I Suck.
And let’s be honest, so does my blog.
I go 100 mph every day and by the time I get home I have so many thoughts to share but I just sit and stare and stare and then I get distracted by something shiny.
And then I make a lemon drop.
I am kind of in… burn out mode. Too many irons in the fire, and not enough fire to back it up. I’ve been in this mode for a long time and The Husband sat me down a few nights ago and gave me a little pep talk (read: lecture) about realizing that I can’t do all things and be all things. (He’s such a buzz killer)
And as much as it kills me to say this - he is right. Internet, don’t tell him I said that.
But I do need some time off to sit back and be a little less crazy. And fortunately I have an amazing staff who is willing to do whatever they can to make it happen. Their willingness is incredibly sweet, although I am no fool to know it is less about them being nice, and more about wanting rid of me for a while.
And I cannot blame them.
So I am taking a few weeks off from it all - from The Restaurant, The Tricking, and The Blog. The first 2 will be managed wonderfully in my absence, but the third - this blog - needs my time to sit, get some help with making her pretty again, and getting things back on track.
Thank you to my long time readers for being so loyal and for the wonderful e-mails. I do read them, I just don’t always have the time to reply to them. For those who left long ago - who can blame them. This place has become a broken down trailer, and it is time to fix that.
So on June 1st I will be back, refreshed, and hopefully all pretty and shiny. But in the mean time I will be posting links to food blogs I find along the way and have fallen in love with. I sit and look at all the shiny pictures and pretty colors and sigh with complete admiration and envy.
I want to be pretty and shiny when I grow up, too.
So I am on a break, but I will be back. Thank you for your patience.
And to the lady who sent me Vodka - you rock.
May 5th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
But, but, if you get all pretty and shiny you won’t be like me anymore - weird, warped, and totally out there in left field somewhere.
May 5th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
I’m sure the break will do wonders for you! We’ll be waiting for your triumphant return
May 5th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
everyone needs a break occasionally! Enjoy yours!!
May 5th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
I’m so glad you’re not giving up the blog. I enjoy it immensely…
May 5th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
You don’t suck, burnout sucks. But it happens. Do what you have to do to look after yourself cuz we like you. But don’t grow up, Annie’s right, pretty and shiny ain’t you
May 5th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
I love your blog, no matter how it comes … when it’s served up, it’s great.
I’m trying to R&R from some obligations for a few weeks myself which isn’t working too well because I am trying to do all the things I left undone elsewhere which isn’t the point. I know. Maybe I should try a lemon drop.
Enjoy, relax, remember how to do a little bit of nothing and not feel guilty.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Enjoy your break! Rest, soak up The Husband’s love and take care of yourself.
See you next month!!
May 5th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Annie - you and I will always be on a level playing field.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Love you Food Whore - rest up!!
May 6th, 2009 at 5:57 am
I just followed you over from DaMomma, and you are hysterical! You are so in my google reader. And you might just share my love of vodka.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:58 am
As a silent regular reader, I will miss your tales of trials and tribulations but I understand the need for an escape from life and the internet. Please take care of yourself first and know that we all miss you!!!
May 6th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Good for you! See you when you get back
May 6th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Whew, I was afraid you were shutting down. Rest up, drink as many lemon drops as necessary and see you soon.
Loved your post at DaMomma.
May 6th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Not to worry! We’ll still be here - you are worth the wait!
May 6th, 2009 at 8:21 am
So glad you realized you needed a break. Take care of yourself. Can’t wait for the new, recharged FW- now with more Vodka!
May 6th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Eagerly awaiting your return. Enjoy the lemon drops may they bring you peace and a smile to your face!
May 6th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Relax…take deep breaths, and some Lemon Drops. We’ll miss you. You don’t suck; you just acknowledged that you can’t do everything all the time. We’re all prepared to wait patiently for your return, relaxed and refreshed.
May 6th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Your dedicated readers will be here. We read for content, not for looks, so don’t stress about layouts, colors, etc. You are hilarious and always bring a smile to my face - so I check out your blog every single day. I’m facing big time burnout as well so I know exactly how you feel. Is it bad that I sometimes wish for a really big earthquake so everything just stops for awhile?
May 6th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Enjoy your time off….I’ll definitely be waiting for your return.
May 6th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
And I’ll be waiting….is it June 1 yet? No? How bout now?
May 7th, 2009 at 9:20 am
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.
~Sidney J. Harris
This sounds like you. Relax and recharge, and I hope it’s wonderful.
May 7th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Ok, I’ve penciled it in on my calendar -FW, June 1st.
Because if I actually wrote “Food Whore” on my work calendar I’d start making myself just a little TOO interesting to my colleagues…
May 7th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Get some rest, we’ll be here when you get back. It sounds like The Husband is a good guy and I’m glad you are doing this.
May 7th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I read your blog for your humor and for a bird’s eye view of catering. I have a few friends and relatives that do that. You have a nice fun and restful time and come back rejuvenated!
May 7th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
I do not care about bells, whistles or shiny tricks. i enjoy the writing, black on white, that is all. Worked for several millenia now.
May 8th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Have a wonderful break! I understand about wanting to look new and alluring,,,,I get that it is more about how you feel about it and less what we think about it. No problem, take your time.
I will be here when you get back.
May 8th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
oh honey, we will always be here
for you. love your stories. take
a much needed break when you can.
i will check in, i always do
“everyday”
rest and have fun. cathleen
May 9th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Read you for years but rarely comment …
You don’t suck. I think all bloggers go through this. It makes me happy that I’m not a popular one; I feel bad for those who have SO MANY readers who depend on their content. They can’t slow down or take a break. And that’s sad to me; this should be fun!
Have a few lemon drops. We’ll see you when you get back!
May 12th, 2009 at 3:14 am
Have a good break! You certainly deserve it… I’ll check back with you in a month or so! I hope you have good stories from your vacation! Thanks for writing it, I just started a job catering, partially b/c of your stories.
May 13th, 2009 at 11:40 am
I wish you a great relaxation. You definitely deserve it
Looking forwards to reading new fun stories when u come back 
May 15th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Yay you! Take the time, breathe a bit and when you’re back, well, we’ll be here to listen to your ramblins’. Going through the same thing myself right now — what is it about food that sucks you down and spits you out?? Regardless, YOU, nail it all so well on the blog that I can’t wait for your return.
May 18th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Enjoy your break.
May 18th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Darling Whore -
I just finished an invoice (kinda overdue) and sent it out and did the bank deposit, worked on some menu items and put away some things used on at a trick on Saturday night. I took a look at the calendar for some of my volunteer work to make sure it didn’t interfere with a trick meeting on Thursday and when I saw what May actually looked like, I thought, no wonder I’m tired. I hear ya babe. Take it easy and come back when you’re ready.
-Another Whore