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Shirking My Responsibility

July 8, 2014 By Lena

cartoonFriends, I’ve been a bit of a flake. You see, when I first set up my blog, I made a promise: that I would respond to every reader comment. And for almost six years, I made good on my word!

Alas, for the last 3-4 weeks, I’ve been travelling, attending events, hosting events, juggling two boys at home, and otherwise spending every waking moment mentally scrolling through my to-do list. As a result, my blog interaction has sucked eggs.

However, today I will remedy the situation. I don’t care if you left a comment on June 12th – today, I’m writing my response. Made a joke on June 29th? Got it. My “Hahaha! Too funny!” is on the way!

Seriously, though – I love y’all. And I love even more that you take a few moments out of your day to let me know that you’re there for me. Now it’s time for me to reciprocate.

Since I won’t be posting content today, here are a few suggested readings:

The 35 Funniest AutoCorrect Fails EVER
Top 100 Inspirational Quotes
30 Ideas For Your 2014 Bucket List
20 Things That Are Too Canadian To Handle

Or, you know, you could just go and enter some of my great contests. (Psst – I’ve got TWO more to blog this week! Stay tuned.) Have a great day all!

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Lifestyle, Reader Appreciation

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Renee LeBlanc

    July 8, 2014 at 10:05 am

    You always do a great job at responding :) You’re allowed to take time and enjoy yourself, happy readers over here Lena!

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:09 am

      Thanks so much for that Renee! I really appreciate it!

  2. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    July 8, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    You do great at responding and running your blog! We will forgive you if you miss a week or too :)

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Or three…. or four…. LOL. Thanks Judy!

  3. Victoria Ess

    July 8, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Juggling your responsibilities effectively hardly makes you a flake, Lena. I always feel like you connect with your readers!

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Thank you Victoria, I really appreciate that!

  4. Brandee H

    July 8, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Love that little cartoon! That sums up how I’ve been feeling lately! :-)

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Hahaha yes… probably most days for me!

  5. Anne Taylor

    July 8, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Lol, you are a great comment responder! Go do you and your family and enjoy!

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Thank you Anne, I always appreciate you!

  6. nicky

    July 8, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    no worries mate! we love your posts (and comments!)

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Thank you Nicky, you are tops :)

  7. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    July 8, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    I thought you forgot about me lol hahaha so funny <—– took me a few minutes to find the dang arrow pointy thing lol

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Hahaha too funny!!! <<< There you go! xoxo

  8. Darlene Schuller

    July 8, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Ah Miss Lena, no worries here ;) I can only imagine what it is like to spend a week in your shoes!! The wonderful posts, giveaways, laughs.. all let us know that you are there… for us :). I think you need some downtime with them handsome men you live with.

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Thank you Darlene, you are so kind! Love having you as a reader!

  9. Flora M

    July 8, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Wondered what was up – glad you were just “busy as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs” ;)
    Don’t give yourself carpal tunnel catching up though ;)

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:17 am

      I’m trying to spread it out, Flora! Although there are so many of your lovely comments I want to respond to!

  10. Suzie M

    July 8, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    just got a smartphone & now reading the autocorrect I better be careful :)

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Ha! Congrats on getting a smartphone!

  11. MrDisco

    July 8, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    i was wondering why my posts wasn’t getting any love

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Well now you know – but I’m working to remedy the situation, I swear!

      • Chandra Christine O'Connor

        July 11, 2014 at 3:43 pm

        you should have said you were busy eating bacon.

  12. AC

    July 8, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    No problem friend. What’s 3-4 weeks compared to the almost 6 years you have responded. You are taking responsibility now and I highly respect that.

    P.S.: This message will not self-destruct in 5 seconds or expire. ;)

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:19 am

      Awww….. you are too good to me, friend. xo

  13. Yuen C

    July 8, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Everyone tends to be more busy in the summer when the weather is so nice and many event happening!

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:19 am

      This is true! Thanks for understanding Yuen!

  14. Nena Sinclair

    July 9, 2014 at 1:18 am

    Don`t be so hard on yourself, it`s not easy to keep up with family, friends, household responsibilities, blog stuff and everything else in life that demands your attention! I bet none of your readers are complaining!

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:19 am

      Aw, you’re sweet Nena. Thank you!

  15. Lynda Cook

    July 9, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    I can’t believe you would have anytime at all to respond, your such a busy girl with travelling, attending events, hosting events and what not, but I understand when you don’t respond and I still come back everyday to read your posts, well the new ones

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:20 am

      You are too good to me, Lynda :) Thank you!!

  16. nicolthepickle

    July 10, 2014 at 7:30 am

    I thought about that this morning. I haven’t been here in a while, and I miss your funny posts. :)

    • Lena

      July 10, 2014 at 11:20 am

      Thanks for popping in! Trying to keep up :)

  17. Melinda L.

    July 10, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Don’t worry about it. I really don’t know how you find the time to do all that and this. Kudos to you!

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you Melinda :)

  18. Lina

    July 15, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    LOL you’re too honest :)

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      :) Just trying to keep it real!

  19. Stephanie LaPlante

    July 29, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I like your determination! My to-do list is ridiculous & growing.

    • Lena

      August 4, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      Same… it never ends!

  20. BobbiJo Pentney

    August 8, 2014 at 8:13 am

    Life is too short to worry about what other people think. Well that is what my mom says, I always worry about it.

  21. Treen Goodwin

    August 10, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Your awesome … thanks for all the great tips tricks contests and all your hard work :)

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