Comments on TIF TALKS BOOKS: Remembering My Roots!!

I think a re-evaluation is always a good idea and ...

2009-12-12T18:20:51.541-06:00

I think a re-evaluation is always a good idea and change is never bad, even when it may be changing back!!

I sent a tweet about this, but it was short...lol....

2009-11-29T13:59:52.225-06:00

I sent a tweet about this, but it was short...lol. How much can you possibly say on Twitter. I plan to detach more from blogging in 2010. I won't be able to read a 1000+ blog posts every couple of days or so. Okay, maybe I could, but I won't. I did that in 2008. In 2009, I became obsessed with reading challenges. In 2010, I'm going to back up, re-evaluate how much time I want to dedicate to this.

J. Kaye . . . Hmmm . . . good thinking. Maybe I w...

2009-11-25T22:24:19.281-06:00

J. Kaye . . . Hmmm . . . good thinking. Maybe I will try breaking my files down a little more. That may help without having to unsub. I'll try it as trial run and then decide from there. Thanks!!

Tif - I am with you there. I won't unsub, but ...

2009-11-25T21:09:07.431-06:00

Tif - I am with you there. I won't unsub, but I plan to revamp my Google Reader. There's a way you can organize the blogs into files. If I have time, that's what I plan on doing for the Christmas holidays. ;)

J. Kaye . . . I wouldn't say that I've don...

2009-11-25T21:04:44.555-06:00

J. Kaye . . . I wouldn't say that I've done a good job connecting the last month!! I am so far behind in my Reader, it is pretty pathetic!! I'm thinking I need to unsubscribe to those that are not my faves and just concentrate on those I do have time for. Going back to work full-time has definitely cut into the time I had before and I'm having to prioritize a lot more for 2010!!

Alexia561 . . . Thanks for the award!! I had so much fun reading all the honest things about you! I just commented over on your blog and will be posting it here again soon!

Laura's Reviews . . . Thanks for sticking with me!!! I think the changes will be good for me and I'm hoping that they will all be good for you as well!! :)

Sheila (Bookjourney) . . . Thank you!! I'm hoping to get the new changes posted early next month (December). Just trying to iron out all the details!! Stay tuned!!

EVERYONE . . . Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement!! I originally thought when I decided to do this, people would think I am crazy for passing up those FREE review books!! I never thought I would get a positive response like this! It definitely confirms why I keep coming back to this community!! You all rock!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! :)

Kristen . . . Yep, the sane part is what got to me...

2009-11-25T20:08:26.843-06:00

Kristen . . . Yep, the sane part is what got to me!! :) Sometimes taking a step back to get going in the right direction is better than going the wrong direction completely. I'm glad I found my way back!!

Teddyree . . . You are so welcome!! Love your blog and hope you are doing better!

Tiffany Norris . . . Thank you for the nice compliment!! I will be looking forward to hearing what you decide. That reminds me . . . I need to check to make sure I'm following you!!

Gulbrandsen family . . . I'm glad that you are still excited to see my recommendations!! And, I agree and can relate all too well . . . I need to spend more time on those guilty pleasures with no strings attached!! :)

mjmbecky . . . That is where it started becoming a problem for me . . . when we moved!! I still have books to review from that time period and it has been more than 6 months now!! I'm going to end up having to do a skim to remind myself of my thoughts in detail!

Bella . . . I'm at about the same as you! After I finish my current read, I'm down to 3 as well and I can't get through them fast enough!

Alexia561 . . . Thank you!! I'm just not sure how happy this change will make my hubby!! I already spend too much money at the bookstores!! :)

Great post. I totally understand where you have t...

2009-11-19T23:21:39.368-06:00

Great post. I totally understand where you have to bring it back to what you enjoy. That is what it is about. Cant wait to see what changes you have in store for the new year! :)

Great post. With my two books clubs, reading chal...

2009-11-18T15:01:16.296-06:00

Great post. With my two books clubs, reading challenges, and starting to accept books to review from authors and publishers, I am starting to feel overwhelmed. I may need to reevaluate my blog and reading habits as well.

I know how you feel - I started my blog back in early 2007 and I don't think people started to really read it until this year:-)

I'll still be reading your blog in the future!!

Have a little something for you on my blog
, so please stop by when you have a chance. :)

Well, you know me, I am pro change. (lol) I think ...

2009-11-18T12:28:43.805-06:00

Well, you know me, I am pro change. (lol) I think you and I are on the same path for 2010. You'd done a better job at spaying connected with other book bloggers than I have. I wanted to in 2009, but failed and finally gave up. True, I have been all over the place, but that was to get my name out there. Next year, I am tightening my social circle. ;) I won't be out there discovering new book blogs, but spending time with the ones I've missed out on this year if that makes sense.

Wonderful post! I totally agree that there's s...

2009-11-17T12:43:40.282-06:00

Wonderful post! I totally agree that there's sometimes a feeling of obligation to read a book for review instead of one of your own personal purchases. Can take some of the fun out of reading. I've really cut back on review copies and go to the library and bookstore more often. This way, we can read the books we want when we want.

Congratulations on getting back to your roots!

Tif, I'm glad you're getting back to your ...

2009-11-17T11:21:58.703-06:00

Tif, I'm glad you're getting back to your roots with your books.

I've made the same change and I feel so happy about it. I'm down to 3 ARCs and then its my books 24/7! Yay!

I love your comments here. In the process of movi...

2009-11-17T09:31:30.518-06:00

I love your comments here. In the process of moving in my new home, I got terribly behind with review books and have three still floating out there from months ago that I had to beg publishers their forgiveness and promise to get to...slowly. I've also backed off accepting as many as well, as there are just too many dang good books popping up on people's blogs that I want to try.

Love your post, and can't wait to continue to see what you post!

This is sort of the problem I had with book clubs....

2009-11-17T09:03:11.291-06:00

This is sort of the problem I had with book clubs. I feel like as a medical wife and mom and a dozen other job titles, that there is so little time, and life is too short to spend reading things that don't interest me. I am going to pick up a book because it's my escape or my guilty pleasure or way to relax. I think your blog will still be awesome and I am excited to see your recommendations.

I have been considering this as well. Thanks for y...

2009-11-17T08:55:12.969-06:00

I have been considering this as well. Thanks for your thoughts! And keep up the great writing!

So glad you are making the changes you need to mak...

2009-11-17T03:21:09.115-06:00

So glad you are making the changes you need to make, so you can get back to just enjoying what you love!
Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog too :-)

I'm glad you're finding the balance that m...

2009-11-16T23:29:13.771-06:00

I'm glad you're finding the balance that makes you happy and sane. I am working on that again right now as I'm losing some of the "fun" feeling with my own blog. Because you're right ... this is all about one thing ... talking with a community about books!