Now, Where Was I?
February 07, 2025![]() |
Photo by Daniel Álvasd on Unsplash |
Most of the boxes are unpacked, the old house has a For Sale sign in the front yard, and I haven’t had an appointment with a real estate agent/carpet layer/repair professional for one entire week. Could this be the start of my new normal??
I hope so. It’s been so long since I had a regular writing schedule—or “regular” schedule of any kind—that I’m not sure yet how to proceed. I feel like I did when I started this blog in 2009. Where do I go from here?
That’s where you come in. Do you still enjoy seeing new
posts pop up in your email (see “Subscribe to posts” on the sidebar if you want
to receive posts this way), your feed reader, or when you randomly visit
Catching Happiness? I am so grateful for the faithful readers who have joined
me over the years; your comments have meant so much to me. Is there something
in particular you’d like to see covered on Catching Happiness? Is blogging dead
and Substack (or another platform) the preferred way to connect?
When my life isn’t absolutely insane, I love writing and curating content for Catching Happiness. I want to keep writing posts about topics such as happiness, positive psychology, and living a rewarding life. I still want to share personal essay-type stories, the occasional Link Love and inspirational quote.
I’ve grown older and my stage of life has changed, so some of my perspectives
and favorite topics have changed as well. And likely will continue to change.
Experiences that loomed large a few years ago—raising a child, being deeply
involved in horsemanship—are no longer quite the same. (I still have the child
and the horse, but my day-to-day interaction with both is quite different!) I
would like to continue exploring the pursuit of happiness right here, with you.
For now, that’s what I plan to do, unless I get a big wave
of feedback that convinces me otherwise. Consider yourself warned. 😊
10 comments
People aren't reading blogs as much but I prefer them with no ads and ideas from serious and or funny people. I'm a pastelist so look at art blogs and much more. I use mine like a journal as I was never good keeping a diary. I am off most social media now and enjoy my life as is. Hope you keep posting at least once in a while.
ReplyDeleteJo--Thanks for taking the time to reply. I do plan to keep posting for a while. It may be small, but Catching Happiness brings me joy, and hopefully offers an uplifting space online. There's value in that.
DeleteI really hope you continue writing your blog. Even though I don’t comment often, I read all your posts and enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheryl!
DeleteI also hope you keep blogging, Kathy! Maybe blogging will be (and is) a great way to avoid social media, with short messages and lots of ads.
ReplyDeleteThat's one reason I'm reluctant to give up on blogging. It feels like a safe community, and one that I have some control over (not that I've ever needed to block anyone). I love having a space to share thoughts and photos and the uplifting, without being drawn into shopping and controversies!
DeleteDefinitely hope you will continue to blog...I appreciate so much everything you share. You do a wonderful job with your posts. Blogging is a great way to encounter friends and enjoy each other's lives. Certainly consider you a special blogging friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI consider you a blogging friend, too, Debbie. I am still planning to continue blogging at least for the foreseeable future. Thank you for all your support through the years!
DeletePlease please continue catching happiness!! I love and adore your blog, your resources, your themes, your writing. Your posts have a powerful impact on me. Congratulations on reaching your new stage of life! And thank you for visiting my humble blog. I seem to be getting back to posting again, though not as frequently as I used to. Instagram seems overwhelming to me with the quantity of images without the substance & text that I love on Blogspot. Sketchbook Wandering
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind comments! I am planning to keep blogging for the foreseeable future. And I'm always glad to see a post pop up on your blog, too.
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