Keep It Moving

January 10th, 2012 at 6:57 pm.

Last week was BTC’s three year bloggiversary and because I’m just a few days late of throwing around some virtual confetti, I wanted to do a brief post to say THANK YOU for reading, commenting, e-mailing, FB’ing, twitter-ing…and however else we have communicated and shared tidbits on hair & life over the years.

There really are few times that I share much of anything truly personal here on the blog, yet after loosing a loved one last week for the 2nd time in six months a small sense of obligation did creep in. Six months ago, after loosing someone quite dear in my family, I aimlessly retreated (remember that?), went quiet and decided introspection was the only way to seek some sense. Was it the right direction to take? Doubtful. & yet there is a lesson that I’m learning today after coming to terms with another level of grief, and that is to keep going. No doubt this week will be tough, filled with more than a few tears and memories that will forever remain rough around the edges…but I am choosing not to go quiet.

This blog is quite dear to me in that I’m able to share a niblit of my life & personality that so very few people in my life could understand. That’s okay too. But however big….or little words I share here each week, I value because I hope to be sharing them with folks who have experienced similar circumstances (and lived…) or even those who have yet to.

The start of the new year is still in its euphoric stages, and I’ve hopes to brighten this space with more awesome natural hair bits! There are still a half-dozen or so product reviews on deck, even more  Self-Defined women to introduce…and a fancy & fun weekly newsletter that’s been simmering for a bit.

In the coming weeks I’ll be retreating, only slightly to honor the memory of my family member…therefore the aforementioned BTC three-year celebration will be delayed until further notice. In the interim I’d love to get a head start on who will be attending! I’ve already confirmed a few peeps, but need to get a more accurate head count….so! If you’re in the NYC area, a reader of this blog (new or old!) and wouldn’t mind spending a brunch like afternoon noshing on cupcakes, and dishing on natural hair, email me for more deets: chai@backtocurly.com.

Y’all are awesome…thanks for three lovely years!

14 comments ( Reply )

  1. ichoosethesun
    Jan 10, 2012 @ 9:35 pm

    My condolences regarding your lost loved one. Wish I was in NYC to join you in your celebration, congrats on your anniversary!
    ichoosethesun recently posted..Honey, I Love…

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    • Chai
      Jan 11, 2012 @ 6:10 am

      thank you:)

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  2. GG
    Jan 10, 2012 @ 10:06 pm

    Chai, I’m so sorry to hear about your recent losses. Thank you for sharing that with us. Also, congratulations on your anniversary. Sounds like a bittersweet time for you. Im sure you’ll take the time you need to be with your loved ones, pray & reflect.

    You are surely one of my favorite bloggers. I follow a lot of blogs where I may or may not read all of their posts, but I read every single Back to curly post :) . Im looking foward to what you have in store for 2012.
    GG recently posted..Love and Locks | What I Really Want to Do

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    • Chai
      Jan 11, 2012 @ 6:12 am

      Best compliment…thank you so much, GG;)

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  3. Alice
    Jan 11, 2012 @ 3:26 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss! But, congratulations on the blogversary! I can’t wait to see what you share with us in 2012!

    Alice
    Alice in Nappyland
    Alice recently posted..Hair Idol: Gemma Cairney

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    • Chai
      Jan 11, 2012 @ 6:11 am

      thanks Alice;)!

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  4. Onyx Rose
    Jan 11, 2012 @ 10:19 am

    You and your family are in my prayers. This is one of my favorite blogs! Stay strong and positive.

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    • Chai
      Jan 11, 2012 @ 3:38 pm

      thank you for the kind words;)

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  5. Miss Moon's Musings
    Jan 11, 2012 @ 10:04 pm

    (((Hugs))) I am so sorry about the loss of your loved one, my sister. Love and Light to you and your family.

    And of course, when you are ready to celebrate three wonderful years of BTC, I will be there to root you on and throw the confetti with you!
    Miss Moon’s Musings recently posted..:::drools::: Natural Hair Tees That Are Sure to Please!!!

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    • Chai
      Jan 12, 2012 @ 11:26 am

      you’re awesome, thnx;))

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  6. Lauren
    Jan 12, 2012 @ 4:16 pm

    So sorry to hear of your losses, but thank you do much for making the decision to keep moving forward. You’re so right, and your advice is right on time for me. God bless you.

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    • Chai
      Jan 12, 2012 @ 9:03 pm

      thnx & best wishes for the year, Lauren;)!

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  7. Chinye
    Jan 13, 2012 @ 10:53 am

    I am so sorry for your recent loss Chai. I know it never gets eaiser to have someone close pass away and just know that we here on your blog appreciate all you share and the time you spending connecting with us.

    (((((huggs!))))

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    • Chai
      Jan 13, 2012 @ 12:56 pm

      the best words I could’ve read this morning, thanks hun;)!

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