tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post3327696721071728685..comments2023-10-09T06:16:11.313-06:00Comments on A Slice of Brie: If Procrastination Was a Game, I'd Be Winning. Brie @ A Slice of Briehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12147847971814025018noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-72146162869283325122012-12-02T00:35:15.561-07:002012-12-02T00:35:15.561-07:00Doesn't it feel better to know you're not ...Doesn't it feel better to know you're not alone?? ;) Honestly, I find it so admirable that full-time students like yourself, who also work part-time still manage to find the time to run a blog! But I hear ya - it's so easy to get off track with both reading and blogging. And everyday I'm like, oh, well I'll just write a post tomorrow and then tomorrow comes and I say the same thing until before you know, a few weeks have past by! I just want to catch up so I can start the new year nice and fresh! :) Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-8257700765292548532012-12-01T23:31:31.480-07:002012-12-01T23:31:31.480-07:00OH LOOK, I have a partner in I-haven't-been-bl...OH LOOK, I have a partner in I-haven't-been-blogging excuses! haha life's tough. I havent read a book in weeks, and when I do its super slow. School + work is killig me, I can't find the time to keep up with everything :s I think I need an action plan like you. But I feel ya sister, I think ill need to bring some of my features back too. Boo, our poor blogs!Rolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10563172471773588721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-89013038083170650282012-11-27T19:02:30.390-07:002012-11-27T19:02:30.390-07:00Thanks, Alley! I now no longer have the two jobs e...Thanks, Alley! I now no longer have the two jobs excuse (as of today!). So well see how it goes from now on. Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-40333209590977674022012-11-27T18:59:39.817-07:002012-11-27T18:59:39.817-07:00I think there is no way to know until you just try...I think there is no way to know until you just try! It's definitely a learning process, and you learn a lot about yourself along the way! And honestly, some of my favorite bloggers follow no schedule, and while I wish they posted more often (because I love reading their posts), I'm just happy when they do post. Meaning, I would never stop following them just because they don't have a schedule. <br /><br />I think you should try it! Maybe write up a few posts before you actually make your blog - that way you have a few posts all ready to go in the event you don't have time to post one month, etc. I kind of wish I had done that, knowing what I know now about myself. A lot of bloggers write their posts well ahead of time. I will never be that type of blogger though lol. <br /><br />And thanks for following along with The Grapes of Wrath posts! It was a lot of fun and I'm glad someone outside of the readalong also enjoyed it :) Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-30382157355821356192012-11-27T14:55:36.350-07:002012-11-27T14:55:36.350-07:00I feel your pain when it comes to actually *writin...I feel your pain when it comes to actually *writing* blog posts and I don't even have your "I am working two jobs" excuse. Don't be insecure about your writing because it's fun to read and you're not being graded on anything. Also yes to more Saigon Sundays cos oh man you have the cutest pupRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-82665704397680474752012-11-26T15:04:48.765-07:002012-11-26T15:04:48.765-07:00I enjoyed reading your this post as I have been co...I enjoyed reading your this post as I have been contemplating starting my own blog but like many bloggers wonder if I have the time or, will I make the time to post? Could I devote at least twice a week to it without the rest of my life getting in the way? Or proscrastinating over it? These are questions going thru my head until I'm so overwhelmed that I think maybe I just won't do it. But I really want to!! My computer techie of a husband has offered several times to set it up for me and I keep telling him I'm not ready. Your post gives me hope that I might be able to do this! It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be me as your blog is definitely YOU Brie :-)<br /><br />P.S. You had me LOL'ing over your Grapes of Wrath posts!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512504177659003307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-24179758895862572052012-11-25T18:06:14.096-07:002012-11-25T18:06:14.096-07:00Bah ha ha -- the end of your response just cracked...Bah ha ha -- the end of your response just cracked me up! I think I shall start sliding my glasses down the end of my nose before dispensing wise words of wisdom ;-) Gotta practice up!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191496127517215717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-74950227547707317142012-11-25T17:26:56.187-07:002012-11-25T17:26:56.187-07:00Good think I included step 5 because hubby actuall...Good think I included step 5 because hubby actually read this post all on his own doing and then said "I agree with you - we need a second computer"! So yay for that ;)<br /><br />It does make me feel better that someone as established as you in blogging felt self conscious at one point too. I would never guess it now - your reviews are all so well articulated! But I like what your husband said (and agree with him). Staying true to yourself is the most important, and that is reflected in your writing for sure :)Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-67436621592946921692012-11-25T17:22:50.429-07:002012-11-25T17:22:50.429-07:00YES! You blog in your head too! My mom says this i...YES! You blog in your head too! My mom says this is a sign of a true writer. I dunno about that, but I know I need to focus on getting those ideas out on paper/screen more often. <br /><br />I've really liked your last few posts in which you aren't really *reviewing* a book, but talking about the book while in the middle of reading it. I find them just as interesting to read and I feel like I really get to know you better that way. Some of my other favorite book blogs do this a lot too. And after doing the readalong, I realized it's pretty fun to write about a book while in THE MIDDLE of reading it. It's a lot easier to get your thoughts out, that's for sure. <br /><br />LOL - I should clarify that we HAD two computers up until we moved back to Alberta last year. But it hubby's older desktop and we didn't actually use it all that much. One computer wasn't much of an issue until Jim started bringing home work to work on. After reading your comment I made fun of him how he's a 36 and never owned his own lap top yet! Crazy ;p <br /><br />P.S. Thanks for missing my blog - you put a big smile on my face today :)Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-6412019010694124342012-11-25T17:15:05.546-07:002012-11-25T17:15:05.546-07:00*refreshes word with friends before typing this* L...*refreshes word with friends before typing this* LOL, I am addicted to games!! But it's nice to have a challenging partner too :) And sometimes, all my brain can handle is some word games!<br /><br />You're reviews are all so well written, and flow and appear to have just jumped from your brain out onto your computer screen. When you told me how long it takes your to typically type up a review post, that's when I knew I over think mine WAY too much! ;) <br /><br />And thank you - your kind comments totally made my day! You are too kind :)Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-83979523109936967592012-11-25T17:10:24.832-07:002012-11-25T17:10:24.832-07:00I think I've been a big procrastinator most of...I think I've been a big procrastinator most of my life lol! All my school papers in college were written last minute. I work well under pressure :) BUT, my blog doesn't really *pressure* me as I don't have deadlines, etc. Which is why the readalong was a nice challenge - it added that needed pressure to see it through to the end. And yes, when I'm tired, which is often lately, I just want to READ other's blogs, not write my own ;)<br /><br />We can support eachother in defeating laziness! hahahaBrie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-68307273139902504282012-11-25T17:08:18.287-07:002012-11-25T17:08:18.287-07:00Aw, you're da best! xoAw, you're da best! xoBrie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-31413692099072746492012-11-25T15:52:56.236-07:002012-11-25T15:52:56.236-07:00bahahaha I love step 5, you sound just like me! I...bahahaha I love step 5, you sound just like me! I totally hear you on the over analyzing of the posts. I found that when my readership went up I got really self conscious and felt every review that I wrote was crap. And then my husband pointed out to me that people who follow my blog like it because of the way that I write and there's nothing wrong with not being perfect. I hope your plan works and I get to read about your progress here! Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-51138097228185410862012-11-25T15:02:05.959-07:002012-11-25T15:02:05.959-07:00Blogging in my head - omg yes. I get sooo annoyed ...Blogging in my head - omg yes. I get sooo annoyed sometimes that everyone can't just see all the brilliant thoughts I'm thinking. UGH, I have to write it down now? :)<br /><br />Too bad about the second job, but, nursing (IMO, never done it of course) is such a demanding job, physically, mentally... I can't imagine the stuff you go through! So really, no excuse needed there.<br /><br />I over analyze too. With my last couple posts I've started to move away from that (while reading a book by a major over analyzer, ironic!) and I don't think the quality has suffered. <br /><br />Maybe do a summary post, like a Fall Reading Summary or something. I use that quite often as a post per book is too much sometimes.<br /><br />And - I can't believe you only have one computer! That's crazy talk. Remember when you were a kid and you could only use the phone OR be on the internet? That's what you are reminding me of right now. Get a laptop, it'll change your life!<br /><br />PS I only called you out because I really miss your blog! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-39350175254872589082012-11-25T13:11:44.042-07:002012-11-25T13:11:44.042-07:00YOU playing games? I would never have known that. ...YOU playing games? I would never have known that. ;) <br /><br />I tend to overthink reviews and have to remind myself to just write my thoughts. You're right, a review isn't a book report -- it's just sharing your thoughts! <br /><br />Yay for Saigon Sundays! And a laptop! I think that's a wonderful idea. :) I think I need to come up with a schedule to stay on track of things, like getting up at a certain time and blogging for an hour or so in the morning BEFORE everything starts. <br /><br />And you're a wonderful blogger! You can write! You read awesome books! You can totally do it!Kristilyn (Reading In Winter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401451485460760416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-36616906738318783102012-11-24T12:12:04.459-07:002012-11-24T12:12:04.459-07:00I'm a major procrastinator too, Brie! It's...I'm a major procrastinator too, Brie! It's definitely something I need to work on, but I agree about the tired thing. That's what I've been like too. It's like my brain is tired after school and then I work on Fridays and biweekly Saturdays and that makes my feet tired. Tired feet + tired brain = one lazy Ambur. :P <br /><br />Right now, I'm actually supposed to be working on an essay and research paper. :P But I figured I'd visit some of my fellow Edmonton Bloggers' blogs before I got really going...*sigh* <br /><br />Hopefully we can both overcome our procrastination/laziness problem. :P AmburHostynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269572610984100581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-61640028829273923322012-11-24T02:27:36.969-07:002012-11-24T02:27:36.969-07:00You are so a writer! I really enjoy reading your b...You are so a writer! I really enjoy reading your blogs Brie. And Yes Saigon Sundays are the best, and i know i am not the only one that thinks that, you make them so funny. Hope you get your groove back. Love ya! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17731739529106421160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-4458535490702225542012-11-23T17:36:43.723-07:002012-11-23T17:36:43.723-07:00The thing is, I'm often inspired to write (hen...The thing is, I'm often inspired to write (hence the always writing in my head part), but I often struggle to get those thoughts typed out...not sure if it's from nervousness or just laziness ;) <br /><br />Thank you for the kind comment, Brandie! I feel a lot better just getting these thoughts out there! :)Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-89900769747354470912012-11-23T17:35:12.778-07:002012-11-23T17:35:12.778-07:00Aw, thanks, Melissa! Feels good to be back :)
Yo...Aw, thanks, Melissa! Feels good to be back :) <br /><br />You are totally right. I just need to stop over thinking things. Sometimes I feel like posting, but then I think, but I just posted yesterday, maybe I should hold off for a few days, then I forget, or don't feel like it and it never happens. I know a lot of bloggers and readers like schedules, but I feel with google reader and RSS feeds and twitter/FB, it doesn't really matter, since I don't really read blog posts "on a schedule" either. <br /><br />And look at you all mommy-wise now! ;) Thanks for the thoughtful comment :) Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-33484088466251486732012-11-22T23:09:54.748-07:002012-11-22T23:09:54.748-07:00Scott Stratton says only write when you are inspir...Scott Stratton says only write when you are inspired. I think that is the way to go. Don't sweat the time away and just bring out the happy when you do write. Inspiration and love will bring more readers anyways:) Welcome back!Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062738663878695403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-7112341686813748292012-11-22T23:09:33.589-07:002012-11-22T23:09:33.589-07:00Scott Stratton says only write when you are inspir...Scott Stratton says only write when you are inspired. I think that is the way to go. Don't sweat the time away and just bring out the happy when you do write. Inspiration and love will bring more readers anyways:) Welcome back!Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062738663878695403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-23101604362148182242012-11-22T22:34:57.822-07:002012-11-22T22:34:57.822-07:00Yes - it can be challenging to be able to sum up t...Yes - it can be challenging to be able to sum up the book clearly and also give others an impression of what the book is about! What I'm slowly learning is, most people aren't looking for "book reports"...you can get that on goodreads, etc. I find it more interesting when people talk about the book and their experience to the book or relate it to something in their life. Of course, that's also just my opinion :) I think you are very good at writing about the books you read, Leanne!<br /><br />Haha "you obviously have one [a life]"! Well..if by having a life you mean a husband and a dog and household responsibilities then yes! ;p I guess I just need to find that balance. I enjoy blogging so I should be able to make time for it at least once or twice a week, right? :)Brie @ A Slice of Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445361407533018855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-35632167289217809332012-11-22T22:29:04.138-07:002012-11-22T22:29:04.138-07:00YAY! Glad to see you're back =) I sometimes ...YAY! Glad to see you're back =) I sometimes worry too about balancing life and everything else, hence the fact that I've been quite MIA on my own blog over the last few months. But blogging should really be about what you want to do, rather than what you feel you should do. So just do what feels right, and the rest will just fall into place. <br /><br />That was mighty profound for a Thursday evening, if I do say so myself. Perhaps it was the prenatal yoga tonight -- I must be feeling zen or something. I think that I shall go have a peanut butter cookie and try to read for a little while (I've been in a massive reading rut myself ... for the last five months or so? It sucks. Seriously sucks. So I feel you.)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191496127517215717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591658634412055487.post-74275749016405346562012-11-22T22:07:40.472-07:002012-11-22T22:07:40.472-07:00I've gained a few more readers as well and I d...I've gained a few more readers as well and I don't want to be writing up a book report. Before, I was pretty much writing for myself, but now, others are reading it as well! I just feel as if I need to be able to sum up my thoughts clearly and I think I'm getting a bit better now. Sometimes, I type things and realize that if someone hadn't read the book, they would have no idea what I was even talking about, so that's another problem!<br /><br />I saw your comment on Kristilyn's blog about living a life. You obviously have one and if you're tired after work, then don't pressure yourself to do something. Just do it when you can... (even though you're procrastinating, haha. It's okay, everyone does)<br /><br />Good luck with everything!!Leanne Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896622699037734102noreply@blogger.com