Since I began blogging, I have had the great pleasure of meeting some amazing people. Some of them have become lifelong friends, other are email buddies that I drop a quick email to a few times a year.
Anywho, I had stopped blogging for a bit after my last blog became a place for people to personally attack me and my family. It takes a lot for a person to get online everyday and reveal themselves to strangers. I, unlike many others, blog out in the open. I am not hiding behind an alias… what you get is what you see, and it has always been that way for me and sometimes I have to wonder if maybe I reveal too much of myself. But then I get to thinking and realize that in order for me to stay true to the purpose of me blogging, I can’t be coy about things.
When I decided to start this blog, I was very apprehensive. Doing the domain under my very own name was something I thought long and hard about, and (obviously) decided to take the chance. So far, it’s been nothing short of amazing. The people who read this, you all are so awesome. The support and blossoming friendships I have developed in these past 7 months have been wonderful!!! It’s made this all so much fun and for that I thank you. Thank you to all of you who read, and comment, and even those who lurk.
THANK YOU!!!!
So, with that said, in the next year, I plan to stalk as many of you as I can by going on my own Tour de Monique. I’m going to get an RV and travel around the country meeting my fellow bloggers. We’ll sit down at a Starbucks and have some coffee (even though I am not much of a coffee drinker) or take a walk through Wal-Mart. Whatever we do, I’ll make it fun. Of course, it won’t happen anytime soon since I am saving up all my pennies so that next year (around this time) I can move into my very own dream home. (Something I’ll talk about that in another post.) But now you all know, I will eventually be coming to a town near you. And don’t even think about turning me down! That means you too Miss Angelika!
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Monique I respect you so much that you put it all out there! As I do this I put out as much as I feel comfortable but remember I am armed! I have found your blog refreshingly honest, surprisingly real and always enjoyable. If you head down south and off of I35 Contact me! I will buy you a cup of something that you will drink!
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@ Kathy - You’ve got a date!
I wish you could come over to Europe, I would really love to sit down with you and get a cool talk (whatever we drink, i don’t really care
I am very happy that I found your blog, and I feel really appreciated that I can read your very honest and get-to-the-point thoughts.
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Your new header is great. You take a lovely photo.
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I’m totally going to take you up on your tour! I’ll let you know where I am when you start, as I am not sure where my own path is going to take me right now!
@ BingoLady - Well, since I plan to one day return to Europe, we most definitely have to meet and have that drink.
@ Laura - Thanks! I personally hate it, so don’t be surprised if it gets changed in the next week.
@ Kevin - Will do!!
When you get to Greenville, SC give me a holler! We’ll have lunch or something cool!
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I’ll be looking forward to meeting you. Appreciate the comments
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Hello my dear! Does that mean me too in Canada!?!?! If not, I’m sure we can arrange a meeting in Buffalo, NY? I’d gladly drive down there to walk through Wal-Mart with you! haha (I wouldn’t subject you to coffee if you don’t drink it even though I LOVE starbucks!
LOVE the new layout hun!
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It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there like that. Kudos to you for doing it in the first place, and for being determined to bounce back from the hurtful comments of a few malicious people.
LOVE the new look. Feels very fresh.
And when your tour swings through the Chicago area, let me know!
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@ Margaret - Oooo SC. I most definitely will be going in that area.
@ Carol - I am looking forward to meeting you as well
@ fragileheart - Thank you! I am still getting used to it, and keep going from loving it to hating it every 2 minutes. I think I am going to redo my header cause my big face is making me anxious.
AND OF COURSE I WILL BE COMING TO SEE YOU! If not in Canada then most definitely NY.
@ Haley - Thank you! I will, without a doubt, be heading the the Chicago area. I absolutely love Illinois and Wisconsin. So any chance to go there, I will take it.
Monique, is that your photo on the header? You’re lovely!
**disclaimer: no ulterior motives. Just wanted to compliment your photo.
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Ooooooooooh. I like the new look!
Let me know when you’re in the south east. I will definitely take you to my local Wal-mart, LOL!
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I like your new header, you really do look just like yourself in real life (does that make sense?). I really enjoyed meeting you today, and you didn’t even need an RV!
wow, you changed your blog. looks good.
the RV thing sounds great! i want to quit my job and do the same thing. blogging on the road would be great!
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First I am truly amazed that people would waste their time trying to tear you down, when they obviously are not forced to visit your blog. As evident by the amount of visits and comments, there are alot of us that appreciate and love you, don’t let them get you, they are only as “big and bad” as their monitor screen.
North Carolina in the house, let me know when you’ll be in the area!
I can’t wait to see you in person
Noo don’t change the header! I like having your face there! It’s almost like I’m talking to you in person!! haha
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I am from India, and live in Bangalore… if you are planning to hit India anytime, well… we can do the equivalent of starbucks here, though i don’t drink coffee either…
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Joining the chorus of thumbs up on your new look — and KEEP the photo, it’s lovely! And you’re welcome any time to New Iberia — the Starbucks is conveniently located NEXT to the WallyWorld.
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What a great idea!! I hope we get to chill soon, too
Have a great weekend!!
LOL That is a great idea. Though I’m much friendlier online than in person…well, that’s not always true. If I’m in the right mood I can be super friendly and chatty. It’s a matter of catching that mood. I seem to have had it lately but I’m sure it’ll go away as it always does.
I’d just love to travel around. I love to travel. =)
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