Monday 9 March 2015

Breaking Away

Some might have realised my absence in this space for several weeks. I've mentioned previously on my about page that I started this little space to fill up my three-month hiatus while waiting for my results. Last week, that day had finally come, and everything had returned to the busy state as it were three months ago. 

Admittedly, I was fearful and worried of what was to become of this space. Would readers stick around? I didn't want to lose the beat this was building. I do realise that letting this space sit idle for a month can be brutal on readers and traffic. It's bounce rate was already increasing slightly after two weeks, and while traffic mostly came from Pinterest, it was still losing it's momentum. Yet, it was time to step away from the screen, and set new priorities.


The more important realisation was that I needed a break (as much as everyone has to sometimes) to focus on crucial university applications and other administrative matters. I'm going to embark on a new phase in my life. There isn't time for everything, and I didn't want to abandon this space completely. A poet, Nayyirah Waheed, had mentioned this quote above, reminding us that sometimes we just need to take a breath, pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and start over when we're ready again.

I suppose it'd be courteous to explain my future disappearances or infrequencies in posting something as well. It'll probably be a month or so before I finally manage to get back up on my feet again. I'd just like to state the reason to this temporary pause concisely, and give a time frame for my expected return. I want to ensure that readers are informed and (hopefully) look forward for future posts. 

Apologies for the long wait and this short post. I may check in once in a while, and I'll be looking forward to your updates as well. Finally, a blog is nothing without its readers. I'm grateful for all. I'm so appreciative of all the support that has been given, and I'd like to thank God and everyone for having this creative part of my life. 

Until next time ♥

Lettering + Photo by me

19 comments

  1. We all need to take time... I've done it from time to time... while studying, while working through s broken heart (that one seems ongoing)... or sometimes I just need some quiet space.

    When I saw your blog pop up in my feed, I realized it had been awhile. My apologies, I follow so many blogs but I was happy to see you posted.

    Take the time you need... I love that quote ♡

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    1. Yes, everyone needs space at times. I love that quote too. Thank you for your kind comment. :)

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    2. I just wanted to drop by and say hi... I hope everything is going well with school... I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you xox

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    3. Aww, thanks, Launna, that's very thoughtful of you. :) I'm doing great so far. Thank you so much for your thoughts and for dropping by. I really appreciate it. You're very sweet and kind. :) Hope you're doing well too. I heard there was Air Canada plane crash in Halifax earlier today.

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    4. Hi, the crash was Saturday.. thankfully no fatalities.. pretty darn scary for the people on the plane. They called it a hard landing.... but basically it was a crash as the wheels came off, as well as an engine and a wing... There were injuries but thank goodness as if could have been much worse.

      Thank you for dropping by my blog ♡

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  2. We all have times when we can't blog as much as we would. Looking forward to your updates whenever they come :) good luck! x

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    1. Jazakilllah khairan, Fatima. Thank you for your generous comment. :)

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  3. Hey!I hope your result was good and that your university applications thing is going smoothly.All the very best with all the changes that you'll undergo now :) ( I think you mentioned this on my blog as well ) :)
    What course are you applying for?What's your career choice?
    PS : Your lettering is amazing as usual.

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    1. For now, I'm still figuring it out, just keeping my options open with courses varying from bioscience to the social sciences to environmental studies to urban planning and design. It varies significantly, and decision-making is still in progress. Thank you for your kind comment. :)

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  4. Good luck with your university applications. Blogging can sometimes be one thing too many when the rest of life goes crazy. Look after yourself first and foremost. I love that quote. I'll have to remember that one.

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    1. I love that quote too. Thank you very much for your sweet and thoughtful comment, Imogen. :)

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  5. We all have a life outside of blogging, don't worry hun! I hope everything's going well + I LOVE YOUR LETTERING!!

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    1. Yes, we do. :) Thank you very much, Areeba! :)

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  6. Dude it's totally, cool, we all get that. I don't know if I've asked but how were your results? I bet you did really well c;

    Also, can I ask what font that is? I love it!!

    Amy;
    Little Moon Elephant

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    1. I suppose my results are average, it isn't brilliant or too bad either, but I'm pretty thankful for it. :) That isn't a font, it's actually my hand lettering. I used a brush and ink to write the quote out. Thank you for your kind comment. :)

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  7. Good luck with your university applications! :)

    -Kathie K
    http://climbingthroughtomorrow.blogspot.in/

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  8. Your lettering is amaaaazing!!! I would love to learn how to do that. What medium do you use?

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    1. Thank you, Kate! For this lettering, I used a brush pen with Indian ink. :)

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