tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post780394164304316715..comments2024-03-28T04:29:31.748-07:00Comments on Jhen & Company: My Blog, Your BlogJhen.Starkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12731079023004004203noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-60678270482846477492011-08-02T02:14:13.346-07:002011-08-02T02:14:13.346-07:00I am a new reader too and I totally feel you. I st...I am a new reader too and I totally feel you. I started blogging as a teen and I was so invested in it, commenting, blogging, designing away. Now I'm 24, with a family and that stuff will have to wait... even the stuff that pays the bills. Taking a break is the best thing you can do because it leaves you feeling fresh. You end up bringing your best to your blog or line of work instead of just another update to fill a quota. And people will admire you for that :).sheena@sophistishe.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02068279894697795400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-51126635220511071612011-07-16T08:18:54.530-07:002011-07-16T08:18:54.530-07:00I just started reading your blog, and I totally ag...I just started reading your blog, and I totally agree with that you're saying. Sometimes our blog lives take priority over our "real lives"..and that's not a good thing.<br /><br />Although, I believe some blogs truly are a ministry. If you are changing lives, then encouraging others in their faith, you are certainly doing something right on here :)Brianna Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17656194705358571012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-22696461216985394392011-07-14T12:21:45.892-07:002011-07-14T12:21:45.892-07:00I got really sad at first, thinking you were going...I got really sad at first, thinking you were going to say goodbye! I'm happy you're not! I love reading your blog. And still need to fill you in on the event I'm running for that helps save children in India from sex exploitation - all inspired by YOU! AND your blog! Don't go! :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760495855652132387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-21121236935589949232011-07-13T17:26:05.452-07:002011-07-13T17:26:05.452-07:00i always love reading your posts, so i am sad they...i always love reading your posts, so i am sad they'll be coming less often! but i understand that stepping back is something you need to do, for you and your family. i have made the same decision a few times myself. i look forward to continuing reading what you write!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993362069091791525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-86286124954205487342011-07-13T09:30:06.771-07:002011-07-13T09:30:06.771-07:00I totally agree with you, and you said it so well....I totally agree with you, and you said it so well. I will miss you if you stop completely, your words are always so encouraging and uplifting :)Laura Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259691851979362608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-59541956100280556272011-07-13T09:24:46.389-07:002011-07-13T09:24:46.389-07:00I read the after post to this one first. I underst...I read the after post to this one first. I understand what you are saying! ......I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373981014642792680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-71398577022942289962011-07-12T22:40:03.535-07:002011-07-12T22:40:03.535-07:00I fully agree with you. This is really honest post...I fully agree with you. This is really honest post, and needed to hear this. I think that in this blogging world, it doesn't "define" who we are. It only "represents". xoxoAmy Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880864000135634097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-27484873139423396992011-07-12T22:21:07.732-07:002011-07-12T22:21:07.732-07:00I have that same feeling all the time. Love the la...I have that same feeling all the time. Love the last line of this post. XOAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108391125947444603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-52186172370912351982011-07-12T21:33:05.864-07:002011-07-12T21:33:05.864-07:00I read your addendum to this post before reading t...I read your addendum to this post before reading this post, and I feel you were expressing yourself accurately and not at all insulting. I totally get what you're saying about "shallow" posts. For myself, I sometimes need those shallow posts on my blog. It keeps me from turning every single part of my life into a dramatic or deep experience. Not everything is deep and I don't like to force a moral lesson out of life! Ya know? I think you know. :) One thing I practice is never apologizing for taking a break from blogging. Live your life. Blog when you want. When you start apologizing is when it turns into a burden.Alysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691414406026780197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-13072709011060664992011-07-12T17:58:23.909-07:002011-07-12T17:58:23.909-07:00I read both this post and your next one. I admire ...I read both this post and your next one. I admire you both for what your blog has been and what your blog will be. You need to do what you feel led to do!! I will continue to enjoy your blog regardless of how deep or how often you post. I think your lighthearted "up-do" posts are great!!<br /><br />Have a great rest of your week!DaisyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321158663250563913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-83528674384656752992011-07-12T16:21:43.223-07:002011-07-12T16:21:43.223-07:00mmmm, I know this feeling all to well! Just be ME ...mmmm, I know this feeling all to well! Just be ME is my life mottto...and it sounds like Just be You, is yours. Our blogs are a very one dimensional view of who we really are. Even at our best attempts we cannot write ourselves into life in the same way a personal relationship would. I will say though that based on what I have learned about you through your blog...has stirred me to like you very much and I look forward to a day we might meet in person;0. Glad you are keeping the blog though Jhen...I think I might be very sad if you were gone! xoCasey Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979686059026867887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-31995642972726365552011-07-12T14:29:25.131-07:002011-07-12T14:29:25.131-07:00I really love your blog Jehn but you are right. It...I really love your blog Jehn but you are right. It shouldnt be a job or a place to put out every bit of us. And i think we've all been there, and lately ive taken the same approach. it's about sharing things i love and enjoy and not beating myself up if it's not everyday. :)Jennifer Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07774105396645902390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-24242506708546215722011-07-12T14:15:13.648-07:002011-07-12T14:15:13.648-07:00Sounds like a good plan to me! Blog for YOU :) I...Sounds like a good plan to me! Blog for YOU :) I only blog because it's my scrapbook! I order my blog book at the end of the year so that my family can have all of our memories and pictures :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775799695976189347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-66125053186291918872011-07-12T14:04:54.022-07:002011-07-12T14:04:54.022-07:00Do what you feel you need to do for you and your f...Do what you feel you need to do for you and your family. <br />Light, deep or few and far between posts, I enjoy reading what you have to say. <br />I agree, it doesn't define who we are, but just an extension of us.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840757670404382268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-61002106059166114402011-07-12T13:57:26.006-07:002011-07-12T13:57:26.006-07:00To paraphrase a more famous saying, "Man or w...To paraphrase a more famous saying, "Man or woman was not made for the blog, the blog for the man or woman." Use it as you see fit and enjoy it for that.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-52850022219201509932011-07-12T13:35:38.629-07:002011-07-12T13:35:38.629-07:00Of course I love your free thinking, but I will ce...Of course I love your free thinking, but I will certainly miss your talk/photos/insight/updates. I understand though.....makes me think.....................................I'm thinking........................... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375476020034466099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-6835109084430337132011-07-12T13:24:55.658-07:002011-07-12T13:24:55.658-07:00I love it and love you Jhen. You are amazing.I love it and love you Jhen. You are amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-35116991680349946722011-07-12T13:15:59.226-07:002011-07-12T13:15:59.226-07:00You are so true and so right! I haven't fallen...You are so true and so right! I haven't fallen full in to blogging and I have taken lots of breaks between blogging because sometimes I feel it overcomes you. Your daily life becomes about your blog and you define yourself through your blog. I've seen a lot of instances of this happening with other bloggers and I'm glad to see someone feels the same. Doesn't mean you have to quit blogging, but means it's time to take a step back. I'm glad to see you are doing whats right for you and your family, not your readers. True readers will be here no matter what you post!Lisa @ MMThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617606838791780591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-81018102135896078112011-07-12T13:08:36.201-07:002011-07-12T13:08:36.201-07:00Well it sounds as if there's a whole world wai...Well it sounds as if there's a whole world waiting for you - you're right, why make it more than it is. Love that and still love you!Ashley Siskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964259733610203026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-11233988470516612952011-07-12T13:02:12.903-07:002011-07-12T13:02:12.903-07:00I totally understand. I took a break for a while a...I totally understand. I took a break for a while and it was so freeing.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957448396004195087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-67564306085572334402011-07-12T12:59:50.993-07:002011-07-12T12:59:50.993-07:00Love it girl and love your heart. Look forward to...Love it girl and love your heart. Look forward to silly posts about updos or whatever you want! :) xoBrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006632762877856507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-58942755546435119652011-07-12T12:54:55.501-07:002011-07-12T12:54:55.501-07:00oh i loved this. i have totally been feeling the s...oh i loved this. i have totally been feeling the same way lately...wanting to quit blogging. like you said, i'm really coming to like having my own privacy and things that those close can see... <br />i agree that a blog doesn't define who you are- so true! i'm going to be posting less too, which means more time for family & doing real life things. anywho- AMEN :D<br /><br />blessings jhen!arielle elise.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11553837077464688678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-8923800942408180752011-07-12T12:51:48.895-07:002011-07-12T12:51:48.895-07:00Well said....You are so good at expressing the tru...Well said....You are so good at expressing the truth in a deep but very understandable way. I know exactly where you are coming from but I must say that I'm glad your not giving up the blog completely. I enjoy visiting. :)Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620159204052867069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-26292318575847539352011-07-12T12:51:00.077-07:002011-07-12T12:51:00.077-07:00beautifully put. I can so relate to this. Im reall...beautifully put. I can so relate to this. Im really really glad that you are not leaving your blog altogether, because I truly look forward to reading what you have to say and I see you as a fresh inspiration. The way you use your blog is refreshing!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713344346131976538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-389023695026522683.post-46574976540398466922011-07-12T11:50:35.777-07:002011-07-12T11:50:35.777-07:00This is something I struggle with my blog -- so ve...This is something I struggle with my blog -- so very true! Thank you for writing, Jhen!Hannah Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11591201948135426218noreply@blogger.com