2009? where'd the time go?
it's been a while since i've been around these parts. i've just been living life. trying to focus on my family...myself for a bit. blogging just hasn't been a priority of late. sometimes a shift of focus is not only good, but also necessary.
life has been good to me in my absence. not that it's been a smooth ride...but it's been basically good.
i've been taking photos. making art again. for a while i just didn't feel like sharing. i've been so focused on my life and living it, that i just didn't feel like i was ready to come here and share my life. my art. my photos. i had some stuff to work out.
but it's a new year! i finally feel that i'm at a really good place in my life. i feel weary from the journey. but i feel stronger than ever. i have peace. i'm ready now to move forward and beging to include some of the things i used to love in my life again. and blogging and sharing my photos and art are some of those things.
in the weeks proceeding new years eve, i was so excited! for whatever reason this new year was meaningful for me. a fresh year. a new beginning. a breath of fresh air. i'm so so ready for this new year and i plan to make it a good one! last year was one of the hardest years i've ever been through. actually...THE hardest. i'm ready for 2009.
my holiday season was good. some random photos...
my favorite christmas gift. from andrew. i adore that thing!
speaking of andrew....who is my best friend. my heart. who i walk this world with. he makes everything better. expect to see a lot more of him here on the blog this year! :)
i plan to be around a lot more now. i've missed sharing my art here. i am ready to start doing that again.
much love and peace,
kate
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So glad to have you back. I missed ya!
Posted by: Danielle | January 06, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Welcome back!
Posted by: Cheryl S | January 06, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Glad to see you are bogging and creating again. You sounds happy too! Yipppeee!
Posted by: Jeanette | January 06, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Love to read you again!
Posted by: Inge | January 06, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Glad you're back and that things are going better for ya!
Posted by: Jessica | January 06, 2009 at 08:41 PM
YAY! I couldn't be happier that you're feeling like YOU again. I look forward to seeing/hearing more :)
Posted by: elizabeth rosemond | January 07, 2009 at 05:55 AM
I am so glad you're back Kate. Even happier that things are going well for you!
Jen
Posted by: Jennifer Kolakowski | January 07, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Yeeess! I sooo missed YOU and your blog! So excited that things are good in your world, and I wish you all the best in 2009. You deserve it!
I cancelled my blog (working on something new), but I will link you up when everything is done.
Much luv, and welcome back!
Posted by: Brittany | January 07, 2009 at 05:55 AM
woo hoo. glad to see you are well. and i agree with a blog break here and there...but you were missed!
Posted by: melanie | January 07, 2009 at 09:11 AM
I am happy that you come back :) I waited for the next message from you.
You look awesome- really happy and powerful :)
best wishes and happy new year from Poland :)
Posted by: Jaszmurka | January 07, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Hip-Hip-Hooray! :)
Posted by: Carrie | January 07, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Finally!!!!
I was missing you!!!
Glad to hear you're feeling better :o)
"See" you around!
Posted by: Mariangeles_spain | January 12, 2009 at 05:09 PM
welcome back kate! missed your blog and great photos and art...here's to a new year, sister!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 19, 2009 at 06:14 AM