With much sadness, I just want to announce that my friend Kynndra will no longer be blogging.
Kynndra and I were friends long before we began blogging together, but after I finally convinced her to join me, I know that her heart has never been truly in it. When Kynndra first joined me, I was overwhelmed by blogging and ready to quit myself. It's amazing how your perspective changes when sharing something you once loved with a friend, and I fell in love with blogging all over again.
She's a remarkable young woman who I love dearly and even though we're miles apart in distance and age, Kynndra truly is my kindred spirit. I'm sad that she's finally decided to give up blogging, but Kynndra has always been more than words on a page and I'm excited to see where life takes her next.
But wherever she's going, I'll be with her every step of the way because I love that girl dearly. If I'm ever lucky enough to have a daughter one day, I hope she turns out to be half the young woman my friend Kynndra is, because the world needs more of her determination, her spirit and most of all her kindness.
To the moon and back my darling girl.
Oh Kynndra, I'm so sad to see you go as you're such a light in the book blog community but if it feels right to leave then I'm happy for you! Thank you for blogging the time that you have blogged as I've adored every one of your beautifully written posts :)
ReplyDeleteI am too Ella, but you can still chat to her on Twitter and she'll still be reading and reviewing on Goodreads. Blogging is just so time consuming and it'll free her up for bigger and better things. She's welcomed back any time too!
DeleteAnd hey, I can still stalk you over twitter!! ;)
ReplyDeleteAwww it's so sad to see Kynndra go, but I know you'll hold up the fort. Thank you for telling us!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex.
DeleteOh, goodbye Kynndra! I enjoyed reading your posts. (And I'm so glad you still love blogging again, Kelly, because I would miss you a ton if you left. ;_;) All the best Kynndra!! :D
ReplyDeleteI am for now smushy. A bit sad to be going it alone again, but hoping my love of books will help me push through. She'll still be chatting books on Twitter and Goodreads, but her heart just wasn't in reviewing.
DeleteBeautiful post! Sorry to see you go Kynndra, but you have to do what you love, and if that's not blogging, that's okay!
ReplyDelete-Lauren
Thanks Lauren.
DeleteSo sad to see you go, Kynndra! But of course, blogging isn't something that can be forced, so I hope you find your passion! I'm so glad I know you from twitter, and you can talk to me whenever you want <33
ReplyDeleteShe'll still be Tweeting and enjoying books Tiffany and couldn't agree more. Reviewing can be incredibly time consuming and if I had to start blogging all over again, I probably wouldn't to be honest. I had no idea how much time it takes and how involved you end up being. I love books, but I think sometimes it tends to consume bloggers a little too much.
DeleteAw, so sorry that Kynn is leaving you Kelly, I know how much you loved blogging with her and I hope you continue to blog even without her. Good luck Kynn with whatever you do next!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nere. I will be for now, but hoping to make a few changes so blogging doesn't end up overwhelming me again. Just need to find that balance.
DeleteIt's a shame she's leaving your blog but I'm glad that through her you.have rediscovered your love of blogging!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate and it's great to see you blogging again lovely girl.
Delete*sad panda face* I'm so sorry to hear you're leaving, Kynndra. It's been swell reading your insights on books and other topics. I wish you the best of luck. <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy.
DeleteBest wishes, Kynndra!
ReplyDeleteThanks Freda, she'll really appreciate that.
DeleteAw this is one of the cutest posts I have EVER read. It's so sad that you're leaving Kynndra. Have fun pursuing all the non-blogging things with the same vivacity you've taken blogging on with. It was wonderful reading your words!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mawa.
DeleteAww...Kynndra! :( It has been great reading your posts here, and it's been awesome getting to know you. I hope that even though you're not blogging you still keep in touch. <3
ReplyDeleteShe'll still be on Twitter and reading on Goodreads too Zoe, so she hasn't gone far. She just wants to spread her wings and try new things. I'm grateful that she gave it a go even though her heart was never in it. She's such a beautiful girl.
DeleteOh this is a sad announcement! It's been fun to read her snarky reviews :) Hope she can still pop in every now aND then!
ReplyDeleteMe too Alyssa.
DeleteThis is so sad! I have always loved Kynn's reviews and have absolute faith in her tastes in books. You guys worked so well together as a team as well. She will be missed, but I hope to see Diva Booknerd continue on as strongly as ever. Hugs to you both!
ReplyDeleteThanks Aentee.
DeleteI'm really sorry to hear about Kynndra, Kelly. I know she brought you a new life when you thought blogging was becoming too much. It was great to see you girls get along so well while blogging, but I know Diva Booknerd will be as strong as ever!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeann.
DeleteSo sad, but the best thing if she needs a break. She may indeed come back when she's ready!
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely. I've left the door wide open and hope one day she might want to return and give it another go, or perhaps just guest post from time to time too.
DeleteSorry to hear that Kelly and Kynndra! You made a brilliant team. I wish Kynndra all the luck in the world with what ever she takes on next in life :-) <3 I'll still be a devoted Diva Booknerd fan :-P :-).
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, and thank you. It'll be lonely going back to blogging alone again but Kynn and I have been friends long before blogging so thankfully nothing much will change apart from the reviews.
DeleteI read this post the other day and was just really sad. I'll miss you, Kynn, especially your very thoughtful reviews that pushed me to make a bunch of book purchases! But if it wasn't making you happy, then leaving is probably the best decision. Do keep in touch though!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Thanks Nick.
DeleteI know I'm a bit late to this, but sorry to see you go Kynndra! All the best for everything you aim for in the future! x
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words Joy. I really appreciate it.
DeleteOh, no, Kynndra! I'm late to see this too. I enjoyed getting to know you through your reviews and hope to still see you around <3
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely girl. She's still reading and on Twitter, but just not reviewing anymore. I miss her so much already.
DeleteI'm sorry to see you go, but if your heart isn't in it, it's best to just do something else :)
ReplyDeleteThanks poppet. Kynndra is destined for big things and I'll have my fingers crossed that she might pop back in from time to time too.
DeleteI was on a long hiatus, and I’m really late to read this post. I’m sorry Kynndra decided to give up blogging. How are you Kelly, blogging all alone? I hope you don’t feel too much pressure.
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