I’m sure many of you have noticed that Maryann at Finding La Dolce Vita’s blog has been missing recently.  I just wanted to update you all and let you know that Maryann has decided to move on and work on new projects in her life and is saying goodbye to Finding La Dolce Vita… I like to think she found it.

I’m sure all of you who knew Maryann through her blog will agree that the passion & beauty she displayed at Finding La Dolce Vita will help make any new endeavors a huge success.

At first I thought to myself, “She just stopped? cold turkey? no goodbyes?” but that’s what makes it beautiful and very Maryann.  There’s no looking back… only moving forward!  I must admit though, I am a bit sad.  I think that Morgan Freeman says it best in the Movie Shawshank Redemption:

“Sometimes it makes me sad, though, Andy (Maryann) being gone. I have to remind myself that some birds aren’t meant to be caged, that’s all. Their feathers are just too bright… and when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice… but still, the place you live is that much more drab and empty that they’re gone. I guess I just miss my friend.”

Maryann asked me to include this on her behalf:

“I’ve met so many beautiful people through Finding La Dolce Vita and will forever be grateful for the friendships my blog brought to me. Although it was hard to make the final decision to shut down the blog, and good-byes are hard, changes can also be good- opening up new doors and opportunities. Who knows! I may come back to you in a new form! Like a butterfly! LOL
My life is changing and new projects are on the horizon. All is fine. Not to worry.
Thanks so much to everyone for being a friend and constant support. I will continue to read your wonderful blogs.

A big Italian hug and kiss,
Maryann xox “

Un abbraccio forte – See ya’round Maryann

photo credit – Majamarko on Flickr