filling my time with less frequent blogging...

I heard that blogging can be hazardous to your health.

It's interesting, because blogging can be stressful and overwhelming...especially if you're expected to produce new material more often than you actually *have* new material. After blogging about a year (more-or-less consistently), I find I have ranted and fussed about most of the things that bother me most (but don't fret, I still have a few annoyances I'd love to expose...and new annoyances things are always "coming up"). I have shared my enthusiasm for my profession. I have documented the process, the thoughts, and the transition from medical student to attending. And I've talked about memorable (pseudo-)patients. Now, I don't feel as pressured to write all the time.

Additionally, it's takes quite a bit of time on the computer to post even one (legible/comprehensible) entry. To translate your thoughts to print...and make them comprehensible by most who'll read them...takes time (depending on the thought). And, I've seen hours "disappear" as I update my blog, surf the net, return email, etc...all while the kids are on their 8th episode of SpongBob SquarePants of the evening (just kidding...kinda).

As the days get longer...and the weather warmer...and the kids get bigger (i.e. more activities, more time needed to engage them, more friends over, etc)...I think I'll have to spend less time on the computer. When they were in bed by 8pm - and me not until 11pm...I had lots of time. But now the little guys aren't in bed until 10pm (it's actually still light outside until almost 9pm in the summer here). So, I have less time to waste spend on the computer.

Just thought I'd post this for those who may wonder 'what happened?'.

Just enjoying the sunshine...