Wednesday, January 7, 2015

New Year...New Insecurity-IWSG Post



It has been a while since my last post. So here is a little about me and my blog...along with a few INSECURE feelings...




For those new here my blog is about my geek obsessions. I realy have a thing for Doctor Who, as if you did't notice already. For my regulars I have a new laptop, and am slowly making my rounds, while trying to make new friends along the way.

For a while now I have been afraid I would never be able to catch up on my writing. My inability to write even a simple blog post do to my circumstances got me angry. This then led to me getting down on myself.

I know what you are going to say...

 LET IT GO, AND BUILD A SNOWMAN!


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54 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    My bets are on Olaf.
    Welcome back, not just to the IWSG, but online. Awesome about the new laptop and hope we see you more often now, David. We've missed your geek obsessions.

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  2. Maurice MitchellJanuary 7, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    It's great to have you back David and I'm loving the Star Wars: Frozen vibe.

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  3. DEZZYJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    so glad you got the new laptop! Hope the situation with the insurance is over too!

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  4. Pat DillowayJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    It's good you're back in the blogosphere.

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  5. Elsie AmataJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    I'm so glad you're back. Life has gotten in the way of my writing progress too but I write when I can and when I feel like it. No need to pressure myself or I'll just get frustrated with myself and then my writing will suck. I hope things are looking brighter for you and best of luck with the new computer!!

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  6. Yolanda ReneeJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    It's a New Year, full of possibilities! Welcome back, looking forward!

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  7. Dianne SalerniJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Hurray for the new laptop and getting back into writing!

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  8. Tony LaplumeJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I'm slowly making my way back to what I was doing previously, too.

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  9. Roland YeomansJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    I've been there: when my home burned down, I was without my treasured laptop and cut off from the internet -- but at that time, I had no blog so that was a plus. Yet, I had friends who I couldn't connect to across the country.

    Every wound takes time to heal. I know you will snap back. You were missed. And I am so glad you are back with a new laptop. Have a much better 2015!

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  10. James PaillyJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I had a really bad 2014. What upset me the most was not the problems I was dealing with themselves but the fact that I was falling so far behind on my blogging and my writing in general. My resolution for 2015 is to do a better job staying on top of my writing schedule no matter what life throws at me.

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  11. joyleneJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    From one geek to another, glad you're back, David. Glad you fought those negative thoughts and won. Happy IWSG and Happy New Year.


    #63 on the IWSG list.

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  12. Michelle WallaceJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Welcome back to the IWSG!
    A toast to positivity! :)
    Hope you have a great 2015!

    Writer In Transit
    January IWSG co-hostess.

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  13. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Thanks Alex. I definitely can do more at home now. It was a pain borrowing my neighbors laptop.

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  14. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Star Wars Episode VIII: The Frozen Force...
    .;-)

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  15. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    I still have somethings that need resolving with the insurance, but I now have a refrigerator that has helped.

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  16. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks Pat, You never know how much you miss it till its gone for a while.

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  17. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I didn't know how much I would miss writing, till i lost the laptop.
    I guess I could have done it the old way and actually write it on paper. ;-)

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  18. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks Yolanda!
    New Year New Fun!!

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  19. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    The laptop helps tremendously, I can use spell check again! ;-)

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  20. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    You have so many blogs I don't know how you write and do them.
    I have a hard time with just my one!

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  21. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Out of all my internet friends you are right there on the top.
    Who else will let me know what the ghost of Mark Twain is thinking? ;-)

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  22. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I can relate to that James.
    I share your resolution!

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  23. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks, every IWSG Wed you are everywhere!

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  24. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    At one time I used to post at least 2 times a week. I am setting goals to start at least once a week, that way I don't lose followers, or my mind! ;-)

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  25. DEZZYJanuary 8, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    woohoo! A cold beer always helps :)

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  26. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I was happy with just having milk! ;-)

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  27. Carol KilgoreJanuary 8, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    New computers - a blessing and a curse, LOL! Welcome back!

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  28. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Thanks Carol!
    The biggest curse is using Windows 8.1...

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  29. Chrys FeyJanuary 8, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    You know...I STILL haven't seen Frozen. I'm glad you're back!

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  30. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 8, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    You don't know what you're missing! ;-)
    Glad to be back!

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  31. Lynda R. YoungJanuary 8, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    So, how's that snowman building coming along?
    Hey, are you enjoying the new Doctor?

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  32. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    The Snowman will have to be virtual, today is the coldest day of winter and it is only 41 F.
    I am loving 12. He had to grow on my kids because he is so grumpy, but that is what I like about him most.

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  33. Robyn EngelJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    Very glad to see you back here. It wasn't the same without you.

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  34. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Thanks Robyn!
    Glad to be Back!

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  35. Donna HoleJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Oh nice, a new laptop. Nice you can rejoin the blogging/writing community again :)

    I feel rather guilty when I don't blog or write, but I've misbehaved so often the "let it go" is a mantra.

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  36. DonelleLacyJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Always glad to meet a fellow whovian. I got so out of touch with IWSG that I had to take a break and come back later. My goal is to try to find more people to connect with through it this time. I've definitely been in the place of feeling down on myself over not blogging. Trying to be gentler on myself this year. Good luck to you and well met!

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  37. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    I have found that I am harder on myself for not wringing.
    Thanks for visiting the world needs more whovians!

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  38. jeremy [retro]January 12, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    so it begins... the journey back to the light side. welcome back.

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  39. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks Jeremy!
    Does the light side have cookies?

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  40. Stephanie FarisJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    I always say at the root of writer's block is fear. Maybe once we recognize that, we can somehow fight past it.

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  41. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Thats a good point, Stephanie.
    Fear can impede the best of us.

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  42. KatyJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    But I have it on good authority that fear is a super power! (and also "Fear makes companions of us all," whatever that means.)

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  43. Nigel MitchellJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    When you struggle to make time to write, every word is an achievement. Celebrate and keep going!


    Love the GIF, his smile was so iconic

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  44. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks Nigel!
    He was all teeth and curls!

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  45. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    HA! Epic episode quote! You get extra credit for that one!

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  46. Karen LangeJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    We can get ourselves into a cycle with the not writing thing, can't we? Life is full of events and interruptions. The best thing I've found is to keep moving forward. Any progress, even if just thinking about writing and brainstorming, is better than nothing. It helps me, anyway. :) Wishing you all the best. Good to see you back!

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  47. Sherry EllisJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    I'm glad you got a laptop. It must have been so frustrating for you, not being able to write. Glad to see you here, again!

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  48. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Thanks Karen.
    I plan on concerning this thing called Life, or at least taming it so i can get my nap in.
    ;-)

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  49. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    It was as equally frustrating not being able to visit all my internet friends.

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  50. jeremy [retro]January 12, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    yes, but without transfats... ;)

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  51. Penny the pawblisherJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Oh may and I do relate. Would you believe it took ages to have your site load up. I have to get a new computer and soon. I share your frustration, good sir. I feel terrible that it takes so long to get to sites and comment.


    Let your writing flow with the inspiration that beats in your Dr. Who type heart :)


    Gary aka klahanie

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  52. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Thank you Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! Here is to you surviving the lag!

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  53. Brahm (alfred lives here)January 18, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Totally fun, and totally relate.... glad to find you, will be back!!!

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  54. DAVID WALSTONJanuary 19, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Thanks for the visit.
    I'm here to entertain! ;-)

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