week 52 || 2016

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Like many, I take the final few days of the calendar year to reflect-partly because I’ve been conditioned to do so, partly because of this new moon and partly because it coincides with yet another solar return. Whooop! And I am so fortunate to be another year older with a positive future on the horizon. I lost a family friend to cancer on the first day of 2015 who happened to be just one month older than me. The anger and sadness from her loss helped propel my shift from run-of-the-mill fashion blogger to sliiightly fearless, multifaceted, more authentic blogger. Death, especially when it’s a young person and hits close to home, is a painful reminder that hey, you could be next. Your time will come. So what the heck are you doing in the meantime!?? For those of you who started following the suede since then, you are definitely getting the best of me thus far. Although I’m still very private + somewhat tight lipped on certain subjects, I am continuously inspired to allow a more unfiltered Kelley to express herself.

With that being said, I’m thankful for each of my readers and subscribers; those of you who check in weekly, comment on every entry or who are just tuning in for the first time, I see you. I appreciate you. For those of you writing and sharing humorous, smart, spirited, original posts, you bring awareness, keep me grounded, give me hope, stimulate my mind and make me question everything I’ve ever believed in-which sums up how I believe this whole blogging thing should operate.

So, thank you 😉

I’ll keep it short and leave you with this quote for when you’re feeling down, as if you’re wasting your time practicing art [which includes writing!] or just simply uninspired to keep at life:

A billion people can have your gifts and talents but none of them can do it like YOU.

Best wishes for 2017. Be safe and don’t drink and drive!

I’ll holler.

❤

26 thoughts on “week 52 || 2016”

      1. Now see here Ms. Suede. That’s too much credit. I just wanted to wet my beak on the credits. Well we all know who won this argument. 🤐🤐🤐

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  5. “I appreciate you. For those of you writing and sharing humorous, smart, spirited, original posts, you bring awareness, keep me grounded, give me hope, stimulate my mind and make me question everything I’ve ever believed in-which sums up how I believe this whole blogging thing should operate.” RIGHT BACK YA!!!
    Keep bringing that fire. I think I speak for all of us when I say, “I can’t wait to see what you bring in this new year and the years to come!”

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    1. The feeling is mutual! I thank Dr. Garland for linking your site on one of her posts about Thanksgiving [I think].. Only a few weeks in + look at us, haha!

      And, of course, I appreciate you tuning in and sharing a kind word. Always.

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  8. “A billion people can have your gifts and talents but none of them can do it like YOU.”

    I heart this so much. Love this. Thank you for being your fearless expressive self. It is really inspiring!

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  9. This year is about to be amazing. Can you feel it?! You’re definitely becoming more open and I love it. I think I see more openness in you when exchanging comments (not just with me but with other bloggers too). And I think that’s beautiful. Not everyone has to expose their heart and life in a post – sometimes the comments are just as powerful 🙂 . Peace and love Queen!

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    1. LOL yes, 32 is looking great! Less and less shits given! It’s vital for my survival. And yes, I am trying to open up more; I’m glad you took notice. People will judge you regardless, right? So why not judge me on my truth instead of a facade?

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      1. lmao @ your intro. You have SUCH a way with words. I love it! People will judge you no matter what, YES. But people will only learn from your truth. Definitely more to gain by opening up, if you ask me. Negative people aren’t worth the vulnerability. But positive people ARE. Feel me though? FEEL ME?!

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