The cursor on my blank page has been blinking for an uncomfortable pause, waiting for me to just get on with it; to let you all know that this will be the last FYBF for an indefinite period.
Unlike the crazy internet storms over the past week, there’s been no drama behind my decision.
Some of you may recall that I’m starting up a passion project in the world of podcasting. There’s also some casual work that’s keeping me busy but also providing some pocket money for my notebooks and shoes fetish.
However, almost four and a half years of hosting FYBF, I figured it’s a perfect time for new beginnings.
I want to truly thank all of you for well, everything. FYBF has been a HUGE part of my week and every week I feel the support, encouragement and love. Yeah, yeah, I’m sounding a little wanky but eff it. It’s true.
You guys have been my lifeline for so many chapters in my life – mourning over the sudden death of my cousin, the nervousness of returning to the work force, celebrating alongside me for all my kids’ milestones.
So many ebbs and flows. You were all there.
I’ve made some solid friendships through the years. Dang, I met my best friend here (Ain’t no midlife crisis going on in this photo!) How lucky can one blogger get?
And because FYBF has always given me the platform to freely express myself and talk about all the stuff that really matters to me – multiculturalism, Indonesia, especially badass Indonesian women – I leave you with this wonderful chick.
A female Muslim Indonesian stand up comedian, Saukdiyah was on Lateline earlier this week. She is charming, witty and whip smart.
Growing up in a conservative Muslim family she wasn’t allowed to do much but her parents did let her watch Western shows like Roseanne and Seinfeld. And that’s how she learned English and discovered her love for comedy,
Then, last year she one the Prize for Creative Dissent at the Oslo Freedom Forum.
She’s even done a Tedx Talk.
For all the crap we’ve had to endure on the internet of late, alhumdulillah for Sakdiyah.
Keep spreading the love, peeps.
1. Follow With Some Grace.
2. Sign up to the awesome Digital Parents community ( if you haven’t already done so). DP was created by Brenda Gaddi who happens to be the creator of FYBF. She’s also created 4 gorgeous kidlets. In case you’d like to know. Or maybe not. But we’ll share that info just the same.
3. Add your post URL to the FYBF linky. Please only link up one post.
4. Grab the funky FYBF button and post it on your sidebar. Help spread the blogfloggin love.
5. Visit the blogs of your fellow FYBF’ers and share the comment love
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Grace?! You’re done?
I can completely understand your decision (completely) but … noooooo!!!!
What will I do without Flog Yo Blog Friday?
It was my first ever linky. You guys were my first!
I remember when it was passed onto you. I was so excited about the new location.
You have been such a worthy host. You’re one of the reasons I jump out of bed of a Friday morning with such purpose. You’re why I schedule my blogging for 5am. You’re why I postpone my walk for 5 minutes to ensure I get “pole position”.
What will I do with my Friday’s now?
I am sure there will be a lot of people with a FYBF shaped hole in their lives.
But as I said, I completely understand your decision. I can’t wait to see where life takes you next!
Thanks so much Grace. Your name sums it all up ready.
Lots of love and hugs
Leanne x o x o
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Oh, Leanne! You got me all teary! Thank you so much for all your love and support over the years. I might bring FYBF back later on next year – just right now so much going on! And hey, remember, I’m a Canberra girl too so we should catch up next time I’m in town! 🙂 xxx
Yes please!! Definitely need to have a cuppa when you’re in town, PLEASE!!! PM me via my blog facebook page or email me at leanne at leanne shea langdown dot com. I would love to make that IRL connection.
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Ahhhh, no! I’ll miss this- my first linky! I hope to catch your podcast and keep up with your adventures. Thank you for hosting for so long!
Absolute pleasure, Amy! Thanks for all the support x
Oh no, I will so miss FYBF, it’s become part of my weekly routine to sit down on a Friday and read through all the posts. But of course you need to do what feels right for you. All the best with your new adventures!
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Much love and luck to you Grace. Such an exciting time. Thank you for hosting for so long xxx
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Whoa! Good luck! I was just saying on FB everyone had gone MIA in my normal link ups, now you too! I’m going to have to find a whole lot of new link up peeps….You were my first link up too, all those years ago. But there is a time and a place and the bloggersphere is changing shape indeed, so it may be time to move on…Hope to see you around!
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Good luck Grace! I will definitely miss FYBF it was one of my first link ups too! Seems to be so much change going on in the world of blogging at the moment. Wishing you all the very best and thanks for hosting xx
I’ll be so sad to see #FYBF go, but best wishes for all your future endeavours Ggrace 🙂
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Here I am again after so long and it’s your last FYBF! I completely get your decision and congrats on making it. I hope all your next projects go great! 4 and a half years is a wonderful innings Grace. x
Wow. Talk about a surprise but not a shock. I can see that there is an end to everything and I am ooooooooh so grateful that you carried this baby for so long! I remember where it all started (Thanks Brenda!) and then with Trae took over and after some time you took up the mantle. Go you! I am so going to miss my bloggy catch ups too here!! I am pleased, I guess, that I have started my linky on a Monday…Hope you continue to grow and love what is next. Many, many thanks for all you have done to support bloggers and contribute to the blogging community. Much love..as always, Denyse xxx
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I totally get it but you’ll be leaving a big Grace shaped hole in my Friday. Thanks for being the hostess with the mostest. Every ending heralds a new beginning and I think this one is going to be wonderful! Bring on your podcast that’s what I say!
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You were my first linky Grace! I’m sad … but I completely and absolutely understand. Fridays will not ever be the same. I will be looking out with excited anticipation for this podcast thingy you are planning on doing. Wishing your every happiness and success! xoxo
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Oh Grace, you will be so, so missed. Thank you for FYBF and the lovely community you’ve built here. I’m excited about your podcast and will be tuning in, that’s for sure. Again, thank you for your generosity and your wit and wisdom here. Look forward to hearing more from you soon. xx
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I’m always amazed at how long some people can keep up with their link ups. It’s a big task. I have one I want to start but I also know I can’t commit to reading the posts, so I can’t start it.
I love the people I’ve met through many link ups and thank you for helping to facilitate that. Please let me know when your podcast launches, I can’t wait to hear it.
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Sorry to see the link-up go but am excited to see what you crack on with next! Best of luck for it and thank you for your hosting duties!
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THANKS FOR HOSTING GRACE!!
I’M SORRY YOU’RE LEAVING FOR OTHER ADVENTURES, BUT I WANT TO WISH YOU THE BEST! 🙂
IT’S BEEN FUN GETTING TO KNOW YOU AND ANOTHER CULTURE! 🙂
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It’s seems everyone is starting to move on from blogging this year {or at least link parties}. It’s sad to see so much change, but I also understand it. I’ve contemplated giving up blogging a lot this year and honestly don’t know how I will manage it with a toddler and newborn next year. Good luck with everything Grace 🙂
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Hahaha, what a great comedian! I could relate a little to the “thinking up excuses to tell my dad” parts.
I just found FYBF and now it’s over! Congrats on four years of bringing bloggers together to form your own little community. And best of luck with the podcast 🙂
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I wish you well in your next chapter and I’m so sorry FYBF will be no more. Having recently ended I Must Confess, I completely understand your decision. There is so much to look forward to in your world – have fun chasing and realising all those amazing dreams x
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Wishing you so much good luck as you move forward Grace. I will miss this linkup. I think yours was the first blog I ever connected with.
All the best with your new roads. Will you continue to blog here at all or are you closing this website altogether?
Much love. Xx
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Oh lovely lady…. so happy for you to start a whole new adventure.
But FYBF was one of my firsts too, Noooooo!!!!!
Perhaps its time we all made big, new changes.
I’ve loved every minute and following along with your story.
I hope we still get to do that, please let us know how we can keep up to date with what you are doing, (I’m on your mailing list)
Happy weekend lovely and congratulationsxxx
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Here’s to breaking through the fear. And forging ahead and all of that good stuff.xx
You are an awesome mentor and friend dear B! YOU started so many Aussie blogging ventures and look at you now..flying into other means of communication. Cheers, Brenda xxxx
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Thank you Grace. You were one of my first linksy as a newbie. Keep us posted and good luck with your new venture. cheers Maria.
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Oh, Grace! Good for you. Congrats on everything you’ve got going on. I will really miss FYBF – this and IBOT were the first linkies I ever joined up to, and the only ones I still join up with (when I’ve actually written something!).
You better stay in my life, girlie. xx
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Thank you for your hosting love, my love. Good luck with all the amazing stuff you will nail, with amazing Grace x
OMG, see what happens when I go on holidays, nooooooo Grace!!! 🙁 I will miss FYBF, it was one of my first linkys that I joined and felt part of a community. Good luck with your new venture and everything else that you have going on.
Thanks also for hosting these parts few years, for the laughs, and sharing your wonderful and real posts. xx