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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Goodbye, 2013!

2013 has been a very weird year.  I know it's super cliche to say this, but it really did go by too fast.  Faster than I realized.  It's kind of scary.  Things changed.  I changed.  I can't remember a year in my life that even compared to this year.  I know that I've been mostly absent on here, but that was just an unexpected side effect, not an intentional occurrence.

I visited lots of new places, met lots of new people, and had so many new experiences, both good and bad.  There were more good things that happened this year, but the bad was still there.  It's kinda funny, now that I think about it, that I missed my annual post on Depression Awareness because I was too depressed to write it.  Ha!  But I'm grateful at least for the balance. 

I'll cut it short here so that I don't get too mushy or rambly, but I do want to thank you all.  Thank you for coming here and leaving me nice comments and words of encouragement, and thank you for not forgetting about me.  Thank you for all the fun conversations on Twitter and Instagram, and thank you for just being super cool people.

I hope 2014 is even better!

(Enchanted Polish The Youth)
(not at all relevant to the post, I just thought it was really cool looking)
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35 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 31, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Happy New Year! This year was a very tough one for many of us, whether battling anxiety and depression, or family losses and ill-fated jobs, which I've personally experienced all of these this year, as too many of us have. But at least there were some good times most of us can reflect on to bring us a smile or two. I hope this new year brings us all Growth and Great Spirits!
    *Many Hugs*

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  2. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Here's to a New Year. Hope that those who had bad experiences in 2013 have a better year in 2014.

    Scrangie, I am sure I speak for all your fangurls by saying that we all know that life has a way of sidetracking you when you least expect it. Hope you are doing much better! We all look forward to your great posts and swatches. Love, Love your blog. *heart*

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  3. UnknownDecember 31, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Happy New Year! Hope all the positive follows you into 2014 and the negative can fade into the background.

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  4. KristelleDecember 31, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Happy New Year Scrangie, I hope 2014 will be a better year for you! Love you my friend xox

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  5. Paint Those Piggies!December 31, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Happy New Year, I hope 2014 brings you happiness. 2013 was a hard year for me as well! Although it may not be relevant...that polish is absolutely stunning!!

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  6. EveDecember 31, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Happy new year, dearest! And thank you for writing such a inspirational and pic-heavy blog! It's been a rough year for sure, life isn't all rosy - but on the other hand I've been blessed with new friendships and experiences that my new hobby -POLISH-A-HOLISM- has brought along! So CHEERS for a new year of polish-fumed happiness! :3 <3

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  7. TinaDecember 31, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Happy new year!

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  8. LieslDecember 31, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Happy New Year, Scrangie!! I'm just glad you're still around. To next year being maybe not so weird, or maybe weird but in a completely good way :)

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  9. Pink PamalammaDecember 31, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Happy new year, Scrangie! I hope 2014 is good to you. Love ya girl! Xoxo

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  10. UnknownDecember 31, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Happy New Year <3

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  11. KaeDecember 31, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Happy new year!

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  12. ADecember 31, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Just want to say I appreciate the blog so much and your honesty about your struggles. I love the polish, of course, but I also really think you're fantastic! I hope 2014 will bring you good things. <3

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  13. alonghotsummerDecember 31, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Happy New Year Scrangie, I don't think you will ever be forgotten even if you stopped blogging right now, you are the Swatchapro and will always remain that. I'm lucky I guess that I only found you in recent months, Ive only been painting my nails for a year, and Ive read so many of your blog posts, each one incredible. I never buy a nail polish now until I check out your swatches. You are simply fabulous and I wish you lots of luck in 2014. Remember, nothing bad lasts forever xoxoxo

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  14. SandiJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    To a better 2014 for everyone. Cheers.

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  15. JackyJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:15 AM

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  16. JackyJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:17 AM

    Just glad you're still here! And I totally understand about depression. I have it too and it sucks. I hope you have a much better year than the last one was. :)

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  17. RiaG Beauty BlogJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    Happy New Year 2014 Scrangie ♥ I hope it's a good one for all of us :)

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  19. nicole8168January 1, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    This is this the very first blog I ever followed! When I was in a very bad place, and it always calms my mind. I believe our blog mistress (right term, I'm more into books and about to turn 39 -horrors-?)is a woman wise beyond the superficial.

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  20. nicole8168January 1, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    This is this the very first blog I ever followed! When I was in a very bad place, and it always calms my mind. I believe our blog mistress (right term, I'm more into books and about to turn 39 -horrors-?)is a woman wise beyond the superficial.

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  21. E-SJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Happy New Year, Scrangie!! Wish you will write many collection swatch posts still in the future.. :)

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  22. NicciJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Happy New Year Scrangie!! I hope you have an amazing 2014 and I look forward to your blog posts. I completely understand depression, theres some days I just can't even bother getting out of bed but we just gotta push forward. There has been many days that I just read your blog all day long :)

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  23. scratchureyesoutJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    I feel very optimistic about the New Year. Hopefully my feelings come true. Hang in there beautiful anime lady. We all appreciate the beauty you bring to your lives. Big hugs

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  24. scratchureyesoutJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:16 PM

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    I hope this year is better for you. Anxiety and Depression kicked my butt in 2013 as well. You are not alone and definitely NOT forgotten! You're one of the first nail blogs I started following over 2 years ago.

    Happy New Year!! xoxo

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    I hope this year is better for you...anxiety and depression kicked my butt last year as well. You are definitely not forgotten! You were one of the first nail blogs I followed more than 2 years ago :) Hang in there dear!! xoxo

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  27. UnknownJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    Happy new year! I wish you an awesome 2014!

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  28. ocelot1January 2, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    2013 did to by really really fast and it was a depressing year. Not as bad as 2012 was for me but up there for one of the worst years ever. I just hope 2014 can be a better year. I need to get out of my funk and do something...I hope 2014 will be better for you too! Take care :)

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  29. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 12:17 AM

    Hey Scrangie! Would you be kind enough to post a tutorial for how you take your photographs at some point? They're the best on the entire internet ;3 Happy 2014!

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  30. Ms MeghanJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Happy New Year lady! Here's to an awesome 2014! <3

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  31. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    I hope you don't stop blogging, you are my go to blogger! Thank you for loving polish as much as I do and for providing me countless hours of joy reading your blog!
    I wish you all the best for 2014!

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  32. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:06 PM

    I hope you don't stop blogging, you are my go to blogger! Thank you for loving polish as much as I do and for providing me countless hours of joy reading your blog!
    I wish you all the best for 2014!

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  33. Kasey CampaJanuary 5, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    I also experienced an episode of major depression this year, for about 4 months. It was the first time I'd experienced the worse symptoms of my depression in about 4 years, and it was so awful. I realized I'd forgotten how to cope and my whole life suffered for it. I can totally understand how blogging gets away from you while you're dealing with life. Here's to hoping that 2014 will be better to us! <3

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  34. Kasey CampaJanuary 5, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    I also experienced an episode of major depression this year, for about 4 months. It was the first time I'd experienced the worse symptoms of my depression in about 4 years, and it was awful. I realized I'd forgotten how to cope, and my whole life suffered for it. I can see how blogging gets away from you while you're dealing with life. Here's to hoping 2014 will be better to us! <3

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  35. agnesJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    BONNE ANNEE 2014

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