After six years of blogging, I am writing my final post here on ArtsyMama. It is with deep gratefulness in my heart I am finishing this chapter. I have written 1096 posts and taken thousands of photos to share on this blog. Thank you for being such an amazing audience and supporter. You have watched my children grow from infants to toddlers now to school age kids. You have participated in swaps, blog parties and book launches. You have been my cheering section. Many of you that know me personally know that this has been a difficult fall for me. My children are now in first and second grade and having them both at school all day leaves a big gaping hole. I have had to figure out how to spend my days while they are gone and figure out who I have become in this new chapter of my life. I know that I will always need a creative outlet and avenue to express myself and I'm not sure what form that will take. I just don't feel that this is the most authentic place for me to share right now. I want to know what it feels like to be fully present and not have to make every little event "presentable" to blog about. I know that I will continue to follow the seasons and I'm sure I will capture it through the lens of my camera. I will post on my 365 blog a photo a day until the end of the year. I do plan to continue to archive each post of this blog and you'll find the topics on the right side bar. Life changes, whether we want it to or not. Children grow up. I am going to stop, take a deep breath and embrace whatever it is that comes next. Thank you....
Wow! I am so surprised! Well, Kari I just want to say you've been an inspiration to me over the past couple years, and I can totally relate to what you are going through. My kids are 6 and 8, and I'm really blogging less because they really need a bit more privacy now. And yes, it is hard to reconcile the quest with authentic with making pretty pictures for the world to see. At any rate, thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your amazing photos. And I'm keeping you on the blogroll *just in case* xoxo Shannon
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Before you go I must say thanks for introducing me, via your Sweet and Sinister swap last year, to someone who has become a good friend. The impact of your blog has spread far and wide, I know, but I totally understand the need to "be present" in your own life. Hope life brings you lots to enjoy in the future!
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ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you! Life has so many great things to offer and change is a big part of it! Best to you and your family.
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So sad, but I completely understand! I will miss your blog, but I do wish you all the best in your new creative endeavors. Thank you for all the great ideas you've shared!
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ReplyDeleteUgh, I am so sorry to see this blog end...but understand the crossroads you are at. Hugs to you and please let me know your next creative outlet! Sonya
ReplyDeleteI do understand, but will miss your presence here. Peace to you, and on your journey to discover the next part of your own self.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the parts you shared. I have enjoyed your blog so much. It was always a visual treat. I do understand the need for change. You will be missed but I wish you well as you start the next chapter in your Book Of Life. God Bless.
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