So, I feel I owe a few of you a huge apology.
First, I'm sorry I disappeared, which I'm sure you don't think is a big deal in and of itself, but my life got crazy and I completely dropped the SS ball. I don't know who my SS was because I wasn't around for the reveal, but whoever you are - you are AMAZING. I love my gift! I don't have photos of it right now, but it was this adorable little purse made from brightly colored gum wrappers - so, so fun, and inside was a bunch of things for a night on the town. Mints, bobby pins, and lip gloss. LOVE. So, SS, THANK YOU!
Roxy - I pulled your name. I am so, so sorry that I never got to send your stuff. I grew up in Mystic, CT, this great little town right on the ocean, and I wanted to put together a little package with some things people love best about Mystic. I still plan to try to get these items when my life slows down, so I won't tell you what they were. But I'm sorry. Truly, I am.
The reason I've been so incredibly busy is the same reason that I must GBCK (mostly). As many of you know, I'm a full-time radio DJ. However, I've been pursuing a side career and it's really taken off lately. Essentially I've been working 2 full-time jobs. I'm excited about it, thrilled at the prospect of being self-employed and earning a living from my creativity, but as much as I love (yes, love) SB, and genuinely care for all of you, I simply can't be here anymore. I'd rather leave this way, and be open and honest with you, than disappear off the face of the earth without another word.
I'd be lying to you and myself if I said I'd never come back. I'll probably pop on every now and then just to say hello. But for the most part, I'm saying good bye. In all seriousness, I'm totally sad about this. I'm fb friends with a few of you - if anyone else wishes to add me, I'd love to connect with you there. No pressure.
I'll be around a little bit for the next few hours.
I wish I had a good last sentence; sadly I'm not very eloquent. But please believe me when I say (at the risk of sound ridiculous, this is only a chat board) how much you all have meant to me.