Dear readers, friends and strangers alike,
I’m just stopping in for a quick note to let you all know that I haven’t disappeared and I’m certainly not ignoring you or this blog. This past week has been one of the worst ever for me… first, one of my very best friends ever since Jr. High school was killed in a tragic and senseless accident. Then, just two days later, my beloved kitty had to unexpectedly be put to sleep. She was 14 years old and I’ve raised her as my own baby since she was 3 1/2 weeks old. You can imagine the shock and grief that I am attempting to cope with right now. As they say… “when it rains, it pours”. At this moment I am in the midst of a perfect storm.
I haven’t written this to make you all sad. In fact I’m doing my best to try and focus on the happy memories that I shared with these two beautiful girls and that’s helping me to get through the hardest parts. Mainly I just want you to know that my absence is only temporary (who wants to eat at a time like this, you know?), and that I will be back soon with some new and delicious posts for you, as well as to reply to the many great comments you’ve all been leaving. They are all appreciated as always.
So please do keep on checking in, and for goodness sake don’t unsubscribe from my RSS feed! I’ll be back before you know it to tease and taunt you with more tantalizing food porn and then once again, all of your diets will be in jeopardy.
In the meantime, please go and hug all of your loved ones, both human and animal, and squeeze them so tightly that you make them squeak. Then, hug them some more.
So very sorry to hear about your two losses, one is hard enough, but I can’t imagine the pain of both. We will certainly be here whenever you return. Hope you are getting plenty of hugs there as well. Take care.
wow, it pains me to hear that you are going through such hard times. very best wishes to you, in this time of grief. you are missed in the blogosphere, and i’m looking forward to your return! hope you feel better soon. :(
you are a brave and eloquent woman to write such a thoughtful post right now. I’m so sorry for everything,
I’m terribly devastated to read that so much tragedy has touched your life recently – please remain strong, and know that your loyal readers (myself included) are here for you. Take care, and just blog whenever you feel like it.
I know there’s really nothing to do in these times but wait until it doesn’t hurt quite so much, but I hope you have lots of support and friends and love around you to get through the worst of it. All my best–Emilie
Sending you a virtual hug as well.
thanks for the reminder to hug freely.
i’m not very eloquent, so i’ll just come out and say that that really blows. i’m very sorry. :( mugger, mac and myself send you hugs. i can safely say that we (or atleast i) have been eating enough for all of us.
i’m so sorry to hear about your terrible loss…i wish you all the best during such a heartbreaking time. Thanks for being such a positive person — your postings have really helped me navigate LA during my new vegan journey…
I’m so sorry to hear what you’re going through. Take care of yourself and I look forward to seeing your delicious vegan food again whenever you’re ready.
I’ve been thinking about you since seeing your updates on Twitter. If you need anything, let me know. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear about the tough times you’ve been having! Take the time you need to recover, and your willingness to get up and blog at a time like this is really admireable! (By the way, I recently journeyed through all your archives for L.A. eating tips — your blog rocks and I’ll be a loyal reader when you return.)
Sorry to hear about your losses.
My husband and I wsih you the warmest thoughts.
I hugged my kitty (who I ALSO have nursed since 3 1/2 weeks old!!) I’ll keep you in my thoughts! Keep your chin up….
Hey there chica, this is Kory from post crossing. I’m sorry to hear your sad news, I will go and spend some extra love time with my kitties in honor of yours and your friend.
P.S. Thanks for telling me about your blog, it is giving me hope that I could actually make it all the way to vegan!
*sending positive thoughts your way*
i’m really sorry to hear about this. :(
keep your chin up….
hope all is well.
/F/T/
So sorry to hear about your tragic losses. It’s so kind of you to take the time to let us know about it, with all that you must be going though. Thanks also for the reminder to hug those we love and appreciate them every day. I’ll keep you in my thoughts too — consider yourself hugged!
Thank you all so much for your kind words and good thoughts… it means more than you know!
I’m so so sorry about your losses. Sending good thoughts and postive vibes your way!
Hi … I just found your blog. I am so sorry to hear about your losses. It sounds like my week two weeks ago ( I lost an uncle, and my dog had to be put down) Its so hard to get through it, but focusing on the positives certainly helps. I hope you get through this difficult time… keep smiling!!
So sorry to hear about your loss.
I know its hard, but try to keep strong
xxx
So sorry to hear about your losses. Our girly is also ailing. She’s not quite 15. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to lose someone so close to you and not have your companion animal at home to help you thru this difficult time.
Regards,
Jane & Lane VeganBits.com
Man, I’m so sorry to hear all of that. I know I’m coming in a bit late, here…I sincerely hope that things are looking up, and that you’re feeling a bit better. *hugs*
I see you don’t have Mani’s Bakery under l.a. restaurants, you definitley need to come there and give it a try!!! amazing vegan bakery options!!
Oh my goodness,
I’m so sorry to hear about your losses. So intense. The fragility of life is something we all know about, and yet, every time it touches us it comes as such a terrifying shock. I’ll be thinking of you, and I hope that you emerge from the fog of grief and confusion when you’re ready.
hope everything is getting better for you! i (and i know i speak for many) sincerely miss your blog and hope you are doing alright! lotsa love.
I’m sooo sorry for your losses! I lost my beloved Shih Tzu last December and two human friends in the same month. I know the pain very well. I has take some time for the shock to wear off and now I just need to walk through the feelings of grief. I just think that they are all looking down below me, hoping I don’t cry too much all the time. I enjoy your blog immensely…. from one Los Angeleno to another, always in search of new vegan restaurants in the city of angels :)
We’re starving here! Please go eat something so we can watch!