I’ll go offline-ish for a while

As the title suggests, I’m going to hide for a while.

I’m in the phase of life when (some? all?) women feel shit, aka perimenopause – although many times I wonder if feeling shit is due to perimenopause or simply that I’ve had some bumpy years and that we’re living in a time with back-to-back disasters in the world, with little hope for a good future (or perhaps we’re just being fed that narrative through media) and that technology is turning people into soulless zombies (I’m looking at you, algorithm-based, short-form BS video apps).

I have a lot to be thankful for, but right now I’m mostly grumpy, sad and cynical, and I struggle to get things written as I would like to.

But I still have things to say and things (and photos) to share. I just need to take a break to get myself recharged, to rework the why and the how, and also to focus more on my photography.

Some of you know that my blog has been a work in progress for many years. After writing on this mixed topic blog for many months now, I know that I still want to write, but I think for a variety of reasons that my photography needs a separate home – and now we even have the technology for it (yay for the new server!). I also want my fitness/strength/quality of life posts under a different name. This current blog was practical and convenient for myself but that’s not necessarily the best option at all times!

So in the next couple of days, my blog and I are going offline for a while, but we’ll be back, probably in different forms. But I call it going offline-ish, because I’ll still enjoy reading your blog posts and I’ll still be around in comment sections. I’ll post my photos on the Foto app (highly recommended if you’re into photography and crave something different than Instagram) and will get more active there as well as on Glass.

8 responses to “I’ll go offline-ish for a while”

Leanne | www.crestingthehill.com.au

Hi Susanne – I hope you share your new blog stuff on Substack so I can find you again. I totally understand your feelings – fortunately I feel more positive about things…. probably because I’m ruthless in curating my online feed and not deep diving into those algorithms and their fear mongering. I also find living so far away from everything gives me a degree of separation from it all that helps my heart. I hope you sort out the perimenopause stuff and find your way back to a happy place and a great blog combination to share your photos etc.

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1. Susanne
  
  Thanks Leanne, I’m generally just feeling drained right now and need a break to give myself some TLC and figure out what I want to do with sharing online and how to do it in a way that feels sustainable and inspiring. Regarding the new blog stuff, since you’re a subscriber I’ll invite you to subscribe to the new setup whenever it’s ready.
  It’s good that you have found a way to not be influenced by the fear-mongering, honestly I don’t even use social media anymore other than watching the occasional YouTube video (but need to be careful there to not dig into the feed too much) and read the news very sparingly, I think it’s mostly a case of reacting to approaching menopause and personal things related to ageing. I’m sure I’ll find (or create) a way back to my happy place again although it will take some work.
  
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Catrina

Oh yes, I totally get it, Susanne — sometimes you just need to hit the “reboot” button on both brain and blog. Splitting your writing and photography sounds like a smart move. I’m glad you’ll still be around! The blogging world would feel too quiet without your insight and gorgeous photos.

Enjoy the offline-ish life! Just don’t get too zen – we’ll need proof you didn’t get lost with your camera on your walks!

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1. Susanne
  
  Yes, the brain especially this time! Thanks for your sweet words about my photos and insights! That’s inspiring to read!
  At least I’ll keep reading blogs and stay in the loop in comment sections. When I’m ready to write again, I’ll make sure you’re notified about it! And, photos will always be part of my writing but the more niche-y photography posts will be somewhere else.
  
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Denyse Whelan

Take the time you need! Life is like that! We will still be here!
Denyse x

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1. Susanne
  
  Thanks, Denyse! And I know you know about exhaustion and the need to take time for yourself.
  
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Anne

I am sorry to hear this but so glad you’ll be back when you’re feeling more like sharing. I have not been writing, either. Things are… yeah. I won’t dump in your comments section. Suffice to say I get it. Sending a transatlantic hug. Looking forward to hearing more from you when you’re ready.

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1. Susanne
  
  Thanks for the hug, and I’m sending one back to you! I’ve been missing you and suspected you were unwell and/or overwhelmed. I’ve felt close to burnout recently and will just stay quiet for a while (but will visit other people’s blogs) but I plan to keep this site as a creative profile kind of website with links to my places online including business stuff, and will blog elsewhere. It will likely be a separate photo blog and another one for the other topics (which will of course also include photos).
  Since you – and I suspect a few others – follow this RSS I’ll write a post here when I’m back writing somewhere, and there will be links on the front page.
  
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