It’s been a roller coaster two months. Or maybe a bit more. I have somewhat lost track of time. People tell me that happens when your entire world shifts under your feet. And sometimes it’s not one big thing. An unending series of small earthquakes can create a tsunami effect in your life that leaves things changed forever.
This blog being hacked was one of those earthquakes. One of the biggest of those earthquakes, in fact. Because when you’ve invested, quite literally, your blood, sweat, tears and entire professional goodwill in a project and someone tries to take it down, it hurts. Like hell. A lot of the content has been irrevocably lost. All my posts-in-progress are gone. Many of the photos are corrupted.
That’s why I decided to fight back. Reclaim lost ground. Take it even higher, if possible. I don’t know why people hack, why people destroy something. Just for the kicks of it? Or is there ever a motive?
I have realised, after much time wasted mulling through the darkness of cyberspace, that it’s useless to try and figure out the whys and wherefores. This is not the first time it’s happened. I am not the first person to whom it has happened. And it’s a game without an end.
Then there’s the personal stuff. But this is not the platform to lay out that particular bundle of laundry at the moment. Suffice to say that events in the past couple of months have both shaken my trust in the goodness of those we hold close, and strengthened my trust in the kindness of those we hold at an arm’s distance.
Life is strange that way. All we can do is straighten our back, polish up our armour and step back into the ring.
Right now, all I want to do is concentrate on making The Beauty Gypsy bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before. Will you help me?
What do you think of The Beauty Gypsy’s new look?
Anubha Charan is a powerhouse in the luxury beauty industry, with over 15 years of expertise shaping the global beauty narrative. As the former Beauty Director at Marie Claire, she worked with the magazine's French headquarters to craft cutting-edge beauty content for international audiences.
Anubha's bylines have appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Travel + Leisure, WebMD, and Architectural Digest. She is also the co-author of Paris Bath & Beauty, a Simon & Schuster book on French beauty rituals.
Gemma says
Hiya,
I love your blog and well done for your resilience and coming back with your head held higher and wiser!
I’ve learnt big naivety lessons recently, and that ultimate control lies with ourselves and what we give to people for our karma. Just gotta keep going even when there are obstacles! There’s a great Mother Theresa quote starting, people are often unreasonable and self-centered, forgive them anyway (Google search if you don’t know it, as it’s quite long).
As for the blog – I do miss the the hand-drawn logo which was atop the pages! Other than that, looking nice! Well done xx
MAJA says
Welcome back. Greetings from Montenegro, from Maja
Paula Bothwell says
Congratulations on your new beginning! The way you’ve persevered is admirable. Best wishes!
Paula Bothwell, Roswell, GA
doug mccann says
Welcome back and you seem like you have the right attitude. Keep up the good work.
Aditi says
“When the seas are I calm, I pray to my lord. When the sea is rough, I tend to my ship.” Welcome back and big hug.
ashok says
great post
Lauren says
Love the new look. Sorry to hear about your recent challenges. I LOVE your blog. May these challenges have put above the wave — it didn’t take you under! Thank you.