I sort of had a mini Bloggiesta last weekend and I think it has seriously affected my ability to get a lot done this weekend! The moment a distraction came up, I was there! Plus, I'm just really exhausted for some reason, and I think it's a good idea to just sleep.
In any case, here's what I managed to get done as part of Bloggiesta. It's not much, and I probably only logged about 6 hours. But all in all, something's better than nothing, right? My original to-do list included a lot of stuff I wanted to get done and here's what I managed to do:
*1 of 3 reviews written
*Signed up for Indiebound affiliate and got an email from Jen on how to making linking easier.
*Signed up for a program to use on my blog and tested it with others for an event next week. (this took a long time because I had to find it!) and also solicited help for event and brainstormed via email with another blogger.
*Not on my original to-do list, but I finished Season 2 of Supernatural (I was seriously behind Elizabeth) and answered her questions for next week as well wrote mine for her for the rest of the season.
*Scheduled a blog tour post for Monday.
Pathetic!!! But the truth is I could easily be chained to this computer 24/7 and when my mind and body are telling me I need a break, I listen because it will only be better for the blog overall. I did a lot of unwinding and having fun this weekend, talking to friends, etc.
I think Bloggiesta officially ends tomorrow at noon, but I'll probably be tackling some of these things for long into the week. I hope you all had a successful Bloggiesta!
Listen to mind/body... it's okay to sleep and take a break!
ReplyDeleteIt is MORE than okay to take a break.
ReplyDeleteIt is the right thing to do.
"the truth is I could easily be chained to this computer 24/7"
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... I so feel you there. I couldn't fall asleep until 3:30 last night because my brain was buzzing with all the things I need to do to improve... and I didn't even sign up for Bloggiesta (wish I had)! Just reading everyone's posts about it has got me thinking.
Glad I could be a part of your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right - there is so much out there, that we could be chained to these machines all the time. Sometimes you just have to step away. At least you made a dent in your to do list.
ReplyDeleteNo need to feel bad, Amy. You do so much on a regular basis, I don't know how you keep it all straight! You do an awesome job all the time!
ReplyDeleteLezlie
This was the first weekend in ages I didn't have to work. No being chained to PC for me!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see what the event for next week is! I'm glad you had a relaxing weekend. Thos are the best!
ReplyDeleteI didn't accomplish everything I wanted to, either, but I still had fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI imagine you might need a break from your blog sometimes ... you are very prolific! I go through stages where I feel a little burnt out and then I take a break and come back renewed.
ReplyDeleteEvery bit helps right? Probably just had a weekend that demanded rest. I keep hearing about Supernatural and need to check it out!
ReplyDeleteJust cruising through the Bloggiesta participant blogs and meeting my fellow book bloggers. I like the look of your blog and the layout.
ReplyDeleteAmy, you still got a lot accomplished even though you don't think you did. Relaxing and recharging your batteries are a huge part of a successful blog, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm so curious about your upcoming event!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't "do" Bloggiesta at all ... too much on my family schedule this weekend. But I did add a lot of ideas to my "to do" list, and a blogging friend encouraged me to take it one task at a time (rather than be overwhelmed by the entire list)
You may not have gotten everything done, but at least you did some of it. And now you have a list of things to do for the future, right?
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud.
Good job.
So *ahem* I'm making my way through the wrap up posts. Every weekend is Bloggiesta anyways! 6 hours is 6 hours of fun!
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