Sometimes, I get writer’s block. Or burn out over the course of a week, whichever comes first. When you’ve been blogging for a hot minute, you feel like there’s nothing else to write about…. and then just a few hours later you’re gushing material and reaching for a stack of post-it-notes. I’ve been so happy since I started the blog – it’s a place for me to focus, create, explore and learn.
I recently realized that I sometimes segment my life (costume design, parenting, professional work, styling and then blogging). Many of the segments don’t know about each other…. and when I realize that, it seems a little weird. I’ve been making an effort to think about how I can incorporate them a little more without seeming like I’m just scrambling for something different… I promise, I’m focused!
To give you a little idea of what’s going on in my blogging mind, I’ve got some great questions that have been asked of me by Amy at Mom’s Magical Miles. Thanks to her for the nudge to share and thinking of me for her Blog Tour! I found Amy when I signed up for the Princess Half Marathon last year, and I’m always reading her tips for staying active and ways to make it easier and fun!
1) What am I working on? Way too many things. I have the craziest, non-routine schedule. I’m working on Sleepy Hollow for my Middle School students, Much Ado About Nothing for my High School students, a possible CBS screen test, the #BeachesMoms Turks and Caicos trip, the upcoming Type-A Conference and a slew of original content posts that I can’t finish, because I want to work on them all at once… Also, two Cascade brand parties and a bunch of applications for other ones. I love to host!
2) How does my work differ from others of its type / genre? I feel like I have a goofy, silly, all-me voice. I’ve been told that my personality comes through in my writing, and I’ll just pray to my lucky-star Gods that it really is the case. I’m a parent blogger (for which there are 5-jillion), but I have a redhead that keeps me on my toes and I have a really odd sense of humor, morals and a type-A personality. Plus, I’m REALLY loud and fun in person. You should come give me a hug here!
3) Why do I write what I do? Oooh that is a weird question. I know I’m supposed to write for my audience (and mostly, I do), but I have to find it interesting. Would I read it? Am I electronically scrapbooking this? Does it apply to my life? You certainly won’t find any sponsored posts for weird herbal supplements on this blog… it’s not me. I write what I like. Plain and simple 🙂 And I try to learn a lot from others as well as reading instructionals!
4) How does your writing process work? I totally start with my project, taking pictures along the way. I’m almost a photo blogger. Pictures or it didn’t happen. Pictures of before and after (I’m REALLY trying to get better about before pictures. I get SO excited to start something and then snap a pic halfway through…) and throughout the process. Then, I edit and organize my photos, building my story around them. It’s kind of like my visual outline for my post. Then I’ll edit it into the ground, forget to remove a few typos (that I totally fix… 12 hours after the fact) and boost it out. It works for me! Thanks to Carly for my photo below!
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How do you blog? What keeps you going, and what’s your process?
It looks like an amzing trip. I live very close to Clearwater beach, so I am a little spoiled.
I love the silly t-shirts! My hubby and his buddies do the same thing on 4th of July, but at Walmart in the shady part of town. They cut the sleeves off too. Must be a guy thing.
It looks like you guys had an amazing time. I am all for relaxing!
Those shirts are too funny! And I totally wish I could put my feet in some sand right now!
I’m loving these photos. Looks like you had a great time!
No need to apologize for being away! It looks like you’ve been having an excellent time with your family!
I LOVE all your pictures! I haven’t been to a beach in years! Looks like everyone had a wonderful time!
This sounds like such a fun trip!!! Love all the photos!
Looked like a great vacation. Even though I live in Florida I still love going to the beach. I love the t-shirts.
Looks like you all had an amazing time. I totally love the shirt picture with the funny t’s i will have to remember that with my boys.
It has been a while since I had a vacation. Looks like you had a lot of fun. Love those shirts.
Wow what fun! Those dolphins would have made my day! Looks like a wonderful time!
Our last vacation was in the Florida Keys. So much fun. We love the water too
Looks like you’re having a lot of fun! I want to do nothing really badly. Sounds like my kind of vacation.
This looks like a great family trip! Those dolphins are sooo cool!
HAPPY VACATION! What part of Florida? 🙂 My last vacation… does Orlando count?
Yay, what an awesome time! Glad you were able to take time off and enjoy!
I was in San Jose last month and had a blast. Just like what it looks like you are having!
Looks like you guys had a great time! Love the pictures.
It is always fun having a day at the beach and catching some rays! Looks like you had fun! Nice legs by the way 🙂
Great photos. The food looks very good. I think i could use a day at the beach.
That looks soo awesome! Very neat that you saw all those Dolphins.
We stayed in Miramar Beach- near San Destin:)
The guys had silly hats last year. My hubby is the goofy one in the picture with the Suns out Guns Out shirt!
It is such a great group of friends- it really does feel like family!
Sad thing is that they PAID for these shirts AS IS! Silly boys!
Thank GAWD! That was horrible!!!
What a wonderful tradition. I love seeing animals out in their own habitat! Great pics!
You weren’t doing nothing! You were getting some much needed R&R!