The Long Goodbye

Hi there,

It has been a terribly long time since I've posted, nearly a month, so whether or not anyone is actually out there is cyber-space reading this, I do not know. I went back on a promise I made to always post, even if only just once a week, and I feel badly about that. Nothing earth shaking or traumatic has happened (well, actually,..there was an earthquake here in Illinois last week believe it or not) but seriously, no health issues, family issues, injuries, etc., my family and I are all good, no worries. To be very honest, I just haven't had the time to blog, and when I have had the time, I've been tired and just didn't feel like writing anything. I'm sorry if I've worried some of you, your comments are so thoughtful and sweet, and make me feel like a bigger weenie than I already am!

I have enjoyed getting to know all of you. I think you're all fabulous, funny, talented, and really nice people to know. You're friendship has meant so much to me, and writing this blog has helped me learn so many things about myself. It's funny how self expression has a way of bringing out dormant issues lying beneath the surface, at least for me it has, writing has been very cathartic.

I have come to the realization that I was hiding behind my computer. I've been a casual observer of life, staying on the outskirts where it's safe, instead of jumping in and getting my feet wet. Perhaps some of you are doing the same thing? It's much easier to be a blog buddy, no real commitment, no ties, no face to face exchanges to worry about. While this has been satisfying, getting to know so many of you, it worries me that I do not know the lady that lives across the street from me. Or the mom of one of my son's friends. This has caused me to re-evaluate my own motives and intent. To really look at myself and figure out what it is I'm trying to avoid, instead of getting to know these people that are real in my world and tangible. That is why I have been absent for so long. I have been making a concerted effort to get to know the people around me. So far, it's been very rewarding! While I know alot of you blog as a means to stay connected with family and friends, updating on the events in your lives and your children's lives, I would hazard to guess that some of you are frustrated writers, photographers, etc., that are hiding behind your computer screens, too. I encourage you to step away from the computer, just for awhile, and see what happens. You might be very surprised.


I wish you all the very best of life, love, health, wealth, good fortune and all the wonderful things that make you want to spring out of bed in the morning! I am grateful for this experience. Blogging has been truly life changing for me.


Take care all of you! Take care of all those beautiful children you have, and are going to have. Best of luck in all that you do. Who knows? We may cross paths again at some point in time, or accidentally bump into each other in person. Wouldn't that be cool?? I just might be the lady standing behind you in line at the grocery store or seated next to you on an airplane, you never know! Get to know the people around you, it might be me! :)

Love to All,

Lizzy