self portrait

This past year, my blog has grown significantly in many ways and I’m thankful for all the people that made it possible, including my photographer, my friends, my readers and my sponsors, to name a few. But with my birthday and the responsibility I feel with the age I am now, I had to seriously rethink my career path and what I really need to prioritize. I’m not saying I’m going to stop blogging, because no way am I going to throw away all the time and hard work I put into this platform, but I do want to put aside more time for the things I truly want to accomplish. There is a possibility I may be posting fewer times a week, but I will still be producing new content! I love you guys for being patient and keeping up with my crazy blogging schedule. Here’s to a new year with more amazing, new experiences 🙂 Thanks always x

この一年、このブログは色んな意味で本当に成長したと思います。それはたくさんの人のお陰だと思っているので、本当に心から感謝しています。でも、また一つ歳を重ねて、自分のキャリアのことをもっと真剣に考えないといけないと思い始め、何を優先にし、何をまた犠牲にしないといけないかを見直さないといけなくなりました。ブログを辞める訳では全然ないのですが、以前より記事が少なくなってしまうかもしれない。。でもそれは、私が本当にやりたいことにもっと時間をかけて、努力をしたいから。人生は一回きりだからね。でも、ご心配なく！ブログは定期的にチェックしますし、記事アップはちゃんとやります。いつもこの小さなブログを支えてくれてありがとうございます。これからも改めてよろしくお願いします！

29 comments

Michèle Kruesi

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July 21, 2015 at 6:17 am

wow. incredibly beautiful and LOVE the hair cut

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Bea Castro

July 21, 2015 at 7:52 am

I always look forward to your blog posts but I will of course still support you even if you will blog less. I respect that you want to accomplish new this and Im really excited for you! I know you can do it~

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Ana Soares

July 21, 2015 at 10:11 am

So beautiful ❤

Ana ❤
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De.

July 21, 2015 at 12:01 pm

Cool pictures kiss

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Dainté

July 21, 2015 at 12:17 pm

love your hair cut ! such a fashonista look 😀 love it*

Mitzie Mee

July 21, 2015 at 1:11 pm

That's the catch about blogging, isn't it? It easily becomes a very time-consuming pastime:) Glad to hear that you'll continue blogging, even though I understand your choice to prioritize more important things in life:)

Adeline Yang

July 21, 2015 at 1:16 pm

Love your hair!
Don't worry, do what you think it's right and I'll still support you! 🙂

Sammy Scott

July 21, 2015 at 3:36 pm

Stunning lady!
I am very happy for you I hope you accomplish everything that you wish to do 🙂
xox

Style For Mankind

July 21, 2015 at 4:09 pm

Beautiful post! Have a great Wednesday.

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Jane

July 21, 2015 at 4:19 pm

Only wishing you the best!

Michael Macalos

July 21, 2015 at 4:34 pm

Your self-portraits are so gorgeous!!! and oh fun to read blog post too!! can't wait more dear!!

New style post on the blog sweetie!
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Iván The Trendy Surfer

July 21, 2015 at 4:40 pm

It's understandable Samantha !!!!

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Kim Alston

July 21, 2015 at 5:14 pm

That's definitely understandable Sam. Do what YOU need to do FIRST!
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Beauty Follower

July 21, 2015 at 8:58 pm

The 3ed one is my fave!

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Keri H

July 21, 2015 at 9:23 pm

You are so stunning! Seriously slay

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Melanie C.

July 21, 2015 at 9:51 pm

Cool photos! All the best wishes!

xx,
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Sybil

July 22, 2015 at 2:20 am

follow your dreams!! 😀

Have a great day!
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akiko hiramatsu

July 22, 2015 at 2:28 am

まりこさんの考え方も、スタイリングも全てがだいすきです。
どんどん有名になっていくまりこさん、ずっと応援しています♡

akiko

Romande Deer

July 22, 2015 at 9:32 am

Nice selfies!

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Aimee Bustillo

July 22, 2015 at 9:40 am

Love your self portraits, good luck on your career i hope it goes well for you, and i love the fact that you'll still be updating your blog 🙂 I have a giveaway i hope you can join <3

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Avellia Anwar

July 22, 2015 at 9:55 am

so so pretty

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mariyah gaspacho

July 22, 2015 at 11:25 am

so pretty…
kisses from dubai ♥
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Gail J

July 22, 2015 at 11:34 am

I wish you all the best in everything you do Samantha. I can see your blog's grown so well in the industry since the very first time I visited your blog. I guess, we all have come to the point that we need to improve and take it serious about the career now 🙂 Same goes for me, and hopefully we will meet in Japan very soon!

LEN K

July 22, 2015 at 1:01 pm

ブログ更新するってけっこうたいへんですよね。
その気持ち、わかります。
でも、客観的に自分を見れるのもブログの良さだから、ぜひぜひ続けてくださいね！
I'll be always on your side!

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stylentonic Constantinos

July 22, 2015 at 1:15 pm

beautiful! xxx

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A C Y H O Z

July 22, 2015 at 1:34 pm

I'm glad that you're not going to stop blogging! And I'm really looking forward seeing your new experiences and adventures ^^ You're such a hard worker 🙂 It's definitely a pleasure to follow your interesting blog~!!

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