Sunday, August 1, 2010

Farewell, My Friends

I am writing to tell you that this will be my last post on Modern Marie. I have been blogging for nearly 4 years and I must say that it was a very positive and encouraging experience. For the last few months I have felt uninspired - not only for the blog, but in my real life too. Sometimes posting would seem more like a chore than an enjoyment, and it should not feel like that at all. I am taking some time off from blogging to experience things in my own life and get inspired again. This wasn't a rash decision, but something I have been pondering for a long time. I know that I will be back blogging again in the future, but with a new blog and a new mission. I started this blog when I was 17 and I am 21 now - I have definitely grown up and changed. These past 2 years have not been the best years of my personal life, so I want to take every minute to make the next two years fantastic.
I feel like with my next blog, it will be more personal and just everyday accounts of my adventures - wherever I shall be in life! I want my family and friends to know about it too - I have been blogging anonymous for the last 4 years. I will still visit all my favorite blogs (I have a lot) to keep in touch and to still be in the "blogging world" somewhat. Think of this as a Sabbatical and when I come back I will better than ever. Thank you for reading my blog for the past four years and leaving my encouraging and sweet comments along the way - it is definitely something I will NEVER forget!

See you soon!
- Modern Marie :)

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*I keep the blog up for another month and then shut it down.
I'll also be spending my new time making stuff for my etsy shop.
And feel free to shoot me an email : modernmarie@live.com

39 comments:

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Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry to see your blog go. I always looked forward to your posts and found them to be inspiring to me and my blog even if you were losing your own inspiration. Best of luck in your new endeavors!

P.S. I stumbled across this yesterday and it reminded me of "Modern Marie".

tess said...

I'm sorry to here you're quitting blogging. But you should do what is best for you and if that means your once enjoyable hobby now feels like a chore, its not worth it anymore. It's great that you're finally recognizing this because we only have so much time in our busy schedules to do what we love and if this isn't what you love then I salute you for being brave enough to admit that. I also find it very hard to start a blog when you're a teenager and sustain it and its same content all these years. Even before I had to delete my old blog, I contemplated whether it was still the right medium to reflect who I am now. It was almost a good thing I had to shut it down (okay, the reason why wasn't too fun, but being able to so solidly move on was a good transition). I hope you do indeed return to blogging, but if you don't I wish you the best of luck and I hope that BOTH of us have better college careers after this point. We've both certainly had rough starts to the supposed " best times of our lives" and we deserve better. If you ever feel like chatting please feel free to email me at quintessentiallyquirky@gmail.com

bon chance!

Beth Grace said...

How sad! You will be terribly missed here. But I'm sure this time away from blogging will do you wonders and you will become overwhelmed with inspiration and joy. All the best of luck to you, dear. :)

Always,
Ellie Grace

Faith J. said...

I completely understand. Though I just started my blog, I can see how difficult it is to write everyday. Good luck and can't wait to see you back in the blogosphere!

FaithJ
zealousblonde.blogspot.com

xoxo;tee said...

I will miss your blog so much! I looked forward to checking for a new post everyday, and even checking back multiple times each day! Your sense of style, music, and everything else was so entertaining. I wish you the best in your life and thank you for the new music, party ideas, and cute clothes :)

R.Paris said...

You will be sadly missed.

You inspired me to blog...i used to love reading your posts n admiring your cake creations.

Good luck on your life journey!
God bless

xxx

Anonymous said...

I am very sad to see your blog go. You always had such happy posts so similar to my own interests! However, you are completely right to end the blog if it isnt something you enjoy anymore. Thank you for being such an inspiration! :)

Elle said...

Aw sorry to here it. Good luck for the future!

Thelma said...

well I just want to say that I really did enjoy your blog...i appreciated your creativeness and desire for everything beautiful. I want to wish you the best in your endeavors!

L'Amour et la Paix said...

So sad to see you go, your blog has always been one of the best I've stumbled upon. Wishing you lots of luck in this next stage of your life!

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Lexie said...

i understand the place you are in -- do know you will be missed! i hope you have some kind of medium (flickr?) to share your photography & party pictures!

Gracey Williams said...

Awww I will miss you and your blog so much! Hope you enjoy your life outside of the blog world though :)

Cassidy said...

i'm sad over the loss of your blog, for you are one of my favorites but i wish you best of luck in the continuation of your journey towards self-discovery . i will miss your blog ! hope to see you come back in the future .

i send my regards <3

J said...

awww sad to see you go!

Islandia Lane said...

aww - sad to hear BUT we all have that time when it feels right to move on. Lots of luck in whatever you find out there!

roxanne said...

bonne chance, cherie! i hope to still see your name popping up on my own blog every now and then, but you will be sorely missed nonetheless!

la petite fashionista said...

so sad to hear, but i totally understand. i'll miss your blog dearly! it's always been one of my favorites.

i hope you find your inspiration in life & blogging. please keep in touch!! good luck with everything

xoxo

Jaclyn said...

I am very sorry to see you blog go. Your blog has been one that I have read for the longest time and is one of the first that I started reading. I will miss checking your blog and downloading your playlists. You have always been one of those bloggers who responds to your comments which is something that I would like to thank you for. Its nice to know that you read and appreciate our comments. Thank you. I wish you all the best. Please let me know if you do decided to start another blog. I would love to read it.
Belle

Unknown said...

WAHHH! I loved your blog. Please send an email to your readers so they can follow you to your next adventures.

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AlwaysAlice said...

Your blog was one of the first I read upon ''discovering'' the blogging world. It is sometimes difficult to find the positive things in life and your blog has most definitely been a source of positive inspiration.
All the best on you ''vacation'' and I look forward to your return.

Bon succès en ce que tu entreprends :)

Open Eyed said...

I'm sad that you're ending your blog! You have such great taste and are so creative, so I'm sure you'll be successful at what you eventually do. Good luck with upcoming year!

Miss Tiff said...

I actually started blogging because your blog really inspired me. I love how girly it is, but I respect the fact that you've decided to stop blogging. Blogging should be fun. I wish you the very best :]

RedPoppy said...

You will be missed, and I look forward to when you begin blogging again. Take your time and be inspired. xo RedPoppy

Thuy said...

I just to say thank you for sharing so much of your talent, ideas, and inspiration with us. I absolutely loved your peanut butter cookie recipe & Marc Jacobs mirror pins DIY (both of with i attempted myself). Your blog was one of the first blogs I've discovered. Your posts will be greatly missed. Best of luck in the future!

Hannah said...

I miss your blog!

Please let us all know when you start writing again and where you're doing it.

xx

Katie said...

nooo :( i'm so sad to see that this blog is over

cv said...

We all miss you! Hope you change your mind set and get back soon! have a lovely future..good bye


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Micfang said...

Awwwww......................I haven't looked at your blog in a while but I'm sad to see you finally go. All your posts inspired me. I'll miss waiting impactiently for your next blogpost to be entered. Best of luck in you future endeavors!

-P.S. Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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