It’s been quite a while…. such a long time that I can’t think of how to begin anymore.
To be honest, I wasn’t sure I’d blog again. It wasn’t because I did not have anything to say. Somewhere along the way, life got busier and platforms got louder. At some point, the pressure, and maybe a little laziness, made it easier to just… stop.
But something’s shifted. And here I am again.
So why I really stopped posting
I can’t think of a mic-drop moment or a big break announcement. I don’t really think any one particular factor was the reason I didn’t write. The blog was chugging along fine and it was not even even that nagging voice that says “Is there a point to this?” But then came reels, shorts and a thousand other ways to say less, faster. Somewhere in that content grind, blogging took a back seat. And honestly? I let it happen. I didn’t pivot to Reels or start vlogging—I just stopped. No dramatic exit, no grand plan. One day, I simply stopped thinking about what to write next.
What not writing revealed
Not writing freed up time for other things, reading, thinking, watching, but admittedly I missed it. It felt like abandoning something useful and letting it rot.
A blog is one of the corners of the internet where your voice is actually yours—no algorithmic gatekeeper, no performative filter, just imperfect words (polished occasionally with the help of a friendly LLM ;)) and the people who choose to sit with them.
Maybe that’s why I’m back. It’s not because I suddenly became a better writer. It’s because I stopped pretending I needed to be one.
The internet is in constant flux. We’re driven to scroll, not read, absorbing content that’s increasingly packaged and performative. But hope remains. Quiet corners of the web still thrive, where authentic voices write for the sheer joy of it, not for engagement.
Why I’m Blogging Again (and What to Expect)
So, what brings me back to this space? It’s simple: I want to write again. The act of typing, deleting, rethinking, and rewriting feels genuinely therapeutic. If even one person reads something here and recognizes their own experiences, that’s more than enough for me. Maybe we all yearn for slowness in our lives again.
As for what to expect from Blog Etcetera, I won’t make promises I can’t keep. This isn’t a “new post every Monday at 10:00” blog. I plan to share my thoughts on life, creativity, and technology. There will be a sprinkle of randomness, and even a rant or two. It’s all about what feels real and worth saying. After all, that’s what “etcetera” is for, right?
Final Thoughts & Your Turn
If any of this resonates—or if there’s something you’d love to read about—drop a comment below. I’d truly love to hear from you.
And if you’re still reading? Thank you. Sincerely. Whether you’re a longtime reader from back in the day or just stumbled upon this—I’m so glad you’re here.
See you in the next post.
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