tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post5582462702026639227..comments2023-12-03T02:23:04.995-08:00Comments on Blue Eye Books: An Update: The Fall of Blue Eye Books (only temporarily!) and the Role of Priorities and CompensationLaura @BlueEyeBookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-54676237305957720802020-09-11T17:38:42.897-07:002020-09-11T17:38:42.897-07:00It does take so much time! I was so confident I co...It does take so much time! I was so confident I could do all the things but that just didn't happen. Having just graduated (wow I'm so late to the party in replying to comments), I'm enjoying the time I now have to sleep :) I hope you're doing well, Sophia!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-74128443260286750152020-09-11T17:30:23.601-07:002020-09-11T17:30:23.601-07:00Oh my goodness, Caroline, I hope you've taken ...Oh my goodness, Caroline, I hope you've taken some time for yourself too! Even if it's just ten minutes a day away from everything and everyone; I know intentionally making that a part of my day has helped me immensely. I've definitely experienced a bit of high level chronic stress and it's nothing to be trifled with. I'm sending many cookies and blankets your way because what could be better than a night to yourself with all the junk food and warmth that you want.Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-86937160366746135162019-08-22T05:55:20.723-07:002019-08-22T05:55:20.723-07:00Oh my goodness reading this makes me feel like I c...Oh my goodness reading this makes me feel like I could have written this as well! My life has also gotten ridiculously busy - I'm doing my masters degree with a minor that requires classes I haven't been able to take, thus I have to study things like programming and mathematics in my spare time, on top of normal class loads and a very time-intensive internship. In my little free time I prioritized spending time with family and friends, because otherwise I can spend days locked up in my room working, barely taking enough time to go to the supermarket that's essentially next door. Because of that both my reading and blogging habits have suffered (although not as bad as previous years during which I took on many other priorities!). I also have a job that is... uncertain. I spend a lot of time editing videos for the Dutch Physics Association, yet my friends and I (who work with me) are unsure if the promise of payment will be fulfilled. Sometimes, life is a mess, and priorities need to be re-shuffled. <br /><br />Laura, please make sure to take time for yourself as well. Burnouts are scary and take a long time to get out of. Self-care should be in your mix, no matter in what form. And trust me, everyone will understand if that doesn't include blogging <3Just Another Bookish Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546606260871646035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-9756585133771025162019-05-09T20:38:12.051-07:002019-05-09T20:38:12.051-07:00I completely understand with prioritizing blogging...I completely understand with prioritizing blogging! University takes a huge load of time and uh, to be honest, I'm actually privileged enough that I HAVE the time to blog as much as I can at the moment and for the past few years that I've been in college. Sleep is definitely important - I just hope you don't overwhelm yourself completely and find a way! <3Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649156623055831699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-64309116416532600642019-04-05T17:58:40.412-07:002019-04-05T17:58:40.412-07:00Me too! Once May ends, I should have loads more t...Me too! Once May ends, I should have loads more time and I'm looking forward to it, even if it means I have to move (again) :) Thanks for stopping by, Stephanie!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-22364564111732599372019-04-05T17:55:11.294-07:002019-04-05T17:55:11.294-07:00Haha it's just so quintessential! Literally m...Haha it's just so quintessential! Literally my life in one meme. I cannot even imagine planning a wedding while also doing all of the regular life stuff - you are seriously killing it, Cristina, and thank you for the confidence! :)Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-28582403160951771062019-04-04T14:52:26.326-07:002019-04-04T14:52:26.326-07:00Totally understand that life has to take priority ...Totally understand that life has to take priority over blogging for the time being. Fingers crossed for you finding time to fit in everything you're juggling and still have a moment to breathe as well. Please try not to overdo it all?Stephanie Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071958445763105060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-83585965759013525622019-04-01T22:39:39.964-07:002019-04-01T22:39:39.964-07:00I AM SO GLAD I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO REFERENCES ...I AM SO GLAD I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO REFERENCES THAT SPONGEBOB SCENE TOO. It's literally the state of my mind ALL THE TIME as my wedding gets closer lololol. While I definitely know how it is to be overwhelmed with life and the struggle to balance blogging with it, I'm so glad to hear you'll still be sticking around Laura! I love reading your posts :) Good luck balancing everything, I know you can do it!Cristina @ Girl in the Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386751381524579160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-44515405924663878252019-04-01T20:13:08.232-07:002019-04-01T20:13:08.232-07:00That's exactly how I feel! You are an absolut...That's exactly how I feel! You are an absolute queen, handling your schoolwork and still traveling cool places and seeing people and doing nail art and yoga and blogging. I am in awe and bow to your greatness :) Thank you, Olivia!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-48800689310475282292019-04-01T20:12:06.710-07:002019-04-01T20:12:06.710-07:00:D Haha thank you very much! We definitely do nee...:D Haha thank you very much! We definitely do need to catch up! I'm hoping to be on Instagram this weekend and actually post something/comment on some posts. Here's to hoping!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-75112859195298418252019-04-01T20:11:13.846-07:002019-04-01T20:11:13.846-07:00I hate it when that happens!! Or if you forget to...I hate it when that happens!! Or if you forget to check the box on some blogs that says you agree to the data storage policy so your whole comment is gone...Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-8430493113726183202019-04-01T13:53:56.283-07:002019-04-01T13:53:56.283-07:00Take all the time and all the break you need! Univ...Take all the time and all the break you need! University is completely time consuming and I can honestly relate and understand at the moment. I feel like a terrible blogger all the time :p But I hope things go well for you and I will look out for your posts when they can and do happen xOlivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-47878067064088168822019-04-01T04:43:10.655-07:002019-04-01T04:43:10.655-07:00Okay, so imagine a very smart, witty comment and t...Okay, so imagine a very smart, witty comment and then also fill it with understanding and sympathy for such a hectic schedule plus a very healthy admiration of your work ethic! Then also add me hoping that we'll be able to catch up when you have some spare time either here or on bookstagram (which is my more regular haunt right now, let's be honest). <br /><br />Hope to chat soon!Di @ Book Reviews by Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021249735871126514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-26917738141255067562019-04-01T04:41:43.260-07:002019-04-01T04:41:43.260-07:00OH NO!!!! The dreaded 'Blogger refused to conn...OH NO!!!! The dreaded 'Blogger refused to connect' came up and I lost my whole comment. DARN IT! I'm going to try again. <br />Di @ Book Reviews by Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021249735871126514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-60136308335968821542019-03-30T22:35:00.089-07:002019-03-30T22:35:00.089-07:00Yes, that's definitely true, even though I don...Yes, that's definitely true, even though I don't like it! I wish I could just add in an extra two hours a day and everything would be wonderful. Thank you! Hopefully I'll get my feet under me within the next few months :) I hope you have a lovely weekend as well, Greg, and thanks for stopping by!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-28249135602995936722019-03-30T19:57:20.898-07:002019-03-30T19:57:20.898-07:00You ARE super busy and this totally makes sense! S...You ARE super busy and this totally makes sense! Sometimes the blog just has to chill a bit to make room for life stuff. Glad you're not going away completely, I think I just discovered your blog this past year and it's always fun to see your posts. but you definitely have ti put the important things first. Good luck with school stuff and don't worry- we'll all be here haha!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-20433245408460576262019-03-28T21:49:44.333-07:002019-03-28T21:49:44.333-07:00You and me both! I'm just holding out hope th...You and me both! I'm just holding out hope that somehow next year or the year after will be better than now. You are honestly so great <3 I'll definitely be jumping in on 50/50 Friday's more (hopefully doing them every week) but I guess I'll have to see how things go. Either way, I should definitely be around during most of the summer!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-40496906087041223592019-03-28T21:45:24.304-07:002019-03-28T21:45:24.304-07:00Yeah, I'm just holding out hope that the year ...Yeah, I'm just holding out hope that the year after next will be much easier :) Haha sleep is literally so great. Thank you, Marie! I'm going to need all the help I can get :)Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-37629148965422267202019-03-28T11:53:06.930-07:002019-03-28T11:53:06.930-07:00Life has been and is so busy for you, Laura, wow, ...Life has been and is so busy for you, Laura, wow, it's definitely understandable that blogging has to take a step back. Take your time with it all and yes, favour sleep always, sleep is SO important <3 <3 Sending you tons of love! <3Marie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-2127451539962508212019-03-28T06:00:32.039-07:002019-03-28T06:00:32.039-07:00Geez, how you have any free time to sleep is beyon...Geez, how you have any free time to sleep is beyond me. I feel I must bow down to your willpower to keep going because I would've ran away and hidden in a cave by this point! So go you! I also don't want you to pressure yourself into anything, so if you can't do a lot 50/50 Friday's right now that's cool. It will always be right here waiting for when you get free time!The Butterfly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218064101468042347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-26256048049475390122019-03-27T22:37:06.388-07:002019-03-27T22:37:06.388-07:00Haha yeah I envy the people who are able to do mor...Haha yeah I envy the people who are able to do more than I am and still remain sane. Those people who can exist as totally normal humans with five hours of sleep are seriously immortal or something.<br /><br />Right? I never really thought about it either but that is such a large conceptual plot hole! People in fandoms never cease to amaze me with their genius. Thanks for stopping by, Kristen!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-5554030655760905852019-03-27T22:18:03.939-07:002019-03-27T22:18:03.939-07:00Oh wow, you *are* juggling a lot! I dare say you m...Oh wow, you *are* juggling a lot! I dare say you might actually be the busiest person in the world lol. I can see why blogging would not be top priority. That time turner meme is great, I never even thought of that, but it's so true, haha.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-78794771328297790302019-03-27T21:09:21.510-07:002019-03-27T21:09:21.510-07:00Ugh right?? While entering the 'real' job...Ugh right?? While entering the 'real' job force is intimidating, I would almost prefer it now because I feel like I would have so much time. School is like a 70 hr/wk job and it's so exhausting sometimes. Thank you, Emily! I'm going to need all the encouragement I can get :)Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-26299088561128705772019-03-27T20:52:08.918-07:002019-03-27T20:52:08.918-07:00I definitely agree that being in school full time ...I definitely agree that being in school full time is difficult!! I often find myself so immersed in schoolwork that I just forget to write blog posts. Hope you get everything back on track!paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913730726494465142.post-90181537293688255462019-03-27T20:45:50.600-07:002019-03-27T20:45:50.600-07:00I thought it was about time after numerous authors...I thought it was about time after numerous authors and bloggers emailed me, asking if I was still around! :) It's been a crazy year! The nice part is I only have a year to go and then once I start working, things will slow down considerably (at least, that's the plan!).<br /><br />Yes and I absolutely love doing all of those things! Those are all what got me into blogging in the first place! I think I'll be going back to those and not putting so much pressure on myself to create new blog posts about all the events and such and I'll be focusing more on commenting and chatting with y'all :) Thanks for stopping by, Lisa!Laura @BlueEyeBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12983345219563729728noreply@blogger.com