Saturday Night with ESM

Tonight I am writing, simply just to write, over on the ESM Facebook page while watching Julie & Julia the movie. If you haven’t seen this movie, I suggest putting it at the top of your Netflix requests or Blockbuster Bluebox rental list (find FREE movie codes HERE). If you have seen this movie and ever wondered while watching the scene of her melting down after failing some recipes, is owning a blog like that? Yes, yes it is. In fact, usually ESM is very positive and I hold my “meltdowns” to myself. Watch the clip above and read my ESM meltdown post below :)

A “slump” is what those of us who have hit highs and lows of writing call it. When you have lost passion in writing about what used to make you happy. Whether it be that life events and stresses have caused you to slowly go on a downward spiral to no inspiration or you have blog writer’s block, either way it is tragic for a blogger. Especially one who loves their readers and content as much as I do. In fact, the things I write for you I use myself. Therefore, when I am falling short on posting my favorite frugal living tips, my deal finding suffers dramatically. Confession: I shopped the other day without a coupon in sight. I didn’t buy a ton, just several things we needed but still without coupons (sigh)

Blogging slumps are usually followed with lots of behind the scenes discouraging events such as lack of comments, behind on emails, negative feedback from peers or readers, etc. These are all things bloggers have learned to tolerate but still find disheartening. However life goes on, and to get out of the slump you hold your head high and wade through the trenches of the blogging world that can sometimes be very fierce, competitive, and downright ugly.

After the slump? Great things are always to come. Usually when an athlete comes out of an off period amazing plays are made and wonderful wins are achieved. Here is to the “after the slump” things ahead for EasternShoreMom!

Thanks Julie & Julia!

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