The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning.
~Ivy Baker Priest
Long time Balance Junkie readers know that it’s been difficult for me to juggle the demands of running this site along with numerous other priorities in my life. I’m going to be taking on a new challenge soon, and I feel like I need to devote my complete attention to it. Unfortunately, that means I won’t be writing here any longer.
The good news is that Tom Drake and Jim Yih will be staying, so Balance Junkie will live on. Tom and Jim have also taken over the Twitter account @BalanceJunkie and I’m sure they’ll be sharing some great articles with you.
To Balance Junkie Readers
Thank you. After hundreds of posts and wonderful conversations, I really can’t think of anything else to say. I’ve enjoyed interacting with and learning from each and every one of you. Thank you for your comments and emails over the years. I’m especially grateful to those who took the time to let me know that they really enjoyed the writing here.
Forever a Balance Junkie
I started Balance Junkie to try to help people find balance in their financial lives, with the hope that those positive changes would extend other other areas. I’m not sure whether I’ve accomplished that or not, but I am certain that I’ve truly enjoyed the process and I’ll continue the quest for balance in my own life with this new endeavour.
Not long ago, I wrote a post that asked Time to Get a Real Job? It was basically about the inner debate I had over encouraging my sons to pursue their love of music or suck it up and get a “real job” with a steady pay cheque. I have encouraged them to continue with their music studies, but be prepared for the life of an entrepreneur – one filled with more freedom and therefore more responsibility.
Is it realistic to think you can earn a living doing what you love? I think it can be if you’re willing to put in the work. I’m about to find out for myself.
I wish all of you the best. Until we meet again . . .
“May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire.”
~Irish Blessing
Good luck in the future Kim! I’ve enjoyed reading your posts through my RSS reader mostly for all of these years. Hopefully blogging has helped prepare you to conquer this new challenge and you will find success!
Blogging really has helped to prepare me for this next step. I’ve learned a lot and I hope to put it to good use. Thanks for your good wishes!
You’ll be missed at Balance Junkie, but I hope your new pursuits work out really well and you’re always welcome to post your thoughts here in the future!
Thank you Tom. I know you and Jim will do a great job here!
Good luck with everything Kim! Sad to see you go leave the blogging world.
Thanks Ray. It was great working with you!
You will be missed Kim. Great job building a solid blog to help your readers!
Thank you Ken. It’s been a pleasure interacting with you here and through Twitter. Keep up the great work!
By, Kim. You will always have a warm welcome if you ever come ’round here again.
Thanks so much David. I wish you continued success in all of your online ventures!
I was disappointed to read this post Kim. I understand, but a downer all the same.
Glad to know Tom Drake and Jim Yih will be staying on, but I will miss you posts about challenging the financial system and conventional thinking.
Your posts were well thought out and clearly communicated. Needless to say, I enjoyed your site and writing.
Wherever your journey takes you, I hope you find success and happiness.
Do stop by My Own Advisor now and again, and say hello.
Cheers,
Mark
It’s been a pleasure sharing ideas with you over the past couple of years Mark. I’ll definitely stop by MOA now and again. Keep up the great work!
Well Kim,
You know what I think about you. I’ve always thought you are one of the best writers on the web and it’s been inspirational to read some of your content especially your LIFE BALANCE SERIES.
You will be missed here and I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.
Cheers!
Jim
Thank you Jim. You’ve been a huge support from day one, so I feel great passing Balance Junkie on to you and Tom. I really hope we get a chance to work together again in the near future.
You’re right Jim,
Kim is definitely one of the best writers on the web. I was saddened to check in to see what Kim was up to–and found this post.
But…I’m also excited to know that Kim will likely be doing something cool, and continuing to balance family with work.
Well done Kim.
I will email you from time to time, just to say hi.
Cheers,
Andrew
Good luck in the future Kim. Thanks for writing.
Kim,
Thanks for many years of awesome posts. I hope your new endeavor is lucrative and successful.
Bret
Thanks so much Bret. I’ve enjoyed our interactions over the years. All the best to you.
Best Wishes for the future!
Thanks Brian!
Will miss your writing..
All the best with your future ventures!
Thanks for reading and for your kind thoughts.
This was one of the first blogs I came across, and I’ve really enjoyed your thoughts. Best of luck in everything, Kim!
Best of luck in your future adventures.