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I’m Back! New Theme and Life Updates

April 18, 2019

Hi everyone, did you miss me?! I apologize for my silence last week, as I was stressed out with picking a new theme since the Pipdig drama happened. I finally picked one, as you can see! How do you like it?

To be honest, I don’t quite like it for a few different reasons. It’s quite limited compared to my previous theme, but at the same time I’m thinking maybe I just have to wait a while to get used to it? In any case, you will see within the next few weeks if I decide to keep this theme or not!

Another thing you probably have noticed is that I did some re-branding as well, which I knew I really needed to get to but have just been lazy the past few months to do it. I’ve even included a signature!! I’m trying to move my blog to a more neutral and monochrome theme, but we’ll see how long that lasts.

Fighting My Lack of Motivation

Since January or February, I’ve been struggling to fight my growing lack of motivation to touch my blog. I did pretty well for those two first months, but it was apparent (to me, anyway) by March that my enthusiasm had started dwindling. Last year, I used to be able to write two blog posts a week. I really longed to do that again, but a mix of being disorganized and being demotivated really got me.

I thought, it’ll come back soon! I let some time pass and tried maintaining my minimum of one blog post a week, but I was really struggling to make content I was happy with. Soon, I began filling my time with other things and getting out of the house more.

A Few Life Developments

Like I said a few months ago, I’m now endeavoring to go back to school to study Graphic Design.

I’ve signed up for classes

for my first semester for Fall 2019 and I honestly can’t wait for it. I’ll be taking a class in the history of Graphic Design, as well as a software course that goes into Adobe Illustrator and how to utilize it on a Wacom tablet (a Wacom tablet is a specialized digital drawing tablet), as well as a class on web design! My friend attended the Open House with me a week ago and I had a great conversation with the Department Chair, and it only makes me even more excited to go back to school.

I’ve developed a more sensitive stomach??

What does that even mean, you’re probably thinking. I’ve developed a more sensitive stomach toward my job and the mouths I clean. The things I saw in people’s mouths never bothered me while I was at school, so I can’t understand why it’s happening now all of a sudden, and this is not to say that what I’m seeing now is much worse than others previously. It’s so weird! I’m finding myself disgusted with people more often than before. Oh, and did I say that I’m also running out of patience for people? My mental and physical capacities are seriously running low.

I became a bit more social

I attended a friend’s birthday / game night and got to meet a small group of her friends, whom I’ve never met before. In that very moment, I felt like my social skills were so rusty! I guess that’s what happens when you are only in contact with your family and maybe a friend or two?
Well anyway, I felt so awkward and shy but I did manage to have a few small conversations with a few people. I ended up leaving first (figures) but I definitely look forward to my friend’s next gathering so I can practice my social skills again.

But Now I’m Back! I Think

But alas, that Pipdig news kind of set me back in the right direction with my blog, as I didn’t want to have that theme remain on my blog for long. However, looking for a new theme and tweaking everything takes freaking forever. I’m sure many of you who faced the same dilemma searched for hours and hours for the perfect theme to replace your Pipdig one. I stared and stared at so many blog themes that everything started to look the same.

Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that I believe this is the reason why I’m slowly getting my motivation back! I’ve started thinking of blog posts to write, and I’m actually now willing to set time aside to write it. Yay! I’m so glad to be back. Not having the will to do anything for your blog makes you feel so bleh.

My apologies for this somewhat long rant / story, but if you managed to read all the way to the end, thank you so much! I appreciate you. I’m looking forward to writing up all the other blog posts I have in mind!

Until next time! ♡

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Comments

  1. Chloe Chats says

    April 18, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    I’m looking forward to seeing your new blog posts to come!! Glad to see you’re back, I love the new theme, I’m thinking about doing a change myself but the thought of going through and probably stressing about it puts me off haha! Happy for you that you’ve got some exciting things happening in your life! And regarding the not having patience for people, omg I’m the same at work, it’s so annoying! Loved reading your lil life update tho ❤️

    Chloe xx

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    • Geraldine says

      April 18, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you Chloe!! It is stressful, especially if it involves money as most if not all of these companies won’t refund you should you not like it! Thank you so much, I can’t wait to write up my blog posts for the upcoming weeks! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kat says

    April 19, 2019 at 5:18 am

    I’m so excited to read your upcoming posts. I love trying out new themes for my blog, because I’m so indecisive. But I can understand how stressful and annoying it would be to have to change from a theme you really liked to one that you’re not as happy with! It sucks that that pipdig thing happened. I’m so happy for you that you’re going back to school to study something that you’ll really enjoy! It sounds like it’s perfect for you. Doing something you love for a career is so important! Haha, I really get the no patience for people thing. 😂😂

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    • Geraldine says

      April 19, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      Ah I’m so glad, thank you Kat! If only they could do returns..it makes it much harder to make a decision because of that and I don’t know what questions to ask!! I can’t wait to go back to school, it sounds so weird to say that because I HATE school! I am glad I’m not the only one without patience 🤣

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  3. Chloe says

    April 19, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    Sooo glad you’re back Geraldine! I know how you feel, I’ve never felt less motivated than I have these recent months 🙈 hopefully once you get back into school, everything will all come together. Oh and I love the new logo! 😊 xxx

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    • Geraldine says

      April 23, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks so much girl!! It’s really rough but we will pull through! I’m so glad you like the new logo hahaha It took a while for me to accept it LOL!

      Reply
  4. Jackie says

    April 19, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    I felt the same way with the Pipdig theme! I felt like I had finally just gotten my blog the way I wanted it but figured it would be best to change themes. I definitely relate to you with my patience for people running thin as well! I never used to be that way but over the past year or so, something in my really changed. I’ve also been struggling with a lack of motivation with my blog lately!

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    • Geraldine says

      April 23, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      It’s such a bummer because I really liked the Pipdig theme, it had so much stuff you can customize. Ughh I’m glad I’m not the only one but I’m sad you’re feeling it too! Hopefully we can get through that hurdle 🙂

      Reply
  5. Alison says

    April 21, 2019 at 4:17 am

    After 20 years of working in Human Resources I can emphasize with the losing patience with people thing 😂 Seriously though, I’m so excited to see where your change of direction will take you 🙂 And hoping this is the start of your blog mojo being back xx

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    • Geraldine says

      April 23, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Ughh THANK YOU Alison! Some people literally blow me up inside haha. Thank you so much, I am sooo excited as well! Looking forward to having a regular M-F, 9-5 job and not having to worry about health benefits or not making enough 🙂 I am incredibly happy too that my motivation is back!!

      Reply
  6. Bexa says

    April 24, 2019 at 6:27 am

    Lovely to read your update, Geraldine! Your new theme is so stylish too, great choice! I still haven’t got round to updating mine yet, motivation has been at an all time low this month! That’s so exciting you have signed up to Graphic Design classes, I’m sure it will be so interesting and something to look forward to this year. Also, well done on the socializing, I know how terrifying it can be when you don’t do it often so you should defo feel proud of yourself! Go girl =) Hope you have a great week lovely and nice to catch up with your blog again! <3 xx

    Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com

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    • Geraldine says

      April 25, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      Aww thank you Bexa!! It takes so much time to look for a new theme and then installing it and changing things around so I don’t blame you!! Thank you so much for reading, I hope you also can get your motivation up again soon! I always love reading your blog posts xx

      Reply
  7. Marie says

    April 24, 2019 at 9:43 am

    Your new blog looks fantastic. I’m excited to read about your plans for the future. It sounds as if it’s definitely time to stop looking in people’s mouths 🤭
    Mx

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    • Geraldine says

      April 25, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      HAHAH you said it Marie, thank you!

      Reply
  8. Ruth says

    May 1, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    It’s natural to have a lull in motivation sometimes, but it’s good to have you back! I always notice how rusty my social skills are when I’m in any social setting, too. As most of my time is spent with my boyfriend or my family, interacting with anyone outside of that feels very weird, haha! I’m liking the new monochrome look, by the way 🙂

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    • Geraldine says

      May 2, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      It really does and I only feel it once I’m out and doing stuff out of the norm! Thank you so much Ruth ❤️❤️

      Reply
  9. Lauren says

    May 2, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    It’s great you are back. Your blog is so pretty. Sometimes I have a dip in motivation it’s natural. I know that pipdig thing unsettled a lot of people. Glad you are back and looking forward to reading more of your posts xx

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    • Geraldine says

      May 2, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you Lauren! It’s the first biggest loss of motivation and it has honestly scared me but I’m glad it is over 😉

      Reply
  10. Nancy says

    May 4, 2019 at 12:19 am

    The whole pipdig drama was crazy! I can’t believe it is still going on. Hopefully you’ll keep the momentum going with your blog. I love reading your posts! It is so cool that you’re going back to school to chase your dreams. POWER TO YOU! I can relate to you about a more sensitive stomach. Maybe everything decided to come out now. I like that you’re more social now :)! It is good to connect with people IRL. Keep it up!!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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    • Geraldine says

      May 4, 2019 at 9:52 am

      UGH is it?! I haven’t been following anymore haha!! Thanks so much, I feel like people like you definitely motivated me to chase what I want 🙂 Making small changes little at a time! Thanks girly xx

      Reply
  11. kiki | soyvirgo.com says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    im loving this theme. it’s super simple minimal and easy to navigate!
    I havent heard about that pipdig drama but hope you weren’t effected!

    Hope you can find more jobs soon because your mental health is most important.
    Aww you’re the same as me! I guess I’m lucky i don’t have friends who make parties or else i would be the most awkward girl in those parties all the time.
    Thanks for sharing ! <3

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    • Geraldine says

      May 8, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you so muchhhh I am still getting used to it to be honest but I’m glad you like it! I hope I can find one that’s low stress 🙂 haha and yeah woo go awkwardness 😂

      Reply

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