see you later

hi lovelies. Since getting back from our big trip I've pretty much stayed away from blogging. It was unintentional and then I found I didn't miss it. I've struggled with comparison and jealousy in my life and though I've found the blogging community to be open and encouraging I want to eliminate any unnecessary reasons to compare. I got rid of Facebook a few months ago, and honestly it's been one of the best decisions. Coming home after our trip I've felt more content than ever and I don't want to do anything that will disrupt that. I've also realized that I've used blogging as an excuse to not put myself out there to make friends in the area and to really make a community for myself down here. I've hidden behind my posts and I don't want to do that anymore. I'm not saying goodbye forever, but I am taking an indefinite leave of absence. I've loved blogging and I'm sure I will again, but until I feel that need to come back I will be staying away. I won't be reading blogs or writing. I hope that those I've formed real friendships with will continue to keep in touch with email and texts.

As I walk away from blogging (for now) I want to say thank you for reading and sticking with me through the good and bad times. I'm hoping I'll be back at my little space of the internet soon but until then: be well, stay kind, and keep in touch.