I just realized I lost over eight hours of work.
I have been sitting at my computer since 6:30 this morning, writing individual giveaway posts for the Blog Hop. To me, it seemed the easiest way to keep track of winners.
In Typepad, you can change the filename HTML at the bottom of your screen, and basically, I would save my post, re-title the next one, change the filename HTML, and write on the same page.
It's a cookie cutter formula, but what has taken HOURS is tracking down links, uploading graphics, making sure I'm adhering to any sponsor request, creating bit.ly links so pre-formatted Tweets would work, etc.
I just realized I've been over-writing EVERY post because I didn't click "New Post" in Typepad. I thought that would be automatic because I was giving each post a new filename…but instead, I've lost eight hours {think how it works in Word, when you "Save as" a file and retain the original.}
My kids are sick of seeing me sit at the computer (I hadn't anticipated this year's Blog Hop would require so much more time than last year's).
My husband is sick of seeing me sit at the computer….
And, in this moment, I'M sick of seeing me sit at the computer.
I am sooo, so sorry but I have to step away for a bit. PLEASE, PLEASE continue visiting each other on the list–I am SO THRILLED by the comments I'm seeing here and elsewhere–y'all are blessing ME by enjoying one another!
I don't mean to be melodramatic, but frustration is pouring down my face right now in rivers…. In the over-all scheme of life, this is NOTHING, but in this moment? My head is about to explode…I feel awful for not doing what I said I would WHEN I said I would. And I HATE feeling this STUPID.
I'll rework the giveaway posts soon…but there's no way I can do video chat tonight. PLEASE FORGIVE ME! I would love it if one of **you** took charge and orchestrated that! Communicate it in Twitter or however you see fit. The Blog Hop was supposed to be about all of us, anyway, and I'm just one cog in the wheel.
Thanks for understanding….
~ Robin
p.s. BTW…for all my friends who've encouraged me to WRITE in word, then cut & paste? Ummm, ye-ah…THIS is the straw that broke that camel's back…!
Oh, I am so sorry! I am just excited for the blog hopping! I know nothing about giveaways anyhow, so no pressure from over here! Go RELAX, Mama!
I’m so sorry you lost all of that – frustrating doesn’t begin to describe times like that!!
Oh Robin, I am so sorry. I know how frustrating it is to work so hard and then it all goes away. I know a lot of us have done the same thing at one time or another. Step away, relax and it will be okay. Hugs.
oh honey, I’ve been in tears after losing posts that were significantly less than 8 hours…you deserve a good cry!! That just stinks. ((((HUGS))))
Please don’t cry. We all love you for doing this and you have made this an awesome BlogHop 09. Go enjoy your family and come back. Let us know if we can help you in any way.
Gp enjoy time away from the keyboard, the screen and BlogHop, you truly deserve it.
Sorry that so much of your time was lost, but I believe God will redeem the time for you. We lvoe you for all you’re doing!
Ack! How frustrating! Please don’t apologize!!! You did the best you could!!! Your intentions were there!!! Stupid Typepad! Go enjoy your family and don’t worry about this. It’ll wait!!!
BREATHE….a few deep breaths, step away from the computer and take a break! You have been working so hard at this 🙂 and many of us appreciate that!
AW, Robin! It sounds like you need an orange, honey.
(I’m just kiddin’ – I totally empathize and will say a prayer for you RIGHT NOW.)
Oh, honey, I am so, so sorry! I know just how you feel. Sure, this seems small in the grand scheme of life, but it’s something that’s important NOW, so of course it’s hard. If I can help you out, shoot me an email! (I’m a technical moron when it comes to video chat thingies, but I have Typepad, too, so any organizational stuff I can help with, just gimme a holler!) HUGS (((Robin)))!!
Robin, I’m so sorry! Totally take as much time as you need. You’ve done so much already & it’s been awesome! You are amazing!
Oh, Robin! I’m so sorry! Thanks for all that you are doing for the Blog Hop – it is so much fun just meeting new bloggers. For me, anyway, the prizes are secondary to the fun I’m having.
Hugs!
No worries girl! If anyone could understand what you’ve just been through, it us! You should step away, spend time with your family, be refreshed and then tackle it again later.
I wish I could volunteer to head-up the video chat tonight but I’m not sure if I’ll even be home at that time. I hope someone is able to step up to the plate on that one!
Oh dear, don’t worry! Step back and relax and try again later. Bless your heart!
Take some time off! I didn’t see any official ending time – we can hop around all next week…and the next…and the next… 🙂
Take care of yourself and your family!
How frustrating, Robin! I’m so sorry that you lost your posts. You have done such an amazing job with Blog Hop! You are such a sweetheart and I wish I were there–I’d buy you something chocolate and give you a big hug!!
OH you poor thing, I’m so sorry. That is the kind of thing I’d do and I’d cry too! (Or throw something)
oh friend – I just lost an 1 1/2 hours of work, and I was so sad as well. Praying for you, and understand about sitting in front of the computer…UGH! Everyone understands!!
I am so sorry you had to experience that! You have done an AWESOME job with Bloghop and nobody will mind a bit waiting for giveaways!! I’m not here for giveaways anyway, but the fun of hopping around reading new blogs and saying hi to friends!
That is so frustrating. Know that you’re not the only one – many of us have had awful moments just like yours. Take all the time you need! **Hugs**
What a frustration. Take time to walk away, breathe, love on your family…we’ll all still be here later. 🙂
Take a well-deserved breather. The whole point is for us to get to know one another, and that is working perfectly. No worries!
Caroline
Oh man! I did that once with a bunch of blog posts I wanted to write ahead of time. Blogger does the same thing! I can only imagine you’re as mad now as I was then. I hope you’re now relaxing away from the computer.
Please don’t feel bad! Just go enjoy your family and worry about this stuff later. Nobody is in going to mind. Thank you for putting your time into something so fun for all of us. You are appreciated.
Oh, Robin … how frustrating and disappointing. As others have said, we’ve all been there and we all completely understand. Try to enjoy the rest of the day and the evening with your loved ones, and THANK YOU for all the hard work you’ve done to make this such a fun (and successful!) BlogHop for all of us – especially us newbies to BlogHop! ((((hugs)))
I’m so sorry! Take a break. You’ve done a great job pulling this together. I’m impressed! It will all look better after a break
Oh no Robin, I am so sorry. Hey, it’s okay, we all understand!! The giveaway info can wait. Go spend some time with your kiddos & that hubby and relax. It’ll all work out.
Much Love,
Groovewoman
http://groovewoman.blogspot.com
Don’t kick yourself. You are just borrowing my “Kick me” sign for a few minutes. I’ve been living like that for months since the baby has been born. LOL
I actually let my domain expire for The Homeschool Post (homeschool blog awards) during the last few months and some other site bought it up. I sat on a prize that was supposed to be awarded for over a month. I dropped the ball on the March/April swap for the HSBA, and I’ve done good to get a post out every other-three days or so!
No one out here in blogland is going to lament having to wait a bit for your real life to take front seat. 😉 Just remember that everyone out here has IRL going on, too – and we are more than happy to allow you to enjoy yours!
(((HUGS))) Nice to hang with you on your #notatBlogHer weekend. 😉 Maybe we can meet up at a future conference. I’d love to give you an IRL hug!
OH that would so be something I would do! No worries though! Spend some family time and come back later in little bits!
Oh Robin….DANG IT!!!
I’ll scream for ya……
OOOOOOOOOH MYYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOSH!!!!
There…..go…..chillax!!! Just walk away and do something F U N !!!
This is really not worth losing your mind over!
You’ve done an amazing job! I have had a great time blog hoppin….thanks to you!
God bless you dear!
oh robin! you poor thing. just step away from it all and enjoy your family. everyone will understand.
((HUGS)) and deep appreciation for all you’ve done! Take some time away from the computer with your family … nothing is nearly as important as that anyway! 🙂
I’m so sorry, hon!! If you need anything I can help with, please let me know! I’ll do anything you need in my power!!
{{{Robin}}} I have no idea how to do video chat so I can’t help you out there, but I’m sorry for the frustration of all the lost work and thank you for everything you have put into this! {{{hug}}}
Giant hugs and no worries, k?
You’ve done such a great job bringing us all together!
Tammy and Parker
http://www.prayingforparker.com
@ParkerMama on Twitter
Hugs
Go spend some time with your family 🙂
ok love, deep breath…it’s ok – take the time and go love on on your family.
No time is ever wasted and where WE fall short HE always picks up the slack!
Forgive yourself, wipe away the tears and no worries. We appreciate ALL you have already done! The friends I’ve made…priceless!
Oh no! Hopefully after a big break, and a big cocktail, you feel refreshed and ready to tackle it again.
Awwww – that stinks! You don’t need to apologize – that’s so frustrating!!!
I’m am so sorry you have gone through this. I appreciate all the work you have and will do and please do not worry about it! All of us bloggers have experienced something like this on some degree! Chill out and relax with your fam- we will always be here!
Oh Robin! You poor girl! Please please step away, say hi the family and give your poor eyes, finger and brain a break. Grr that would make me so upset!! Thanks for all your hard work! This is my first time blog hoping and it’s fun!
Oh darlin’– Don’t be so hard on yourself. If the giveaway posts happen, fantastic. If they don’t, the world will still revolve. It’s important that you take care of yourself and family and LOVE this adventure! We’ve all appreciated all the hardwork just connecting us. Truly, you deserve more than a pat on the back. Chocolate of unlimited supply, perhaps?
Deep breath in, deep breath out. It’ll all be good.
Hugs.
I’m so sorry this happened to you! I can only imagine how you’re feeling right now.
I agree with others that have commented….get away from the computer for a while and chill with your family. It’ll all work itself out.
Oh no! I am so sorry! Funny thing I have to tell you, I didn’t even realize you were doing giveaways when I joined MckLinky! I have just really enjoyed being able to visit other bloggers that are stuck at home like me. I have enough other giveaways to enter just by the people I follow (which I am getting way behind on because I have had so much fun with this event!)
If I was in a position to give advice, it would be: Take a Deep Breath, and go to bed, because Tomorrow Is Another Day!
Thank you for all your hard work!
Oh my gosh! I would be devastated too. As moms we only get so much free time, so I can imagine how I’d feel if it was for nothing.
Ugh! How horrible!! Don’t worry…we’ve all had days like that! Just take yur breather, we’ll still be here!!
OH I so know how that feels how frustrating HUGS
Oh my, how frustrating! I could totally see myself doing something like that.
Don’t worry about it. Take the night off & relax with your family.
I’m so sorry that that happened to you! It is so frustrating to lose so much work and time that you just can’t get back. We all understand the need to step away and take care of yourself and your family. I hope you’ll be able to do just that.
No worries! Walk away! Spend time with your family. Enjoy your day!
Sorry for your loss…I absolutely hate when things like that happen! How frustrating…enjoy your family…don’t worry–the hop is what is the fun part. Thanks for organizing it.
The greatest gift you give is your friendship and love with your writing. That is all which matters and that is the value of an awesome blog.
If we only visited for the free things, then we would be women of little character. We love you and we are blessed to know you.
You are awesome, energetic, funny, inspirational and loved. Be still, and simply fall back into your blog writing after you put yourself and your family first. Blessings!
Robin, I am so sorry you are feeling so pressured. But at least you know yourself enough to know you need a break, and from the looks of things everyone supports you. So relax and enjoy your family and thank you for everything you’ve done.
I’m so sorry Robin..I hope you know that we appreciate all that you have done. Thanks for making this Blog Hop happen. Its been tons of fun!
~Eve
Girl, I saw your tweet of frustration and have been praying for you ever since. I hope you got away and took care of some other things — and please don’t worry about all of the giveaways. I’m sure we all will understand you’ll get them posted whenever you do 🙂
{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}
And I wouldn’t recommend Word 😉 But would tell you to use Text Edit on your Mac to write out things.
Let me know if I can help tomorrow — I’ll write up, research, whatever! Love ya girl!
You poor thing you! Hope you get some refreshing time with dh and kids, enjoy your Sunday and don’t worry about us.
I had a great time blog hopping – thanks again for hostessing 🙂
awww, robyn! as my husband would say, ‘just step aWAY from the computer, and no one gets hurt!’ we’ve all been there, me more than others! i love love love this blog hop- im relatively new blogger and i’ve been ‘hopping’ all weekend… loving it. thank you for hosting it and doing all the work that most of us don’t even know it required of you. enjoy your family, and time away… i’m looking forward to visiting your blog more often (i’ve been here before blog hop!!)…
happy sunday to you!
I’m so sorry! It will be fine and don’t worry about it. Take all the time you need!
God bless,
Amanda
Oh honey *huge hugs*
Hey, Robin!
Whoops! Robyn! Sorry for your troubles.
Robin, how frustrating! I just wanted to pop in and say THANK YOU for hosting this blog hop! I’ve had so many sweet comments on my blog, and I can’t wait to visit all the folks who linked up. I’ve been busy with visiting friends all weekend, but now that they’ve gone home and all is quiet around here, I’m ready to hop around!!
Oh my, hope you have had a relaxing weekend. Everything will be better in the morning. *hugs*
I’m so sorry you’ve had such a soul destroying day. I hate it when things like that seem to smother you. I hope today is much better.
I love Typepad, but I use Windows Live Writer every single time to post to Typepad. I am so sorry this happend to you. 🙁
Oh you poor thing! Turn it off and walk away!
OUCH!!
You know I luv ya, BABY!!!
Just be Scarlet: “Af-ah ahlll, tah-morrah IS an-uhthuh dahy!!”
We’re all still here!
Oh, no!!! I am so, so sorry. 🙁 I’ve done that kind of thing before, and it’s awful! 🙁
So sorry to hear that Robin! I’m with wordpress and though a different story from yours, I’ve written my daughter’s birth story, a long one and accidentally deleted it.
It just sucks double time – to lose all what you worked for and feeling stupid. Hugs to you! You’ve done a great job with Bloghop. I hope someone would help you out next year!
That totally bites. That picture of you in your left sidebar? I can totally envision you right now. 🙂
Take a well deserved break!
Hey Grace,