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Most of the time, we deal with the obstacles by persevering. Sometimes we get discouraged and turn to inspirational writing, like stuff from Vince Lombardi: “Quitters never win and winners never quit.” Bad advice. Winners quit all the time. They just quit the right stuff at the right time.
Some books make an impact on you much more than many others. The Dip by Seth Godin is such a book for me. It may seem to contain quite evident truths to some. To me it made these truths clearer.
This post is to announce that I will stop this blog.
This is something I have resisted doing for some time, but have finally decided to do with 2013 coming to an end.
Before letting you know why, I want to thank all of you who regularly visited my blog, liked and/or commented on my posts. I had the opportunity to know many interesting people with many different interests, some pretty similar to mine. Indeed, it was a pleasure to share my experience and likes with people interested in listening (or should I say reading) about and discovering new territories. I am forever thankful for this, more than you can imagine, and will continue to follow some of you who have blogs, as much as time permits.
A special message to those who are as much in love with New York City as I am: thank you for being there to chat about my favorite place in the world. I wish sometimes that some of my not-so-in-love-with-NY friends could have taken just a minute to look at my vision of the city. To my NYC lovers readers: you made my world less lonely, and for this I thank you.
I will be starting a new job in January, something that I have wanted to do for a long time. This will require time and focus and I don’t want to neglect this opportunity that I have sought for quite some time. I want to give my best to this opportunity in order to get the best of it and this is only possible by updating my priorities and activities. I don’t want to give 50% of me to one passion and 50% of me for a hobby, I’ll be disappointed with both. I’d rather focus 100% on one and that means stopping this blog.
I will still take pictures and enjoy everything there is to enjoy here, in the United States and in Texas, but time is limited. Blogging in two languages (I translated each post into French myself) is a lot of work.
This blog will stay here for some months probably, in case I find time to pursue it as a hobby (which I honestly doubt I will find). I am not sure whether it will stay here forever though. I might end up deleting it. The Facebook page will be deleted next week though.
If you have read so far, thank you. I’m keeping my Instagram account, so you are free to follow me if you want to see more of Texas (the State – the cat has his own Instagram account).
I will “see you” on your blogs and to some, maybe one day in New York and in person? Who knows!
I wish everyone a very happy holiday season and a successful year to come. All the best!
Sincerely,
Carine
Bernadette said:
Best wishes, Carine, I’m so glad you pursued a dream and things are working well for you in Texas.
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” William Arthur Ward
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Carine said:
Thank you, Bernadette!
All the best to you and the kitties for the New Year!
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Corinne said:
All the best for you Carine!
Je te souhaite une excellente Annee 2014.
Corinne
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Carine said:
Merci beaucoup Corinne ! Tous mes meilleurs voeux pour une excellente annee 2014 pour toi et tes proches !
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janinka1 said:
Happy New Year, Carine! I wish you a lot of happiness and achievement of your dreams and projects, although Il will miss your beautiful posts and pictures!! All the best! Be Happy!
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Carine said:
Thank you so much!
Happy New Year!!
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wendy@chezchloe said:
I really like that quote. I’ve finally let go of 1/2 read books with that in mind.
Well wishes for 2014 and the new job. I think you are wise not to feel pulled. I completely understand and this sphere will stand by if you choose to return or check in now and again. Happy New Year!
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Pride in Photos Photography said:
Oh I will so miss YOU!!! Understand totally, how a new job needs all your attention but just know you will be missed!!♥♥
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Carine said:
Thank you so much!! Who knows, I might come back if I get some free time in a month or two.
Thank you for your visits and comments. They were very much appreciated!
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Karen said:
Wishing you all the best in the new year. Everyone will miss you but we all wish you much success in your new endeavor.
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Carine said:
Thank you so much Karen!
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Stephanie Dikey said:
Happy New Year Carine!!! Hope it is the best year yet!
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Carine said:
Thank you, Stephanie! Happy 2014 to you too!
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itsallaboutpurple said:
what a gorgeous image of the sky!! i have enjoyed my visits here, although not regular, i have enjoyed them just the same. good luck with you new adventure, stop by anytime, i don’t think i could ever give up my blog……but certainly understand why you are!! debbie
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Carine said:
Thank you so much Debbie! I’ll definitely keep on visiting your beautiful blog :-)
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Photography Journal Blog said:
Too bad for me as I just recently discovered this blog. I’ve really enjoyed it, and all the best to you as you move on to other things :)
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Carine said:
Thank you! Hope 2014 brings you lots of happiness!
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Photography Journal Blog said:
Thanks :)
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