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I'm Back and On a New Journey

Blogging...I'm back! 


The name of the blog is different. The look is new. I've been away for five years. I have still been writing, but not for the world to see. 

Today, that changes. My goal is to blog every single day. I am embarking on a new creative journey and I want to document it here.

These posts may be messy and imperfect. While there is an audience (hopefully), I am using this space to help me figure out where I am and where I want to go...creatively. 

I am starting with NOTEBOOKS! Let me get you caught up...I am writing in notebook number ONE HUNDRED!!! Here she is...


I've been busy writing daily, especially for #100DaysofNotebooking. My first creative journey that I'll be documenting is designing new notebooks to sell. Jumping in feet first! I can't wait to see where this journey leads me...

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Location: Loudoun County, VA, USA

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  1. Donnetta NorrisMarch 13, 2024 at 1:54 PM

    Michelle I love how resilient you are. I love that you try new things and jump in feet first. Thank you for sharing YOU with us. #YOUMATTER

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  2. Britt DeckerMarch 13, 2024 at 6:11 PM

    Yay!!!!! Welcome back to the blogging world 😜

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