Hello 2016, It’s Me
Wow, I am really late to this party! I’ve had this post written in my mind and on paper for weeks, but didn’t press publish. I am great at writing a tutorial, but not so good at sharing my feelings, and this post is more about how I’m feeling about the state of the blog, so let’s get to it before I change my mind again.
It’s that time again – the ending of one year and the beginning of a new year and I’ve been thinking about the highlights and lowlights of the past year and what to look forward to in 2016. One of the biggest highlights for me in 2015 was I found a job in my area of training in the esthetic industry. I wasn’t sure about the whole thing at first, but it has truly been a blessing. It is keeping me busy in a good way and I’ve enjoyed meeting people and working with clients. It did take a toll on the blog though. I haven’t had the time to work on projects and the few projects I did work on never made it onto the blog. One project I worked on this year was I grew my colored and highlighted hair out into my natural gray hair and I never shared a word or picture about it. It was something I had thought about for a while and finally did throughout 2015. I wore a lot of hats last winter and in the summer.
Here is a picture of my mom, my nephew and me at the Nutcracker a few weeks ago. I still have a ways to go, but I’m getting there and not feeling as awkward. I was also blessed with being able to get back home to New England six times in 2015 for a total of eleven weeks. No wonder I didn’t have time for projects!
Looking to 2016, I’m still thinking about what to do with this blog. It served a wonderful purpose for me over the last five years as I moved three times. It soothed my creative side as I endured some difficult changes. It’s like a good friend to me, so it is hard to say good bye. I don’t want to delete the blog, but I may try to move it back to Blogger until I figure things out. I also want to devote some time to getting healthy, exercising and cooking wholesome meals.
I did manage to write 24 posts last year and here are the top five that you enjoyed.
Candace’s Mid Century Modern Home
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Natasha’s Modern Granny Chic Home Tour
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DIY Botanical Chart with Printable
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One thing is for sure, I have enjoyed all the connections I have made with readers and I appreciate you taking the time to come by and visit. I am a little more active on Instagram, so if you want to see what I am up to you can check it out over there.
Until next time, friends!
Hi Mary, I’ve missed your blog so was pleased to see it here today. Good for you to grow out your hair to its natural colour. I did that 14 years ago and my hair was really short so it only took 3 months. 🙂 I think yours looks great. I hope you will continue blogging and sharing your decor projects but understand your busy life may prevent that. Hang in there! Take care.
Blessings, Pam
Thank you, Pamela! It is so nice to hear of others doing the same thing with their hair and having great results
Good for you for letting the gray hair sparkle. I did the same thing about five years ago and I love my gray hair. My husband says it makes me sparkle! I already follow you on Instagram. Quite a while ago I had a blog but it felt like I was creating situations just to have blog content and that was not my true self so I stopped blogging. I love Instagram and fell like I show the real me there better.
Thanks for understanding, Chris!
You go girl! Ten years ago I decided to stop the endless cycle of colouring my hair, touching up the roots, etc. I’ve received more compliments on my natural gray hair than any high cost colouring.
That is wonderful, Dianne! I think our natural color is the best!
i noticed your hair right away in that photo and thought it looked beautiful! i have a few grays here and there and my girlfriend is trying to convince me that when the time comes i will look great gray… seeing your hair may have convinced me! you look stunning! and i will read whatever and whenever you post as i enjoy you- i would love to hear more about your healthy adventures, too, as healthy cooking and exercise interests me, too. just do what it is that makes you happy!
Thank you so much, Cassie! All your sweet comments mean the world to me.
I really really love your blog and would be so sad if you shut it down!
That is so sweet of you to say, Kristen. It will be hard for me too. I will do my best.
It’s great to see you back. I’m so happy to hear you are doing something that makes you happy. Blogging should be fun so when you have the time to post-go for it and never feel guilty!!
I love your hair. I so admire gals who feel free to be themselves! And you look great!
Jane
Thanks for the support Jane!
So good to see you again! You look great – I’ve been contemplating doing the very same – let the grey come out – eek! Good to hear that you are busy and enjoying your life. Take care and keep blogging – I’ve missed you.
You are so sweet Rosella!
I love those mid-century bowls I have them in orange!!
The orange is so pretty!