Blogging Takes A Lay Back

Blogging Takes A Lay BackI’m sorry there have not been recent posts here as so much has happened over the last few weeks my own normally high and motivated zest for telling people about what goes on here has taken a bit of a bashing.

Why this has happened is quite hard to explain. There was a sudden flash in my mind saying, why am I telling people about life in Bulgaria? This was a question that I found very hard to answer. It is quite common for expatriate to have a quest to tell everyone what it is like in the new country they have taken on board and then after a while it wears off. Has this now become a trait in my own will to tell that has rolled on and run out of steam?

There must be others who have arrived at the same conclusion. The problem here is that I am not in Bulgaria for leisure, but to earn a living and that takes a great chunk of time out for doing things that don’t pay. Blogging certainly doesn’t do that. It may cover the cost of the Internet and maybe buy a loaf of bread each day but that’s where it ends.

There is now a little easing down in the farming for food, but my time has to be focussed on making a living and that is where my goal lies. This blog will run on, but at a much slower pace now with prioritise time on pastimes that can pay for my living here.

All said and done, I would much rather be here scraping a living here with the life that surrounding me than in the UK getting further into debt each month and of course no life at all.
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9 comments:

  1. Martin earning a crust must come first and foremost that's very true. I know myself that a heavy workload and blogging just don't mix because at times I end up putting out a rushed post that I'm not entirely happy with. Whichever way life takes you I'm sure the writer in you will still find time to knock out three or four posts each month and I'll look forward to catching them.

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  2. Martin, sorry you want be turning out so many good post as normal , but you know we all understand that making a living does come first and foremost , that is not to say that we want miss your post and the stories of your life there but when we do get one ,when you find the time we will saver them and say well done , and will be glad you still take time to let the story teller out every once in a while , take care you and Galia and just know that Ciejay and me wish you the best . Malcolm

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  3. Martin
    I have no doubt that Stasi and you will come out the other side of this financial slump, smiling and smelling of roses, this always happens to good people like you both GOOD LUCK mate and dont forget your writings have inspired a lot of people
    Alex

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  4. Martin In Bulgaria21 October 2009 at 20:21

    Thank you all for your kind comments and not least understanding.

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  5. I always say it is vital that blogging should be enjoyable and worth it! At the point at which it becomes a chore or gets in the way of living your life then you have to put it on the back burner. Of course we'll miss you and still look forward to your posts but enjoy life!

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  6. Martin, just catching up on your blog and reading between the lines. I hope things pan out OK. I am exceedingly luck in that I am retired and had a couple of good pensionable jobs back in my working days, I could not survive here if that were not the case.

    There are times when I certainly don't feel like blogging but of course these are not for economic reasons-I just feel mentally whacked-not speaking English regularly is quite draining! Therefore I tend to write to bridge the gap. I hope you find time to continue but of course its all about priorities and Ii am sure there are many factors that remain private to you that also affect your position.

    Good luck with the new job and I hope things truly turn a corner for you and the family.

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  7. Martin In Bulgaria29 October 2009 at 20:38

    Hi Emm,
    Kind of you to comment here. I must admit blogging is never a chore but it certainly gets in the way of living right now, hence the break. Stiking a balance is hard if you have a pasison for something like blogging and you have to think of other people around you as well.
    Take care Emm.

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  8. Martin In Bulgaria29 October 2009 at 20:40

    Hi Mike,
    Thanks for your encouragement. It is appreciated. You are still going strong and purely from a love of writing which you do so well. I will of course be lingering around. Warm regards Martin

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