Dear Reader,
After almost four and a half years, I think it is time for us to part ways. Yes, I am saying what you think I’m saying: I want to break up with you.
Oh, don’t cry! We have had our fun together, exploring new ways to save energy and water, harvesting and preserving all kinds of tasty food, riding our bikes along the sunny streets, bitching and moaning about this and that, but really, honey, it’s time for me to go.
No, it’s not you!
It’s me.
I need my space. I want the privacy to live my life without you knowing everything I do. I want the freedom to think outrageous thoughts without feeling obligated to share them with you. We both know there are times when I don’t pay attention to you for days on end; sometimes I don’t even think about you when I’m gone. This makes me feel bad in a way, but also secretly I've felt a certain relief when I've had these little breaks.
Don’t worry, you’ll find someone new. Someone exciting and different who challenges what you think you know and encourages you to broaden your horizons. And, you can always come back here to visit the memories we made together. I wouldn’t take that away from you as I hope they mean as much to you as they do to me.
If you really want to keep in touch, you can leave me a comment with your email address. I won’t publish it for all the other readers to see – can’t have you all making each other jealous – but I will make a note of it for myself. I won’t promise to write; after all, I do need some time to myself. I will continue to hang out with a few of you over at the “fat blog” and if any of the rest of you really, really miss me, you can wander over for a visit.
It’s been a blast, dear Reader. Enjoy your life, never stop learning, and keep your mind and heart open.
Love,
Chile
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I felt you were drifting away from us with longer periods between posting here -- and, that's all right. Blogging can become a JOB and there's really no reason to add this kind of stress to anyone's life. You may well change your mind and create a different kind of blog -- either way, I'll enjoy it; I know. I do hop over to the 'fat' blog and, of course, you have my email, so I know I'm not losing you. Hugs and enjoy the break!
Sorry to see you go, but I can totally understand. Godspeed.
Chile - I've appreciated your wisdom over the years, and I enjoyed your visit here in Oklahoma City a few years ago. Best wishes!
Oh, no.
It seems more and more of my favourite bloggers are leaving :(
I get it, I do, but still. I'll miss you.
Now, how is this supposed to go? Something like "Good luck in your future endeavours"? ;)
In all seriousness, thank you for all the inspiration and information.
Goodbye & good luck gf, I'll toast you tonight when I settle down in
front of the wood stove.
Thank you.
You will be missed! Keep in touch!
Chile, thanks for sharing your life with us. I learned so much over the last few years and often pop over here when I remember an old "how-to" post I want to look up. I love how blogs evolve, and look forward to your adventures on your other blog.
Thanks Chile, for all you've given us. If you decide to come back, I'll be here. I really have enjoyed reading you.
Sorry to see you go! I do understand though. I hope you stay in touch.
Hi Chile,
Thank you so much for all the writing, sharing your wisdom and your experiences good, bad & humorous. I've enjoyed coming here to visit and your posts frequently spark conversations here with my hubby. Merci!
All the best,
Elli :-)
Good vibes and happy thoughts to you Chile. Thanks for sharing all you have. Virtual hugs! Amber
Wishing you all the best Chile!!!
*sniff*
Chile, I completely understand why you need to close this chapter. When it's time to move on, it's time.
I feel immensely grateful for all you've shared here over the years, and I am so glad that you will leave the archives here to benefit anyone who stops by or who finds your posts through a link or a search. This blog is a goldmine of information (and entertainment value!) and it is good to know it won't disappear.
I'll see you over on your fat blog...until you're not fat anymore and don't need that one either! ;)
Hugs, Marla
Dear Chile -- Your right of passage tugs at the heartstrings. When you were good, you were good. When you were bad, you were even better.
Enjoy the pigeon stew whenever you get around to it!!
Thanks for bringing spice into my life....
With love and affection,
Danielle
St-J, Quebec
Canada
Your blog was one of the first that I "followed". I learned a lot about respecting the use of resources from you.
I completely understand your desire to step back from view. But I just wanted to thank you for your inspiration, from recipes to dealing with zoning hastles.
I'll be seeing you at your new place!
Best wishes always!
Thank you all for your kind words. I will miss this place but life has new adventures in store for me and I must answer the call.
Hasta luego, Chile Baby!
Enjoy your new found freedoms. If life has you blogging elsewhere, please let me know. I'd love to read what you have to say.
Jyotsna
I am still blogging over at "Chile's Little Weight Problem" ... because I still have a little weight problem that I am dealing with, slowly but surely.
Will miss your blog. Wishing you the best.
Dolores
Best wishes for the future. You know my email so pls do keep in touch!
I am having the hardest time posting on your new blog. The drop down profile box doesn't drop down for me, so my posts aren't posting. Sorry - I'm out here reading faithfully, but unable to post on your posts & resorting to contacting you this way. :D
Thanks for letting me know about the comment issue on the other blog. I just changed the settings so please go try again. :)
Please understand that I totally understand, but I am totally devastated. I have only just found you. This blog has been an amazing find. But, at least I will have the memories of your past blogs and recipes for as long as they are there. Thank you for the find. Thank you for your time and ideas. Take care!
Xo Chile!! You are one awesome woman who has shared A LOT. Enjoy your "you" time and take care of yourself.
I just dropped by and saw your farewell letter. While I am not a regular reader, I have enjoyed visiting from time to time and being inspired by your low-impact lifestyle. I wish you all the best in that, and all your endeavours.
If you are ever in the neighbourhood, I'd be honoured if you were to drop in. And of course, my Denman Diary is always available if you need a fix of island life.
Susan - since you only recently found the blog, I hope you have been enjoying reading it from the beginning. That would take a while!
Green Bean - thanks! I am enjoying more freedom from the Internet, although my other blog takes up a fair amount of time, too.
Keith - happy to see you come by and you know I'd love to drop by to visit you on the Island! It's unlikely I'll be that far north, but one can dream. And in the meantime, I'll stop by the diary and see what y'all have been up to.
Farewell, Chile. Thank you for sharing so much of your journey with us. I've been away too long and have a lot of catching up to do, so you may be hearing from me in the comments now and then. I'll check out the other blog you mentioned in the post. Best wishes.
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