Wednesday 21 March 2012

Where I’ve been

I must admit, it feels self indulgent to write this post.  But it’s been gnawing at me and I have to put it to paper, so to speak.  That’s always been the way I process things.

I was a little late on my Month Six Bountiful Bouquet as you may have noticed.  Life, as it does, got in the way. 

I got a rather unpleasant email about it.  Someone wanted me to post the instructions and they were tired of waiting.

My mother always said ‘you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar’.  The email, though not overly vinegar-ish, upset me. 

And, as millions of bloggers have probably done in the past, I withdrew and contemplated my reasons for wanting to blog in the first place.

I’ll admit, I have a thin skin that I am trying to harden up.  The e-mailer probably didn’t really intend to come across as blunt as she did.  She caught me on an off day. 

I was going to come online and publish an “I’m sorry, I’m a bad blogger, please forgive me for being late’. 

But then I decided.  This is MY blog.  I have a young family.  I have real life commitments.  I do the best I can with the time I have available.  You’re just going to have to cut me some slack sometimes if I can’t deliver the day I said I would.

So.  Cut me some slack.

Tomorrow, I’ll feel better about the whole thing and probably a little foolish for putting this out there.  But for now, it’s off my chest.

Till tomorrow,

Suzie

7 comments:

  1. Absolutely it is your blog, and you are entitled to post what you want when you want. Don't forget that for every complainer there are many many more who appreciate the time and effort you put into the gifts you give us!

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  2. You are giving us a gift with your patterns....tsk tsk for someone who asks when their gift is coming! Thank you for your generosity and just know that there are many more of us who appreciate your kindness!
    Maria

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  3. Oh good grief some people just can't seem to appreciate anything.
    These blocks are free after all and I for one thank you for the time you are investing in doing this for all of us. It's going to be a beautiful quilt.
    Nancy

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  4. I'm sorry this happened to you. Even when people get free gifts some seem to think you 'owe' them the next gift on the exact day ( and even moment).
    I hope you'll be able to step over it soon, these sour people are luckily a minority, but they still can ruin your day.
    Just try to see it as a compliment, she loves your patterns so much, she simple cann't wait :-).
    I bet she forgot to tell you that in her mail LOL.
    Dutch hugs

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  5. Suzie,
    Do not feel bad about being late. Your family is the most important. We are very greatful that you even spend the time to put these patterns out there for us to enjoy. Thanks for that. I for one can wait. I also appreciate you saying something. It is more important to get it off your chest!

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  6. Suzie,
    Do not feel bad about being late. Your family is the most important. We are very greatful that you even spend the time to put these patterns out there for us to enjoy. Thanks for that. I for one can wait. I also appreciate you saying something. It is more important to get it off your chest! Thanks again for sharing your time and creativity

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  7. I'm like the others, very greatful for the beautiful patterns that you take the time to offer us, for FREE. Some people need to read that word!
    Never, never feel you need to send an appology for being late posting anything. I hope you don't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch.
    Thanks, and God bless you,
    Lisa in Alabama

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