As Christmas and The New Year approach, along with all the excitement and joy, there is also a little sadness and a reflective mood taking over. Sadness because I can’t help thinking of my dear ones who are no longer among us to share these happy moments with. Reflection because I inevitably start to ponder upon the good things and the bad things that have happened (my see-the-full-half-of-the-glass way of being always tips the balance on the good things) and achievements of the year that’s about to end.
On my blog I share my passion for fashion, film, photography, and everything I find beautiful, creative and lifestyle inspiring. They can be categorised as trivial things. It doesn’t mean that my life, or any blogger’s for that matter, is one happy Christmas bauble year long. We all go through tragedies, health problems, stressful times, work overload, moments when we are at a loss when a terrible thing happens somewhere in the world. If I don’t share my opinion it doesn’t mean I don’t care. The fact that I’m a very private person and that I don’t like my life to be an open book for everyone to pry into doesn’t mean I try to hide from reality. Far from it. Maybe this is hard to understand in these times when everyone feels the need (why?) to share their every move and thought on social media. Some moments are more special when kept personal, some memories deserve to be cherished alone, some words are better off thought over.
But as trivial as it may seem sometimes, compared to our daily lives, my blog has helped me go through some difficult periods in my life. The writing, the visual inspiration, the research for a post, the fact that I do this with an immeasurable passion, this all has an up-lifting effect on me. It’s surprised me too. And if when you open Classiq, you see something you like, you are inspired by a story or learn something new, then I am happy that you can consider it one of those little things that put a smile on your face, those little things that I believe everyday happiness lies in.
With a business and this blog to attend to, I don’t have much time left for anything else. I prefer to spend the little spare time with my husband, family or close friends rather than attending all the events I’m always invited to. In case some of you were wondering (that, and the fact that mingling with the people who usually frequent these events and parties is not my cup of tea, no offense intended). So my advice is to, at least for the holidays, take a step back, a break from the madding world, give your family your full attention and enjoy the quite days between years. It will do you good.
And with this said, I’m ready to embrace the merry spirit of the holidays. Have a wonderful weekend! A new film feature is up this weekend and I will see you back here on Christmas Eve with my Christmas wishes.
photo: by me
Such a wonderful post – feels as if you read my thoughts… Enjoy your weekend, darling! xxx
Ada, I would like to share this post of yours because I am so with you when you say about putting you out there and all the eyes to see everything that is private and special for you. I agree that some moments are so special that they have to be cherished only in one’s heart or two hearts. Merry Christmas, Ada! :*
I enjoyed reading your reflections; they resonate with my own feelings. I’m not someone who only focuses on what we could indeed call trivial things; I’m aware of what’s going on in this world but it’s my conscious decision not to blog about it. I can only hope that those who view the blog realise that.
Have a beautiful weekend!
I am a big fan of your blog and see the quality and passion you put into it, it is an escape from daily life! Xo
Have a beautiful christmas time.
Enjoy the sweet moments.
And thank you for all the inspiration and beauty you bring us with your blog. xx
i absolutely love this post. i definitely struggle with how much to share on my blog because i tend to be more private, but also want to share enough about my life so that readers feel a connection. and i don’t go to a lot of events either. i sometimes feel guilty about it because i think it could help my blog, but when i have free time, i want to be with james or close friends. i don’t see my gfs enough as it is!
I like to keep a balance too; even if I share photos I don’t get too much into detail. I know it’s important to connect with the readers, but not by revealing too much.
Thank you for putting into words what I too feel about life as a blogger. I couldn’t agree more. Merry Christamas!
Dear Ada,
Yes, these festive days are bitter sweet to many people. As we get older we realized that Christmas, as much as it’s beautiful and magical it’s also very nostalgic. It’s the only official time that keeps repeating itself every year and it’s only natural but, also very painful for our deep restrained feelings of lost to come out these days. I was telling my hubby yesterday that I don’t get to feel the Christmas spirit much in this country (you won’t find Holiday music playing much in stores) which is surprisingly good for me this year because it keeps me from tearing up. I also miss my family and my country these days.
Anyway, I’ve been busy getting to know the beauty side of Brazil and wanted to make a special stop to wish you Merry Christmas to you and your family. I hope this year that’s coming brings all the great things you deserve.
Hugs to you my dear Ada,
Julie
Very nice post!
I totally agree with you on this: the good moments are to be shared and the bad ones to deal with in private.
I recently discovered your blog and it is beautiful on both levels: content and form.
Congratulations!
Aura
Thank you, Aura.
This was so well written and thoughtful Ada, I don’t think there’s a style blogger who can’t relate to this. This past week, especially with the tragedy that happened in Connecticut, it gave a lot of us pause, but I did not feel it would do much good to write any more on the sad topic. Inspiration is what I look for and always find on your blog 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xo Mary Jo
I love your blog and have read it with pleasure this year! It’s one of my favourites because your posts are great quality and come from the heart. keep it up, i look forward to next year!
Such a great post Ada and it really resonates with me too. I also only choose to blog about happy and inspiring things and sometimes it feels a bit superficial. But I need to remind myself that this is a choice and as Lisa says, I hope my readers realise this too! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family and close ones xxx
Dear Ada, Thank you for sharing these sincere and heartfelt thoughts. Your intelligent writing, thoughtful analysis and sense of aesthetics elevate your blog well above the typical fashion or style blog. I feel your posts are anything but superficial and feel they greatly contribute to an understanding of how fashion, film and other pursuits fit in the fabric of daily life.
I, too, have a difficult time comprehending the need to share the most trivial detail with the world. I tried but it feels so forced and unnecessary. Remembering life before social networking, yes, it was more focused on family and immediate friends. Wise advice to return to them during this season, and at all times.
Wishing you a most beautiful holiday with your family and friends.
xo
Dear Ada, since yesterday I have been catching up with your posts as I tried to have a proper break (from work and from the blog) during the Christmas festivities. I hope you had a nice holidays and I wish you all the best for 2013! This post is so sincere and I truly admire your honesty. I think I can relate a lot with what you said about: the blog is a wonderful tool to express a passion that we share and I think there is nothing trivial about the way you talk about fashion and beautiful things that inspire you. All the contrary. You open a window to your lovely taste. I also think that today we are overloaded with images, posts, ‘opinions’. And blogging is a fine balance between public and private, because even if we want to be authentic, I agree with you that there is no need to share everything. Thank you for these words!
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