Taps mic…” is this thing on?”. I swear I am really getting tired of my own unexplained absences from my blog. The last time we spoke I was preparing for my wedding. If you follow me on Instagram then you know I officially became Mrs. Evans almost a year ago on September 28, 2019. The End.
No, but seriously, I had so many plans for amazing content I wanted to share with you guys after my wedding. Instead, I went into an unplanned hibernation after returning from my honeymoon. I needed time to recover from moving and all things wedding related. What was suppose to be a few weeks has turned into several months and now almost a year.
Wait, What Just Happened?
So much happened in such a short amount of time I don’t think I had enough time to process everything. Besides the wedding updates, I shared with you guys here and here. I was also working on finding a new job, selling my house, and preparing to move in with my fiance. Lastly, I was trying to maintain a presence as a blogger (my happy place).
Before I knew it I was a married woman; discussing what type of blender would be best for morning smoothies with my husband. The pinnacle of adulting, lol.
Best Laid Plans
The beginning of 2020 seemed like the perfect time to re-emerge and knock out some of the goals I had put on hold while trying to get my life together. However, the New Year came and went and I still hadn’t got my creative mojo back. I set a goal of returning in the second quarter of 2020. No excuses…then COVID-19 happened and here I am again explaining why I ghosted y’all, again.
I had plenty that I wanted to share with you but it didn’t seem right with everything else that was going on. I didn’t wanna be that person that was sharing another banana bread recipe (even though I think the one I use is the bomb) or act like everything was normal when I was scared AF when this all started. Especially since I did not and still don’t have the option of working from home. I was really anxious about having to be around people and I was struggling as an introvert.
What’s Ahead
While I was in hibernation (and being home with the exception of work due to COVID-19) I thought a lot about where I wanted to take the Curves and Confidence brand. I even seriously contemplated if I wanted to continue being a blogger. I ultimately decided to continue because blogging allows me to be creative, learn new things, meet new people, and continue to conquer my social anxiety. It’s my creative outlet, the one thing I have total control over.
Life happens and I can’t promise that I won’t drop out of sight again. I’m just glad you guys think enough of me to reach out and see how I am doing when I get missing. Thank you for continuing to rock with me.
What’s New?
What have you guys been doing since I’ve been gone? How have you been dealing with COVID-19? Are you trying out banana bread recipes, have you become a plant mom, or have you just been trying to maintain and make do? Or have you been making several grocery store runs just to get out of the house and getting cute in the process?
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Hey Shea! Welcome back! Missed you! Hope you’re well and l see you’re staying safe😊
Hey Shea,
Really great to have you back! You were really missed. Don’t worry about the absence, I think everyone was just so busy trying to get through this year. I also think it’s really important to take time out for yourself especially for creatives. I feel like we put so much energy and feelings into everything we do, it can get really exhausting sometimes and that is why long breaks are needed sometimes.
I don’t know about others but I didn’t work much since Corona started, but I did manage to try about a gazillion recipes I never got around to before, some of which turned out hilariously didastereos. I also lost 10kgs somehow.
Hope your year was great!
Hey Dee! That’s awesome. Yes, it can be exhausting. I always come back to it becasue I love it so much. Thanks for sticking with me.
Hey Shea! Welcome back! Missed you! Hope you’re well and l see you’re staying safe😊
Good morning,
Glad for the return. I’ve been following you for a while and your wardrobe blogs changed my way of thinking. I’m somewhat built like you and ALWAYS wanted to cover that “back end”. Your style has given me a new excitement for shopping. Please post outfits again.
Keep doing what you do..
Luv it
Kimberly
Hi Kimberly! Thank you for sticking with me. I wont’t be exclusivly posting fashion but it will be included.
Thank you Nancey! It feels good being back.
Hey Shea!
Welcome back. You/We all deserve a hiatus from all things related to social media. I was happy to see your newsletter in my inbox and excited to continue following.
Take care!
Thank you Tammie!
Hey!!! Welcome back!!! I miss you deeply!!! Ready to learn how to style!!!!
Thank you!
Hi Shea. I wondered why i had not been getting any of your blog posts. I even checked to ensure I was still registered to receive them…LOL.
Anyhoo.. glad you are back and cant wait to read your posts about fashion, life, wellness and everything in between
Thank you and I can’t wait to share!
So glad to see you posting again! I actually had checking your blog on my “to do” list LOL. I hadn’t gotten anything in a while and just wanted to see what you were up to. Looking forward to your next post
Thank you for thinking of me!
Good to have you back. Stay Healthy!
Thank you!
Welcome back Shea aka Mrs. Evans. Glad to see your well and happy. I’d check your IG and blog just to make sure I wasn’t missing anything. I find your content very refreshing and inspirational at times. Can you tell I’ve missed ya? Also I’m gonna need that banana bread recipe 😉. Definitely understand about the hiatus, sometimes it’s much needed. Hope to see more soon, keep up the fabulous work my dear.
Thank you! I’ve been using the same vegan banana bread recipe for years! Here’s the link: https://www.theppk.com/2011/11/marbled-banana-bread/
I’m just glad you’re back sis! We missed you out here lol
Thank you!
We have missed your fonts. I love reading your blog. I need to get inspired to do something with my life besides work from home. Lately I got a new home and have been gardening. I absolutely love my plants. I love shopping for plants and watching them grow. Im still trying to get use to the bees and grasshoppers showing up. Different subject where did you get that top from. I’d love to have one.
I am a plant-mom failure! However, we just bought a duplex with a huge backyard and I plan to redeem myself.
Welcome back
Thank you!
Hey Shae.
Welcome back. Congratulations on your marriage. Marriage is beautiful. I love your blogs. Sending you love from Mississippi.
Thank you!
Yay!!! Welcome back!! You definitely don’t anyone an explanation for your absence, but I’m glad you’re back! Pop in and share your radiance when you can. 🙂
Thank you Rocquelle!
Welcome back! I’m excited to receive more posts!
Thank you!
Hi Shea
Congratulations Mrs Evans 😃👏. I also got married for the 2and time and I assure you that it is good for the 2and time. Considering maturity and being wiser. Well covid19 is our life now we are struggling but thing will get better with time. I love you gal and follow your dress-code and work out.
Rachel- Springs (South Africa (
Hi Shea
Congratulations Mrs Evans 😃👏. I also got married for the 2and time and I assure you that it is good for the 2and time. Considering maturity and being wiser. Well covid19 is our life now we are struggling but thing will get better with time. I love you gal and follow your dress-code and work out.
Rachel- Springs (South Africa )