That's how I've been feeling lately... Must things come to an end in order for other things to start anew? I've written nothing these days, and I'm thinking of quitting this blog while the thought is still fresh. I don't feel too good about it, but the need feels overwhelming. Who knows but the moon and the stars...
I started my first blog, Mrhappysad, back in January 2003, then I stopped writing for a good 6 months back in 2006 when my sister passed away. I do enjoy jotting down my thoughts every now and then, it's a process and in the long run, it gauges how much I've grown, or not.
I might transition to something new... Maybe a photoblog or something to that effect. I might put away the name - All Things But None [I still love the name!], and this layout aside, I will miss it and I will be a little sad... cuz my vanity plates said so, dammit! :-) You don't know me, but if you saw me driving in my car and spotted my plates, you would probably think that I'm a person who's dejected and depressed about life. But I think I'm quite the opposite. It's kind of like this...
Life is so wonderful it's blinding! All my years, life's been really good to me and yet everything must have a balance, right? So the other side of the coin is that everything will come to an end, a closing! This good life... my parents, my grandparents, my siblings, my friends and my beloved Alec... Everything I see, everything YOU see, will disappear because one day, this life WILL end... and that particular feeling is what I'm referring to. But I needn't be sad and I certainly don't dwell on it for I will miss out all the good things, and so for me, the plates act as a reminder! When I think on the word, I don't feel sad, for I only feel grounded. Does that make any sense? I'm really happier than you think I am! :-)
So in addition, Flickr, too, will eventually come to end for me as well. But I will still visit, just like I'll be visiting all the bloggers here. I do not know when this blog will end, maybe a month or so, that's what I'm thinking. Something good will come out of this. I would like that!
Comments (10)
Well don't close the blog and lose touch!!
Posted by johnmichael | March 29, 2008 2:36 PM
Posted on March 29, 2008 14:36
I will miss reading you. I have enjoyed both your blogs. It just will not be the same. Anyhow, I understand and wish you the best.
By the way, do not totally disappear 'cause I will hunt you down!
Posted by Kevin-Andrew | March 29, 2008 7:39 AM
Posted on March 29, 2008 07:39
Give yourself more time, Robert. I for one certainly haven't been writing as often as I would like to. Sometimes we just go through these 'dry periods' where no words come. Don't close this just yet, until you are very very certain that you'd want a new change, and well, when you do, I'll be glad to follow the transition :)
Posted by mike w. | March 29, 2008 3:11 AM
Posted on March 29, 2008 03:11
I have to chime into what Lewis said! I went for about 6 months feeling completely unispired. I just posted pictures with no words, during that time. LOL And the next thing I knew, I was feeling myself again.
Posted by Steve | March 28, 2008 3:26 PM
Posted on March 28, 2008 15:26
Hmmm. Another metamorphosis. I remember, sadly, your last absence. It was quite challenging for me. I was so relieved that you appeared once again.
By the way, thank you for the lovely card. Everyone in my office is SO envious. The photo was so cute. It reminded me that over the weekend, my friends and I happened upon a beautiful spring display in a local flower shop. There were a flock of adorable baby chicks. Hmmm. I was going to post about that and forgot. I'll have to download the photos off my mobile.
Take care and keep in touch, won't you?
Cheers,
L
Posted by lola | March 28, 2008 1:39 PM
Posted on March 28, 2008 13:39
Well, that's not good to hear at all. I must be driving all these bloggers away that I have just met. Was it my cologne? Or perhaps my goatee? You can't leave, because that would be "All Things INCLUDING None." I will admit it has been a pleasure and sharing our lust and amore for.........photography, yea that's it, photography has been great. I hope that that can continue beyond this blog world and as you mentioned perhaps the establishment of a photo blog. You will have to keep me in the loop if and when that is established or else my heterosexually-challenged telephoto lens will stalk you! I hope you stick around Steve. :-|
Posted by Steven | March 27, 2008 4:05 PM
Posted on March 27, 2008 16:05
:(
Posted by Steve | March 27, 2008 12:43 PM
Posted on March 27, 2008 12:43
If you DO decide to walk away from blogging, you better keep in touch!....I'm still waiting to go on a double date !
:: Smooches ::
Posted by Christopher | March 27, 2008 10:29 AM
Posted on March 27, 2008 10:29
Oh, you do have to be kidding.... Can't you just chalk it up to being a part of the vast seasons of our lives? The ups and downs happen to all of us. I've had the very same feelings of a lack of depth, lack of originality, and such. But there's no way I'm giving this deal up. I love it to much. It's such a nice outlet and unique way of communicating. Don't give it up, man. Just don't. Maybe give it a rest, or a break, or a re-vamp. Nothing wrong with that. Let it be just what it is....what we all are, in fact.....a work in progress. Today and always.
Posted by Lewis | March 27, 2008 9:57 AM
Posted on March 27, 2008 09:57
Well, poo.
BTW, could you email me your Yahoo screen name? I had some problems the last time you IM'd me and I can't find a history of our chats. My program lost your info and need to add it to Yahoo directly. Thank you, sir.
Posted by Howard | March 27, 2008 9:55 AM
Posted on March 27, 2008 09:55