Monday, December 1, 2008

Sabbatical

Dear Blogger Friends of Pink Cheeks,

Thanks for always tuning in and for your nice comments and enthusiasm about the silly plush things I design.  You have made this stuffed journey of mine so exciting and heart warming, thank you!  I am taking a bigger break than anticipated.  I never fully healed from my repetitive stress injury, and I think it is time I prioritize.  As my own boss of my Pink Cheek business I know I would force my employee to not work through the pain and instead drink more tea and read better books and put her feet up and maybe enjoy the (free) cable she recently discovered she had and let her body recuperate.  I don't know why I have been so hard on myself---it's ridiculous really.  I need to take a very long break and let my ulnar nerve heal properly so that it stops freaking out and making my neck hurt and my fingers tremble.  Thanks for reading, I'll be back some time!

Yours,
Nichol  

15 comments:

Hello, I'm Sally. said...

I'm wishing you a relaxing recovery. Take care.

Eva said...

Take care Nichol! Now is a great time to relax, in my opinion.

And if you miss making plushies, you can always look on the internet and post about people you've discovered or like as a remedy :)

Keep us up to date- I wish you all the best with your recovery!

Susan said...

Take care, we want you to be healthy and happy. Just think of all the time you will now have to read blogs. As they say down South "let us hear".
Love and hugs, Susan

Archie and Melissa said...

hi nichol!
good for you for taking care of yourself. i will miss you but you know i am only an email away.
happy holidays!
your friends,
melissa and emmitt

Mitsy / ArtMind said...

Nichol, I so much understand what you're talking about. I'm in the same boat. I haven't updated my shop in ages and I couldn't care less. Claying helps me to relax so that's what I do. I drink tea, watch movies and read too. We only have one of ourselves so we should take care of that. Enjoy your break & we'll see you when you're back - take it easy & enjoy your holidays when they come nearer.

bozoette said...

Dear dear Nichol, you take all the time you need. Hugs!

I. Maia said...

Nichol, please look after your self. I hope you recover soon.

Leeanna Butcher said...

Nichol-rest and relax and recharge! We will miss you and your amazing creations while you heal, but having you pain free is the most important thing!!! Curling up with a few good books and a cozy blanket is one of the best cures I know of. :D
All the best for a speedy release from the pain, and a wonderfully relaxing holiday.

Anonymous said...

Take care of yourself and enjoy your R&R time! Watch some movies, read some books, and catch up on some sleep.

astulabee/nicole said...

love to you nichol! Your creations are filled with so much care and detail and wonderfulness... but they musn't bring you pain. no way. no fair.
xo!

ninon said...

take super care nichol!!
I will miss your lovely pink cheeked creatures! get well soon!

Eva said...

Hey Nichol- if you have time to play, I tagged you on my blog...
http://effunia.blogspot.com/

Susan said...

Just stopping in again to let you know I am thinking of you. Happy Holidays. Susan

suze said...

Yes, take care of yourself. I tend to overwork myself too. I have been battling 3 weeks of a nasty respirtory thing....not fun.
Happy New Year!
xo suze

Anonymous said...

Please take care! I'll give my Pillowmonster extra squishy hugs directed your way!