“Never say good-bye because good-bye means going away, and going away means forgetting.” Peter Pan
Truth.
“Promise me you’ll never forget me because if I thought you would, I’d never leave.” Winnie the Pooh
Or.
“I can’t go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.” Alice in Wonderland
Dare.
I SPEAK THE TRUTH:
I DARE YOU TO…NEVER FORGET ME…I DARE YOU TO…ALWAYS REMEMBER ME…BECAUSE I’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU (even when I’m 100…hopefully)!
BLOGGERS, ON A DAILY BASIS, YOU:
1} CREATE ORIGINAL MASTERPIECES
2} MAKE ME LAUGH
3} SHOW ME COMPASSION
4} STUN ME WITH YOUR WIT
5} EVOKE WARMTH IN MY HEART
Everyone, THANK YOU for your support! I appreciate ALL of your recent nominations and heartfelt comments!! You don’t know what you mean to me. This past week, I’ve thought a lot of YOU, my wonderful bloggers, and I can’t tell you how many smiles you’ve put on my face! I LOVE being positive and trying to make THE BEST out of every situation, but trust me, it’s not always easy. I might write about “staying positive in tough situations”, but it does take practice and lots AND LOTS of repetition. I’ve had a great life, but we all go through the wacky roller coaster called life, so thanks for picking me up when I’m not feeling the greatest!! I love hearing (via comments) how I inspire you guys, but I want you to know, that YOU inspire me more than you could ever possibly know!!
WOOHOO, KISSES FOR EVERYONE!! YOU GUYS ROCK IT OUT ON A DAILY BASES!! YOU INSPIRE ME!!
YOU HAVE:
1} DRIVE, DEDICATION, AND WILL POWER
2} STRENGTH BEYOND WORDS
3} PRIDE IN YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
4} LOVE IN YOUR HEARTS
5} SOUL IN YOUR MOVEMENTS AND WORDS
There is really NOTHING MORE I CAN SAY to show you how truly thankful I am to have you in my life…when I first started Stamped with a Heart a couple months back, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t sure if anyone would be interested in reading my posts because as an author, ironically, I criticize my words and find fault in my works on a daily basis (but I’m working on it), so I figured I’d be writing into the GREAT UNKNOWN, maybe getting a few followers along the way, but surprisingly, every single one of you happened and you made me feel PROMISE…
Promise in myself and promise in my writing. I can’t thank you enough!! Whether you know it or not, you’ve given me back my confidence!!
I’m not sure if this is too early in our relationship to say…BUT…
(Kristin sweats profusely, gulps, and then reveals…)
I LOVE YOU!!! (Yes, I know I said, “I love ya” in my title, BUT there IS a difference aaaaand I know this BE*CAUSE my swimmers told me so (I’m a swim coach)! They said, “ya” is playful, but “you” is 100% real!)
Now that THAT is off my chest (thank goodness), I hope you all have a lovely day!!
thedancingrunner
*Hearts* Kristin, I am thankful for your positive, warm spirit and daily inspiration!! You are a strong runner and definitely motivate me to stay passionate and keep going. Thank you for making your presence known in the blogosphere!
Kristin
XOXO!! Such a sweet comment Chelsea!! I LOVE your blog so much and look forward to reading your fun posts everyday! Thanks for your motivation and I think it’s so cool that you find motivation in my running. That means a lot!! Thank you!!
Shawna
you’re a darling. so optimistic. and i am such a Peter Pan/Neverland fan! i had a playroom as a child with a sign that said “Shawna’s Never-Never Land” on the door, and two years ago my roommate and i had a joint bday party that was Disney themed — and we dressed as Peter (her) and Tink (me). 🙂
Kristin
AHHH, LOVE PETER PAN SO MUCH!! That’s beyond cool!! What a great birthday party!! I’m sure you two had a blast AND man, WHAT A COOL PLAYROOM!! How creative!!
Shawna, thanks for all of your kindness, too!! You’re really sweet and I love reading your blog and reading your comments!! 🙂
Shawna
Thanks for the sweet words, Kristin. 🙂
Kristin
Awww, thank YOU!!! 🙂
weight2lose2013
Thank YOU, Kristin! You’re sweet, supportive and bring a ray of sunshine to my blog everyday. 🙂
Kristin
Thanks Rob!! That’s so kind of you to say!! 🙂
leerunsdistances
WOW … WOW … annnnnd WOW Kristin!!! xoxo and love back at cha’ you positive and inspirational chica! You are such a breath of fresh air and YOU inspire us too! Never stop writing 🙂
Kristin
Lee, thank you so much!! I really appreciate all of your love and support!! You’re the best and are a breath of fresh air yourself!! Much appreciated and I will never stop writing!!! XOXO!! 🙂
atwinthing33
Too funny! Yeah kids and the slang these days! I wish I had your energy and I’d totally kill for the swimming fear to go away!!!!
Kristin
Haha, kids are definitely awesome to be around!! I have so much fun in the summers with them! Thank you so much, too!! I guess I’ve been swimming since I was little so its just a natural transition from land to water! 🙂
Lauren Lane
Why are you so precious?! Love your energy and daily inspiration. Keep being you ❤
Kristin
THANK YOU!!! 🙂 🙂 I appreciate your sweetness!! Means so much Lauren!!
Angie
What a sweet post! Keep on writing and swimming and running and motivating!
Kristin
Thank you!! I intend to!! I always appreciate your motivation!! Your motivation and support keeps me going!! XOXO!!! 🙂
alsoranagain
We should thank YOU, Kristin. You are consistently positive and optimistic. Keep at it.
Kristin
XOXO!! 🙂 Thanks a bunch!! I love your zest for life!! 🙂
Cat Hiles
You’re awesome, and I always love reading your posts! I’m often surrounded by negativity at work, so your positive attitude is so refreshing to me, and makes me strive to be more positive too 🙂 ❤
Kristin
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear you have negativity at work! 😦 Wow, thank you for the comment- I’m happy I add some brightness to your day, but honestly you add so much to mine, too!! You’re a kind, beautiful woman so I hope you’re always appreciated at work!
piratebobcat
You sound like me after a few Moscow Mules…”I love you, and you, and you…” Haha, JK. This is very sweet! I was just telling my friend how my blogging friends sent me more birthday wishes than my real life friends. It’s a crazy cool community.
BTW, I never realized so many Disney movies had so many abandonment issues. 😉
Kristin
Hahaha, wow, you’re right about Disney movies!! I always love your original take on my posts!! It’s so cool!! I look forward to a good laugh!! Thanks! 😉
I know, I’m very sappy! I’m 100% certain my husband tunes me out when I say I love you. He has it down to an art by now. My dog, too!! 😉
piratebobcat
Haha, don’t give up the love!
Kristin
Haha, thanks, I won’t!! 😉
irenejean
I agree with everyone about your positivity, it’s so motivating! 🙂
Kristin
You’re so awesome!!! XOXO!! Thank you!!
craftyxplorer
You are so sweet and I just want to thank YOU so much for your support too! You’re an inspirational person and I’m glad I’m getting to know you through your blog. 😉
Kristin
Awwww, thank you!! I feel the same way about you!! You’re so wise and strong and you really motivate me to keep going. I love the lessons you learn and share and how much you inspire everyone!! Yes, you’re great!! 😉
Running Betty
You’re such a big sweetheart! I’m so happy you decided to start stamped with a heart…you have so much to share between your quirky/cute wit, talent as a writer, and athletic ability/drive! I enjoy reading your uplifting posts! ❤ have a fantastic weekend!
Kristin
Thank you so much!! I much appreciate all of the love and support!! I really enjoy writing; it makes me feel happy and alive, entertaining and showing a bit of my heart. Have a great rest of the weekend! Good job on your marathon. Awesome time!
brunettedistraction
Aww, what a lovely post!! 🙂 I really love reading all your posts because you have such a great style in writing (*jealous* :D) and you always make me laugh! So keep it up and entertain us much longer!! ;P
Kristin
Haha, oh, I’m blushing now and wanna give you a big hug!!! 🙂 What a nice thing to say!! THANK YOU!! I’m so happy you like my posts and get some entertainment out of them. That’s so special to me! I love your blog, too!! I enjoy reading each and everyone one of your posts!! XOXO!! You’re very talented!!
2 Cups 'N Run
Your positive attitude and your warmth shines through your blog! Keep it up, keep being the happy girl you are!
It’s not easy for everybody.. that’s life, we must keep going.
Kristin
Gosh, you’re right!! I’ve definitely had lots of upsetting times in my life so thank you for reminding me to keep going…keep going!! It’s a true and valid point and I thank you so much for your encouragement and kindness ALWAYS!! You’re so special and such a beautiful person!! I’m so glad we met!!
Meranda@fairytalesandfitness
As a disney fan myself, i’m loving all these quotes! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Kristin
Oh, YES, I absolutely LOVE Disney and THANK YOU!! I’m going to Disney for Thanksgiving!! I can’t wait and my sister and her husband are on a Disney cruise right now!! We’re a Disney family!! can ya tell?! 😉 Have a great weekend!!
lindapano
You are such a sweet person😊
Kristin
Thank you so much!! You’re awesome!! 🙂 Have a great day!!
daydreamsandshoestrings
And….we love you 🙂 You are so amazing at encouraging fellow bloggers to continue their thoughts and at reaching out to people and letting them know that you are reading their words. Reading your blog every day always puts a SMILE on my face 🙂 THANK YOU!
Kristin
XOXO!!! Kisses 4 YOU!!! 🙂 Thanks a bunch!! I really feel your love and kindness soaking through your comment!! You just made me feel soooo good! I appreciate you returning the love, too!!! Haha, thanks!! I absolutely love your blog and love your comments!! You always make me feel so special!! Have a great day and weekend!!! 🙂 🙂
littlemoreeachday
Dug is just perfect in that spot. 🙂
Kristin
Haha, I know, you’re so right!! 🙂
runsaltrun
And WE LOVE YOU! Kristin…you are awesome. And this post is awesome. And I’m so happy I found your blog. Lots of love your way, lady! xoxox
Kristin
Thank you SO much!! I really appreciate all of your love you send my way on a daily basis!! You really brighten my day SO MUCH!! Have a great weekend and I can’t wait to hear about your 10k!! GO YOU!!! You’re going to do awesome and PR!!! 🙂
HealthyMasters
LOVE THIS!! and LOVE you too! haha! xoxo..ps you live in Virginia right? I am thinking of taking a drive down..any sites I should see?
Kristin
Awwwww, well, you are making me blush!!! Hehe, thanks!! 🙂 XOXO!!!
Where in Virginia are you thinking about visiting? 🙂 I live very close to Williamsburg, VA and actually my parents live in colonial Williamsburg!
Lisa Macy Coaching
I feel blessed to have found your blog Kristin! You make me smile every time I see a new blog from you in my inbox! You are a very special person and you bring everyone a ray of sunshine each and every day! So thank YOU for just being YOU! XOXO ❤
Kristin
Wow Lisa, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!! You are an amazing woman and I can’t thank you enough. I appreciate all of your comments and your wonderful attitude about life!! You’re truly an amazing person with so much to offer the world. Have the best day!!! XOXO!!! 🙂
Lisa Macy Coaching
Aww, thank you Kristin! You are too kind! XOXO 🙂 Have an awesome day!!!!!!!!!!
Kristin
Thanks!! You too!! XOXO!! 🙂
Amy Christine
We love ya and you too!! Your posts are always so fun and optimistic! I look forward to reading them all the time!!!!
You rock!
Kristin
Awwww Amy, thanks so much!! Such a sweet thing to say!! XOXO!! Have a great day!!