Grace Kelly...Words of Wisdom...

Because I have decided to keep this blog...I figured I would address this...

I am not sure what I would do without this blog. I am not one to check stats often, though I used to average a fair few thousand hits a week in the late 2000s. I am not one with a particular clear message, except I love Tiffany & Co and J.Crew (as well as other classic staples, shopping, a bit of a foodie, and friends). And this post is certainty off topic from that, in a general sense. It isn't about Tiffany per se, or even J.Crew, or my life in California, England (I had a separate blog), or New York specifically. It is about the importance of blogging, for yourself.

I never imagined I would be nearing 31 years old, divorced (and subsequently remarried). I never imagined I wouldn't have my grandparents anymore. My family would be living all over the U.S.. Or worse, that I would become fairly ill. Even some of my friends would come and go (not for any particular reason, just growing apart). But how many of us Millennials take out a journal (even a fancy Smythson one) and write about our day? I know I don't. And I am not one to scrapbook, or save photos well either. Life is busy. But something special happened...

During the late 2000s, I managed to start a blog a few hours a week...and I now have a priceless gift.

I have met friends (true ones like Teddi, Allison, and of course Sydney) through the blogging community as well solid people I trusted, like Heidi, Gigi, Mara (of the now famous MlovesM). And I have pictures, and written thoughts down, forever saved of a time long gone...even when the memories are painful, they are not full of regret.

After careful consideration on various blogging platforms, I have selected to keep my original. Because to start fresh would be denying my past. Hiding my thoughts, feelings, joys, would be lying to you, my readers (all of whom I consider my friends)

If I never blogged, I certainly wouldn't have some of the pictures you will see should you see the older content...and though they are firmly in the past, sometimes, they are good to remember...so without further ado, I have decided to leave the content there. Forever. Because, this, is just me, and my life, as I try my best to cross moon river in style.