Long time no blog

Yes, I have been completely MIA. And yes, I have really missed bloggy world.

The thing is, I was so overwhelmed by the wedding and all that jazz-- and overwhelmed at my feeling of obligation for blogging on it-- that I just kinda took a vacation from it all.

Alas.

I miss bloggy world. I particular miss Wit's End, and Ashes to Glass, and Chiblog-o. Seriously, I miss you ladies. Thanks for all the love while I have been gone. I miss all the rest of you too. I didn't just stop writing, I stopped reading as well. And I have a ton of catching up to do.

On another note, I was a bit miffed by one of my closest bloggy friends. You see, I befriended another amazing woman blogger who I have never met and who lives completely across the country. While she and I are probably completely different in "real life," I had become a huge admirer of hers for her positive outlook, her dedication to blogging several times a day and her drive to "do good" in her everyday life.

About two weeks before my wedding she went through a really tough time with a relationship in her life. She started to email me outside of the blog for advice and support and I would reply with my best thoughts of support and love.

But then life hit.

The two weeks leading up to hitching day were crazy busy. Sometimes I wouldn't get to my personal email for days and when I did, I had to reply to folks coming in from out of town. I had to prioritize. Frankly, I should have been there for her more. But stress had hit. Family was in from out of town. I had a ton to do. And I had a lot of people during that time that I felt like I had a responsibility to make happy.

So... I got back from my honeymoon and she had made all of her blogs private and I was not included on her reading list anymore. I was really sad.

Anyone else ever been dumped by a bloggy friend? It totally sucks.

Sociologically, it's also completely strange. What are these types of relationships that we create over the internets without ever having ever really met? What does it mean to follow a relatively complete stranger's life day in and day out? And what does it all mean when it comes to an end?

Anyhow, I ramble. But I completely welcome any other stories like this. I could use some insight.

So the months have passed and I am completely wonderful. I am so happily hitched to my hubby it's crazy. We put an offer on our first house together this week! The animals are great despite the war against fleas. And in general, life is good.

I'm getting back to blogging tonight though, because I have a mission. I am determined to do all I can to elect Barack Obama this November. I can't just sit at home and fret about November. I must do something. Tonight Garrett and I are creating a new website to encourage community advocacy and voter registration. And I plan to back it up using this site-- which is no longer called, "Holy Shit! We're Gettin' Hitched." Now you can find me at, "www.urbancowgrrrl.com."

I plan to use this website for some politics for the next 7 weeks. If it's not your thing, bear with me, register to vote, and I will attempt to speckle this with personal connection when I can.

I seriously did miss my bloggy friends.

Thanks for your patience.

Love,
Beck

MIA

Completely MIA.

In legislative session.

Getting over the 'knock yer ass out' flu.

Missing the bloggy world.

So excited about the new Old 97s album.

Loving all the women I have met in this bloggy world and am so excited about the lovin' you share with my BaBaaam sista April.

Forgetting to tell Wit's End I got to 'sorta' meet Hillary and that I have good pictures.

Counting down the days until I get hitched and head to Belize...