Thursday, March 17, 2011

You've lost that bloggin' feeling

Like the best romances, blogging in the early stages is a heady business. Well, once you get past those awkward first dates where you're not really sure what to say and you're worried you'll put spaghetti all over your face, it is anyway.

A few months in and you're mad about it. Obsessive. Or maybe that was just me. Checking in constantly just to say hello, whispering sweet nothings all over town, public displays of affection on Twitter. The whole shebang.

As you approach your first anniversary, the excitement is palpable. You've made it. One of those blogs that's actually lasted a year. The champagne corks pop, the bubbles fizz.

And then fizzles. Cue: post-party hangover. The honeymoon is over and the real work begins. Nothing has really changed. It's not them, it's you. You've just realised that, like the best marriages, blogging takes work. Things you wrote about with freshness and vibrancy the first time around, come around again.

You're at the point where you're a Cosmo coverline made in heaven: "Put the romance back into your romance." "Love him like it's the first time." "Hot monogamy!" Etcetera.

Your mind starts to wander. Perhaps your energy would be better placed in a new blog! A book! A visit to an ashram in India! Oh wait...

Suddenly, the distraction you've been looking for appears. A dirty weekend. Full of passion and excitement. A little me time. A chance to walk hand in hand with your blog.

Just what you need to rev up your Blojo.

So I'll see you on the flipside of the Aussie Bloggers Conference. Who knows what thrilling new moves I may have to show you. Bet you're quivering in anticipation.

No Weekend Rewind this week. Will miss your mixed tape of fabulousness, but I'll be back, raring to go next week.

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36 comments:

  1. GlowMarch 17, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Blojo is the coolest word I've ever heard.

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  2. Life In A Pink FibroMarch 17, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I think it was @MaxabellaLoves who originally coined it. :-)

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  3. CateMarch 17, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    not to mention all the gossiping, drinking champers and dancing on the tables...
    xxxCate

    (but first have to survive teaching 84 preps how to catch...)

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  4. Deer BabyMarch 17, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Blojo! Priceless.

    Have a great time!

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  5. BelindaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Woot! See you there. My word verification is 'solike' ... seems pretty appropriate to me!

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  6. Diminishing LucyMarch 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Hope your blogjo errupts with renewed vigour and all that. And that it brings another year of wonderful blogging.

    See you Saturday! xx

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  7. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Fabulous - I'm loving the word Blojo too. In fact I loved the whole post (as usual)and identified/nodded along in recognition (as usual). Fabulosa : ) And have a fab time at the conference - sounds amazing!

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  8. TatMarch 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Have a great time!

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  9. DovicMarch 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Holy damn I'm excited. With you lot all converging at once, I'm a feelin like I'm on holidays without having to go anywhere!

    Oh yeah, did you mention something about blogging too?

    See ya soon pinkie!

    x

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  10. Mrs WoogMarch 17, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Am totally hanging out for a little me time, which starts at 9am tomorrow! xx

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  11. All For LoveMarch 17, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Hahaha, so brilliant! I love this post Allison. Hope you and all the other wonderful bloggers have a totally wild night :o)

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  12. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I might have mentioned this earlier, but damn bitter about my Indecision to go to abc. Have a wonderful time and can't wait to see what you have in store for all of us post blojo (love that!). Have a fab time!

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  13. cathy@homeMarch 18, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Blojo is the it word of this year.
    Have a lovely pink time

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  14. Chantelle {fat mum slim}March 18, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Have a great time Alison. xx

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  15. MadmotherMarch 18, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Nope - blojo was a term I used well over a year ago. Ner.

    http://meanderingmadmother.blogspot.com/2009/12/blojo-thief-part-1.html

    Yes, sour grapes as not joining with the cool kids at ABC. Damn hubby and his birthday.

    Grrrr.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I was getting all pumped to have a conversation about first year blogging and trying to keep the spark, but instead I will go with everyone else and say have fun! I'm really interested to see what comes out of it.

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  17. Kim HMarch 18, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I'm so envious of all you guys heading to the conference. I soooo wish I could go!!! Have fun and I can't wait to hear about it all in absolute detail, when you get back.

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  18. Life In A Pink FibroMarch 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Yep, @MadMother has first official Blojo use so far - I stand corrected on @Maxabella. Any earlier sightings?

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  19. Leanne @ Deep Fried FruitMarch 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Blojo!! Please please please can you pop over to my joint and add Blojo to my Blog Dictionary. I started one ages ago but never did anything with it. Check it out at www.DeepFriedFruit.blogspot.com

    Happy Conference eve!

    Cheers

    Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit

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  20. Lady EstrogenMarch 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I agree with Glowless - coolest word! LOL Hope you have a fab time at the conference :)

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  21. MadmotherMarch 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Already did Leanne! Lol.

    Am going back to an old hobby - putting my own definition of word verification words into my comments.

    laggl - small girl lagging behind

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  22. Megan BlandfordMarch 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    See you soon!

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  23. MaxabellaMarch 18, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Enjoy yourself, sis. Hope you get your blark back. x

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  24. KateMarch 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Great post! I'm not going, never even heard about until yesterday. But I have definitely watched my blog and my reason for blogging change over the year and a half. These days I am far less obsessed, I don't have that voice in my head telling me this would be such a great thing to blog and I have much less time unfortunately for visiting and whispering sweet nothings. These days I get in there, I spill out everything that's on my mind and then I get out. Done.
    Have a ball!

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  25. Brenda @ 13 AcresMarch 18, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    you are so damn funny!!! made me giggle as i've thought exactly this. You and me started blogging about the same time so a very topical post for me!!

    Do impart your wisdom from the conference (oh, and have a blast!!)
    xx

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  26. PennyMarch 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    O man that's me! Blojo fizzling out. Wish there were a NZ blooger's conf...hey maybe I should start one

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  27. another donkey design by kateMarch 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Blojo - LOVE IT
    Have fun at the conference

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  28. Tales of a Tai TaiMarch 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I think you've just created a piece of blogging history with the establishment of the new word...Blojo. Brilliant! Have a great time this weekend. Can't wait to hear all about it....

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  29. Naturally CarolMarch 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I'm finding that blogging still follows the normal pattern of a friendship. It takes effort but there is a huge payoff if you stick with it. That being said..there is a season for each friendship..some last an hour or a day and occasionally some continue for years!

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  30. Emma MMarch 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Have a great time! I bet you find your blojo somewhere - even if it's at the bottom of a cocktail glass :)

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  31. JaneMarch 18, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Woo hoo! Have a fab time, Allison. I'll have to get myself organised for next year's. J x

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  32. FelicityMarch 19, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Can't wait to learn all about your adventures at ABC,
    x felicity

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  33. Sydney Shop GirlMarch 19, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Have a great trip, Allison and looking forward to the report when you return.

    SSG xxx

    Sydney Shop Girl blog

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  34. Corinne (aka Rinny of Arabia)March 20, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    You did a GREAT job yesterday! I really loved hearing you talk and you were a fab moderator. Sad I didn't get to speak to you more.

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  35. Romina GarciaMarch 20, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    If I make it to a year I will celebrate in style! Blogging is such hard work! And yes, so difficult in the beginning. Loved your panel at the conference.
    Wanted to come and say hi but was far too star struck!! Haha, maybe next year, when I will have been able to have a couple ;-)

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  36. Cheryl GerberaMarch 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    hope you have heaps of fun at the conference!

    xo
    http://sourcherryandcurlchocolate.blogspot.com/

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