It's 2013 already?
*sound of lonely crickets chirping echoes around blog*
Here by myself? Not surpring really...
Anyway, 'they' say life moves in seven year cycles and I began this blog in 2006 - seven years ago - when I (and therefore my family ;-) felt things in our life needed some desperate shaking up. I was motivated and excited to be embarking on such a significant and life-altering journey. Eventually these things became the norm... and thus somewhat less than exciting and motivating for me to write about ;-)
I stopped blogging for a multitude of reasons, but that feeling I had in the beginning - that humming in the back of my head - that THIS year is gonna be a good year, is back once again.
I've no idea if this year will involve blogging, but I do know if it does, it won't here.
I set up this blog to record our changes; a virtual mental 'dump' of the overwhelming number of issues we took on in our lives. That's not representative of us now. Now - to me - the words 'sustainable' and 'green' seem to have been hijacked for commercial purposes, a way to get us to spend more money on a particular product or service. A complete anathema to the way we want to live our lives by spending LESS and buying LESS.
Now, I choose to ignore news reports on 'green' issues, I don't read articles on the state of the environment, I read only books with a practical purpose (or a really good story ;-) and I read only a tiny number of blogs now (via email - no more blog-hopping). I know things are bad: I don't need to be reminded of it constantly. Now I know what we should and shouldn't do, and we try to do the best we can. Simple.
Having said all that, however, last year was a trying one for me, health-wise, topped off by a broken leg and nerve damage resulting in limited mobility. The onset of a shiny, fresh, new year seems to motivate many people - including me! - so I am experimenting with blogging again at a new site. For this month (January 2013) I am posting a photo a day challenge at a new blog, Our Simple Days, trying to capture the essence of our days in one photo, and hopefully in the process (along with a digital photography book containing mini-challenge projects), improving my woeful photography (ahem).
Maybe I'll 'see' you there.
Cheers,
14 comments:
So good to see you here again Julie! I've dropped by from time to time and hoped all was well with you, knowing (via your blog) that you had health issues that were starting to get to you.
I was here only yesterday to find your washing powder recipe again, so glad you didn't take this site down. I'll definitely find my way to the new one.
Best wishes to you and yours for 2013, it will be a great year ;o)
Cheers, Janette
oh wow yay and jumpy excitment. So glad to see you back. I'm off to check out your new blog.
cheers Kate
Welcome back Woman,
I've missed your wisdom and thought of you many times.
Blessed be
Lara
Hello ladies!
Thank you so much for leaving me a comment, it is so lovely to 'see' you again, it's been too long :-)
Cheers, Julie
I enjoyed looking through your posts. I too am using a blog to record my own journey. I think it's a great way to pass things along and teach others..
Happy blogging
Was thrilled to see you pop up in my reader. Welcome back Julie - and sorry to hear about last years health issues.
This year is going to be a good one. i feel it too.
Off to check out your new blog. x t.
Glad to see you posting again, Julie! Off to check out your other blog..
Hi Bob, thank you :-)
Tricia! Kez! Hi guys, so lovely to 'see' you again. Hope you are both well :-)
Cheers, Julie
Hi Miss Julie, I missed you! Glad your back!! Espy1352
Oh hey and Yay Julie! I just checked in on a whim. So lovely to hear your voice again. I too had a hard year and I too feel like this year is going to be a good one. All the very best.x
Hi Julie, I'm glad to see that you're ok, I was a bit worried about you. I know exactly what you mean about the sustainability thing and I only read practical things now too.
I've deleted my blog because I never posted and having it there made me feel guilty but I still cruise round other people's and I will check in on your new blog from time to time.
Deb (greenfumb)
Glad you're OK and good luck on your new site. This one is a nice reference for me, so if you decide to delete and give us advance warning, I'll do some scavanging. And I'll check your new spot too.
brenda from ar
sorry to hear you wont be blogging here this year! Thanks for your posts; I've made so many changes to my life as a direct result of your posts.
Hi Julie, I have really enjoyed reading your blog over the past few years and was sad when you stopped as your posts were always so interesting and inspiring. I am so please you are back and will pop over to your new blog for a gander. Best wishes, Gillian
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