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Good Riddance

May 11, 2009 by Cheryl

If I were the sort to use cliches, I might start this post by saying that I’m doing so with a heavy heart. But, I’m not one for cliches. And also, while there is a touch of sadness, my heart isn’t heavy.

I started this blog after closing another, similar one, both times wanting to write about the unexpectedness life can throw at us. And while my heart isn’t heavy to say goodbye right now, it’s also just not in the blogosphere at the moment.

I blogged for four and a half years. Blogging brought me a lot of surprises. I’ve said before that while my blog was intended to be a way for me to practice my craft of writing, I never realized just how much of a two-way street it could turn out to be.

I made a lot of friends through blogging. Some of them have become my nearest and dearest. And whether I’ve known you for a while or you just came aboard, whether you’ve regularly and actively engaged or just watched from afar, I bid you a fond farewell, no matter how long it turns out to be.

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19 Responses

on May 11, 2009 at 12:35 pm | Reply kilax

Good bye for now and take care
on May 11, 2009 at 12:51 pm | Reply Jenn

I hope everything is alright. Take care of yourself! We’ll miss you
on May 11, 2009 at 1:13 pm | Reply Anisa

MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!
on May 11, 2009 at 1:23 pm | Reply Claire

Good bye, sweetheart. I hope you check in from time to time and all is well.

Cxx
on May 11, 2009 at 1:35 pm | Reply Rawbean

That’s sad! But I’m sure all of our times will come.

Hope all is well.
on May 11, 2009 at 7:52 pm | Reply Jessica

Love you babe. I’ll still keep you in my reader. IM me when you’re back tomorrow. Mwah!
on May 11, 2009 at 9:27 pm | Reply Beverly

goodbyes make me crazy. take care, you.
on May 12, 2009 at 7:51 am | Reply Woodrow

Be good to yourself, Cheryl.

Happy Trails.
on May 12, 2009 at 9:39 am | Reply SoMi's Nilsa

The absence that was March (your last post) until May (this post) was kind of a precursor to this announcement. I’m not sure any of us are surprised. Let’s just hope it means life is handing you lemons. And one day you’ll want to talk about it here!
on May 12, 2009 at 10:22 am | Reply Marissa Kristal

I will miss you!!! But good for you for making a decision that you feel right about. Maybe it’s time to just start living life, as opposed to continuously documenting it. But we’ll be here ready to read if you decide to come back.
on May 12, 2009 at 11:11 am | Reply Jen

I’m sorry to see you go, but hopefully it won’t be forever.
on May 14, 2009 at 4:30 am | Reply Tinsie

Good bye and, hopefully, au revoir!
on May 14, 2009 at 9:16 am | Reply Christina

Cheryl, we will miss you!

Thanks for all the insightful, funny posts.
on June 2, 2009 at 10:35 am | Reply nanette

Shows you how far behind I am with my Google Reader! I’m just NOW reading this! I’m sorry, Cheryl. We’ll miss you!
on June 5, 2009 at 9:57 am | Reply Paige Jennifer

Time and space – it lets us move forward and grow. It also gives us room to miss such a habit as blogging. Enjoy your time away but if the itch needs to be scratched, we’ll be happy for your return.
on June 12, 2009 at 11:35 am | Reply Rawbean

Hey I just wanted to tell you that I’ve been listening to Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s – I like them!!
on June 16, 2009 at 4:36 pm | Reply Angela

I miss you and your blog. You’ve always been one of my faves. Let me know if you ever rejoin this world.

~A~
on July 13, 2009 at 12:30 am | Reply rawbean

I think you should come back!! Let me know if you do.
on September 3, 2009 at 12:27 pm | Reply Miladysa

Hope life is treating you well x