Chaos
Thu, 20 Sep 2007
I have been thinking about whether or not to post this for several days now. I don't usually like to post about me, except maybe my great thrift finds or house renovations, but I have been feeling guilty for the past week and thought I should post a little note to apologize for my lack of comments on everyone's blogs (and on this blog for that matter). My life has been quite chaotic lately - to be brief, my boyfriend of 6 years and I have decided to take a break, so for the first time in five and a half years, I will be living on my own. In the past week I also found a new house and have been trying to buy it and have been going through hell to do so. I still don't have the house and am not hopeful that I will get it. So in the next little while, whether I end up selling my current home or not, I'm going to be pretty busy with non-blog-related stuff. I have only had enough time to publish my posts that I prepare on weekends and Jo and I have some blogging commitments coming up that I have to get ready for. So I am pretty stressed for time these days, and my apologies for not being able to visit all my favourite blogs on a daily basis. I've included some photos above of some of my favourite rooms in this house...if I end up selling I will miss this place, but I think a change would be really good right about now.
Reader Comments (23)
yes I have noticed you been quiet and I'm sorry to hear about this news. I hope you get the house you have offered for and may this start a good change in all aspects of your life. *hug*
One big warm cuddly (and also nice smelling!) HUG! Remember, you are the 'reno' and the 'find' queen...you will 'renovate and rejuvenate' your life and 'find' whatever it is you desire :-)
So sorry to hear about your troubles, Kim! Take the time you need - we'll be here waiting for you.
Best of luck with all of it!
Kim, sorry you're going through some rough times. On the positive side, sometimes I find that a little chaos now and then is very inspiring and stimulates creativity. A new house may be just the thing you need to focus your energies on. ~A
sending all my good thoughts over to you.
I love what Bhavna said, I may take this advice, as I too have been going through a very difficult breakup.
Kim, sometimes we have to empty in order to fill back up. And periods of chaos are actually opportunities. I know, I know, when people say pithy things it really doesn't help when you just plain old feel like shit. The point, is go easy on yourself.
I look forward to seeing your new home - when you are ready. I think we bloggers should start a new rule - that we don't need to apologize! You post when you post. Period. No explanations. Everyone knows how extremely accelerated life is these days, I for one am just barely hanging on. I can never seem to have all my laundry done and groceries in the house.
Thank you for being such a huge inspiration in my life and feel free to email if you ever need a shoulder.
Sending you big hugs and kisses and white light....
Love,
Peggy
Kim,
Hope all is well. You have lots of support here.
Jaime
I've been inspired by your blog for a while now, and I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope you get the house, some time to relax and heal, and a really great cosmic surprise. I'm also sending all my best thoughts your way.
We don't know each other Kim, but your blog brings me joy every day, and part of that joy comes from knowing that some very lovely, and very human gals are contributing to such a wonderful project.
Life can be such a difficult journey at times, and we all have hurdles along the way. As Peggy said, no apologies allowed, or needed!
Love and light from the west coast.
Jo-Anne
Kim-
You're pretty ballsy to be taking on all this at once, remember that. I hope it doesn't wear you down too much. Also know that it's completely acceptable to outright sob at an open house.
Don't you dare feel guilty about not blog surfing (girlfriend, please!). You'll read ours when you're ready but know that we're still going to read yours.
I'll think happy, strong, independant woman thoughts for you...
Change IS good. It sounds, oh, I don't know the word, but I really believe that out of something bad or sad, comes something good, which you just don't know about yet but will happen as a result. Absolutely, positively, good stuff is going to follow, soon.
I have to say, the comments thing is something I've thought of too. There was a time not too long ago where I had less work to do and more time to comment. I've been so busy with my work commitments, that I just have not had the time, as work comes first, and have also felt very guilty! That's a good rule, no more guilt.
Take care.
Thank you so much for inspiring us, now it's time to take some time for yourself! Best wishes on everything.
xo,
A devoted reader
Your blog brings me joy and happiness everyday, so I know you have LOTS of good karma stored up! Sending warm thoughts and peace of mind your way...
Kim you're the strongest gutsiest woman I know. Things have been tough but the sh*t isn't going to last forever. Just wish I wasn't on the other side of the world :(
Just wanted to say thank you so much everybody. I just came home from work and to find such sweet emails has me balling my eyes out (I am really emotional these days). So while I wipe the snot from my nose, I want to say how grateful I am to have met so many amazing people since starting this blog and it's wonderful to have such support.
On another note, I just put in offer #3 on the house...so cross your fingers!!!
A special note to my blog partner and dear friend Jo, who has gone through a whole pile of her own sh*t lately - thank you so much for always being there for me and for listening to me bitch/moan/cry (on the computer) during all of this. I love you man!!!
I'm so sorry. Please take care of yourself. Your blog is my favorite, but I think all your fans can be patient. :)
just wanted to add my support and hugs/high fives...i only recently discovered DTI, but it has become something that i look forward to every single day...
my (very Southern) mother always tells me "Women are just like tea bags, dahlin'. We only get stronga' when we're in hot water..."
Don't worry - the posts have been and will keep coming. It's one of the things that keeps me sane. I just have less time for extra-curricular activities. Dean, that is the best saying EVER!!!! I love your mom!
Oh my gosh, Kim. We are so sorry to hear this, and can personally attest to the fact that blogging takes an enormous time commitment (much more than the average person realizes!), so we absolutely understand your absence.
Take care of yourself first, and take all the time you need. We'll all be here when you return; you've left quite a big footprint on us all.
Love to you,
Design for Mankind
Hope you'll do fine, kim!
Kim, I just read your post, I have been a bit distracted lately. My good wishes go out to you, your constant upbeatness and positive energy that spills from your writing, is probably giving you strength now, but I hope you also gain strength from knowing what a positive impact you and Jo have had on a world wide design community. I look forward to being here when you get to the other side of this "adventure".
I love the saying from the southern mama, all mine said was "get mamma another drink" LOL
I like your mom's saying too Mark. :) Thanks to you and the KNQ guys for the kind words.