I know I have been gone a while–a very long while. I wish I had a good reason for staying away from this space, but the best I can do is to admit that I needed the time away as I was going through a “thing”. I know I’m being vague but that’s only because even I can’t even begin to explain to you-let alone myself-what it was that was wrong with me, except I felt down all the time and for no good reason whatsoever. I’ve attributed part of this strange slump to turning 30, right before my birthday I started panicking and by panicking I mean, getting really drunk with a friend one night and crying into my beer about how terrified I was about my upcoming birthday and how I hated the thought of leaving my 20s behind. How pathetic is that? I was THAT PATRON, crying IN. A. BAR. Not my best moment. Luckily after that, I started getting my act together and realizing that I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself, pick myself back up and look at the wonderful life I had and start appreciating what I had and what I had accomplished. Essentially, I needed to grow up.
So, I humbly come back to this place with a new perspective and hopefully some maturity. Oh, and guess what? I turned 30 and it wasn’t even half as scary as I expected, in fact, I think I’m gonna really enjoy my 30s.
Tenacious Dee 
Happy 30th! You honestly look like you’re in your 20’s! Live it up! Age is just a number!
Thanks Norma, that’s a huge compliment!
Welcome back, Denise! I was thinking about you just the other day. Happy 30th, and Happy Inner Conflict Resolution too. ((hugs))
Hiya Monica! It feels great to be back, especially with sweet readers like you! xoxo
So happy to see you on here, so sad to hear you had a rough finish to your 20s. Wishing you all the happiness in the world, dearie!! I can’t tell you how happy I am to see you posting again =)
Dana!! It feels great to be back, I felt so out of touch with the blogging world and truth be told, I really missed it. I’m now ready to start catching up on other blogs as well, I see you’ve had some exciting times as of late. ;) xoxo
You go lady! I am so happy you are back! I have missed you. :) xo