... I know, I know ... it's been nearly an entire month since my last post ... you close your eyes for just a moment and time refuses to stop for you ... ah well ... so, where have I been?
one lovely concerned blog pal asked that same question not too long ago ... my response? ... "good question; seems like I have been hiding under a rock"
... and it does, too ... let's just chalk this up to an uneventful and non-epiphany filled self imposed hibernation ... have I been creating? uh, no (seriously, T, I haven't forgotten and I do still love you ... great ideas, but no success with them ... I simply suck right now) ... have I discovered any wonderful medical breakthroughs? again, no. how about renovating the entire house ... that would be one great reason & quite exciting, but no ... perhaps I've just been keeping up with the blogs I enjoy so much ... don't I wish! I am over a week behind on even those ... so, what have I been doing? ... honestly, I couldn't tell you ... what i can tell you is that I have been seriously missing this most wonderful of blog communities & doubt I could stay away much longer even if I tried. I really need to do some bragging on some fellow artists as the rock I've been under must be located directly under one of those lucky stars ... you'll see ... hopefully before this weekend is through.
73 comments:
Sometimes you just need a little regeneration time. We'll be happy to have you back soon as you are ready!
I think August is a strange month. It's been so dang hot, I don't want to do anything. Catch you later, we will all still be here.
I have been wondering.....glad you are ok. It's a good idea to take a break from blogging every now and then
Welcome back! I know what you mean about it being hard to look back and remember just what it was they you were doing.
I meant THAT you were doing!
Good for you...
...to recluse for a month!
Blogging is not an obligation!
Neither is being creative. I find a sure way to suppress creativity is to expect it.
XO, Cat
Hi Michelle
Good to have you back! I think it does us good to have a break from blogging. And I know August is hot over there.
Am sure your creativity will return soon.
Dot xx
Welcome back...I cannot wait to see what you have up your sleeve!!
I really understand Michelle...
I go into these places that has no creativity, no medical breakthroughs.. no house renovations... no life renovations...
Just a blip in time that just has stood still... but time will say
"HEY GET GOING!!!"
I'm glad to even see a little post from you...
I miss you~
Pattee
Ahh sometimes life just gets in the way doesnt it.
Good to see you back. I love reading your blog.
Hi Miss!!! Everyone needs a nice break every now and then....Enjoy!!
It's good to take a break sometimes, from the internet, and everything else and recharge.
seriously, with this kind of support and encouragement, how could I possibly stay away forever?!?
thanks, everyone.
Hey Michelle,
I've done the same thing. I think it's important to take a break and get centered again.
Looking forward to hearing what you've been up to...
Hugs,
Kate
donchoo worry about that! ewe have a relaxing, restorative, contemplative, easy blog break and thinketh not of how much we miss you, and how we're feeling neglected.
I said that right, oui?
Welcome Home Michelle!
How about a Mexican Vacation to start those creative juices flowing? Seriously...it has been a strange summer for me too.....I haven't been very creative on paper..just in my head......amazing works of art!!!!(haha)
We all need down (couch) time.... well..at least I do. All day in front of the boob tube...watching endless nothing and letting my brain just chill(rot)....no guilt! Now that I am ready to get back at it...my pc is down and I am still in Texas for a couple of more weeks...ummmm what's on TV?
xoxoxox
Hi sweet girl...we all have these times and moments in our lives and I think taking a blogging break sometimes is good for the heart and soul. Sometimes the best gift we can give ourselves is guilt free time to be in our own world for awhile.
I know your wonderful, artistic creativity will return. You are so talented! Did I mention that we all adore you?!!
"Good friends are like stars...you don't always see them, but you know they are always there"
We will always be here...~Lisa
Hee, I haven't been around much either......I blame the summer.
Great to see you blogging again!
Hugs,
I've noticed this is the case with many people.I haven;t posted much wither and I think I've made, what, two dolls in the past month and a half?! Everyone is just busy with the day to day stuff and it all adds up and sometimes you just need a break..It's OK..:)
*either
sorry..lazy fingers tonight :)
Gosh it's like we're the same person sometimes! LOL
Missed you!
Jamie
awww, michelle... i think uneventful and non-epiphany filled time is highly underrated... i remind myself of what eckhart tolle says about it (if the do-er me just will not rest easy), which is that we *need* it.
love and smiles to you...
I completely agree with the others who said that basically sometimes a break is just what the doctor ordered!!!
I can completely understand.
Being away for a few months myself.
Glad you're back.
I'm dragging my "creative" feet, blog wise.
My life has become busy, busy.
I'm hopeful for cooler days and more "creative" free time.
Cheers~
Bairbre Aine
Hey Michelle, the time out - the down time - the quiet time - the calm before the storm...whatever...
while it feels awkward and sometimes even scary to us artist types, is the time that the Muses are gathering their strength to fill up up again. I have been trying to come to terms with that too, and make it a time that I celebrate all that I have already done...sometimes it works, and sometimes I feel like a lazy bump ! ;)
Good to hear from you and as you can see and feel I am sure, you are definitely missed !
May the weekend be full of creative and fun time !
still checking
on you....
with care
not
being
pushy
just this--->
i do not like to miss a thing...
:-)
Hi dear one. I've been on low drive until this week. I managed to post my Ikebana arrangements each week and the posts for my summer workshop but really, I wasn't myself. I guess my reasoning is that my sweet son was away for 7 weeks and I really wasn't the same without him. He returns and within two weeks I'm in creative overdrive! I've also been taking some extra steps to nurture my passion and one is to take care of me.
I hope you are doing well. I'm so sadly behind on visiting my blog friends.
{soul hugs}
Kathryn
Just a quick 'hi'...don't want you to think I'd given up on you:) Glad you're riding it out and following your heart!!
have missed your ever sweet and caring heart.
smiling to find you here...and sending you great love.
xoxox,
r
ff
Oh good. I was beginning to worry. I'm about ready to check out for a bit myself. My head is spinning...sigh
Good to see you back!
welcome back.
I like to disapear sometimes too.
Glad to see you are alright, you are my fresh, hot, chocolate chip cookies at the screen door person. I can almost smell those cookies...I disapear sometimes too. Life get's in the way once in a while!
Blessings,
Misty
*peers under the rock* I'm sure you're there... stop by sometime and let's tawk!
Missing you, (but no pressure :) )
Kate
It has been a while girl, but we all need a break some time. I took a 3 week blog break and am now finding it hard to blog regularly. I hope you get inspired soon!
Sandy xox
sometimes this unscheduled quiet time just sneaks on up on us, enjoy it! I'm looking forward to you getting back in the groove whenever! M
Sounds likeyou are re filling your own well, too.
Go for it, the returns are great.
Now You're scaring me! Misty
Sometimes, we just need to get away!!! Glad you're back, tho :-)
It's good to have a break from blogging.
I hope you are doing well and glad to see you back!!
I think many of us have been neglecting our blogs, I've felt that way...uninspired...
the change of season is perking me up..
x..x
I have been wondering about you, I must admit. What's that 3rd Eye Muse lassy up to these days...her blog hasn't been updated for a while on my list...but now I know. Well, you know what, good on ya! It's really important to have breaks. Us creative types need them, so that we can re-charge our creative batteries. New ideas don't come from the heavens (some would say they do, admittedly) but by taking a break from all that IS creative. Artists need time to observe, smell the daisies, collect their thoughts, tidy their studio, go for walks, learn a new skill or just go and sleep and dream.
As sure as the moon rises and then goes down, so too do we need rest.
All the best for your siesta, hiatus (not the hernia type, btw!), your dream-time, and your creative recharging.
Love Debrina
Ok, I just nipped back over to see you and blog...I hope you are refilling self with peaceful activities and enjoying yourself.
I miss your blogs, but am happy that you are getting a much needed R&R.
When you do resurface, I'll look forward to checking back into your wonderful inspiring blog.
Hugs and creative wishes being sent your way, via the blogshere.
Cheers~Bairbre Aine
My dear friend...you know that rock, well I was right there with you? LOL I had to go on a 6 week Holiday to get out of the Country before I had a nervous breakdown! LOL I'm back and I'm glad you are back..hey was that you waving to me as I passing through Heathrow Airport...I thought that was you! LOL Much Love my friend. P.S. I miss you!
Cheers!
My dear friend...you know that rock, well I was right there with you? LOL I had to go on a 6 week Holiday to get out of the Country before I had a nervous breakdown! LOL I'm back and I'm glad you are back..hey was that you waving to me as I passing through Heathrow Airport...I thought that was you! LOL Much Love my friend. P.S. I miss you!
Cheers!
Miss you!
We both seem to have some bloggitis going on!
Just boppin by to say HI!
Have a good weekend!
XO, Cat
It's not easy balancing everything is it !!
Hey, been wondering where you have been! I think we all go though a "funk" sometimes and hope to see you back in action!
big hugs!!!
:) Nicole
I was just thinking about you today Michelle and wondering where ya been? hope all is well, just stopping in to say hello!
WHERE ARE YOU???
GOOD FOR YOU.
*applause*
LIVING life offline is a-ok in my book. Fill that well.
sister friend.
Well, as you can see you are missed. But things cycle and you will return!!! Blessings my friend.
Just stopped by to say hello and hope you are well.
I think you have vanished.
Just thinking of you my friend.
xoxoxo
I sweet thing, just gave you an award on my blog! Hope all is well with you! Cheers
Well now I'm worried Michelle....
It seems as if you DID vanish!!!!
Pattee
Hi M!!
We must have been under the same rock...funny that we didn't bump into eachother! =)
Hey, I saw your art piece over at Girl gone Thread Wild and it is beeuuutiful! And I recognize the bit of fabric inside, as you sent me a piece of it through mail love! Cool!
Hugs to you and I'm sending thoughts filled with inspiriation to you!
Donna
PS - I've changed my blog (for the zillionth time). Hope you can find me!
Hi Michelle~
I hope all is well....I've been so busy that I havent been visiting others blogs and barely writing blog posts...seems to be a current theme among people I've visited today. I do hope that you are well and that we'll see you back soon:)
Have a great week ahead~
Hi, Michelle - I saw your blog on Grrl Dog's blog and thought I would stop by. I've slowed down a bit too. Hope you will be up to some great tricks soon and re-inspired along with me. Maybe the winter time is better for some. Summer is pretty busy! Let me know when you post again. Miss you - Jeanne
Stop by just to say hi and let me know all is ok! it's been too long.
hello my sweet...
missing you and sending you great love.
xoxoxox,
r
Hope you're doing well and taking care of yourself...miss you!
((hugs))
I think the Deranged Misguided Bunny has taken you as hostage! I sure hope all is well and that you are enjoying your time off! Miss you sweet THANG! Cheers my friend!
R-U-OK?
I've been thinking about you. How's it going?
okay....so...I've been thinking about you too (Chris and I are on the same boat!).
I do hope that you are okay...and that all is groovy with you and yours. I was trying to get some motivation and creativity going, getting some stuff ready for the holidays and I can always get inspired from coming here...so, even if you're not "here" exactly...your vibes are still alive and well....
Take care of yourself, my dear...and I hope to "see you" again soon!!
We are missing you!! I hope you email me a special question...I am doing free readings on the Play of Light and Shadow!! Email me at askthepug@gmail.com!!
Pugs and Licks,
Brigit
It was very interesting for me to read that post. Thanks for it. I like such topics and anything connected to them. I definitely want to read a bit more on that blog soon.
I know what you mean - I've been away myself, for no reason, and am now slowly getting back ... hope you are well.
Miss you!!!!
Misty
thinking of you and sending you solstice love, michelle! xo
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