To my loyal followers,
It's time for me to say farewell to you and Inklings Ink ... forever.
I first started this blog after my first daughter, Amaya, was born four years ago. My first post was entitled, 'Welcome to Me'. Here is some of that post:
I have finally entered the world of modern technology ... Amaya's existence has made me want to live. It has made me want to: be more; aim higher; live fulfilled; and fear less. Hopefully you enjoy this blog journey as much as me.
The entry also included this special, special photograph on my firstborn.
How much my life has changed, reshaped itself and grown since those first entries. How much I've learnt about motherhood, Amaya, friendships, arthritic pain, dreams and aspirations - my journey through this world. And now of course, living across the other side of Melbourne, starting a new job, and having the very strong and persistent, Remy Arwen, join our little family. All of this, I've shared with you and you with me.
There is no doubting that I've had my ups and downs with it, but I've always soldiered on hoping I could connect more with my fellow peeps. Most of the time I felt that I was able to achieve this aim. But, other times I would question why was I doing this blog. What was my main objective?
This is where I began to get lost and this blog began to come undone. I lost heart. I lost inspiration. I felt that I wasn't been real to my readers. It wasn't what I wanted to do - anymore. Something has really shifted with me this year. I've never taken a year off in life to reflect on who I am and what I want from life. I've always rolled from school, to university, to work, to university, and back to work. 2011 has forced me to sit, reflect, question, redefine, and realise that some things in life really are possible. Dreams - eventually - can become reality. And reality is something to behold when it is wholly fulfilled.
So it is time I, and Inklings Ink, bid you adieu. Thank you to all who have supported and commented over the past four years. I hope you won't miss me too much. xo
I have finally entered the world of modern technology ... Amaya's existence has made me want to live. It has made me want to: be more; aim higher; live fulfilled; and fear less. Hopefully you enjoy this blog journey as much as me.
The entry also included this special, special photograph on my firstborn.
How much my life has changed, reshaped itself and grown since those first entries. How much I've learnt about motherhood, Amaya, friendships, arthritic pain, dreams and aspirations - my journey through this world. And now of course, living across the other side of Melbourne, starting a new job, and having the very strong and persistent, Remy Arwen, join our little family. All of this, I've shared with you and you with me.
There is no doubting that I've had my ups and downs with it, but I've always soldiered on hoping I could connect more with my fellow peeps. Most of the time I felt that I was able to achieve this aim. But, other times I would question why was I doing this blog. What was my main objective?
This is where I began to get lost and this blog began to come undone. I lost heart. I lost inspiration. I felt that I wasn't been real to my readers. It wasn't what I wanted to do - anymore. Something has really shifted with me this year. I've never taken a year off in life to reflect on who I am and what I want from life. I've always rolled from school, to university, to work, to university, and back to work. 2011 has forced me to sit, reflect, question, redefine, and realise that some things in life really are possible. Dreams - eventually - can become reality. And reality is something to behold when it is wholly fulfilled.
So it is time I, and Inklings Ink, bid you adieu. Thank you to all who have supported and commented over the past four years. I hope you won't miss me too much. xo
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For those that are interested, I'm shifting my focus and starting another blog about living with arthritis. I feel that this is where I need to lay my heart bare. I'm tired of feeling lonely in my pain. Even if you don't have arthritis, it would be lovely to have you on board. Because in understanding each other, we learn more about ourselves.
If you're keen - the more the merrier - shoot me an email at the following address and I'll add you to my mailing list: lifeandtimeswithart@gmail.com
6 comments:
Shan! Oh no, I will be so sad to see your blog go. I loved reading it and getting to know one of my oldest friends in the world even better.
Understand though, things change and you need to move on. I want you to know though that whilst I didn't frequently comment I always read your blog and loved reading your thoughts.
I will miss your blog and need to make sure it means I don't miss you.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Thanks for sharing so much, you grew and changed but I think we would all agree that you helped us grow as well.
Love Kim
PS please add my to your art blog kim.tillott@captainschoice.com.au
Mark Twain once said "Really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great.” Thanks for giving us all the inspiration to think that little more about what we want from life.
Shan I'm really disappointed that your blog is ending. I have so enjoyed reading it, especially as a new mum and taking a year off work for the first time myself. I have loved getting to know you better through your blog. Please add me to your new blog: ksboydie@yahoo.com.au
Love Karen.
oh shan, it will be weird not having your new posts to read....though, i am glad you are being true to yourself. that is so important. i shall do a better job myself trying to keep in touch with you through email/and facebook messages. i'll shoot you an email so you can add me to your mailing list.
here for you always,
norn
hi shan,
though i'm a more recent follower, i've really enjoyed reading your thoughts and musings for the past year or so - thank you for sharing so much of yourself! i totally understand the need for change as life moves on. i can also relate to the loss of inspiration and the feeling of not being real (having never really found a focus for my own blog, i struggled with the same issues as well until it just sort of fizzled out). go you for following your heart and inspiration! if it's okay, i will also email you to get on the mailing list for your new blog - as well as pass the link on to a good friend who is also living with arthritis. thanks again! x
Hi Shan,
i know we haven't been in touch for a couple of years,but i have loved checking out this blog from time to time.I've found it so interesting.
all the best, julia
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