BLOGGING BACK AFTER... 5 YEARS!

         

Hello people! 

Not sure if anyone will read this post since it's been 5 years since my last!

I know, a lot of time, and a lot of time I've been regretting not doing this earlier, but everyday that passed, made it look like it was impossible to start again.

So why did I stop blogging? 

I won't make a list about all the personal struggles and difficulties I had to face during those years because maybe, they weren't even the main problem with my resignation. I will be telling you instead, how I think that book blogging - intended as I practiced it earlier - may have ruined my reading habits. Yes, exactly, as harsh as it sounds, I believe that sometimes committing to a blog, even if not a successful one, may deprive one of one's passion for reading. 

I was always thinking about scheduling posts, participating in blog tours, trying to catch up with some review requests and the willing to read popular books that I craved, all while trying to study, get a degree, working and trying to have a social life. The result of all this was that I struggled to read a few books a month, and most of them were due for schedules, not reads I would have liked to do. 

And from there, my gradual loss of enthusiasm for what once was one of best thing that I ever created.

I don't regret my time off blogging, because during these years I had the much needed space to rediscover the pleasure of reading, as in without rush, without schedules, with free choice on what to read next, and without fear of disappointing anyone. But with the reading, resurfaced as well the need to share my thoughts on what I read; I couldn't help putting down a few words every time I finished a book. But what is writing a thought if you don't get to share it? If you don't ever have a feedback? Or someone with who you can compare your ideas? I felt the need to reconnect with those who once were those people who I could tell things that maybe my everyday friends still don't get, so, back to the bookish community.

After 2 months of segregation and like 10 books read, I decided to give it a try again. Of course, things will never be as before. I won't stress about this blog. I won't mind if I don't post at least 3 or 4 times a week. I will read that I want, and I will share my thoughts on it. Hopefully some of you will stick with me, helping me contain my emotions and recommending me fantastic new reads!

I am extremely happy to open this page again, and that's it! So now I will stop rambling and I will start reading and sharing and loving this world, AGAIN!