Real Life Recap

I took a break from blogging for two weeks… but now I’m back!

I really enjoyed the break, actually.

… I was relieved not to have blogging on my “To Do” list every day (and night). Especially if Amelia didn’t nap.

… During the time I would normally spend working on a blog post, I read books or watched a favorite show. It was nice to “waste” my precious free time.

… I didn’t document my life as much. Sometimes I didn’t take a single photo all day (shocking, I know!).

… I took a break from social media, although it was a lot harder than I thought to put down my phone completely… which made me think a lot about modern life and how much I want to engage with the internet, especially in the context of motherhood and sharing Amelia’s life online.

… I felt like I had more time to start projects that aren’t very bloggable, like organizing photos and filing paperwork. I try not to do things just to create content, but the need to have something to blog about always creeps in.

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My time away was much-needed and gave me a lot to think about. But no matter how nice the break was, I still missed The Amateur Librarian! I’ve been chatting about books, crafts, and life online for so long that I don’t know how to give it up completely. I don’t have any grand ambitions for this blog, but I like having a place to write and document and share my life.

So, in short: I’m sticking around!

Of course I did take SOME photos during my hiatus. Here’s a very brief recap of what I was up to during the past couple weeks. I might write more about some of these things… but then again, maybe not!

Real Life Recap:

Christmas card photo shoot