November 6th, 2009

Twitter Hiatus – Where Is @geoffliving?

backside As many folks know, I will be traveling quite a bit over the next two months (and also wrapping up a couple CRT/tanaka projects). Rest, reflection and preparation requires significant time for contemplation, etc. To achieve that one needs to separate from the day-to-day grind, and for me that includes Twitter (image by Jen Consalvo).

So to my Twitter friends, I am saying adieu for much of the remainder of 2009. It’s my intent to post a blog periodically, especially right before the big Copenhagen Conference and with an occasional travel update. Those posts will be sent automatically to my Twitter feed. A random picture or two may make its way out there as well.  I may even check in for a chat once in a blue moon (or I may not). But for the most part, don’t expect to see me.

It’s not goodbye, just a break.  I look forward to many new exciting conversations on Twitter in 2010.  Have a great holiday season, my friends!

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  • http://richardatdell.blogspot.com richardatdell

    good for you and enjoy the time :-)

  • http://www.lindsaymallen.com Lindsay M. Allen

    Thanks for letting us know, Geoff! As you may have seen on my blog last week, I agree that it’s a good idea to explain a hiatus (http://bit.ly/2S9mp)! People might start to wonder. ;)

    And best wishes for a productive remainder of the year!

  • http://veryofficialblog.com Shannon Paul

    Go, have a great time. Do what you gotta do. Thanks for not just pulling a creepy disappearing act and letting us know what’s up. :)

    With a little luck, chances are we’ll all still be here…

  • http://geofflivingston.com Geoff Livingston

    LOL, thanks, gang.

    Shannon will be interesting to see how many unfollows I get amongst my core that I am following, but hey, good way to weed out folks, too.

  • http://www.twitter.com/4GreenPs Lynn Anne Miller

    Geoff, I will miss your tweets but can’t wait to find out what you are up to in the new year. I am guessing one of two: 1) new agency devoted to social cause / BSR /CSR or (2) position at REALLYCOOLNEWUNDOTORG.DOTORG doing same as CMO . Anyway, whatever you do, I know you’ll bring along the rest of the DC social media community you’ve created. Enjoy your Twitter break!

  • http://www.divamarketingblog.com Toby

    Safe and fun adventures my friends. See you when we see you.

  • http://www.sermo.no Fredrik Johnsen

    Enjoy your time “off”, Geoff… And if you’re heading to Copenhagen, you should pop by Oslo as well… :)

  • http://Twitter.com/Ed Ed

    I respect your personal decision
    But- Twitter is exactly the extra brain lobe, the chance, the tool, we were always waiting for, to enable us
    to stay connected to our communities.

    When one masters the art of constrained communication,
    they can say so much to the people whom they’ve
    asked to pay attention on a regular basis.

    That is the true beauty of Twitter.
    While busily engaged in other areas of life,
    whether offline, or even deeply engaged elsewhere
    online, we can share, update, serve all those
    who would meet us there, in just seconds.

    Good health during your travels Geoff :)

  • Geoff Livingston

    Ed:

    Thank you for your belief that everyone should stay connected. In my mind, I am not that important, and neither is Twitter. What is important for me and for everyone is life balance, boundaries and rest.

    In my case, it’s time to replenish after a four-year social media adventure that included successfully writing an acclaimed book and starting, then selling a company. With balance and rest, my contributions to the community will be more valuable, and we will all be better for it.

    Hopefully, you will enjoy the holidays with your loved ones and those who truly need you. Best wishes,

    Geoff

  • http://directmarketingobservations.com/ Marc Meyer

    Right on Geoff, I don’t think pulling yourself off the grid will cause people to forget who you are and what you do/did. If it does well then they need to put down the bong.

    As an aside, someone was telling me yesterday about someone who just authored a book about face to face networking and how fantastic it was… and it stopped me in my tracks. Why? I chuckled to think that perhaps tweeting and being wired 24/7/365 could be so 80′s. Speaking live or in person is the new black.

  • http://www.mikeashworth.co.uk mike ashworth

    Have fun on your travels Geoff :-)

  • http://geofflivingston.com Geoff Livingston

    Mark and Mike: Thank you both for your kind wishes.

  • http://www.theharteofmarketing.com Beth Harte

    That’s it, I am unfollowing you for not incessantly tweeting mind-numbing tweets…jerk. ;-)

    Have a great hiatus Geoff! We all need it from time-to-time (including me, my blog’s still a mess).

    See you in the New Year! Until then, happy holidays to you, Caitlin and your loved ones.