...if it kills me...
soon after my father died and my mother got "the badness", i started blogging, seductively lured into it by miss elmo and the boud.
i soon found that this strange world we call blog provided me with just the therapy i needed: ESCAPISM.
i always said that when my mother's time came, i would close the curtains on nadstown for good and never look back.
and now that time is FAST approaching, yet i just don't think i can let go of this place so easily.
it has become my second home, and some of you have become like family.
okay, so it has become my TOTALLY NERDY second home, and some of you have become like that lecherous, alcoholic uncle who tries to feel you up at the chanukah dinner.
but hey, i LIKE that uncle. in a blog way.
however right now i am all out of the funnies - well, the mildly-amusings and vaguely-interestings anyway - and i must be with my real family in my actual home.
and so dear friends, slight acquaintances, complete strangers, and anonymous haters, i must now announce the commencement of my temporary leave of absence from the blogosphere.
i will be back. i promise. i don't know when. i don't know in what state of mind. but i will be back.
actually, knowing me i'll be back tomorrow ranting about some inane celebrity occurrence or the fact the my lunch was less than satisfying.
you'll all just have to wait and see.
watch this space, kids...
x
54 Comments:
Much love to you, honey. You are the strongest person I know.
xoxo
Tease.
(Or, more supportively ...)
Be strong. We like you and hope you're doin' OK.
- The blogosphere community.
... Some people will go to any lengths to avoid returning an email! ...
From those of us in the complete stranger category, you will be sorely missed, but you have to do what you have to do. Be well, be safe, take care of your family and return when you can.
SAAK
Lurker thoughts are with you both for what must be a terribly difficult time.
Like above, be safe and take plenty of care and we'll still be here whenever you're back.
All of the above. You've been missed this last week. Don't let go of the writing - it's you. And then there's us hanging on the other end. And then there's all of the boob touching in between.
i will miss your words of wisdom and delight.
i hope when you return it will be not out of escapism, it'll be out of love.
"Today, I propose to you the option of love, which is the opposite of escape."
i'm glad you'll be coming back.
i'll be thinking of you and your family.
much love nadine.
I will look forward to your return and hope and pray that you're doing ok until you do.
xx elaine.
Love to you xoxo
Much complete stranger love to you during the most monumentally shitful of times.
Be gentle with your good self.
I wish you could avoid tough times, but please know that what you have shared has made a difference in many lives.
I hope the gods are kind to you and your family.
Good luck Nadine, even though I'm totally complete strangered up, I've become totally fond of you and your writing (ie : those words between the swears). If you don't decide to come back, we'll have to stalk you good and proper right up until we get distracted by the Hoff again.
I'm really sorry to hear this, Nads. I hope you'll be okay.
I love you Nadine. I hope somehow our wishes can boost you in someway.
Lee
Always. x
you'll be back, la nad.
and in the real world, we are all here for you, all the time.
xxx
Just continue to be the strong and beautiful woman we have all come to know that you are and you will make it through this. And know that you are a bright spark for all, but especially for your family as you made life worth living for them as they endured the badness.
Love to you and best wishes for coming out the other side and eventually smiling again.
Dxxxx
Do come back - the world needs you.
I eagerly wait in anticipation the inane celebrity occurrence thing.
My heart, thoughts etc with you and your family.
Love xxx
Good luck with is all Nadine. Take care of yourself.
xx Lc
You're the best, girl...hang in there, and know that we love ya and we're praying for you and yours. We miss you already!
xxx
(not in the porno way)
take care of you and hope you'll be back soon.
xo
When I first began reading your blog I thought you were an amazing writer.
Then I read your back posts and realised you were a truly amazing person.
My thoughts are with you and your family Nadine.
x
MY inane days at work won't be the same without your witty commentary. Best wishes....
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
x
Love and hugs.
xo
I hope you find the strength you need to do whatever it is you need to. So many people love, admire and respect you that if you ever need a hand i'm sure there will be no end of people willing to help out.
Take care and come back soon.
Dear La
It's pretty fucked when things are 'So Fucked' and Journalism seems really lame / 'it isn't even a real job'. But then things get alright and suddenly HOLY SHIT you heart being a dope Factual Analysis Merchant again.
Take care of yourself. On a good day a Beetle or a Rock is fucking so cool, on a bad day a Lottery of Awesome seems totally 'ho-hum'. But imagine if you didn't even understand Ironics, Paintings or How Things Work, it would be pretty sweet but may as well be an Ape.
(or more seriously, you are great and strong and will get through anything and be even greater and stronger once the tough shit is done. respect. please take care yoself)
Kind Regards,
IOYC Gets Pretty Emo All Of A Sudden?
Thinking of you nads
t xoxo
Let's throw another stranger who thinks you're fab and will be sorely missed ['for now, but not forever'] in for good value...and while being strong is an amazing thing - sometimes it is ok to not be strong as well. Take care of yourself in amidst the craziness.
Lots of love
xx
Pretty crap when things like this happen and seeing as there's bugger all anyone can say, I'll just piss off, but all the best.
Sending Love , hugs and non denominationally affilitated prayers across the wires.
Life sucks sometimes, have been an avid reader of your blog, hang in there, do what is right for you.
*small international hug*
I don't really know what to say, except that I'm sorry. This sucks.
You are hands down my favourite blogger - A truly brilliant and wicked and generous writer. I will miss your words dearly but know that you need every ounce of time and space and energy for yourself.
What a journey. Thanks for sharing. Whatever you need...there is a lot of love for you out here. A lot!
xxxxxxx
Condolences and prayers.
x
lots of love from London Nadine, we are all thinking about you.
darrenx
All my love.
still thinking of you nadine.
x
Hope you're doing ok fabulous girl. Am thinking of you. Dani x
whatever gets you through the night, it's alright. it's alright.
x
MelbourneGirl said...
still thinking of you nadine.
x
Not me. I'd forgotten all about you. La Who? What am I doing here? Where are my pants?
I'm so ashamed ...
PS - Love.
Wishing you mountains of strength sweets.
Big hugs,
Nat xoxox
PS there's absolutely nothing wrong with escapism.. ;o)
Nads,
Hope all is well and your support network is keeping up the good work. Much love to you.
S
Are you ever coming back?
Dear Nads,
I know you're still on hiatus, but I miss you and have tagged you.
I hope that's alright. :)
I look forward to reading your tagged meme post (whatever you want to call it) when you return.
Cheers,
BEVIS
please take care, we love you so.
xoxo
love you, take care, come back soon
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Aw dude. Good luck.
Have you come back yet? I miss you.
hi la nadine. i'm dropping by every day.
hope you are doing ok there and i'm thinking of you.
xxx
I do too.
and I am too.
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