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| Just a little snapshot of our Christmas via Instagram. |
It’s good to be back today. Weird, but good. Chuck and I had a wonderfully, simplistic Christmas and I spent the following days working sporadically and soaking up time with my baby sister who came to visit. By the time New Years Eve rolled around, I had caught a nasty virus of some kind that had my body doing unspeakable things (HIMYM reference, anyone?). Long story short, I haven’t blogged in what feels like forever. And it’s been good. Really good.
For the last two weeks, I’ve felt zero pressure to keep posting regular content, to immediately respond to e-mails or to develop some kind of “filler” post to remind the world that I’m still alive. In the wake of throwing myself into sponsorships, giveaways and link-ups, I needed a break.
Being away from my blog for a significant amount of time caused me to do some serious reflecting. Reflecting on the things that matter to me, the things I want to continue writing about and the things I don’t. It’s been so wonderful to watch that number next to my GFC widget continue to increase over the last few months, but I’m realizing that I have no idea how many of those numbers represent people who follow this blog because they like what I have to say…and how many represent people who want what I have to give away. If it’s the latter, I’d rather not have them at all.
I work two jobs. I see my husband at bedtime and for a few hours on the weekends. I have far too little time and energy to devote to something that isn’t an honest, authentic and real representation of who I am. I love to write and this blog has served as a mirror; allowing me to reflect on the {bee}autiful blessings in my life, as well as those pesky areas that are in constant need of improvement.
Above all, this blog is my journal. I write what I see, what I know, what I feel. Anything less than that is a disservice to myself and a disservice to those who have stuck around for the ride.
So to those of you who have, thank you so much. In light of this new year, I resolve to always be true to myself, and be real for you.
Happy 2013, everyone!!! Let’s kick this year’s booty!
