectively..
Jai Ho

Urmi said...

Hats off to you as you are maintaining the blog after doing so much work. I appreciate for your excellent post.
Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali.

Onkar said...

For me also, blogging is a stress-buster. I try to blog once a week. As regards one spouse, sometimes one may be too many.

Unknown said...

yep! point noted... but we'd love to hear fm u every once in a while. so even one liner posts will be welcome! have a great time working..and doin the balancin act.

sujata sengupta said...

You have just taken my feelings and put them on your post..its so unfair!! what do i write now? I have not been bloghopping for a while, not being posting, not being replying to the comments, i am feeling guilty of it all, but I cannot manage,and I have to live up to that reality!!

Nona said...

Bad news for all of us! But will wait patiently for your next blog

Anonymous said...

I am nodding my head at whatever Sujatha said. Its been a while since I have done bloghopping too. :)

But I do miss your posts!!

Nancy said...

Go easy on yourself -- a not-quite-3 week hiatus is perfectly sane. If you know you love it, you know you'll be back.

Roshni said...

I so agree! I also used to try and blog once a week and now, I just posted something after a month! That's just how it is! But, do maintain your blog even if you post less frequently!

How do we know said...

i LOVED THE title of ur blog, and hope that u will blog again soon.. really!

SUFFIX said...

You are such a busy lady, i really appreciate your effort and wish you all the best!!

Nupur said...

almost 20 days now...where are you ? all well ?