My old friends, I owe you an apology for my sudden disappearance and lengthy absence. Contrary to popular belief, I have not become a cave-dwelling hermit. I have
visited your blogs from time to time, quietly peeking into your goings
on without making mention of my presence. It has been a strange and
sometimes difficult time, causing me to withdraw from public
appearance on the interweb. Care for a recap of my year?
Last year I moved into a very stressful position at my
company. Thus began
the formation of many new wrinkles, and after long days on the
computer at work, caused the breaking point of my blogging and
tweeting. I was laid off 6 months later, along with 39 coworkers. This
began an ongoing period of self-employment and the so-far-futile search for a decent job.
Lots
of tornadoes swept my area last year. An F1 came through our
neighborhood. We were very lucky - no damage to our house, but we lost
some trees and had a squirrel fatality.
We lost a dear family member and truly good man - at far too young an age. My Mom experienced a
serious illness for almost a year (thankfully she is now recovering).
I
was lucky to spend a lot of time with my side of the family during
trips to Athens, Texas, Louisiana, and Hilton Head (Mr. Cheese was along
for some of these trips). We spent time with Mr. Cheese's side of the
family in Tennessee.
We took side trips to Savannah, Tybee Island, and Beaufort. I'm so in
love with the Lowcountry and the friendly locals that the area holds a special place in my heart. We took one
whirlwind trip to Jacksonville/Amelia Island to see friends and walk the
beaches. I took another trip to JAX for fun and therapeutic chick-time
with one of my oldest friends, who has since moved to Maryland.
Mr. Cheese and I have a new niece!
I started running and became addicted to it. Unfortunately a hip injury has suspended my runs for the past 6 weeks. I was just able to walk two miles for the first time this week, so it will be a long road back. Boo.
That's a summary of my journeys (both physical and emotional) over the past 15 months. I will soon be resuming regular posts and will be catching up with what you Lovelies have been doing! I know that there are new addresses, new babies, new business ventures, and so much more. Here's hoping that life is good for all of you!
XO,
Marsi
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