tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post6127764960320626735..comments2023-09-29T09:33:21.368-06:00Comments on Runaway Bridal Planner: The Summer Blogging Slow DownRunaway Bridal Plannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-77778606105696044152015-08-16T19:17:30.295-06:002015-08-16T19:17:30.295-06:00I know what you mean, as I was writing this it was...I know what you mean, as I was writing this it was just as much for me as for others. I struggle so much when I feel like I can't do my part and catch up on everything. But life and family need to come first and I constantly remind myself this is a fun hobby!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-74152286436211358672015-08-16T19:16:06.405-06:002015-08-16T19:16:06.405-06:00It's hard in the summer, life just really gets...It's hard in the summer, life just really gets in he way!<br />I'm sure you'll find your rhythm eventually and you'll get it down to what you can and can't do. I think we all struggle with that from time to time!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-2306426426964321042015-08-13T06:14:58.630-06:002015-08-13T06:14:58.630-06:00I definitely needed this right now. I feel so over...I definitely needed this right now. I feel so overwhelmed with just family stuff and feel like the blog is taking a back seat. Let's face it, I don't make a career out of it, so I shouldn't feel bad when I take a break, but for some reason I do. I miss catching up with everyone when I get behind!!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-73047833462583899072015-08-09T19:06:39.543-06:002015-08-09T19:06:39.543-06:00LOL homework will do that to you, so will work! M...LOL homework will do that to you, so will work! My next month, it's going to be mostly work that keeps me from too much of it too:)<br />If I am honest, I will admit I get that guilt feeling too, but I am trying to ignore it and tell myself exactly what I said above, LOLRunaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-2304973899719676152015-08-09T19:02:06.835-06:002015-08-09T19:02:06.835-06:00I used to think that way too, but I think we all r...I used to think that way too, but I think we all realize as much as we want blog readers, we also want them to have a fun life outside of screen time:) <br />You've just been busy with your med school, but when you're done I bet you take some well needed vacation time:)Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-56025280189314490392015-08-09T18:57:16.535-06:002015-08-09T18:57:16.535-06:00I so agree! I have been blogging about 50 percent...I so agree! I have been blogging about 50 percent less this summer, but I have increased my Instagram time, and Twitter as well, quick and easy and I love seeing just quick tidbits and pictures on what everyone is up to!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-47912271076930642322015-08-09T18:55:49.285-06:002015-08-09T18:55:49.285-06:00I think that is awesome! I've noticed you'...I think that is awesome! I've noticed you've had a lot of great content rolling out this summer!<br />Last year I had time in June and July to really push and grow the blog, and still to this day, that July of 2014 was my highest page view month ever. So yes if you have the time, for sure go for it! If I could find an extra 2 hours in each day, I would love to push it consistntly year round!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-47697270915127200842015-08-09T18:53:21.217-06:002015-08-09T18:53:21.217-06:00I very much agree, it is all about balancing!I very much agree, it is all about balancing!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-47579160283721122662015-08-09T18:52:47.913-06:002015-08-09T18:52:47.913-06:00LOL LOL, when I first started blogging I never sha...LOL LOL, when I first started blogging I never shared much of my day to week life. That's changed a little and I do catch myself when out thinking, oh I need to get a pic for the blog, or this would be a great topic, or I have to remember to write on that.... <br />Hey, if you are not into stats, then I don't think it's crazy or weird at all, everyone is different and that is the best part about bloggers, right!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-85491601454090584302015-08-09T18:50:59.893-06:002015-08-09T18:50:59.893-06:00Thanks MB! I have felt a little guilty at times o...Thanks MB! I have felt a little guilty at times over the summer when I haven't been able to keep up, but the other day I realized I shouldn't be, so ya that kinda inspired the post:)<br />Normally I do like to post 4 days a week, but right now I have been okay with 1-2... On the plus side, I have got a lot written for later this fall, and that should help:)Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-51070211020195063432015-08-09T18:49:21.848-06:002015-08-09T18:49:21.848-06:00LOL, that just means you need to take more vacatio...LOL, that just means you need to take more vacations:)Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-78758012687140059092015-08-09T18:48:35.223-06:002015-08-09T18:48:35.223-06:00Glad I am not the only one who thinks this way!Glad I am not the only one who thinks this way!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-63954003915559706902015-08-09T18:48:03.412-06:002015-08-09T18:48:03.412-06:00Ya, I realized the other day, although I love blog...Ya, I realized the other day, although I love blogging I am enjoying summer so much I don't feel guilty about it anymore:) ha ha I think that is what inspired this post:)<br />But you're right about winter, it can take it's time though if you ask me:)Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-25303660386803986092015-08-09T18:41:42.727-06:002015-08-09T18:41:42.727-06:00Thanks! I see it continuing a bit for me at least...Thanks! I see it continuing a bit for me at least through September, I am just too busy right now to keep up with it any more than a couple times of week. The only downside is, I feel like I am missing out on other blogger posts, I try to play catch up and I love it but sometimes it's hard to get to them all!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-28212110755883304882015-08-08T19:18:15.771-06:002015-08-08T19:18:15.771-06:00My blog slow down isn't even summer-related ha...My blog slow down isn't even summer-related haha. I've just been spending my time either at work or doing homework. So between those things I'm not too exciting lol. And even though I've been busier than usual, I still feel guilty about not getting around to my favorite blogs, but you're right, life happens and we can only do the best we can :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06444849646326282249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-69800942672960804842015-08-07T18:17:47.928-06:002015-08-07T18:17:47.928-06:00hehehe, I've been scaling back on posting late...hehehe, I've been scaling back on posting lately even though I haven't actually had much of a summer. I like your 4th tip though, because I have kindasorta felt like I'm letting down my fellow bloggers when I miss their posts! :x Great tips!Farrahhttp://www.fairyburger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-36260136241188141772015-08-07T12:24:50.923-06:002015-08-07T12:24:50.923-06:00so very true! I blog less and comment less in the ...so very true! I blog less and comment less in the summer. I just like having the time to LIVE! I like that Twitter and Instagram make it easy to stay in touch though. Mar @ Mar on the Runhttp://www.marontherun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-36109002200357625852015-08-07T09:46:15.562-06:002015-08-07T09:46:15.562-06:00I've been enjoying the blogging lately and put...I've been enjoying the blogging lately and putting a lot time into growing it. I think it's working so right now I am feeling motivated. I always feel more motivated in general in the summer. I like the sun and the longer days and love being outside.Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-89096533242739610292015-08-07T07:11:19.909-06:002015-08-07T07:11:19.909-06:00Life is all about balance, and that includes blogg...Life is all about balance, and that includes blogging. We all live lives outside of staring at the computer screen, and that's more than okay. Taking breaks from writing, reading, commenting, etc while we're out enjoying life is a good thing.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-924227504270782492015-08-07T06:42:59.682-06:002015-08-07T06:42:59.682-06:00Excellent tips! As you know, I'm taking a litt...Excellent tips! As you know, I'm taking a little break right now. I'm so in the mindset of documenting every little thing, that it's strange NOT to do that! I don't even watch my stats, isn't that weird? It's all so confusing to me, so I never even check them. Lol!From Ice Cream to Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911974408263254818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-8238908143212136072015-08-07T04:38:58.559-06:002015-08-07T04:38:58.559-06:00great post my friend and well said! Enjoy the sum...great post my friend and well said! Enjoy the summer! I usually post 3-4 times a week but that is it. You gotta live life so you have something to blog about :) I do feel bad sometimes if I feel like I have gotten behind on visiting someone's blog but I do see that everyone takes a break every once in awhile!Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-87875160850439929862015-08-06T09:20:23.466-06:002015-08-06T09:20:23.466-06:00Yep - I can tell every year that everyone is on su...Yep - I can tell every year that everyone is on summer vacation :)<br />& I sit in my office jealous as anything :) hahaRebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-15167381069686031452015-08-06T08:57:22.091-06:002015-08-06T08:57:22.091-06:00All are so true. So many fun things to do in the s...All are so true. So many fun things to do in the summer that it's been hard to blog, no worries if you take a break. runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-91477872580534663512015-08-06T07:39:03.829-06:002015-08-06T07:39:03.829-06:00I definitely agree with you about Summer! We'...I definitely agree with you about Summer! We've had a lot of travel, camping, and just general getting outside and having fun. It has resulted in less screen time but I'm ok with that. Winter will be here soon enough and we'll all be forced to have much more indoor time then.Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-2915414611908647422015-08-06T04:58:55.001-06:002015-08-06T04:58:55.001-06:00What a great post. We've been trying to take s...What a great post. We've been trying to take scheduled breaks as well. It will probably continue into the fall as well. It's not that we don't feel like blogging but it gives us an opportunity to do other things outside or around the house! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.com