neglected.

March 5th, 2010 at 8:18 pm. Posted in Just Rachel.

So, It’s been over three weeks since i’ve posted.  I made a decision to step the eff away from blogging and Twitter because things just feel so… repetitive.  We’re just past the half way point of this deployment and I feel like at this point, i’ve just got my sights set on getting to the point where I can jump into his arms again that nothing else matter.

I don’t want to be the girl that whines about a deployment, that is constantly posting these sad stories or can’t talk about anything except how much she misses him.  I know it’ my blog and if I wanted to, I could write about all of those things, but truthfully… having it all down in writing isn’t going to make my heart hurt any less.

I have posts lined up, I can’t wait to show you guys my chicken soup recipe, but I just don’t think i’m feeling it yet.  It’s weird to feel this way, sort of without my voice.  I don’t know how to explain it.  There has been a serious increase in nasty commenters, people that have these opinions of me, of this blog, of how I live my life… and I just think that maybe, opening myself up to that kind of criticism and living my life online for whoever googles the right set of words might not be for me anymore.

Also, I think… for the past few years, i’ve had crazy story after crazy story.  My life for so long was one big ball of ridiculous and now?  Now, thinks have slowed down which is a great thing for me, not so much for the old blogaroo.  I just need to find my new voice, maybe.  My new, grown up, life isn’t crazy anymore, take joy in the mundane voice.  But I mean, how many of you want to hear that I’m sitting on my couch watching Food Network with my cat?  Exactly.

I’m just taking some time to think all of these things over.  I’ll figure out something, i’m sure.  But, in the mean time… try not to miss me too much.

There are 18 comments to this post.
Carly said... Mar 5, 2010 @ 8:49 pm

tale all the time you need. :-)
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Her said... Mar 5, 2010 @ 9:23 pm

You know I’m waiting whenever you’re ready to come back. Sometimes time is *just* what you need–it’s your space, so take as much as you need.

And…I’m always willing to look at cat pictures, for what that’s worth!
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Kt said... Mar 6, 2010 @ 7:13 am

Sometimes I think it helps to turn everything off for a little while – electronically speaking. I feel so much more refreshed once I get back because I took the time for myself. Halfway there!
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shannon said... Mar 6, 2010 @ 7:39 am

I’ll always enjoy your posts, whether it’s crazy and chaotic, or calm and simple. Why? Because it’s from YOU. I may have never met you in person like a lot of other bloggers, but I know that I really enjoy reading about your life and I feel like I’ve known you forever. You are an amazing person to me, and you deserve whatever makes you happy. Take this time away like you have been, and don’t worry about any negative people. Do what’s best for you and the ones that care about you will still be here. Love you!
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Doniree said... Mar 6, 2010 @ 7:52 am

Wish I was sitting on your couch watching the Food Network with you.
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Michael said... Mar 6, 2010 @ 3:39 pm

I know it’s hard not to whine. I constantly have to tell myself this-”Nobody cares-move along…”. But sometimes I still slip into it. It’s hard not to.

Caz said... Mar 7, 2010 @ 3:27 am

One. I LOVE YOU
Two. Thanks for the xmas card.
3. I haven’t blogged either. Life is too insane and stupid. Don’t feel bad.
4. I miss you.
5. I’m maybe drunk.
but 6. let’s chat soon. And I <3 you and Matt and xoxoxoxo

Jessa said... Mar 7, 2010 @ 10:31 am

A blog should be for you and for no one else. And if people don’t like, they should take a long walk off…. You know what I mean. ;) I blog for myself to remember things. There are so many things my kids have done that if I hadn’t written it down, I wouldn’t even remember it had ever happened. Sometime the most mundane things are the most magical. :D
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san said... Mar 7, 2010 @ 10:54 am

I am sure you’ll be able to find your new voice again… just take your time!
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E.P. said... Mar 7, 2010 @ 11:25 am

We’ll be here, lovely. Sometimes, it just takes time to find your way again, and it’s totally OK.

Also? I want to check out your soup recipe pronto! That sounds really good right now!
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Emily Jane said... Mar 8, 2010 @ 7:34 am

Take all the time you need and we’ll be here missing you, but definitely still here when you come back. And I’m with Kyla – a cat picture does wonders every now and then :)
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Elisabeth said... Mar 8, 2010 @ 7:48 am

I felt that way after I got married. I was like “Ok. So. What do I blog about now?” But it worked itself out and I’m sure you’ll figure it out soon.

Confessionsofaperfectionist said... Mar 8, 2010 @ 12:18 pm

Actually I have been missing you. :) As for the evil commenters- screw um’. If they don’t like what you are saying THEY SHOULDN’T BE READING IT! Plus, I never could understand taking the time to write something nasty. Delete, delete, delete. It’s better for your psyche.
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StaceyParadise said... Mar 8, 2010 @ 12:54 pm

You gotta do what you gotta do, girlfriend. Trust your instincts. I also think you’re just so focused on the future, and what’s so bad about that? You have great things to look forward to! We’ll still be here, if/when, you decide to jump back in, feet first. xo
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MinD said... Mar 8, 2010 @ 4:03 pm

No worries lady because when you’re ready to dive back in, we’ll be here to read it! And I promise no nasty comments from me at least, ha.
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Karen said... Mar 8, 2010 @ 6:02 pm

http://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/FindInformation/Category/Topic/Issue/Material/CDTracks.aspx?MaterialID=13949

Recommended by someone who is a military wife herself! Hope you like it, she really does.

Nora said... Mar 9, 2010 @ 1:54 pm

Psh, I find anything related to the Food Network interesting so you can write it about anytime.

I know what you mean with regards to the losing your voice thing. You’ll find it again and hopefully you choose to share it with us. But if not, I think we’ll understand.

<3 you.
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Magpie said... Mar 10, 2010 @ 8:25 am

Alright, firstly the people who read your blog love you and aren’t going to be upset that your life isn’t ‘ridiculous’ any more, they’re going to be happy because you’re happy and they love you!

And secondly I’m so happy I missed the short hiatus. Heh! Incredible timing on my part!
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