An entire year has passed between us, and in that time, some things happened.
Let's see... I started a new job. Hated it. Gained some weight. Abhorred that.
Lost my Grandmother.
But, I quit my job, gained a new one, and began working out again. I also switched gears and made some more Youtube videos for you guys.
It's been a struggle, but I've pushed my head through the murkiness of depression, to take a few of those deeply soul cleansing 'it's gonna be alright' breaths of fresh air. My quest towards devoting serious time towards experiences I find rewarding has been refueled, and I'm ready to be better.
An amazingly rewarding activity I learned that I truly may be unable to live without was blogging in this space and interacting with you all, my oldest supporters. But, after being absent for so long, I was secretly afraid of coming back. I didn't know what I'd find. However, you still emailed hair questions and commented on my videos and on Instagram querying my return.
Made a girl feel mighty special.
I've realized that spending time here, writing, story-telling, and sharing knowledge about natural hair, was an energy releasing outlet for me. Without it, life had been dimmer.
So, I'll keep it short and cute before I divulge too much more lol.
Many many thank yous for hanging tough with your girl.
Here's to resilient spirits, forgiving hearts, and brighter achievements in 2015!
Let's see... I started a new job. Hated it. Gained some weight. Abhorred that.
Lost my Grandmother.
But, I quit my job, gained a new one, and began working out again. I also switched gears and made some more Youtube videos for you guys.
It's been a struggle, but I've pushed my head through the murkiness of depression, to take a few of those deeply soul cleansing 'it's gonna be alright' breaths of fresh air. My quest towards devoting serious time towards experiences I find rewarding has been refueled, and I'm ready to be better.
An amazingly rewarding activity I learned that I truly may be unable to live without was blogging in this space and interacting with you all, my oldest supporters. But, after being absent for so long, I was secretly afraid of coming back. I didn't know what I'd find. However, you still emailed hair questions and commented on my videos and on Instagram querying my return.
Made a girl feel mighty special.
I've realized that spending time here, writing, story-telling, and sharing knowledge about natural hair, was an energy releasing outlet for me. Without it, life had been dimmer.
So, I'll keep it short and cute before I divulge too much more lol.
Many many thank yous for hanging tough with your girl.
Here's to resilient spirits, forgiving hearts, and brighter achievements in 2015!
Love Always,
Geri
welcome back....
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYAYYYYYYY! New Year, New Beginnings, welcome back
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back after your challenges... Be encouraged!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ari. So glad to be back :-)
DeleteWelcome Back!
ReplyDeleteA new reader here, but I can personally say that you're really inspiring me to take the next step in my own natural hair journey, and for a 17 year old, I feel pretty liberated (currently debating the big chop :o). So, welcome back, and thank you. :)
Hi Zuw! Welcome to the blog ^_^
DeleteDo it when you are ready. It's absolutely liberating. After you BC, you may still deal with self doubt (in fact, you probably will). Just know that that's also a normal part of any major life change.
Awww. What a great post. I'm glad you're back and your outlook is sooooo inspiring! Welcome back! 😘😘😘😘😘
ReplyDeleteThank you boo!! :-* :-*
Deletenicely done Geraldine! i know what you mean about doing the things that are most meaningful. oh i so relate and this makes me want to stay consistent with my blog too :) welcome back! looking forward to reading the rest of your posts
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It's really true. I just decided to stop talking about it and to just get on with it. Folks respect action anyways, right?
DeleteGlad you made it through to the other side! Awesome to see you back!
ReplyDeleteMy sista, as in. It got ugly lol but there's definitely triumph in making 'it through to the other side", yes ma'am.
DeleteWelcome back! Just when I stopped checking your page many times per day, you just casually enter my life again. Smh. Thanks! You did it again :)
ReplyDeleteMay your grandmother rest in beautiful peace. She has indeed entered into the perfect kind of peace sprinkled with serenity.
It could be worse.People are dying way too soon. My prayers are still resting over Bobbi Kristina.
Thank you for being open about battling depression. I wouldn't have known. Don't allow it to control you. SEEK help.
Love you! & stay strong!
Aww lol. Thank you for giving me another chance.
DeleteAnd yes, you and me both for poor Bobbi Kristina. Praying so hard for her recovery.
Thank you again for the strength in your words Anon. Love you right back.