Too Busy to Post
As you probably have noticed, I’ve been missing in action once again. It’s not because I don’t have anything to say because I ALWAYS do. The truth is, I’m really busy with work work. You know, the kind that pays you opposed to just blogging for fun and hoping one day it’ll pay off?
If I was making boat loads of money off of this site, it would be one thing, but I make next to nothing. And I can’t support a family on that amount.
Like many families I know, money is REALLY tight right now. My husband is barely getting 40 hours at work, which means I need to make up the difference in order to pay the bills, feed the kids, pay for gas, etc.
It’s frustrating to me because I’m working crazy hours just to make enough money to help us squeak by. I’m literally working seven days a week with little extra to show for it. But that’s okay as long as I help keep a roof over our heads and food in our bellies.
When I’m not working, I’m running errands, cleaning or spending time with the kids. There hasn’t really been any extra time to speak of for me to just sit and work on my two sites or on my writing. I hate it, but you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. No one else is going to pay my bills for me.
Don’t get me wrong, if a magical little elf appeared and offered to do the housework, cooking and some of my work for me, I’d accept. It would open up my schedule some. But since I don’t see that happening anytime soon, I’ve got to continue what I’m doing.
I know it may seem like I’m making excuses for not writing, but that’s not the case at all. I have all the edits for Second Chances that I want to finish in the worst way, but I can’t jeopardize my family’s well-being. My kids depend on me. I’m responsible for all of their needs. Sometimes, that means putting things aside for a bit to focus on providing for them. After all, that’s what parents do.
I know, though, that it will ease up some in the future, and I will be able to focus on my other pursuits again. I keep reminding myself of that, and it helps.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I’m not being lazy by not posting. I’ve just got a lot on my plate that I need to work on right now. Be patient, and I’ll post when I can.
Much love,
Nikki
Small Town Mommy says:
Family definitely comes first (and work definitely comes before blogging). It would be nice to combine the two but I have found that no one wants to pay me loads of money to write minutiae on a regular basis so I have to do it as a hobby.
Nikki says:
It would definitely be nice. Even with all my little sources of income for my two sites, I don’t even make enough for 10 gallons of gas, let alone five. So I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing and maybe one day it’ll happen.
Angie - The Work at Home Wife says:
We will be here when you get back, Nikki. Bills come before blogging.
Nikki says:
Thanks, Angie.
Mary says:
We’ve missed you but no need to apologize. We all understand. But thanks for the update. Good luck!
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