I’ve been completely swamped and overwhelmed lately from taking on way too many pro bono projects on top of a full time job. I’m sure y’all know this feeling. It kinda feels like planning a wedding! You know what I mean? It’s like every time you cross off 1 thing from your checklist, 10 more pop up in its place.
And the worse part? Whenever I take a break, I feel guilty. As though I should be doing something. As a compromise, I’ve been trying to keep blogging posts short and sweet for the sake of my sanity, but I also feel like I’m supposed to be writing original, substantial content, and good budget tips & advice as I promised (I’m also trying my damnest to follow other bloggers’ advice to have a unique point of view and opinion, but should it be this difficult?). This blog started out as a creative outlet for me, but it’s starting to feel more like a part-time job you know? I feel like I keep falling behind if I don’t bust my ass to keep up with the wedding blogosphere.
Maybe it’s a matter of balance? I don’t know. I really gotta rethink what’s important to me.
I came across these images and they made me realize I miss what I see in that picture. And it’s kind of ironic that I’m appreciating that world from a photograph posted on a wedding blog, instead of just standing up from the comp, slide back the door, and step out to my backyard.
{photo by Michelle King, found via 100 Layer Cake}
It’s time to toss the checklist. Do you remember what this day is really about? Let that sink in, and everything else will melt away.
I feel exactly like this sometimes, too. Blogging is so much fun, and I can't imagine my life without it now, but there are times when it feels so hard and I feel quilty that I devote too much time to writing and researching after a long day at work. Let me tell you that I look forward to all of your posts and the beautiful images you post – so keep it up because all the way over here in the UK you have a big fan! Have a great weekend!