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Saturday, May 19. 2007

Why I Blog A Little Less



A friend who keeps in touch mainly by reading my blog complained that I haven't been blogging much recently. "Age catching up with you, izzit?" the cheeky girl said. Dushum

Well, it's more like work and life are catching up on me and squeezing my blogging juices dry. I've been putting in nearly 12-hour days in the recent months. There are so many things going on and to complete. Also been busy with Elijah House, catching up with pals and other de-stressing activities. Not to mention coping with what happened to my mom recently, and having quite a number of relational issues popping up like mushrooms after the rain. Blogging took a back seat during these hectic times. I couldn't summon enough energy to reflect much upon all these things that are too close to heart and share them in a way that builds people up, and not tear them down. I've been writing them on my personal diary though and man, it's so therapeutic. One day, perhaps I can share the lessons I've learned from them here publicly.

I've also lost count of how many times I mentioned, "Ooooh, I'm so gonna blog about this or that!" whenever I encounter things that endear my heart or are just darn interesting. Like this dude called Jouvarn whose idea of relaxation is to check the daily progress of expeditions in planet Mars and Pluto via a website every single day. Or how much my mom means to me this Mother's Day. Or how yet another new friend guessed that I could actually be a lawyer. How blessed I am by the kindred spirits in my life. How bezzie and I are making a long-distance friendship work in spite of the miles between us. And how I've been taking food photos like crazy. Will post up some of my favourites soon :-) The coffee pic above was taken today.

With the Jap restaurant menu pics all taken and other communications stuff resolved, I hope to have a little more respite and a little more time to blog.

And to my cheeky blog reader, thanks for telling me that you missed me. I'm back :-)
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*yer pics are amazing ariel. i like the photo of that mediterranean looking coffee. i could've smelt the fresh bread and olive oil just beside it.

You should be a professional photographer.

Yea, understand...the ups and downs of life comes indefinitely. meself in a valley at the moment that's why I spend a lot of time reading blogs and surfing.

whatever entry you can muster is greatly appreciated, ariel. something to while away my lonely hours. hmm...it's a crime, you sloggin away to put up blog entries and me/rest of the world just clicking in to read and enjoy.

don't wanna enquire into personal stuff re your mum, but grab the moments while they're still there. if I could speak bluntly, 'parents don't last forever'. mine didn't - and i live to regret.

ok, enough of the depressing talk.

p/s you could do with a little milk in that coffee.

#1 Anonymous on 2007-05-19 06:12 (Reply)
*welcome back babes! >_<

hugs
#2 lisa on 2007-05-19 09:28 (Reply)
*Oh I miss visiting this happy wonderful blog. Just that my hectic student life is catching up on me.
And I love that coffee photo too! ^__^
Just keep blogging if it keeps you happy.
Cheers, babe!!!
^____________^
#3 Anonymous on 2007-05-19 12:13 (Reply)
*I can empathize with you on how difficult it can be to write when life gets really real. In the two weeks since my brother's death I've pretty much only managed to continue transferring previous writings to my new site with the occasional note tossed into the mix.

#4 Anonymous on 2007-05-19 19:50 (Reply)
*That is such a lovely picture! I really love the composition and the colours :-)

Totally understand about life getting in the way of blogging, dearie. I've been feeling the same lately. Hope your mom is feeling better.
#5 Anonymous on 2007-05-21 12:19 (Reply)
*Kwipex, thanks! The pic is just for the menu. But oooh yes, I love lots and lots of milk on me tea and coffee. Awwww, maybe you should try writing things out on a private blog. Helps put things into perspective. Whatever it is you are going through, hang in there, dude. Know that you are not alone.

Lisa, Huggies back!

Hey Hyrza, missed ya too! Welcome back to me blog, girl :-)

Mark, yeah, life (and death) can drain one up sometimes. And it helps to know that someone understands. Am still praying for ya..

Irene, thanks! Awwww, looks like we're in the same boat, kindred spirit. Mom's getting better and looking heaps better, too :-D
#6 coolcat (Homepage) on 2007-05-21 23:33 (Reply)

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