This blog is going on hiatus for a while
One of the first things I told myself when I began blogging was that I would do it until I was tired of doing it. And one of the things I have realized is that I’m really tired. Having had 2 interns did lighten my workload when it came to blogging and social media, but on the other hand, there were other things to do as well (meet with my interns, follow up on things, etc.) And blogging isn’t even my day job.
So, I’m taking a leave of absence. That means that yes, you WILL see content here, but it will be primarily content that I had either pre-scheduled or committed to do. That also means that I will NOT be accepting new pitches until January. Sorry.
I have a number of academic commitments that I need to comply with and I’m physically and mentally exhausted. To those of you with whom I already committed to do things – your content will be published and coverage will be provided. Everyone else, I am not accepting anything new until January 2012.
Sorry. It’s not you, it’s me.
QUICK SUMMARY REGARDING PR PITCHES – While you can still email me about a pitch for a project, I will not be accepting any new pitches until January 2012. If we have already agreed on blog coverage for an event/charity/performance, and I can make it, I will blog about it. If I can’t make it or anything in my plans has changed, I will also let you know (and I won’t blog about it). If a short tweet or Facebook wall (or Google Plus) posting can be of help, let me know and I might be able to fit something in. Just the long form, I can’t promise anything beyond my current commitments (those that I’m hoping to clear by early next week).
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Totally understandable – it’s incredible how much time and effort quality blogging takes. It’s only fair that you give yourself the time off that you need.
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I totally support setting good priorities, and I’m working on that myself. I’ll miss frequent Hummingbird604.com blog posts, but may your hiatus be an enjoyable and profitable one, in all ways!
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Good for you – self care cannot be underestimated.
I’m kinda sad after reading this. Not because you won’t be blogging as much (although I will certainly miss that) but because you seem to have tired yourself out so much that you’re having to take a break from blogging. Having said that, I am glad that you’re taking this much deserved break. I hope to see you around soon and looking relaxed
Good for you, Raul. I’ve only been blogging for under two years and I already feel tired as well. But I have been putting up as much content as possible than in previous months. You work so hard and your break is well deserved.
You’re still more than welcome to come out to the West Coast Christmas Show (Dec 2-4) at the TRADEX if your plans allow it – I am looking for judges for the Festival of Trees Competition on December 2nd. If you’d like to send a quick Tweet: @WestCoastXmas
See you in the new year!
Sandra