I know. I haven’t written anything for a while. I HAVE, however, been keeping up with comments and responding to everyone (thank you for your time and comments – they mean more to me than I can say). I have also been coming up with tons of new ideas for home decor and entertaining. And, I have been working on awesome projects that I’d love to share with you (and will). And, I have an arsenal of meaningful quotes and letterboard ideas to share. Along with incredible recipes (both for foods AND cocktails). I also have lots of DIY crafts I’ve done and want to share, as well as remodeling projects and ideas to share. And so MANY fabulous fun finds! My list goes on. And on. And on. Trust me, I NEVER stop. But…
Life has gotten in the way of me keeping up here. You know how that is. You have great intentions of getting “it all done” in a timely manner, but then… there are roadblocks. Obstacles. Unfortunate luck. Bad juju. Definitely NOT karma – because I only put out GOOD, never bad or evil. But whatever you call it – IT has happened. This year has been a serious challenge. Let’s just say – if it could go wrong – it has. If it could break – it has. And nothing that has gone awry has been cheap. Oh no, no, no. I can safely say, there is NO retirement in our future. Maybe never. You just can’t plan (or budget) for a year like this one has been.
Now, don’t misunderstand. I am NOT complaining. I am not a ‘complainer’ or ‘whiner’. I fully accept the challenges life gives me. And I tackle them. To the ground. Head on. No pity parties here. But I feel it’s important for me to let you know why I have been AWOL here since March – the past almost four months. It’s not because I don’t care about my readers (and yes, I realize I’m not a rock star with a gazillion fans). I DO care. As a matter of fact, I care VERY much. This website is my PASSION project. It’s a place for me to not only express myself, but a place for me to share my ideas for FUN with you. I love FUN. I’m all about FUN. Who doesn’t want to have FUN in their lives?!?!?! I find great joy in sharing ideas with you. So I’m not going anywhere. But… these past several months, I have to admit. I sort of lost my mojo. Man. That’s not easy to admit. But we’re friends here, right?!
The saying “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” couldn’t BE more appropriate for 2023. So…I’ve made a LOT of lemonade so far this year – figuratively (and literally) speaking.
I truly believe in POSITIVE THOUGHT. I believe what you put out there, comes back to you. Whether good. Or evil. I’m definitely not perfect, but… I strive to put only GOOD out there. I know that even during tough times, that good will eventually find its way back to me. It may take a while (as this year has shown so far), but I know GOOD will eventually find its way back here. And I’ll be ready with open arms!
So… just know that I am still here. I’m alive and breathing (which is a great thing, in my book!). I have LOTS of fun things planned for upcoming articles, and I hope that you will stick with me and share my content with your friends – the more the merrier, right?! And, if you’re having a year like I am – hang in there! We’ve got this!
One of our dear friends shares a toast with us all the time, and I think it’s perfect… “To the good life!” Indeed. To the good life, my friends. Cheers! Stick around…lots more to come.
Came across this today and this is amazing. I feel even when youre going through so much, You for get to notice others are too. I am soo sorry for all that has/ may have happend. But always remember youre strong and can concour anything. That’s someone from an amazing family once told me. This year has been rough and bittersweet for me hahah not as sweet as the lemons ive been handed but you get what I mean so, I am right there with you. I needed this today and I am thankful for you and you sharing and posting soo many resourceful things and to dos, diys, etc. I am very thankful to have come across this website. Losing people, relationships, or just things you never thought would get misplaced but your words have always brightened up my spirits. Keep on keepin on. Youll get to where youre going.
Thank you very much for your uplifting words, Stef! Today has been a strange day, and your note couldn’t have come at a better time! Let’s BOTH keep thinking those positive thoughts. We’ve got this! I’m beaming a big ‘ol ray of positive thoughts your way today, too!