It feels like it’s time for a change.
I don’t want to be a book blogger anymore. Or at least, not “just a book blogger.” For those of you who are able to write about books for years and years, I respect you for that. But right now my life is not about books. Things have changed a lot since I sat down to write my first post in October 2009, and just because I wanted to write about books then doesn’t really mean I should continue writing about them.
I’m a very different person facing very different circumstances.
What I learned from starting English Major’s Junk Food was that I could set my mind to something and go far with it. I could set a goal and complete it. That was an invaluable experience for me and it got the ball rolling for my life. Since then I’ve set many goals and worked to reach them. I would hate to not go after all of my goals because I feel like I should read. That just wouldn’t be right.
So here I am, starting something new.
I want to write about my wedding, getting married, moving, graduating, traveling, finding a job, feminism, cooking, health, exercise, and of course, books. I won’t stop reviewing books because reading will always be a big part of my life. They just aren’t the biggest part of my life right now.
I know this means I’m saying good-bye to some of you. But I know in my heart that some of you will stay, and maybe it means I’m saying hello to a few people. I hope that’s the case.
So I’m excited. And I hope you’re excited. I’m excited about blogging again! I feel like jumping up and down. I know this is right.
Welcome to English Major’s Narrative.
*Awesome photos by John Allen Photography.
<3 Obviously you know how I feel about this because of our Twitter convo. I will 100% still be here! I'm right there with you…being a book blogger is just so narrow for me after 1.5 years of doing it. I'm still trying to figure out my plan attack for my evolving plans and my blog but we will seeee.
I'll be for sure sticking around!
Best of luck to you with all your endevours, enjoy life and the books you choose.
Congrats to you for making this change! I know it is difficult because there is only so much time and you need to follow your passions! I’ve decided to start doing more writing myself, which has left me with not much time blogging either. We will see where that takes me also, but it is a journey to look forward to!
Good for you!
I’m definitely sticking around (mostly lurking). I know that all book bloggers are more than book bloggers and I like it when the blog reflects more of that whole person.
Best of luck
I do understand this – i’m only just coming up on a year blogging, but I can see all the reasons why in the not so distant future I will want to blog about more than just books, including having just got married myself. Congratulations by the way!
and I will definitely still be reading and enjoying your blog -it’s one of my favourites!
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I wish you all the best and look forward to reading about it.
Hello to someone new who would like to follow you and cant find the follow button?
Most people follow me through Google Reader. I just switched templates this morning so I have a few things I need to change!
This is such an exciting time for you!
I love it! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Such cute pictures! And do it! You should blog for YOU!
You two are so cute! And congrats on figuring out what you want to do with your blog.
I’ll still be here! I think it’s wonderful that you’re doing something that you’re passionate about and making changes. Change is good. I’m looking forward to reading the new content. Congrats!
This is great, Ash. Looking forward to reading your new stuff.
I’m tooootally staying! I’ve been contemplating the same thing.
I completely understand where you are coming from. People grow and change and that’s amazing! I look forward to your new posts, whether they are about books or not.
Oh, gosh. I love this. And I have had a draft of a post for weeks about how I’m just so sick of writing book reviews. And I’m thinking of doing something just like this. <3
I love this.
And I know I owe you an email from oh so long ago. I will write back soon!
I’ve been following the drift of your blog for a while now, and have noticed how your blogging interest has changed over the last few months, and I respect and love that! I will still be following you – I haven’t been a great commenter lately, things have been busy at my end too, but I have been reading all your posts. Whatever you choose to post, I hope you have fun with that!
Hmmm, well you can count me in the “gain” category. Although I’ve followed you on Twitter for a while, I’m not sure if I’ve ever left a comment here or not. I’ve read here and there but lately I’m not as interested in the bookish stuff (with exceptions, of course). It’s hard to make the “I’m not a book blogger anymore” leap–it’s still hard for me even though I’ve been doing it for a while–but I hope it brings good things for you. Life isn’t just about books!! Best wishes–look forward to seeing what you have to blog about!
Wow. You’ve obviously thought about this a lot. I look forward to reading your posts.
Very cool. Especially since you managed to articulate things I just think. Good luck and have fun!