My last blog post prior to today was exactly two months ago today. Since that time, I’ve not written a thing on any blog.
Why? It was a combination of being slightly burnt out, a large workload of non-blogging projects, and a couple new hobbies. but more than that, it was the recognition of a need to take a break from the day in/day out process of reading blogs, commenting on blogs, creating new stories, managing writers, and securing advertisers.
It’s been a great break.
Taking a break has enabled me not only to relax – and to find myself with more free time than I had previously – it’s given me a chance to put the whole of the blogosphere in perspective. What’s really important? What’s not?
For those of you that have been in the blogging game for a while – I’d encourage you to take a break. Sure, mine was probably longer than what’s really reasonable for someone trying to make a living through blogging – but it’s exactly the thing that I needed to clear my head.
Originally posted on February 3, 2007 @ 9:02 am
muhammad saleem says
Rock on Matt. It will be good to see you here from time to time.
Jessica Doyle says
Glad to see you writing again Matt. Welcome back to the Blogosphere.
HART (1-800-HART) says
Hey Matt. Good to see you back, and hopefully HEAR you back at times too :)
So .. blogosphere in perspective .. Is that really possible?
Martin Neumann says
Matt my man – welcome back from oblivion.
Yes, that “perspective” speak intrigues me as well – inquiring minds want to hear your take on it.
inspirationbit says
How did this long vacation affect your blog’s readers? Did you lose any of your RSS subscribers? Did you get some negative comments?