As I was reading and catching up on the endless amount of your blog posts I need to read, I finally realized that I needed to pop out my own blog post for the day. See… I have a problem. When holidays or vacation time hit, I’m probably one of the worst bloggers about staying up to date with blogging. On the one hand – I think that’s great! During those times I choose to live in the moment, enjoy time with family and friends, experience life and take a little “technology break” I guess you could say. On the other hand – I miss out on what’s going on in blog land, I feel behind on my blog, I get too lazy to re-cap half the things I do because I take forever to re-cap them and I’m sure my blog readership suffers because I don’t put as much effort into blogging.
I just read this post from Life of Bon on Why Blogs Suck and I’d have to agree with just about all of it! Check it out!
I have a dreaded to-do list for today:
Unpack
Create BHB Matches (Sorry, I also fall behind on responsibilities during vacay!)
Create a Media Kit in preparation for Blog Elevated
Decide on what/where to print my business cards for the blog
Laundry (bleh!)
Clean my room
Apply for at least 5 jobs
Write this blog posts and hopefully a few others
Decide on Sponsorship
Grocery Shopping
I really need to complete all of that by 5:30ish. At that time, I’ll be embarking on a wonderful bike ride with Kathryn and it will more than likely be the highlight of my day! I went on a bike ride last week and had to stop for some of these views. The water was peaceful, the weather was windy and comfortable. It was perfect alone time!
I went to Atlanta for the weekend with Nick and stayed with my Aunt and Uncle. It was a wonderful trip and I look forward to re-capping that this week! Who doesn’t love a 3 day weekend? Well, if you don’t… you are cray-cray! I can’t wait to share some of my great finds from the weekend – one of which almost had me pee-ing my pants!
My half-marathon training is going pretty well! I did miss my long-run this weekend (seriously… vacations throw me off something terrible, I just get lazy!) I’m back in the saddle though as of yesterday with a short and easy 2 mile run and my x-training today. Seriously… 66 days left!! We have to book our hotel like super soon! Then again… I really need to find a job like super soon…. sooo….
Yeah, the job search. Still hate it. I may possibly get to start a part time job that can turn into a full time job this week and that’ll be really helpful in the financial department. I’m getting a little depressed sometimes because I spend a lot of time at home by myself. I will have a post soon though talking about how I’m fighting that depression and things I’m doing to keep my spirits lifted! It’s still a huge struggle though. It takes a lot of effort to not lay in bed all day, watching tv, while working on my laptop.
How was your Labor Day Weekend? Did you do anything exciting?
Any tips on fighting depression during frustrating/tough situations? I’d love to add your tip and blog info into my post!
Are you training for any big races soon? How is your training?
Oh, by the time a vacation is over, I get super lazy to recap everything!
And in times of frustration, for me I’ve decided that the best way to not get depressed and hopeless about the situation is to start actively helping others as much as possible. When I’m helping others, I’m not so focused on myself and my own problems, and it gives me a more joyful outlook on life!
I totally agree with Bonnie’s post however then it makes me wonder if my blog is one she considers…who knows! I’ll still read everyone and I guess if I make people mad, they’ll tell me, ha.
As for the depression with job, I hear ya. But I just try to keep myself busy no matter what. Gym, whatever, until PT job which isn’t fun anymore either but its getting me through.
Oh man, I need to do some hardcore training… but these last couple weeks have just been nuts. I think this will be my week to get my butt in gear! When are you planning to be in Orlando? I think we will be there Friday-Monday. Good luck with your to-do list! That blog conference sounds like SO MUCH FUN!
I understand what you mean. Sometimes I want to have enjoy moments and not worry about capturing good pictures for the blog or Facebook.
If nothing else, the part-time job might be good experience to list on your resume. 🙂