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Wow, it’s been about a month since I’ve written a post!
Although I have been absent from the online world, I can assure you though that I’m alive and well. Sometimes that little thing called “life” gets in the way, but I really didn’t have a lot of motivation to post. I mean, my life is pretty boring.
A lot has happened in the past month. I changed jobs!
For the past few months, I’ve been looking for a new job, but not really “looking” if you know what I mean. However, one day earlier last month, a new job literally fell in my lap. I didn’t really think too much about it when I applied, but I was called for an interview and hired a few days later. It was sort of perfect.
I started on Monday and so far I have no complaints. They company is VERY employee friendly and I can wear jeans to work every day. I’m going to save a fortune on dry cleaning.
So that’s that. Everything else is pretty much the same. Just living my life one day at a time!
I’ve also been trying my hardest to stay cool…
It’s a good thing I run at 5 AM right?
I can’t even fathom running later in the day.
My absence was due to several factors (I needed a break and I had a lot going on), but the truth is, blogging hasn’t felt the same the past few months. I love this community, but it has changed over the past few years. I feel like there are very few bloggers out there that actually like to blog. I completely understand supporting a campaign or a company that you truly believe in, but some of the stuff I have been reading is downright ridiculous. I’m not one to rant, so I’ll keep this to a minimum, but I have felt disconnected with this community and at times I feel like I don’t belong. I’ve never been a person to follow the trends, but I think that’s what makes my blog unique. It’s all about me, not about trying to be someone else to fit in.
So that’s that. Cheers to keeping it real.
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AMEN.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..Life Update – 2 Week Countdown!
SO TRUE!
i have felt the same about blogging lately… although in addition to people selling out the ‘community’ just seems different too. maybe it’s because i haven’t been running like i used to, who knows.
congrats on the new job! jeans, nice!! (jealous)
lindsay recently posted..july 2012
Thank you!
i feel ya on the blogging stuff. i found myself very unmotivated this past month too and just figured, if i have nothing to say, why blog? im kind of getting re-energized but its hard when u have other stuff goin on. congrats on the new job btw..sounds pretty great!
amy@healthyhungryhappy.com recently posted..Healthy Breakfast Pancake
I’ve noticed you’ve been sort of absent this month. Glad to hear you’re doing OK!
I was actually just thinking about you today and wondering if you’d quit blogging. Glad you did not!
Yay for wearing jeans to work. It’s so much better!
Lee recently posted..Eating and Watching
I have no idea how I survived a year in “business casual.” LOL.
I was just thinking about you today too! Glad to hear about the new job. Blogging has changed, so post when you can, we miss you. Well , i do. But i get it, we all need a sabbatical.
stay cool.
I checked my reader multiple times over the past month to make sure I didn’t accidentally unsubscribe…
Glad you found a new job that you love and allows you to wear jeans every day. Very cool!
Hope you at least continue to pop in to give updates every now and again.
Cait @ Beyond Bananas recently posted..Buffalo & Blue Chicken Roll-Ups
Welcome back! I was wondering if I was missing your posts. Congrats on your new job!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..Summer Foods
Congrats on the job, Matt!
Allie@LiveLaughEat recently posted..Get Your Good Going {Friday Almond Giveaway}
Thanks Allie!
Glad to hear you are doing well! Congrats on the new job!
I hear ya on not being motivated to write anything. I’m not really even that motivated to read anything. lol!
Abby @ Abz ‘n’ Oats recently posted..trying something new
I wouldn’t be motivated either if I worked overnight shifts.
It’s great to hear from you, Matt! Thanks for always keepin’ it real.
I can definitely understand where you’re coming from! I’ve been blogging less and less since my summer has been so busy. When it dies down, my blog might go in a different direction, but we’ll see when the times come! Glad to see everything is going well!
Congrats on the job! That’s awesome.
Lea recently posted..Hey August {WIAW}
congratulations on your new job matt. happy to see you enjoying life and doing what you want to do.
jen recently posted..Taking Steps, Making Progress
I have been wondering if you had given up your blog, too. Glad you are liking the new job and life in general!
Elle recently posted..My Monday Run
Glad you’re enjoying your new job! I see what you mean about blogs getting a bit too commercialized…way to call it how you see it.
Glad things are going so well for you! I get to wear jeans to work as well and it is the single biggest contributor to my job satisfaction.
Hope you pop in more often!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..PB & Aggs + WIAW
Glad you’re back! You are honestly the only male blogger I read, and one of the first I ever happened to stumble upon. I was also afraid you quit blogging. Don’t. You have a really unique and honest voice, and I have tried TONS of your recipes DELICIOUS. Seriously, I appreciate your posts (I have a Kombucha obsession, lol) and don’t let other people’s dishonest blogging stop you from bringing this blog to so many people. Thanks for coming back! Congrats on the new job, and I am SOOO jealous about getting to wear jeans…UGH.
Aww thanks
Congrats on the new job Matt! Wearing jeans to work sounds like a pleasant aspect! haha.
I will admit that some bloggers seem a bit…pushy lately with clean eating/paleo/strength training, etc. One of the things I love about your blog is you eat awesome meals and run hard
Kailey recently posted..Vitally Important
Congrats on your new job, Matt!
Wearing jeans to work is definitely better. I always love reading about your running and healthy eating! One of the many reasons I enjoy your blog! 
Jessica @ Busy Living Healthy recently posted..Finally, A Break.
I have missed your posts! I love that you keep it real. We all should. Congrats on the new job!