Shut ‘Er Down
Posted on | November 22, 2009 | 10 Comments
I’m going to take some time off from blogging. I would like to say that I’ll take one month off and at the end of that, see how I feel, but who knows.
I’m currently looking for full-time work. I want to be around people during the day and Back Fence combined with freelance writing has given me whole lot of great experience I look forward to adding to a corporate environment. And I’m going to spend the time I would blog looking for the right full-time job. If you hear of anything, please drop me a line.
I’ll continue posting at backfencepdx.com. I’ll continue writing at narrativeactualization.com. But this blog is getting shuttered for the time being.
I feel very exposed lately and as a result, I’ve been blogging about things that aren’t that important to me. It’s become very fake over here, but I don’t feel comfortable writing about things that are personal anymore.
I just want to regroup for a bit. And find a great job. I also want to try living without always looking for blog material.
I’m still on Twitter and, begrudgingly, on Facebook, but both are getting scaled back. My email works, as does my phone. If you’d like to get together, or hear of a good job lead drop me a line. Come to Back Fence’s December 2nd event, listed in the sidebar.
Thank you all for reading my blog. I really appreciate it. You all show me a level of support I could have never dreamed of five years ago.
–Melissa
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November 22nd, 2009 @ 8:31 am
Well rats. But good. But too bad. And boy, do I ever understand. But mostly, rats.
xoxox
November 22nd, 2009 @ 10:56 am
God damn it.
Fucking trolls.
Anyway, this is all part of our plan to RULE THE WORLD RIGHT?
November 22nd, 2009 @ 11:35 am
Oh Melissa! I’ve so much enjoyed reading you and getting to know you. What a treat. Your encouragement made me write. It’s your fault. And I love you for it.
November 22nd, 2009 @ 6:26 pm
You know what? I am not going to stand for this.
I am going to let you regroup, take a break, and then come back. The internet needs you.
Don’t let two fucking sad little bullies keep you away.
November 23rd, 2009 @ 11:02 am
Like everyone, I’ll miss your sharp prose and warm insights. Please blog once more, and tell us what kind of job you want so we can help you find it.
November 23rd, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
Wait. WHAT HAPPENED?
WHAT DID I MISS? WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS? WHY AM I SHOUTING?
November 23rd, 2009 @ 5:34 pm
Yeaaaaah for breaks. Internet!
Let’s hang when I get to Portland (I quit my job and I’m moving – going to be in Oregon for the holidays).
November 25th, 2009 @ 12:54 pm
breaks are good. $$$ is nice, too. i say become a librarian. Oh, wait, you were looking for a job that pays a living wage, right?
happy holidays, ML.
December 4th, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
the friendster revival led me here and I’m so glad! your blog is impressive in both quantity and quality. hope all is well with stever and co.
<3,
julianatron
December 8th, 2009 @ 6:13 pm
I’m sorry to hear you won’t be blogging for awhile, but I understand the feeling. I am currently on hiatus from Twitter and don’t know if I’ll ever go back.