a gritty siesta
It just needs to be said: My year is off to an unbelievably better start than last year was.
And the next two weeks are gonna push it over the edge. In the best way possible.
I’m eeeeeeeeeee-ing inside (and out) with excitement over what this January holds. This much I know is true: It’s gonna be good!
I also know it’s gonna be hard.
I’m taking some big risks. From the outside looking in, it may not appear that way. But believe me, I am. My heart already feels it.
The Grit’s gonna take a bit of a siesta while I’m enjoying every risk-filled moment. Aside from a couple pre-scheduled posts, you’ll only hear the sounds of crickets here at the Grit for the next couple of weeks.
But I promise to tell you all about it when the siesta’s over.
And I’ll have some pictures you won’t want to miss.


































i still haven’t heard that eeeeeeeeeee!
but that’s okay.
i will eventually.
@coloraturajoy says:
i think i miss you already!
Awesome!! I can’t wait to read about it. I pray the Lord meets you beyond your expectations. :)
Enjoy!
@mjdagenhart says:
eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Sounds like interesting times ahead! Hope you enjoy it. Praying for you!
Go, Alece, and be blessed by whatever it is that life brings. But hurry back to bless us with your story, as you always do. :)
Prayers going with you-
Nicki
@moweezle says:
ooohhhhhhh. I’m excited to hear what it is you’ll be up to, u little risk taker!!! ;0
Enjoy away!
@atangie says:
Selah my friend. :)
fyp
Congrats, Alece! I will be praying for you to fully enjoy your “siesta” and look forward to hearing about it soon!! God Bless!!
I’ll miss you! Have a blast! :-)
I’ll miss you too, Alece! Praying your days are filled with joy & caffeine & friendship & risk-taking.
@hannahruthie says:
So exciting! I love when plans become reality. I’ll miss you!
@JewelzSightings says:
Whose blog will I read for two weeks? : )
Seriously I love coming here… but I really glad that you are getting some much needed time to steal away. There’s nothing like that time!
Look forward to hearing what the Lover of your Soul reveals in the midst..
Praying you have an amazing time with whatever it is! May God refresh you & revive you!
I think I can guess what you’re up to. Can you guess what I mean (with apologies to Huey Lewis):
You’re gonna fly away
Wish you’re going my way
I’d love [to be] cruising together
Music is played for love
Cruising is made for love
I love [that you'll be] cruising wherever
Yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!! So excited for what’s coming.
Eeeeee! I’m super duper excited for you. You deserve nothing but the best. Have a great siesta and enjoy the beginning of the best year ever. Take care luv :)
Turns out I needed to re enter my email to submit a comment which I would have noticed the first time around had I taken a moment to read the error! Can’t wait to see the pictures and hear all about it. Con is “bothering” me right now by giving me kisses which was cute but then somehow my nose was in his mouth and he bit down and wouldn’t let go. Ah fun. Now he’s crying in timeout. Fun fun fun. I better get dinner on and finish putting laundry away. Love you and enjoy your week.
Enjoy your risky but awesome adventure!
OOO, I can’t wait to see what you are up to. God bless you!
@chrystieecole says:
Can’t wait to hear all about it, my friend! You rock and I am blessed to have discovered your blog this year! Much love!
i like this, friend.
and i love your risk-taking heart.
fun
the last couple of years have been so hard, so I’m going to rediscover some much-needed laughter :)
You will be missed, Alece. Enjoy this time.
Have fun! I’ll be mostly gone in Feb…. going inside, and so, likely, off-line, too.
Hey – any chance you’re going to be in Nashville the first weekend of February??
whooo hooo – you go girl!!
um…kinda excited! I must say…I truly look forward to reading your posts!!! and am thrilled that your taking such big risks….we should all do that!
I’m so happy for you and what all you are up too!! Can’t wait to see pictures! I will, however, really really miss you being online!