7.23.2009

Poking my head out from under the sand..


I know.. I've been gone a while with not so much as a peep as to where I've been and why I've abandoned this little white space of mine.

The truth is, I don't know why. I think we just kind of went in separate directions. Oswego Tea sat there, neglected, representing a part of my life that was exciting and crazy-- with lots of moving around and lots of new friends along the way. Then I moved back home--where things got familiar again and old friends featured prominently in my life.
G and I have officially settled down.
It's still exciting but in a very. different. way.

I just wasn't ready to make a decision either way. How could I shut Oswego Tea down after it had served me so well all those years? So there it sat, waiting for me to make up my mind. And then I decided to check my also poorly neglected email and lo and behold some comments were still coming in. And Rachel, oh you made me smile. Rachel wanted me to put her out of her misery and just make a decision already. She kind of snapped me out of it. Because Rachel, you're right, a girl needs to speak up even if it's just to say she hasn't yet decided.

So here I am, freely admitting that I'm still not sure. The fact is that life changes and I take comfort in knowing that Oswego Tea is here for me when I need to distract myself.

So let's see what happens.

If you feel like sticking around I'll be thrilled. If not, that's ok too. But at least now I've set the record straight.
Phew.
That feels good.



23 Comments:

Blogger K and S said...

whoo hoo glad to see you posting :) whenever you feel like writing I'll be here to read :)

9:25 PM  
Blogger Zarah Maria said...

Ditto, what K & S said. I'm like you, with Food & Thoughts - somehow, the posting isn't happening, but shutting it down for good? No way.

4:46 AM  
Blogger Andreea said...

i'll be here popping by :)

5:20 AM  
Anonymous Lynn said...

I sympathise completely; I have allowed my photoblog to lapse for months at a time recently, but for years it expressed my perception of my life and as such is impossible to let go.

I'm glad to see you back, though: I, too, check back regularly just in case!

9:03 AM  
Blogger David said...

I knew there was a reason a special place in my RSS feeder was being reserved for you...

11:25 AM  
Blogger cindym said...

yippee! oswego baby!

11:35 PM  
Anonymous Anne S. said...

You were sorely missed...

3:39 PM  
Blogger Babycakes said...

Glad to see some news. At least it's for a good cause that you're not there anymore... but still hoping to read you again, it was great to discover your blog.

Take care!

1:45 AM  
OpenID mvastudios said...

hey michele
Oh I'm so glad you're back!! I've been checking it every so often and sadly no posts but today I came across your link in my favorites and yay.. you posted something.

Something is always better than nothing.

btw, I totally know about life changing. i gave up http://www.michelleamurao.blogspot.com/ and have dedicated myself to my love for home design/decor. Even started my own business.

If it interests you, check it out.
http://mvastudios.wordpress.com/

glad you're back!
Michelle

10:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I come to your blog everyday to visit your blog link page b/c i love the way you have the links organized by country. Everyday since last year. I would love to also be able to read a post now and again. A Louisiana girl taking refuge in Toronto-

12:17 PM  
Blogger Amy Sherman said...

I miss your voice. You showed me Paris through your eyes and that was fun. But I know even less about Canada! If it's exciting in different way, I'd love hear more...

3:16 PM  
Anonymous Rachel said...

Omigoodness gracious me! I was popping in to read through your archives (other people dance, rockclimb, paint - I read blogs when I need to unwind!) and my heart skipped a beat when I came across this post...and then just about clear exploded out of my chest when I saw I was featured! Well, you do really know how to make a girl smile.

Thank you so much for deciding to continue to let us live vicariously through your eyes. I was feeling quite the stalker for a while, Googling you trying to find out if someone, anyone, knew if you existed. I had horrible visions of terrible things, at which point my melodramatic wonderings would be temporarily curbed by the realisation that I really was beginning to fit the definition of stalker... Would you cut me some slack if I told you part of my appreciation for your blog stems from being a fellow 'global nomad'? I haven't been to Germany but I have, like you, called Britain (Bristol, then Edinburgh) home at points, hail from Kuala Lumpur, spent last year in Rhode Island and now live in Colorado Springs. (Sometimes, I feel I should use the word 'stay' rather than 'live'. I now understand why the English language has two words to describe habitation!) I'm starting to feel the need to put down roots but I know I'll never be able to live without traveling. So, in addition to the great recipes, I've enjoyed your transcultural observations and adventures (all described most articulately).

Long story short, welcome back. You've been missed.

Rachel

10:57 PM  
Blogger Kevin Kossowan said...

Hey! Hi again!
Seems I'm often encouraging people to slow down, take breaks, but carry on with blogging. I suppose no matter how long the break or for what reason, it's wonderful to 'hear a familiar voice' from time to time.
Cheers,
Kevin

10:28 AM  
Anonymous bibliochef said...

I just love the name oswego tea

9:31 PM  
Blogger Michèle said...

Well I am just tickled pink that there are still people out there despite my long absence. So thanks for making a gal feel loved!

Kat, Andreea, Lynn, Anne S., Babycakes --many many thanks!

David, awww. You sure do know how to make a girl feel loved--my very own real estate in your rss feeder! You are a patient man my friend!

Zarah--I made that mistake once before just as we were moving to London from Paris so that's why I've been reluctant to make any final decisions this time. Hobbies come and go but it certainly doesn't mean we have to give them up forever right?!

Michelle, I will definitely check it out. Glad to know you're still out there!

Amy, thanks for the kind words-- It does give a girl a boost I must say.

Rachel, well I apologize for causing you worry--but I assure you all is well in my world. Work got the better of me and my hobbies fell by the wayside. Things are feeling back to normal now after we had to go through the whole ordeal of our house flooding last year. Sorting that all out with insurance seemed to take forever! Nonetheless, here I am, and Oswego Tea is starting to catch my interest again ;)

Kevin, glad to know you're still out there too!

8:58 AM  
Blogger Michèle said...

Oh, and Cindy--hi hi hi! I miss you. Come to Toronto already, will ya?

8:59 AM  
Blogger Paz said...

I'm glad you're not to quick to shut it down, even if you're not ready to start blogging again. No rush.

Best wishes to you in all you do.

Paz

6:03 PM  
Anonymous Alisa said...

HI!!!! I was checking every 4 to 6 weeks or so. Then for the past few months, I didn't check. Thank GOD you tipped me off! Yay!!!

I love hearing your voice either in written or vocal form. Miss you so friggen much.

10:01 AM  
Blogger Amanda said...

I can't believe I just found this after all these years. What a great blog...you really should keep up with it!!

2:33 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh, Miss Tea, it is good to have you back again.

5:21 PM  
Anonymous Ellen said...

After finding your site and being a follower for a while, to read that you might give it up--! Glad you decided not to. Always watching and waiting to see what is new.

Ellen

9:01 PM  
Blogger Tea said...

Gah--you not posting so much, me not reading blogs so much! But I miss you, darlin', I do. Hope Canada is treating you well (and Happy Thanksgiving today, by the way). Life changes, but you needn't go away forever.

Come join us on Twitter! (I'm @tea_austen) Lots of the same fun, much less commitment!

xox to you!

12:22 AM  
Blogger amy prior said...

oh! Don't go! I just met you :-)

8:08 AM  

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