A New Journey: Transitioning--Shutting Down & Moving On

Transitioning--Shutting Down & Moving On
Monday, November 24, 2008

well, i don't know about the other hundreds of thousands of Barack Obama supporters, but for me, by evening the day after the elections, it was back to my life as usual. i wish i could have stayed on cloud 99 a little longer, but my chef didn't show up, so i had to fix my own food; my maid didn't show up, so i had to wash my own dishes; my chauffeur wasn't able to pick me up the next morning, so i had to get to the grocery store on my own...and life goes on.

my online class has ended, and i am sooooo glad. this class wasn't a part of my regular curriculum, and it completely consumed my time, which is why i never do online classes. even though my class has ended, i still have some course lessons to do, though it's on my own time, and i have a few months to complete them. there were some areas i needed strengthening in, and the info from these course lessons will do that. six months is plenty of time to finish up, but i also have a course thru the SBA to do, and still have to finish up my last 3 classes for my degree. i'm in the process of packing to move in late winter/early spring, in addition to my other every-day life duties, so i have to divvy up my time wisely.

at the beginning of 2008, i changed my blog address to "the road to prosperity" and the name to "a new journey." little did i know at the time just how "prosperous" and "new" my journey would become. this year has taken me in new directions, doing new things, learning new things, meeting new people, opening new awarenesses. president-elect Barack Obama isn't the only one transitioning; so am i.

i've been feeling this for a while now, and i believe my time on my blog has come to an end. i've been blogging since august 2005, and have had over 11,000 hits on my blog, although some were readers and not commenters. my blog has run its course, and it's time for me to move on. i've met a lot of wonderful people thru blogging, some of whom i'm sure i'll always stay in touch with.

even though my blog is shutting down here, i'll still visit some of your blogs from time-to-time. i've written posts in the past about blogging and how much it's meant to me. thank you for the friendships, the comments, the encouragement, the inspiration. it's been real!

posted by heiresschild @ 11/24/2008 06:42:00 AM,

15 Comments:

At November 24, 2008 9:38 AM, Jeff Roberts said...: God Bless!
At November 24, 2008 12:39 PM, Ian Lidster said...: Really sorry you're leaving, but may your life unfold as it should -- and that is in very good ways.
At November 24, 2008 8:54 PM, Ingrid said...: even though we haven't met in person, but strangely, to me, it feels like i've known you forever or you're somewhat like an old friend that's just always there even though you haven't kept touch with them in a while. today, i felt sad while reading this post. i'm sad that you're saying goodbye to blogging. i feel that way sometimes, too, i don't have much time to blog, but during times of frustration, my blog is the first thing that comes to mind where i can just vent out and speak my mind out, without anyone sssshhhhhhing me.

i wanted to ask you to just stick around and just keep your blog open. just visit it when you feel like it and that it shouldn't put pressure on you that you should update regularly. but you gotta do what you gotta to do! i wish you well, my friend. may you'll always be blessed with all things good.

take care and keep in touch. i will send you privately you my e-mail information, just in case it may come in handy.

ingrid
At November 25, 2008 10:06 AM, Lone Grey Squirrel said...: I am sorry to hear that you are closing down this blog but I understand the need to move on to new things. It has been a great pleasure to know you and to have read your blog. God bless and here's hoping we will still keep in touch sometime.
At November 26, 2008 5:19 PM, beachgirl said...: Go with God Sylvia.
I have been following your blog since the beginning. But that's ok. I will still send you fun screen savers when I get some good shots.

Have an awesome Thanksgiving.
At November 27, 2008 10:35 PM, Pia said...: sylvia, i would sure miss you here in blogsville. but whether you close this down or not, our friendship will sure last. know that you are in my prayers always and i love you. i will certainly keep in touch.

God bless you, my dear friend.
At November 30, 2008 4:45 PM, JR's Thumbprints said...: Good luck! And do come back once in awhile.
At December 04, 2008 12:24 AM, Mel Avila Alarilla said...: Aw come on Sylvia, do not stop your blogging or you will break the hearts of so many people. You have been a regular fixture of bloglandia and things will not be the same without you. Please, please, please reconsider your decision. We await with bated breath your decision. Thanks for the post. God bless you always my friend.
At December 11, 2008 9:10 AM, Andre said...: Ah! The old "I'm giving it a rest" shpeel, eh?

I'm not buying it, Sylv. This has becoming too deeply ingrained in your heart to let it ago. God has blessed with you with too much of an ability to express yourself; and to bless others in the process.

All that said, we'll go 'head and allow you a hiatus. But if your hiatus starts to get a little too extended, we may have to launch a rally to your place, break down your door, and physically force you to blog again. Admittedly, it'll be hard to organize a new "Sylvia must post" party every other day. But I think it'll be doable.

Don't force our hand. :)
At December 23, 2008 1:39 AM, Pia said...: Wishing you all the best this Christmas and a blessed New Year!

God bless you and your family! ♥
At December 23, 2008 4:27 PM, beachgirl said...: Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year Sylvia!!!
At December 26, 2008 9:14 PM, Greeneyes said...: HugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzI

I have been thinking about you alot lately , wondering how you are and what new wonderful things you have been doing , \\I do not know if you will get this so \I will email asap , \I miss your wonderful insight and graceful presence ,and was happy to hear from you and that you did not forget me \lol. hope you had a blessed christmas and wishing you a healthy happy and prosperous new year .sending cyber hugs filled with love and hope to chat soon xoxo

\greeneyes
At January 03, 2009 8:41 AM, patterns of ink said...: I know you've closed down, but thanks for stopping by and wishing me a Merry Christmas. I hope you keep coming by.

Looking forward to a great New Year!
At January 07, 2009 3:11 PM, Mel Avila Alarilla said...: Hi Sylvia,

Gold and silver I do not have and I cannot give any material gifts to my beloved friends but what I have I give to you all with all my heart and soul. These are my power prayers that I lift up to heaven that the Lord will shower you with His mighty blessings for your healing, upliftment and prosperity. I pray to God, who has been so good to me, and who has kept me alive after all these years although medical science could have pronounced me already dead a long time ago; who has shielded and protected me from all the trials and persecutions spawned by the arch enemy of faith; and who has provided me and my loved ones with all the best and most wonderful blessings of heaven; to Him who sits on the throne and unto the Lamb, these are my prayer petitions for my beloved friends, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

1. Shiela (Bluebirdy) - That she be completely healed of lupus, fibromyalgia and all the diseases that has wrecked her fragile body; that she be reunited with her husband; for financial blessings; complete healing for her very sick mother and brother; that they get a God fearing helper to assist them in their daily needs.

2. Krystyna - Divine healing for her grandson Kevin; deliverance from all her trials in life; strengthening of her faith; financial blessings for her and her family.

3. Sylvia (Heiresschild) - Spiritual and financial blessings for her and her family and more success in her chosen career in life.

4. Sis Pia - For her reunion with her husband Jec and for the strengthening of their family ties; spiritual and financial blessings and success in her chosen career.

5. Sameera - Blessings for her and her relationship with her fiance; blessings for her work and her chosen career; blessings for her family and loved ones; that her planned marriage in November 2009 will push through and that she will have a blissful and successful marriage.

6. Sis Emmyrose - For her complete healing and deliverance from lupus, fibromyalgia and other diseases; that she finally find the man of her dreams and she becomes completely happy and fulfilled in life; for spiritual and financial blessings for her and her family.

7. Bingkee (Viviene) - Blessings for her family and her work and that she finally bear a child of her own; more success for her chosen career; spiritual and financial blessings for her and her family.

8. Tey (Ester) - Blessings for her and her family; blessings for the success of her chosen career in life; blessings for good health and long life for her and her family.

9. Bluedreamer27 - Blessings for his schooling and financial success in life; blessings that she finds the girl of her dreams; blessings for God's divine providence for him and his family.

10. Fingertalks (Des) - Blessings for her and her husband in a foreign land; blessings for her family and loved ones; blessings for the child in her womb; blessings for her chosen career in life.

11. Wendy Lopez-Redaon - Blessings for her and her family; blessings for Nigel- her son in her womb; that she will have a safe and normal delivery; blessings for divine providence for her and her family; blessings for the success of her chosen career in life.

12. Caca - Blessings for her and her family; blessings for her schooling and love life; blessings for financial freedom and success in her chosen career in life; that she finally find the love of her life.

13. Gagay - Blessings for her chosen career in life; that she finds a stable and perfect job; blessings for divine providence for her and her family; blessings for her lovelife.

14. Eel Wind (Elween) - Blessings for his chosen career in life; blessings for his financial stability and success in his work.

15. Amrita - Blessings for her and her family for God's provisions for all their needs; blessings for her spiritual growth.

16. Mississippi Songbird- Blessings for her and her family; blessings for divine providence for her and her family.

17. Jennifer (Dust Bunny Hostage) - Blessings for her and her family; blessings for God's divine providence for all their needs.

18. Shawie - Blessings for her and her family; that love prevail in their family always; blessings for God's divine providence for her and her family.

19. Feripula - Blessings for her and her teaching career; blessings for God's divine providence for her and her family; blessings for her successful career and lovelife.

20. Tin-tin - Blessings for her in her chosen career; blessings for God's divine providence for her and her family; blessings that she finally find the man of her dreams.

21. Priya Joyce - Blessings for her schooling; blessings for her chosen career in life; blessings for God's provisions for her and her family.

22. Pennylane - Blessings for her health that she be healed of her disease; blessings for the success of her chosen career; blessings for her lovelife with her boyfriend; blessings for God's divine providence for her and her family.

23. Chubskulit -Blessings for her and her family: that their closely knit family will be always filled with love and loving relationship; blessings for God's divine providence for her and her family and loved ones.

24. Steven and Aisha - Blessings for them both and their families; that they should always be in love with each other until death; blessings for God's divine providence for them and their families.

And for all my other friends and readers whom I can no longer place here for lack of space, I utter the same prayers for them. This I pray heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, though the ministry of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen and amen.

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At January 20, 2009 10:03 AM, Shanilie said...: So good to see you online! I hadn't been checking but felt like popping by. I hope there will be more posts in the new year :)