Too busy to blog? So what have I been doing
Posted by kathryn in Blogging and Miscellanea
Long term readers of Limes & Lycopene will know I’m not posting as often as I used to. Over the last six months, my blogging time has been squeezed. I even missed this blog’s third birthday.
So if I haven’t been blogging as much, what have I been doing?
Over the last six months my clinic has boomed. We’ve never been busier. The business has been open 18 months and we’re becoming known in the suburb. Alexia and I have worked hard to build up a strong client base and it’s paying off. So of course, we’re tickled pink – it’s highly satisfying to see the business grow. But this also means I’m in clinic more often, leaving fewer gaps between clients for other work.
While Life etc magazine has closed down, I’ve picked up a new, regular writing gig with HealthSmart magazine. I compile the Eat Well food and nutrition column in each issue, plus other articles.
I’ve also been working busily away on a project with Lucy of Nourish Me fame. We’ve been cooking and writing, compiling notes, testing recipes and Lucy has taken some cracker photos. I’m pretty excited about this and am thoroughly enjoying the work. We’ll both be talking more about the project in the next few weeks.
It’s also a busy and momentous time in my house. Along with the work I’m doing, Richard is weeks away from the launch of a web application he’s been developing for the last 18 months. It’s been difficult and challenging work. But it’s nearly there.
And I’ve been doing a bit of work for him. I’ve expanded my nutritionist role to become an unofficial software tester and writer.
So that’s why I’m not here as often as I used to be. I have absolutely no plans to stop blogging. I’ve thought about it. But I continually come back to how much I love this site. How it has enriched my life.
Despite the ups and downs I still love blogging. It just won’t be as often as it used to be.
17 June, 2009
Comments
Its such a great site! I love it. Congratulations on the clinic also :)
I’m looking forward to seeing the results of your new project!
Congratulations on the success of your clinic and great to hear that you will still be blogging!
Sounds wonderfully fulfilling and just fab :) Can’t wait to hear about your project!
Congratulations on all you’ve been up to, Katherine! That’s so great about your clinic’s success.
I am eagerly awaiting more news of your great project with Lucy. Anything the two of you cook up together (literally AND figuratively!) will have to be wonderful.
Congrats Kathryn. You deserve all the success that comes your way.
Thanks so much to you all, it’s lovely to read your good wishes. I’m really enjoying all the work at the moment – and it’s quite an exciting time for me. Will keep you posted.
These all sound like excellent developments for you, hooray! another one here who is excited about the Nourish Me collaboration…cant wait!
Kathryn, congratulations on your work! I know it keeps you busy and all, but blogging can wait. :) And I am looking forward to seeing your project with Lucy. It must be fabulous!
Yoyr current work and your project in the pipeline sounds very rewarding. I can relate to your feelings about blogging too. I actually stopped blogging completely from January to June this year. I thought that I had given it away, but I just couldn’t help myself and have started to blog again a few days ago. Like you I will be posting a lot less frequently.
I can certainly understand why you can’t give away the blogging. You have a great community here, lots of interesting links to share and I get a real sense of passion in your articles about nutrition, recipes and related topics.
Congrats on your success! As I build my own private practice, I’m wondering how long it will take to really get busy and consistently so. It’s great to hear how well you are doing! I will stay subscribed to your blog and look forward to your future posts.
Keltie & Anh – thank you so much. I’m feeling pretty excited about the project myself.
Leanne: I saw that you’d been posting less frequently, but I’m really glad to hear you haven’t stopped. It’s all about finding a balance and commitment that works, isn’t it!
Michelle: Alexia and I opened Balance2health 18 months ago, but prior to that we’d both worked in the same suburb for over a year. So it does take a while – but you can get there.
Happy for your business. Do miss your blogging. Now just remember to take your own advice :)
Though I haven’t been blogging much successfully.. but to be honest, what I learned from blogging is Content is King, Custom Looking Template is sure the Queen ! Your Unique Looks (Template & Logo) makes your blog seperate, different and memorable plus brandable. Then it comes to your content, depending how well and good you provide content. Visitors stay or leave ! :)
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