Blogging is ruining my life. How’s this, you ask? Well, let me jump to it and I’ll tell you all about my blogging woes.
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I used to be a good cook
I used to be a good cook but now that I’m a blogger I burn over half of our meals. I swear I was just responding to one email… and then there was another one and another one and another one….
My children have become all too familiar with the sound of the smoke detector and they have mastered “stop, drop, and roll”.
I can’t sleep in
I used to love sleeping in. My kids usually sleep until 7:45 or 8:00 am. I get up at about 6:00 am (for me that’s sleeping in). However, now that I’m a blogger I’m up at about 5:00.
Why am I getting up so early? Well, it’s because I’m certain that TODAY’S post is the one that’s going to go viral. Does it go viral? No.
I’m apparently ignorant too
Do posts go viral the minute they go live? No. So WHY IN THE WORLD am I waking up at 5:00 am in anticipation of a post going viral?
I have weird dreams
Speaking of sleep, I have weird blog-related dreams. For instance, I’ll be writing a blog post in my dream and wondering about a word….
Is it the best word?
Is it a real word?
Yeah, I’m certain “florbitualy” is a real word.
I wake up in the morning irritated that I spent the whole night thinking about a word.
I’ve forgotten how to socialize
This is not a good thing. It takes a concerted effort to go a whole evening without echoing something that’s already been said on my blog. I may even “leak” something that’s about to go on my blog. Then I feel stupid, like it’s supposed to be “hush, hush” and I don’t want the paparazzi to find out what my next blog post is all about.
I’m addicted to my email inbox
8:05 pm: I have a new subscriber! Yay!
8:09 pm: Someone commented on my Facebook post! Yay!
8:13 pm: Someone wants to pay me to review something! Yay!
8:18 pm: No email? Why is everyone so quiet tonight? Nobody likes me! Waaaaah!
I’m boring
Online I’m a great buddy, sweet, funny, maybe even hilarious… but in real life there’s not much to talk about because I blog about my life. Oh that’s right, I can always talk about my blog *yawns*.
I work for pennies an hour
Seriously, if I could invest this much time in any other job, my family would be in a much better financial position. Unfortunately most jobs don’t allow you to take your kids to work or have the uniform of PJs. Oh well, I guess this is the price of being an artist.
I have an inflated ego
Did I just call myself an artist? Ha! I used to be so humble. Now look at me throwing around terms like “writer”, “professional blogger”, and “artist”. You can laugh now. Seriously. I’m snort-laughing over here.
My mood looks like my Google Analytics Dashboard
Yes, it’s sad that a “big” post can make me so cheery and a day of crickets can make me contemplate quitting the blogging gig altogether. Fortunately there’s always another spike around the corner… just don’t look too closely or you’ll get whiplash from my moods.
**Disclaimer**
Before I get texts, emails, or phone calls about this post please note that I’ve exaggerated slightly (okay… maybe more than slightly) for comedic purposes. If that makes me less “real” as a blogger then, well, take another look at this picture which I previously shared on my blog. It doesn’t get any more “real” than that!
Bad photos
There I go sharing bad photos of myself on the internet… once again. These photos will forever come up in search engines and I did this to myself?!
I use my brain power for writing… not math
I’ll write and write and write but apparently I can’t count because I just gave you 12 reasons why blogging is ruining my life… not 10.
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Yes to all of this! I feel like one day–the day when I have thousands of social media followers, make full-time income from blogging, and can sit on the beach with a Mai Tai and say with confidence that running my site was the best idea I ever had–THAT will be the day it doesn’t ruin my life anymore. But for the time being, I’ll have to be more disciplined about not looking at my analytics all the time (and probably order take out, since dinner is definitely not planned). Great post. :)
I like the way you think… from Mai Tais on the beach and ordering take out! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!
HA! Jennifer you are too cute! Blogging is on track to ruin my life too lol
Glad you enjoyed this Sarah!
Hahahaha, I love this Jennifer! I feel the exact same way. Especially about my e-mail and my stats! At least we can interact with each other’s blog early in the morning. That’s social! RIGHT?!
That’s totally social!! I’m relieved you could relate to the email and the stats… the black hole of blogging.
Thanks for sharing Echo.
Hahahaha So true!!! I am laughing way to hard this early in the morning!!!
I’m delighted that it made you laugh. Laughter is good.
Thanks for stopping by Kathleen.
Omg, I absolutely loved this,especially the sleeping in as I love to sleep in and don’t remember the last time other then recently being sick with the flu since I have. But still I love that photo of you and yes I love blogging that much more that I do forgo my sleep!!
How I wish I could sleep in again… although I too, love blogging so much that it’s a sacrifice I’ll have to make. I’m delighted you enjoyed this Janine.
I love the moods being determined by the Google analytics chart! :)
Yes, that one is a biggie… and I had fun creating the graphic.
Thanks for stopping by!
Who needs math anyway. That is why my computer has a calculator on it…..somewhere here…..buried under all these blog posts I’ve bookmarked to read later! ;)
Exactly Tracie… I like your thinking!
I LOVE this. I recently left my full time job (my choice) and I’m putting a lot more time and energy into the blog. I think I’m getting a tad unbalanced!! This made me laugh. Because it’s true. Awesome.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this… and that you could relate. Whew! I’m not alone in my craziness!
And now I totally want a red velvet cupcake! This post was the BEST! Sharing :)
Red velvet cupcakes are my FAVOURITE! I’m so glad you enjoyed this.
HAHA! I love this post, I’m not even lying when I say I burned quinoa three times in a row one day… THREE times!!! Probably because I was reading blogs or checking my email ;)
Whew! I’m glad I’m not the only one burning dinner! I’m so glad you enjoyed this Tawnya.
Wow. I thought I was just reading about me in some of those scenarios. I think i’m on my way there. I just started waking up at 4 am, this morning it was 1 am. My blog was stagnant for awhile, now I’m inspired and ready to rebuild.This post is really funny and unfortunately true. It’s a blogger thing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Latisha… and that you could identify! Whew! I’m not on my own on this one!
Love how you put a hilarious spin on how blogging effects our lives!! LOL!!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! This was a fun post to write!
Oh my gosh! This is so dead on! I feel like you took the words right out of my fingertips :-)
I’m so glad you enjoyed this and that you could identify with my craziness!
Love this and it’s so true! Your email inbox made me laugh because I could relate! I think this one may go viral! :)
Well it would be nice if this one went viral!
I’m so glad you could identify with the email… yay!
This is awesome! You put into words how most of us feel. I found it very funny and on point. Thank you for sharing this and making the rest of us feel -somewhat- normal. Have a wonderful Saturday! I hope this goes viral.
xx Ashleigh @SimplyWright
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Ashleigh and I’m delighted that you could identify. It would be awesome if it went viral… but I’m not going to lose sleep over it *wink*.
Jennifer, I love this!! I’ve been blogging consistently for one month and already this is so me. The funniest part for me was the time schedule. That was me the other day. Then out of nowhere a few liked my Facebook and I decided not to jump, lol.
Great post!
*Maniacal laugh* Welcome to the blogging world… right!? I’m delighted you enjoyed this (and that you could identify with it). Thanks for stopping by!
How about the moment you discover someone left your blog do numbers go down? Good post.
The blog numbers going down could also be included in the Google Analytics/mood chart… actually it could have it’s own chart!
Glad you enjoyed this.
Yes, to all of it!
Glad you could identify and that I’m not the only crazy blogging lady!
Very funny post and relatable! Stopping by from SITS.
I’m delighted you enjoyed this and related to my obsessiveness! Thanks for stopping by!
I love it! I can relate to this entire post! Way to go for keeping it real – even in jest. :)
I’m so glad you could relate to this Tara! If there were crickets on this one, I would be questioning my sanity… LOL.
Love the humor of this post, Jennifer! I can completely relate to most of these – especially the burning of food. (I’m planning on sharing a post like this on my 1st anniversary of my blog).
Of course this is a word: “florbitualy”!
It’s kind of sad that Google Analytics can determine our mood, isn’t it?
I love your blog, so please keep your posts coming. We don’t care if they’re ruining your life – they are blessing ours! :)
I’m delighted you enjoyed and related to this Heather. It’s always better to laugh with some friends!
Wishing we could laugh as friends in person, but I’ll take what I can get!
So, you’re trying to tell me that “florbitualy” isn’t a real word? I could have sworn…
I know right?! I could have sworn florbitualy was a real word! Now to remember the post I was writing in that dream….
Bwahaha! This was the best post Jennifer, I can totally relate to it all! It seems that I have nothing to talk about except my blog these days. It is an addiction that has gotten way out of control!
I am up in the middle of the night A LOT due to my disease and the pain and find myself obsessing over all of my stats, etc. Thankfully I have blogging friends from around the world who are up, normal human hours for them, at that time of night.
I was happy to read that I am not the only one who will obsess over a word and whether or it is a real word or not. The dictionary and I have become best friends for that reason alone
I actually slept in today and felt guilty for it. How ridiculous is that? I don’t answer to anyone other than myself nor do I have to be online all the time it’s not like I’m getting paid for every minute I’m working on my blog but I sure act like it.
Finally after some serious convincing, I went back to bed this morning because I’m not feeling well and now I am panicked because there is so much to do… lol This blogging addiction has gotten way out of hand over here! I no longer have a life.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
Much love,
Lysa xx
I’m delighted you enjoyed this Lysa! I had a blast writing it.
Sorry to hear you had a rough night. I hope you’re doing better today.
It seems like it would have been a fun post to write!
HA! Are you me?
What is the deal? I thought I was going to be pulling all-nighters, not waking up at the butt-crack of dawn to do this thing! Right! That’s when my post will go viral after I publish it.
Heehee.. Super funny stuff, lady!
It’s sheer craziness right?! I woke up at 5 am because I was excited for this post to go live. it too, did not go viral. Maybe it will in a couple years. LOL
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Celeste.
Hi, You hit the right spot with this one! If we can cope with stress by converting it to humor then we are a winner. Love it.
I’m all about the laughs. I’m glad I could provide you some today!
Thanks for stopping by!
The Google Analytics mood roller coaster. Know that one well! Your post made me smile. Hopping over from SITS.
Happy to make you smile and I’m glad you could identify with my GA/mood chart… LOL.
Thanks for stopping by!
Very funny post. I understand how you feel. lol
Glad you enjoyed it Mandy! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I sort of gave up blogging and do it for fun! Sure I check my stats every few days…and I have a plan to grow…but it can get overwhelming right?
Loved this though and can sooooo relate! I think we’ve all been there…especially loved your google analytic s comparison!
I soooo want to make some money from it, so I think that’s what tipped me over the edge and fumbling into insanity.
Glad this made you laugh!
Thanks for stopping by.
Oh Jennifer I did chuckle to myself as I read your post, ( while the house is quiet and everyone else-the cat & hubby are sleeping) yes I get up early burn dinner and am even late for my day job all because I am a blogger and would not have it any other way! Visiting from #IBA F/B
I’m delighted this gave you some laughs Jennifer! I had a blast writing this post.
Jen,
This is great, you have a great sense of humor. I think we are all in danger :) of ruining our lives with blogging….
Hello My name is BritishMumUSA and I am a blogger…. Ps I have been know to get up early to post…. Like 5 am, but that is so I can have family time later. :)
I’m glad you could identify with me here… and that someone got and appreciated my sense of humour! I have to tell my husband that!
Oh my gosh, I love this! I could definitely be rich by now if I would just go get a job. Haha. Every time I see that picture of you with the cake, I think of Smeagol (Precious. My Precious!). Ah hahahahaha!
Oh no!! Smeagol?! LOL that’s what’s I’ll be known for… The Deliberate Mom/Smeagol. My husband laughed so hard when he saw that picture.
I’m delighted you enjoyed this Charlee.
Oh Jennifer, you make me laugh! I remember when I made my first money through Google AdSense: it was 18 cents. I was thrilled. My husband and I high-fived. I might not be rolling in the dough, but I love writing.
And I am so glad you are writing. I enjoy it so much, and clearly, I am not alone. Thanks for the laugh! Carry on.
We did high fives over pennies too! LOL hilarious!
I’m glad you enjoyed this Erin. I had a blast writing it.
Too funny. I definitely wish my blogging hobby paid enough to make it my full time job. This was my first year making any income and it was definitely pennies to the hour and I wonder can I can possibly call myself a freelance writer yet? Haha.
I’m glad this gave you a chuckle. I still dream of this blog making me money. Maybe one day it will….
this was such fun to read and so true. I myself worry about losing my social skills but I’m very sociable on line!
I’m delighted you enjoyed this Suzi! I’m very social online too… I guess it’s better than not at all! Thanks for stopping by!
Awesomely Hilarious!!! I am still smiling. Thank you so much for blessing our lives. I really hope blogging blesses you and your family.
I’m delighted you enjoyed this Ifeoma and that it made you smile!
You crack me up. So right on with so many things. Except I rarely check my analytics these days. :)
xoxo
So glad you enjoyed this Tiffany! Enjoy your day… and the Superbowl! Woohoo!
I love this post! So true on so many levels!
I’m delighted you enjoyed this Trish! I had a hoot writing it.
Do you really have all these e-mail notifications still turned on? :P I am addicted to my instagram & twitter feeds instead. My sticky point I think is that I am putting in too many hours that aren’t actually productive, but hey, I am making things up as I go along. And I would say I actually became a better cook!
Great post :)
Alex – Funky Jungle
Don’t laugh at me for having all my notifications on… I just like to promptly reply to people (and need to feel loved apparently)?!
I worry about unproductive hours too.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for stopping by.
HAHAHA! I didn’t even notice that there were 12!!! LOL I feel ya. I didn’t realize blogging was ruining my life up until this post. My life is ruined too :[ lol So real, so good.
Sorry to burst your bubble. Maybe we could go to rehab together.
I’m delighted you enjoyed this. I had a blast writing it.
You are cracking me up girl!!! So much of this is so true! haha, I don’t use google analytics, but I loved the chart you provided!
I’m glad you enjoyed this Caroline! I loved writing it and I’m delighted that so many bloggers could identify with my “craziness”!
I finally got around to reading this one. IT’S GREAT!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA… My favorite part. “This is the price of being an artist!” I was thinking…
Wow, YES… I like that. I AM ALSO AN ARTIST!!!!!!
And then your next point. “Did I just call myself an artist?” LMAO.
Thanks for making me laugh hard tonight. As an artist myself, I completely understand… Except for the waking up at 5am thing. :P I’d rather blog until 5am and then go to sleep but my kids won’t allow it. *Sad face*
I’m delighted you enjoyed this Monica… and that you could identify! Whew– I’m not alone in my craziness after all!
Oh one more thing… That picture was the perfect addition to the ending!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA. <3 IT!
HAHAHA! That picture is the best ending to a post ever!
How is it that I too have personally pinned about a million recipes that I have the tendency to burn or destroy when actually trying to make them?
I believe your synopsis of blogging being the culprit is spot on!
I’m glad you enjoyed my horrible picture… what can I say, I like to keep it “real”.
I’m delighted you could identify with some of these… bloggers unite!!
I used to get up early and loved it! But since I’ve become a blogger I find myself staying up til 12:00 or 1:00 to get uninterrupted thinking/writing/planning time. I’d get up early to do it…but then my kids surprise me by waking up early!
Isn’t that the way things go?
At one point in time, I thought, maybe if I regularly get up super early I could get more done… I was wrong. My kids got up earlier too. Then everyone was grumpy.
You had me laughing and nodding my head to each of those. I’m lucky because my husband is in it with me and there are days when he is more obsessed with stats than me even though he is not so vocal on the blog. Our kids understand this too and our son even subscribed to our newsletter. However, I wouldn’t change a thing because I met some really awesome people thanks to blogging!
You’re so fortunate to have a partner in crime who can identify with these!
I love the people I’ve met through blogging too… it really hasn’t ruined my life… yet! LOL
This. Is funny! And I loved reading it! Plus, though I can recognize the overexaggeration, in some ways it’s not really that much of an exaggeration because blogging isn’t easy and takes up so much time and energy. Plus, there’s all the self-imposed competition and whatnot, too. lol Anyway, a fun read! :)
Stopping by from Mommy Mondays!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this and that you could identify with some of my crazy thoughts! Bloggers unite!!
I adore this! Hilarious. I thought I was experiencing all of this was just because I am new :D
P.S. I love waking up at 5am!
You love waking up at 5 am? I tolerate 5:30 but 5 is much too early for me!
I’m glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for stopping by!
Yes to all of these! Except the getting up at 5:00am. I don’t do that – not even for my blog! :-)
I’m delighted you enjoyed this Lisa… and that you could somewhat relate. Oh how I wish I didn’t do the 5 am thing!!
Hahahahaha!!! All so true, especially the Google Analytics one! I had to take my blog private for a little while because of some family stuff and it was a huge surprise to me how much my self-worth felt tied into those numbers.
Ahhh… those Google Analytics are enough to drive someone CRAZY!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this… I’m relieved to know I’m not alone.
How could this post NOT go viral??? It’s like you just explained what every blogger in the world thinks and dreams!
Thank you for sharing this post with us at Mommy Monday!!!!
Now off to share some more :)
XOXO
I’m so glad you enjoyed this. It hasn’t gone viral… BUT it got my foot in the door at Huffington Post, so maybe there’s hope yet!
Thanks for stopping by and for hosting a great party!
LMAO!!!!!!!!! I’m finally getting to comment and I still laughed all the way through this the second time. Sadly this post actually made me feel so much better about myself because I SERIOUSLY get depressed on the days where I write a dud post or don’t get an email for an entire HOUR. I live for the “viral” posts, Facebook likes and blog comments. You nailed this one, totally captured the real life of every blogger lol.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this… you obviously TOTALLY get my humour!
I, like you, need the positive reinforcement of an email or a comment. If I wake up in the morning and don’t have one, I’m quite disappointed. I love your comments because you almost always leave them after I go to bed, so I wake up to them in the morning!
My life is every single one of these. My family had no idea how much their lives were about to change when the words, “I think I might start a blog” escaped my lips.
Pinning this right now!
Oh my goodness Jenny….
“My family had no idea how much their lives were about to change when the words, “I think I might start a blog” escaped my lips.”
YES!! I should have started this post with that line!
Thanks for enjoying, laughing, and pinning.
Such a great article! I can find myself in it! Well, maybe I am not that funny! I love the one where you check your emails and social media constantly! Well, I am heading off to refresh my stats page! ;-)
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Amaia… what a relief to know I’m not the only one who is obsessive over email and social media. Just remember, if things are “meh” on your Google Analytics, very soon they’ll spike and be YEE HAW!
Thanks for stopping by and sharing!
better stop blogging now before your life is ruined forever! #ibabloggers
Well I’m on a peak now… I might just enjoy the ride a little bit longer.
Hi Jennifer,
…….I remember when I used to go to bed at a reasonable hour…. and didn’t NEED a coffee (or three) before 10am…..
Please take some comfort in the fact that a little charcoal in your dinner is probably good for you.
Thanks,
Matthew.
Haha! A little charcoal is good for me… I’ll keep that in mind.
Jennifer,
That was hilarious! I can’t imagine a blogger who has been blogging for more than a week, who couldn’t relate!
By the way, I’m in a pretty good mood today, but tomorrow … ???
Blessings,
Donna
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Donna! I figured somebody would relate with my craziness!
True! This is so funny and I needed it today.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Donna.
I love your humor! I can relate to all of these with alarming accuracy (especially that email obsession). Thank you for making me feel at ease about my blogging quirks. I’m glad I’m not the only one that have strange (yet totally understandable) blogging habits :)
Oh the email obsession… it’s a nasty one isn’t it?!
I’m so glad you could relate to this (there’s some comfort in knowing I’m not alone in this craziness)!!
Awesome post, Jen!! Congrats on the Huffpo. So happy for your success!
Thank you so much for your kind congratulations Elizabeth. I’m delighted you enjoyed the post!
This cracked me up! Thanks for sharing!
I’m delighted this gave you a good laugh! Thanks for visiting.
Congratulations Jennifer on getting featured in the HP! I hear you on the dinner cooking/burning scenario…Oooo I’ve got a quick five minutes I’ll just check my comments/emails…fifteen minutes later and dinner is no longer the feast that was planned….Charcoal is good for digestion, right?
Blogging on the scale you do it is no surprise that you’ve gone a little crazy….I can see it in your eyes!…Crazy cake lady photograph… There are a lot worse things to be addicted to (blogging not eating cake)..Carry on the good work, a little bit of insanity isn’t such a bad thing!…
Thank you for the giggle…
xx
I think I’m a blogging addict… after this post I should seriously consider therapy! LOL
I’m glad you enjoyed this Debbie and I’m delighted to know I’m not the only one burning dinner.
Love posts like this that tell it how it is. Just Friday, my husband asked me “why do you seek all of your validation from blogging?!??!” to which I shouted back “I don’t get any from anywhere else”, which is a bit of an exaggeration but after 24 years as a career girl, being a SAHM is a bit of a shock, so we get the praise where we can right? ;-)
Liska xx
I hear you! I did 20 years in the workforce before becoming a SAHM and it’s quite the adjustment. I look at blogging like my “work”. Since I make close to nothing, you better bet I’m soaking up and loving the friendships, comments, and interactions.
I’m glad you enjoyed this. Thank so much for sharing your thoughts too!
This is a fun post :) I definitely feel a lot of these – especially the highs and lows based on stats and interaction heh.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this Julie… and I’m delighted to know I’m not the only one with those blogging highs and lows!
Ha! Seems like blogging may be ruining my life too. Your cupcake picture is simply the most glorious thing I’ve seen all day.
Woohoo! Bloggers unite! I’m glad the cupcake photo made you smile… are you just craving a red velvet cupcake now?!
Hello Jennifer! This is a hilarious post but I can certainly relate to most of these. Ha, ha! :D
I love it when others say they can relate. I know I’m not alone in my crazy journey then! So happy you enjoyed this Vashti.
Working for pennies! haha! I work for nothing but I am still blogging and dedicating a lot of time into blogging. I turned to blogging when I traded my office suits and heels for sweat pants. Thank god for blogging. Keeps me sane.
I’m glad you enjoyed this Jasbir- yes… we work for pennies but we LOVE it!
Hi jennifer, I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I first read this post and it’s still just as humorous the second time around.
xx
So glad you enjoyed it Debbie. It was one of my favourite posts.
You are totally cracking me up right now!! I am no where near your amount of peeps that follow you,but I can relate to about 50% of them :) Keep it up girl!
LOL – I’m so glad you enjoyed this Johanna! I had a blast writing it.
Oh my! You speak such truth! I’m not sure I want to admit how many dinners I have burned because I was distracted by blog stuff. And the socializing thing for sure.
Yay! Someone else who burns dinners and I TOTALLY wouldn’t have expected that from you (thanks for sharing that little tidbit… I feel that much more of a kinship with you). :)
It’s always the onions. “Oh, I have a few minutes while the onions saute. I’ll just do this one little thing….oh, man. Burned the onions….again.” Or dinner just ends up late. I usually claim it was because the child distracted me…but that’s not always the case. lol
Tonight I nearly burned dinner. I had the tikki masala on a slow simmer and thought I would reply to a few comments – seriously, 10 minutes later and it was caking on the bottom of the pan. Fortunately I was able to switch pans, add new liquid and salvage it. WHEW!
This made me laugh so hard. I love it! It might exaggerate a little but blogging and holding down the household really is a full time job!