Thank you, thank you, everyone. This is about the best present I can get. I'm so lucky to have found this community.
Feeling a bit tired from the past few days so I am sorry that I'm inevitably leaving most of you out of personal acknowledgements, but understand that everyone's words touched my heart.
Claire, happy birthday, twin! You happened to be one of the first women I "met" here and it's been nothing but a pleasure reading your posts and witnessing your sublime style unfold. You are truly a genius when it comes to finding treasures at rock-bottom prices. I don't know how you do it. And your generosity shows in how you participate here, and give so willingly your time and expertise at Dress For Success.
I also say it will be the world's loss if you don't end up writing a book or a column with all your hysterical insights. You are a fantastic writer and storyteller. Don't ever feel like you're just an ordinary person with nothing interesting to say. The adventures (or shenanigans, as my hubs would call them) describe are pure gold. I really hope and also assume that someday soon we will meet....maybe along with Suz....the three of us would create some mischief as we shop, I can just see it.
Bella, I have been lucky enough to meet last year and yes, you are one uber-stylish woman. I have seen your blog and you epitomize modern chic and an interesting, eclectic style that does not stick with formula. You embrace all sorts of experiments and brilliantly make it all work. I also am always a champion of shorter, dark-haired women who make style work for them. I also hope you have settled happily into your life back home, but that we have a chance to meet up again.
Manidipa, I'll just say that you always have something really insightful and affirming to say about each member. Thank you. I make a conscious effort not to be a yes (wo)man, just because I want my praise to mean something. Not that my opinion carries any particular weight, but that's what is important to me. I always worry about whether I'm being tactful or not, and apologize to any of you if it hasn't always been the case.
Angie, thank you for being unbelievably generous and kind to all of us here. We are all in your debt.
