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Stopping by to say "Hi!"

Queen Mum

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Hi beautiful ladies of YLF!
I certainly didn't intend to be gone this long. Gosh, I think it's been about 6 months since I was last here. My intent was to take a break from YLF for the season of Lent and focus on some family stuff that needed my energy and attention. But I then decided that I really needed to stay away longer and evaluate my relationship with YLF, why I spent so much time here, what was driving my fashion decisions, blah, blah, blah....

I have kept up reading Angie's blog almost daily without commenting, and occasionally popped in here to see what everyone is up to, so I didn't abandon YLF for good. I've just been an occasional silent observer.

I do want to share how I stand with my "one purchase per month" goal for the year. Believe it or not, I've kept to my limit. During the months of March and April I didn't buy anything, and then in May I purchased 5 items and haven't made another purchase since. So for the year so far I purchased exactly 7 fashion items and plan to continue the year with a one purchase per month budget. It has been really freeing actually and is making me think long and hard about each purchase I make.

My plan as far as YLF involvement is to be involved a little on the forum and continue catching the daily blog posts. I just don't feel that I should allow myself to spend hours every day here, which was what I had been doing.

Blessings to everyone!

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JulieJohn

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Hello, Mum. Nice to meet you. I think lurking and enjoying vicariously is a fine way to enjoy YLF. I also have to limit my time on here, it's very addicting. Yum. Hope to see you around from time to time.

Jonesy

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Kiiiiiim! It's lovely that you popped in! I'm glad you're doing so well, and your re-evaluation and plan sound very sensible to me (though I selfishly, of course, wish you'd hang around here quite a bit :).

I hope you are having a wonderful, fun-filled summer, enjoying your family and a more relaxed pace. Thanks for checking in!

goldenpig

(website)

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Hi Kim! We missed you! Glad you're back. Spend whatever time you feel comfortable with--as little or as much as you think is right for you!

Mo

(website)

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So happy to see you drop by! I've moved, and moved again, since your departure. Anyway, back in FL yet again and struggling, yet again, with season changes. Some things don't change lol.
Awesome job on the one a month purchase plan! I am so glad to hear you are sticking to it. Drop in again sometime soon. Miss you!!

Malina

Aida

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Kim!! I hope things are going well for you and your family, and /highfive for sticking to your one purchase a month goal. Thanks for stopping by to say hello, I have missed you! Though I understand the evaluation. Will be looking forward to seeing you around now and then, take care!

EDIT: To update you on me, I've moved to softer, dressier dressing. And I just lopped off my hair!

velvetychocolate

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So good to see you here again - and I'm impressed at how you've been sticking to your 'one item per month' goal - wow!

Keep it up, and I hope we see you here a bit more often. Really miss your posts

kellygirl

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*waving* You are missed around here although I can totally understand about taking a step back. Hope to see you around town one of these days!

sarah

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Oh, hooray! It's so nice to hear from you, Kim. I think what you're doing is super healthy, and I'm proud of you for it. I totally understand how YLF can become a bit too consuming such that it detracts from things like family, etc. So, kudos to you for taking steps to make it fit into your life in a way that feels right for you. We missed you, and it's nice to have you back : )

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

We missed you Kim! Thanks for stopping by! It was wonderful hearing from you. Loving your focused shopping strategy :). Have a super family filled Summer and take care. xoxo

April

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Kim! I didn't know you'd been away, since I've been away myself. I also came back just this week (see here) and am trying to make some rules for myself about shopping and posting, so please do keep us posted about how you end up making peace with it all. (I have no doubt at all that you will find the happy medium, BTW.)

Janet

(website)

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Hi Kim! I thought recently of you and Khris and wondered how you are. Glad you could stop by. I hope all is well with you! Your shopping discipline is inspiring -- I must say that I have not been anywhere near as good as you've been!

anne

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Kim, thanks so much for updating us. You have been often in my thoughts and prayers. I think I do understand where you are coming from!

Well done on keeping to the one a month purchase plan

Transcona Shannon

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Hey Kim! So good to hear from you! I'm glad you're doing well and good for you with your shopping strategy. Thanks for popping in.

marianna

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So nice to hear from you, Kim!

Anonymous

Hi back. You have been missed!

Nadya

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Good to hear how you're doing and know that all is well. I think your shopping focus is brilliant - thanks for sharing.

D'Ellen

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Hi, Queen Mum - it's good to "see" you! I'm working toward some shopping discipline myself, so it's great to hear that your strategy has worked!

Anonymous

Hi Kim! I think of your fab style and WIW's often. Glad to hear all is well and you are sticking to a good buying plan. Hope you're enjoying your summer.

Isabel

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OHHHHHH !!! How wonderful to "hear" from you.

You sound upbeat..I hope that is so. What a great accomplishment to stick to your goals. We will all now try to behave because you are, in fact, watching. That gives me some solace.

Kari

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Yaaaay! It's so good to hear from you.

Well done for sticking to your resolve and budget. Do you think it was perhaps a little easier without being bombarded by the myriad of new purchases on the forum?

That being said, I really do hope that you drop in from time to time. I certainly understand wanting to keep a reasonable balance with your real life commitments, but it's wonderful to know how you are doing (and what you are wearing while remixing your gorgeous wardrobe.)

cciele

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Hey Kim! Glad to hear your shopping strategy is successful and we'll be seeing you around, here and there!

Scarlet

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Hi, QM! Always good to hear from you, whatever works for your schedule! I was thinking of you lately wondering if everything is okay.

Jenava

(website)

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Hi Kim! So great to see you back again!! I can understand needing to take a break, for sure. Glad you're checking in from time to time, though!

ManidipaM

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Hey, Kim! Good to see you again. You HAVE been missed!

Well done for holding on the one item a month resolution --- I know it's hard, because I'm struggling a bit with SYB myself. It's great that you've managed to establish working limits on your resources and done them realistically enough to STICK to it. Goes for YLF time too.

Hope you're proud of yourself and enjoying your fashion as much as you were, despite the rationing!

Ornella

(website)

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Dear Kim

Your sense of balance and perspective is as inspiring as always, which is precisely why I miss you around here. On top of your wit and fab style, of course.

Thank you for stopping by and sharing your insights. However rare your future appearances will be, I'll be very, very happy to *see* you.

Deborah

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Kim it is lovely to hear from you and your shopping strategy is inspiring. I have missed you and your positive and encouraging voice on the forum. And it's great to have you back regardless of how much or how little time you can spend x

Jjsloane

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I have missed you, but admire your commitment. Nice to know that you are around. Congratulations on sticking to your plan.

lyn67

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Hi, Kim! Glad to see you stopping by!
Congrats on healing from the YLF addiction and sticking to your shopping plan for the year. But still, will you pls- show us your last purchases for us, who are still fighting this mortal disease..:-)

Amy

(website)

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We've missed you, Kim. I'm glad you'll be popping in a little more often and understand the need to limit your time too. It's great that you've been spending some quality time with your family!

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