Yeah. Good Times.: This begins the downward spiral

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Sunday, October 2, 2011

This begins the downward spiral

I can't write. Seriously. It's just not happening. It's not for a lack of ideas, I've got plenty of those, it's just that whenever I sit down and try to get it out I can't do it. I don't know why and I don't know how to make it stop; I can't even write a post about how I can't write anymore. This is the best I can do. And it took me about 45 minutes.

I kind of want to say that I need to take a break from blogging for a while, but knowing me, as soon as I say that, something will happen and then I'll be blogging 5 times a day, and you'll be all "WTF I thought you said you were taking a break, LIAR!!!?" so, I won't say that. I'm just going to wait and see what happens, and try not to put too much pressure on myself, what with me being my own worst enemy and all that.

Sorry.

In the meantime, here's a picture I drew of me ramming somebody with my shopping cart at Costco. I can still draw (badly) because it's easier and doesn't require a lot of thought. Especially when I steal faces from reddit, which I have clearly done below.....

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temysmom 64p · 704 weeks ago

I feel like quitting at least a few times a week. I can't stand when I sit down to write and nothing comes to mind. It's so frustrating, especially for a blogger. But... usually if I give it a few days, I find I'm full of ideas again.

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Brandon · 704 weeks ago

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Brandon · 704 weeks ago

Wow, all that typing and nothing came out.

Nice.
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amorninggrouch 45p · 704 weeks ago

Give yourself the room to breathe. Even if the result of this is you hyperventilating. Ya dig me?
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stressthynameisamber 24p · 704 weeks ago

Got a case of Bloggers Block huh? Well you still got mad stick figure skills...

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@suitcasetricks · 704 weeks ago

I've got a little blogging constipation myself. So you nailed someone with your shopping cart and all they said was "Huh"? I need to start shopping at YOUR Costco because the old people at mine would have bitched me out and then sued my ass.

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Lady Estrogen · 704 weeks ago

Yep. I'm all blocked like a geriatric being denied prunes.
Muthafukka!
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Lisa · 704 weeks ago

I don't blog. Admire people who do, love to read it, but don't understand - do you really feel the pressure to do it on a regular basis? Can't you just do it when you want to? What difference does it make?

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jillsmo 103p · 704 weeks ago

I pressure myself, to not only post something every day, but it also has to be good. The more I do that, the shittier it gets, though

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Lisa · 704 weeks ago

Give yourself a break when you need one. Quality over quantity, right? We'll all be here when you are ready to write again!

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jillsmo 103p · 704 weeks ago

That's exactly what I would say to somebody else in my position, and I would totally believe it

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Papa Bear · 704 weeks ago

Sometimes, having nothing to say, I say nothing. Other times, I have a lot to say, but can't find time to write it down. Other times, I work really hard on a post, come up with something I think is brilliant, get zero comments, and think nobody likes me. Sometimes I have nothing to say, but I post it anyway. Sometimes I wish I hadn't.
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Jen · 704 weeks ago

Really, sometimes writing "I can't write, blah blah blah this is stupid hey what's that noise? Oh, it's the washer. Oh good, now the dog's going to freak out because it's the washer. No, lay down! God, why can't I write?" actually gets things going. Sometimes it doesn't. Let yourself do what you're going to do!

I like your Random Art of Shopping Cart Violence, anyway.
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@Mommy2Cents · 704 weeks ago

Seriously - I know exactly what you're talking about. In fact, I too just blogged about that yesterday. I'm convinced that my brain is just one big f*ckin BLOG BLOCKER! No one like a blog blocker - so I put my brain in time-out! My plan of action is to write as if I were just writing an email to a friend. I'm hoping that will mind-f*ck my brain into working right as I never seem to have problems writing emails to people! We shall see! Good luck to you though. :^)
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carlie · 704 weeks ago

those people on costco are sheep that just wander around aimlessly, leaving their carts in the middle of the isle, stopping right in front of you, turning right in front of you. I feel like I need to be the sheep dog that moves those sheep along in the right direction. Barking at them as snarky as humanly possible. I'm the shithead that passive aggressively loudly mutters " way to block the isle smartstuff". I like to bring attention to their how fucking oblivious they are. It's fun.

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Cheryl D. · 704 weeks ago

I'm glad I don't shop at the same Costco as you!

I think you're just borrowing from Lynn's playbook, "Oh, I've had it with blogging. I'm done!" Only to have BlogHer feature you daily. The "Parents" magazine, etc.

I'm so onto you!
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jillsmo 103p · 703 weeks ago

All I really want is to be just like Lynn

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BeggingAnswers · 704 weeks ago

Sorry you're having some blogging burn-out. Take the space you need to re-find your voice. We'll still be here when you do.
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Jenn@Fox in the City · 704 weeks ago

I have to agree with everything that Angela wrote. Take you time and we your minions will patiently wait.

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jillsmo 103p · 703 weeks ago

Thanks, guys <3

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thissideoftypical 57p · 704 weeks ago

i HATE that guy at Costco. SUCH an asshole.

you may (or may no *sob*) noticed that i haven't written SHIT in the last week(s) or so. SOmetimes you just gotta take a break, (although i could also argue that sometimes you just gotta push through and write, etc etc.) So, i'm absolutely no help here.

It's all good, sista woman. *insert stoner laugh*

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Manda · 703 weeks ago

Yeahh.... I can't make myself put something. Although 1 out of every 10 blogs I post are non-crap so really I guess maybe if I posted every day maybe I could up that to like 2 out of 10? Maybe. LOL I'm cool with the pictures though, they make me giggle. I look forward to whatever you spew on a daily basis! Hehe
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Lizbeth · 703 weeks ago

your happy little minions will be here waiting when you get back all clicky-clicky ready to hit that damn mommy blogs link just for you. we're good that way.

take care of yourself and your family first. all the rest can wait.
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Amanda · 703 weeks ago

So why not just say you're taking a break so your asshole brain starts waking you up with all sorts of blogging ideas? (because you know that's what will happen, or is that just me?)
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chosenchaos 93p · 703 weeks ago

No pressure from us... write when you can and don't when you can't. We'll still be here when you've got something to say or a picture to draw.
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Sarcasm Goddess · 703 weeks ago

I feel like I can't write any more either! I took a break for awhile and then forced myself and everytime I post lately I'm like, "meh, they can't all be winners."
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blogginglily 73p · 702 weeks ago

You had writers block for 3 days?

. . . was it . . . super traumatic?

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jillsmo 103p · 702 weeks ago

Don't get smart with me, new guy!

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