“Stay”cations are Depressing

vacation
This was the silliest image of a dreaming vacation I could find.

So, my writing streak may be coming to an end.

I’m getting burned out on posting every day. It’s becoming harder and harder to bring the funny and vulnerable. I really thought I could go on forever. But with a weekly podcast, a best-of book, a new book, daily job, and now dating, I’m like a fanny – wiped. I believe this is my 402nd straight day of writing.

So, I’m thinking of taking a break – just a little vacation from writing.

Ooh – speaking of… isn’t it depressing that when someone says they’re going on vacation (I sometimes say “holiday” because I want to sound cool – but I need to face facts that it’s just plain douchey) and you ask them where they’re going and they say, “This will be a staycation!”

I’ve never taken a purposeful break from anything in my life. I have an issue where I kind of “all or nothing” it. My fear is that if I stop even for one day, I’ll stop forever. This is my insanity that keeps me going each night. Also, I feel I’ll be letting you down.

This, too, is nonsense since but nobody gives a shit about my streak other than me. Sure you appreciate my daily nonsense, but you’ll get along fine without my words every day. Your lives will be less fulfilling during that time, but that’s to be expected.

I haven’t yet fully committed to the blog vacation (ironically, also going to be a “staycation” since I’m working my day job) but I think it might be best for everyone. You deserve truly awesome posts and I might need some time alone to recharge the batteries.

Will keep you posted…

D.J.

vacation
This was the silliest image of a dreaming vacation I could find.

13 thoughts on ““Stay”cations are Depressing”

  1. Natalie the Singingfool says:

    I was wondering how long you’d last…I did a five-day-a–week streak for five months, and it damn near killed me/possibly hurt my marriage/sanity. No one will hunt you down and hurt you because you aren’t posting everyday.
    I mean, I can’t guarantee it, but I’m like 98% sure not one will do that.
    Take a breather if you need it. Not that you need my permission, but you know, just in case you were waiting for it.

  2. RachRiot says:

    I was impressed by your posting every day but I seriously don’t know how you did it. I’m happy if I post twice a month. AND I DON’T WORK! Well, I’m a mom but my kids are in school so I have no real excuse. I want to post more and let go of the fact that they can’t all be fucking Pulitzers, ya know? I think it’s good to write for a few minutes every day, but not necessarily post everything. Some are just for me. Enjoy your break. We’ll be here when you get back. 🙂

  3. mothers little hleper says:

    I read your posts everyday and will miss them
    looking forward to the awesome posts after you recharge……..no pressure.

  4. heidi says:

    Catch your breath and relax for as long as you need to, then post what you want, when you want. 🙂

  5. Emelie says:

    I totally think this is valid. While I do enjoy reading your stuff every day, everyone needs a break every once in a while. I think it’s so awesome that you’ve had such an amazing streak! Enjoy the break. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.

  6. Sharona Zee says:

    Enjoy! I’m a twice a week gal (even though I told OKCupid I’d like about every other day), (but that wasn’t blogging), but still….
    enjoy!

    Sharona
    http://www.pmzee.com

  7. Lisa Newlin says:

    I’m sorry you’re feeling down but if you feel you need a break, you should take one from writing for a few days. We understand. We may not like it, but we will deal with it.

    However, one thing you should never take a break from is whipping out The Club on a date. Truer words have never been spoken (or typed).

    Hang in there. You totally rock.

  8. Barb says:

    Quality over quantity … I’d much rather read something of substance than you just writing to fill the page.

    I happen to be one who loves their “staycation.” While I do love getting away, the craziness in laundry, house cleaning, packing, driving, etc, to go away and then doing the same when I return defeats the purpose of a vacation. During a staycation, I can truly relax, work around the house as I want, and feel like I’ve been away from work for a month.

  9. Kate Hall says:

    Take the weekends off. They say nobody reads then anyway – or at least they don’t read mine.Of course they’re not reading mine during the week either – ok, a few are. I’m one of your most devoted readers and I struggle to keep up with everything you write. So take a freaking break, for your reader’s sake!

  10. Lisa says:

    Stop dreaming and come to Stowe, Vt for a real ski vacation! That silly image can come true!! Great place to recharge those batteries and get lots of inspiration!

  11. Lil says:

    And then you ate old meatballs from your freezer and made me laugh out loud. Do what you must, but you’ll always be funny.

  12. Thelma says:

    WHAT!?! UNACCEPTABLE…I’m going to have to start working at work. FUCK!
    Fine, I suppose everyone is entitled to sanity. Also if you’re any good at the dating thing chick will not want you blogging about her. Chicks can be so unreasonable. BAH.

    And now you have the element of surprise on your side…(insert dastardly laugh here)

  13. Shawna says:

    But. I just discovered you.

    And I like your words. We don’t have much in common, and you wouldn’t agree with a lot of my views…but you’re genuine. It’s a brave thing you do, spilling it all out there.

    If we were trapped in an elevator for an afternoon, I’m sure we’d stay in touch. That’s how I gauge peeps…my Hypothetical Elevator Test (HET)

    That said. It’s wisdom that “causes the pauses,” as my Granny used to say. Knowing when you need a break and then doing it.

    Best of everything to ya.

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