The Comeback

Skirt as dress, courtesy of Kania.

Customized gold cuff, courtesy of frAsh.

Howdy!

I know... I know... what a pretty lame hello, isn't it? I could have started with the French Bonjour, the casual Hey or the ubiquitous Hi of course but for some reason, it is Howdy today! A short form of how I exactly feel after having been away for what seems like such a long time now!

As you are aware, I left for my much-awaited annual leave about 4 weeks ago and now, all that seemed just like yesterday! It is true what they say, time flies so fast when you are away travelling, you are completely immersed in what you are doing or you are simply having way too much fun!

All those and more are exactly how I felt when I went away to take a break from here. A break physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I wanted to not only visit family and friends but to also rediscover myself, to find who I really am and what values and priorities are important for me.

Pretty tall order for a short but sweet pre-summer trip, isn't it? I truly believe so too but at the same time, I can tell you to say that yes, I was able to achieve these goals that I've set and I'm happy to report that I've re-discovered me again!

Despite all the trials and tribulations that I am going through right now, at the end of the day, I am still very fortunate and truly loved. Yay! The last four weeks have been a great manifestation of that love and care from family, friends and you guys! For all of you who follows and say hello and for all of you my dears (Oh Ashley, how could I ever thank you?), who while I was away, painstakingly and amazingly ran the Twenty York Street blog.

Thank you for coming by and getting to know me and know one another, I am sincerely glad that you are with me on this journey!

So, all that to say that I'm back and I'm ready to rock 'n roll!

Are you?

25 comments:

sugar sugar said...: welcome back ML!!! i missed your posts and you look awesome! you got tanned? ^-^; May 25, 2011 at 3:38 a.m.
Femme Virtue said...: Ur back stronger than ever! u look like a goddess!; May 25, 2011 at 3:43 a.m.
Femme Virtue said...: ur back stronger than ever! u look like a goddess!; May 25, 2011 at 3:43 a.m.
vintageglam1234 said...: Welcome back ML! Good to see you back refreshed and glowing; May 25, 2011 at 4:09 a.m.
Unknown said...: i love the color of that skirt! and i like how you used it as a dress! and welcome back!; May 25, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.
Melissa said...: YAY!!! I am SO glad that you're back! I've missed you (and worried about you) and am very happy to have you around more once again!

Come take a look inside A Working Mom's Closet; May 25, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.
Ashelle said...: Welcome back sweetie!!! This post made me smile. I can't wait to see you and catch up. You were greatly missed. xo; May 25, 2011 at 7:54 a.m.
Unknown said...: Welcome back! and Ashley did a great job maintaining the blog while you were away. Can't wait to hear about your adventures :); May 25, 2011 at 8:27 a.m.
Rebecca said...: So glad to see you back and posting again!; May 25, 2011 at 8:45 a.m.
Amy's Fashion Blog said...: Welcome Back ML.

http://amyfashionblog52.blogspot.com/; May 25, 2011 at 8:47 a.m.
Shybiker said...: Welcome back! You sound rested and happy. :); May 25, 2011 at 9:31 a.m.
The Purse-a-holic said...: Welcome back! missed you :-)

A Girl's Next Best Friend; May 25, 2011 at 9:59 a.m.
Baby Budget Blog said...: Awesome color, awesome dress/skirt, welcome back!

www.plentyforpennies.com; May 25, 2011 at 10:31 a.m.
Andrés Corella said...: Sweety is great to have you back! We´ve missed you..I´m so glad you achieved the goals you had and believe me the best is yet to come!

xx
Andy
The Black Label; May 25, 2011 at 12:04 p.m.
Aie Corpuz said...: welcome back love! That dress is gorg! =); May 25, 2011 at 12:10 p.m.
Jodi said...: yeah. youre back... you sound refreshed.. I just took a bit of time off too and feel like a new me!! glad you are back gorgeous!! xoxo J; May 25, 2011 at 12:32 p.m.
Kat said...: Welcome back! Sounds like you had a well-deserved and fulfilling vaca. I love the marigold colour of your skirt/dress. Did you roll the waistband? - Kat

http://asecondglanceblog.blogspot.com/; May 25, 2011 at 1:38 p.m.
Amber said...: hello to you! Looking good but you always do!; May 25, 2011 at 5:17 p.m.
Sydney's Fashion Diary said...: Welcome back, ML! You look gorgeous than ever :) The color of that dress/skirt is amazing.; May 25, 2011 at 7:59 p.m.
BESOS LYNN said...: Great concept! Love the colors...
besos,lynn; May 25, 2011 at 8:20 p.m.
Unknown said...: welcome back! I like the what you did with the skirt! :)

http://abinavarrete.blogspot.com/; May 26, 2011 at 3:13 a.m.
Flashes of Style said...: Amaaaazing dress! The color is great.

xx,

Bonnie; May 26, 2011 at 3:29 p.m.
The Fashion Writress said...: Hi dear! Welcome back, Greatttt that you found yourself again! It is actually my first time here ;) I love your style, that skirt looks great on you as a dress and I love your layout! You have a new follower, good luck on your blog lovely <3

xx; May 27, 2011 at 7:13 a.m.
Sidewalk Chic said...: What a great comeback, ML! You sound refreshed and I'm glad that you got to take a break and rediscover yourself. I can't wait to see what's in store for you and for 20YS! :); May 31, 2011 at 8:59 p.m.
Unknown said...: That's really creative how you turned a skirt into a dress! I love the color on you - you look great :)

This is a great fashion blog you have here; I'm a new follower ^^; June 1, 2011 at 10:09 p.m.