Pineapples and blogging breaks
Boy, you guys are good!
Okay, maybe that wasn't so hard, but I didn't think it would be that easy, either. Yes, it's a yummy pineapple that I picked up at the grocery store yesterday.
And now I have some news ...
I've decided to take an indefinite break from blogging and from Project 365. Without going into all the unnecessary details, frankly, it's been a challenging year so far on many fronts, some of which I've shared, and some of which I can't talk about here. I really feel the need to retreat and focus on self-care, my family, my home, and my work/business, which has suffered lately as I've tended to other things that needed tending. Seems there is only so much of me to go around, and apparently not enough of me to go around for everything that's on my plate right now. I need to lighten the load.
When I return, it will most likely be on the biz blog first, which has been dormant since last September, but which I plan to revive when I update my website and launch my Etsy store. The biz blog is where I'll be sharing my creations. I'll be sure to make an announcement here when I breathe new life into it.
Thank you all for your understanding. I just need some time and space for myself right now.
On the bright side, this may give me a little more time to keep up with your blogs, which I really enjoy, so I will not be too far.
Be well, friends ...
i couldn't figure it out! i knew it was some kind of fruit, but that's it.
i'll miss your daily presence hear, but i do understand. take good care of yourself, maria and please keep in touch.
i'm here if you need to vent, chat, whatever. xoxoxo
Posted by:leah | May 22, 2007 at 02:14 PM
I'll miss you! ...just remember, there's always that newfangled contraption called the telephone. And I'm only a stone's throw away if you need anything! Hugs...
Posted by:Joanne | May 22, 2007 at 03:37 PM
I will miss your blog! Its one of the first things I do in the morning...youre such an inspiration. Good luck to you...keep in touch via email...
Posted by:Tia | May 23, 2007 at 07:39 AM
Oh Maria,
You can always make me cry...I'll miss keeping in touch with you on a daily bases via your blog.
Posted by:Joan | May 23, 2007 at 08:11 AM
Hi Maria,
I was actually amazed how well you kept up with your daily photos and blog entries, especially considering all that was and is going on in your life! You will be missed but I definitely understand your decision. I hope we'll stay in touch and maybe catch up again in NY some time.
Take good care,
Kerstin
Posted by:Kerstin | May 23, 2007 at 06:53 PM
Hugs to you---take care of you. All the best and I look forward to your return. :-)
Posted by:Will | May 24, 2007 at 11:25 AM
Sending well-wishes your way...I'll be thinking about you, and looking for you when you're ready to return, Maria~XOXO
Posted by:tinker | May 31, 2007 at 01:32 PM
I have been away from your blog, but have read everyone of these posts in your project.
I am sending you loving energy.
I will miss you.
I wish you well my friend (you talented, sweet soul!)
If there is anything I can do for you...don't hesitate to ask...
XO,
Melba
Posted by:Melba | June 07, 2007 at 09:47 AM
Hey babe ...
I've been out of the loop ... my own drama(s) ... hadn't seen this news. Time to get in touch methinks. xo D
Posted by:deb | June 16, 2007 at 12:32 PM
I'm so far behind that I'm just seeing this TWO MONTHS LATER. I've just caught up here. And, boy, do I understand about feeling like you're always on deadline (and yet, oddly, on the surface my life probably looks rather uneventful). I'm off work this month and we just returned from a (long-needed and much-need) 'real' vacation. I'm trying to figure out myself how I can balance self-care and all of the blogging 'demands' that I put on myself (with various projects). Take care, Maria. We'll all be here whenever you decide to return. xoxo
Posted by:Marilyn | July 19, 2007 at 12:15 AM