Ching Ya,

You're a delight, I appreciate your approach and attitude. When I first started blogging, which was a little over a year ago, it consumed tons of my time and energy. Not to say that I've figured everything out, but with time comes balance, hopefully.

Honestly, I enjoy writing, interacting, reading and everything else that comes with social media sites, gadgets and so forth. But, for me, relationships, school, my overall health: love running outdoors, eating with sense and working out with free weights. I can't neglect these things, well I could but I value these others areas of my life. Blogging isn't me, it happens to be what I do, along with plenty of other interests.

Keep up the great work, and yes, don't be afraid to live, and share who you are with your audience/readers. Cheers!

Best,
-Mig

Thank you so much for the valuable input, Mig.

I can totally hear you. You're right when you said we got so much more than just blogging alone. Blogging builds me up in many ways, yet it's not everything. I shall set my priorities right. And yes, health is another issue I really need to take into account. Don't mean to regret for losing that too one day. ^^

Best wishes to you my friend.

That sounds like a wonderful day! I Would love to read your article – where can I find it!?
Yes, it is easy to get a little obsessed with blogging and networking. For me, my kids are quick to let me know if I am spending too much time on the computer either by telling me, or whinging or getting a little scatty and misbehaving. They are signs that I have been checked out too long (usually 5 minutes is about their limit!!).
It is sometimes hard to find a balance but it is so important to find it. I am so glad you had such a wonderful computer-free day. xxxx

Hey Ching…
Well I feel the same, blogging and research and reading takes most of the time and still I always feel that I don't have much time to do any of the three things properly now days… I suppose this is where you realize the difference between quality time and quantity time… You should make apoint to spend quality time with your family.. may be I will write a post on this

Beautiful message. Stop in and there will be a little token for you.

Ching Ya, you are so right! I'm glad you had that wonderful Father's Day. Part of me is so obsessed with blogging and reading other blogs and all that, and part of me realizes that I have two teenaged boys who will be grown men soon and eventually have wives and all that. The secret really is to balance it all, somehow.

Everything you said is spot on and true!

However, everything else can be also answered with ..

if you knew my family like I know my family .. you would understand why I'm on the computer most of the time!

Plus, you tend to appreciate familiar more when you don't have much time to spend with them. Certainly some family members gets on other people's nerves if you hang out a lot with them?

heh

HART! What a pleasant surprise! ^^ Great to have you here! ha.. as always, I gotta admit you're right on with that statement for some occasions though. =P (Wonder would I get nagged for agreeing if 'somebody' found out? ) I guess because of not spending time much, we all bond a lot better too. That explains why my bro and I don't quarrel much in a year — 'cause we hardly see each other at all.

Hi Terri,
Nice to see your lovely face again. =) Sure is a good idea. My husband and I had worked out a schedule as well, although sometimes we both tend to over-worked. Gotta make sure we stick to the plan though. Thanks so much for sharing.

Kristi,
Thanks for sharing. =)
I think it's important to deal with this problem as early as possible.

So encouraged by all of you guys' comments, and great to see most of you are balancing your time well between family and blogging; along with proper mindset on priorities. It's a relief.

Hi Celes,
It's a pleasure to have you here. Thanks so much for spending some time to comment. It means a lot. =)

I do hope to be self-employed one day so I could spend more time with family, and carry on my passion in music (guitar). Working towards the goal. ^^

Hi Irtiza104,

When you mentioned blogging from interest till blog whenever at home, I can picturize myself raising my hands, no doubt. =P For the time being, I'm working on cutting down my blogging time, for starter; and next is to make sure I could finish the tasks as scheduled so not overworked. ^^

Wish all of us the best!

I agree with you that blogging can take you away from other important things like family and health. You need to find a balance in your life style and try your best to stick to it. Give yourself times when you are online and time with the family.

This is a great reflection! And I agree there has to be a balance, or else what is the point!

Many people take on blogging to get away from their job and some even quit their job (like me) to pursue blogging full time) but not to make money but to find freedom in life and to focus on one's passions.

Money can only drive us for so long before we burn out, but passion sustains us, grounds us and balances us.

So I do try to always use my own advice and take mandatory breaks from the computer at least one or twice a week

Hi George,
So great to see you again. Thanks, I'm working on it. =)

Evita,
Me too. I believe passion is what got us here in the first place. I need to remember the passion of being alive, and bond with my loved ones too. Your work is inspirational,and I wish you best as well. ^^

Jannie,
I have no worries for you. You've always been cheerful, highly spirited, and I think you could make the days without pc/tv happen anytime you want, and fill it up with music and singing. You know we'll be missing your absence so come back quickly. =P

p/s: Oh! I did play my acoustic few days back. My beginner skill is getting rusty, must play more.

Joyce,

It’s a pleasure to have you here.

Treasure the people around us, I think is the best we could do. I’m grateful for your support, you’re always welcome here, no doubt about it.

Take care my friend.