The Grossly Neglected Blog

I have been neglecting this blog. There, I said it. The first step in recovery is admitting you have a problem, right? And my problem has a name: Twitter.

Don't get me wrong. I love Twitter. To me, Twitter is like breathing. I can't go a day without at least one tweet. Twitter is my lifeline, my connection to the rest of the world and the people in my industry. Twitter helps me feel less lonely, more informed, less isolated, more...important.

Blogging takes so much effort. The irony is that I can compose long, rich, and exciting blog posts in my head but when I get to my computer to type it all out...I tweet instead. I've lost countless compelling blog posts that way.

But I can't just blame Twitter. Here are the 10 reasons why I'm neglecting my blog:

1. Twitter.

2. Motherhood.

3. I'm running a business.

4. I'm forgetful.

5. I blog way too much for way too many other people for way too little money.

6. I'm overloaded.

7. I think in 140 characters or less. I'm starting to dream that way, too.

8. Not enough caffeine.

9. Too much caffeine.

10. I'm paralyzed by the blank page whether on paper or on a blog.

What are YOUR excuses...I mean reasons for neglecting YOUR blog?