yikes/too much information

I totally fell down on the job. Epic fail when it comes to my blog...
*hanging head in shame*

Does it help if I throw myself on the mercy of this blog and tell everyone that I've been completely backed up with homework? That maybe I bit off a little more than I could handle with taking on a full time college schedule as well as working full time and trying to write and taking care of my family?

What if I admit that I submitted a story to a publisher and am anxiously awaiting their reply?

I know I'm not the best when it comes to keeping updates running. Part of it is because I wonder when is it time to draw that line? I know I personally like to know what is going on if something is causing a delay in books I want to read or when something will be published. But when is it too much information?

I'm having a very serious issue now with another 'professional' in writing. I don't believe he/she is handling things very professionally, and I've said so. I believe too much personal information is being used as an attempt to explain why he/she can't do his/her job professionally. And to be honest, I don't like it. It comes off as just another excuse.

So, the question boils down to, do I want to become the same way? Update people when there really is nothing new to update them on other than the private drama going on in my home? If my husband is back in the hospital or has four doctors appointments that week? Or if I've had a particularly hellish week with three exams and a major project due?

I guess it comes time for me to tell myself to put my big girl panties on and find a balance. Because there has to be a balance. Somewhere between me keeping you guys updated with my life and too much information that most people don't really want to hear about.

Advice or suggestions are not only welcome, they are, at this point, requested. lol.