My So-Called New Life

Dear Friends, Relatives, Colleagues, Romans, Countrymen, devoted readers, blah, blah,

It is fitting that today's post will be late, part of my new laissez-faire attitude toward blogging.  Though I also blame it on this stupid early daylight saving time rollback.

  But I digress.  For over 2 1/2 years, I have blogged on a schedule.  First, two posts at 1 and 5, and more recently, once a day at 1 PM.

Lately, other things have been crowding my schedule.  I'm preparing to take a recertification exam.  We are moving to a new workplace in a month, lock, stock and pussy-cat.  And work's been a bear.  I have a number of trips coming up, some work, some pleasure.  And I squeeze in a dance lesson when I can.

And so it's become too too.  The things that should relax and divert me have become deadlines and pressure.  I'd come in late from work, and know I had to pre-post something for the next day, and get it done before I went to bed, because it sure wasn't going to happen in the morning if I expect to be at work by 0630. 

For that reason, I am going off-schedule with the blog.  No more daily posts.  I'll post  when I have something to say.  And I have plenty to say.  I'll keep going with books and movies I find interesting, good recipes, and places to travel, interesting things and people.  But I won't push myself to post when I have no ideas.  (Oh, God, now I feel the ideas rushing into my head...).

I won't have to prepost for trips, or take the computer for short trips.  Besides, now I can do short posts from my cell phone if I have something to share.

I know I'll lose some readers, I realize that some will migrate away after checking a few times and finding nothing to divert them.  Others will stick it out.

I have to do what I have to do.  Thanks for your help and support as we go through this transition.  Hopefully, In the Headlights will be a better blog for the change.

[Image of Harold Lloyd in Safety Last from Wikipedia]

Comments

[Juanita La Salle]

It is important many times in our lives to put ourselves and our sanity first. I applaud you for doing that. Meanwhile, breathe, relax, chill. We will be waiting to hear from you as your schedule and psyche permit. JLS

[LC]

I second that from JLS. You are loyal to a fault, and we are grateful for any new gems you toss our way via your blog whenever you can and whenever you feel like it. Relax. Chill. Come visit! 8*) xx -LC

[juliane]

Your blog will be enhanced and even more anticipated knowing that it is generated by your desire and not by your calendar. Bravo, Cuz!

[Stryder]

I'm glad to be one of the faults you're loyal to 8^)

Looks like on your non-blog days I'll have to find alternative ways to goof off.

[keewee]

I was always in awe of all the posts you managed to get done in a week.
Enjoy your time away on your non-blog days doing the things which make you happy. I will be checking in with you from time to time.