I’m finally on holiday.
And ended up with the typical teacher response to a week off.
I promptly fell ill. Woke up this morning with a streaming nose, earache and a difficulty swallowing – and that is AFTER having the flu jab the other week!
Still, things need doing and I grocery shopped and started a big clean of the house – need it to be spick and span before my bestie comes to stay with her little baby in the week!
And it has been hinted at that I need to knuckle down and finish my teenage WIP too! (you know who you are… Sacha, His Geoffleship, Lucy, Gary...)
Since the end of August, which was my #RiNoWriMo, self-imposed writing challenge to get my WIP back off the ground, I haven’t had the time or energy to look at it.
I have a week off, but there are not many days where I am totally free and able to lose myself in my words again, but still, if I can draw the story closer to the end, it would be a bonus.
I sat here and thought… and couldn’t remember what I had ended on. Honestly, after a month of writing, and over 50,000 words written, my brain was near mush!
So today I read the last couple of chapters and, (can I say so myself?) I was pretty pleased with what I read back! I really want to finish this first draft. I want to be able to post
IT’S DONE!
here there and everywhere, but for that, I need time again! So I shall try to carve out a few hours again to craft some more words, and hopefully, I will be closer to that announcement post!
I’m off again to bury myself under my duvet… catch you all soon Peeps!
gemmaorton
Oct 23, 2017 @ 20:17:53
Typical. Why is it we always fall ill when we are on holiday or taking a break… maybe because we let our guard down?
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Ritu
Oct 23, 2017 @ 20:21:52
I think that’s exactly it. It happened to my hubby on our honeymoon! He was working right to the last day before we left then we had a busy first week. On the second, we planned full on chill time and he promptly fell ill! I spent two days on my own!
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gemmaorton
Oct 23, 2017 @ 20:55:20
Oh, that’s such a shame! But yes, maybe if we all unwind a little more regularly, we won’t wear ourselves out as much.
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Ritu
Oct 23, 2017 @ 20:56:45
We can but try eh Gemma!!!
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Rae Longest
Oct 23, 2017 @ 14:44:10
Pooooooor baby!
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Ritu
Oct 23, 2017 @ 16:16:16
😔😔😔
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itsgoodtobecrazysometimes
Oct 23, 2017 @ 14:24:50
Hope you feel better soon
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Ritu
Oct 23, 2017 @ 16:15:04
Thank you xxx
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Jennie
Oct 22, 2017 @ 13:22:46
Nothing worse than getting sick on vacation. Hope you’re on the mend, Ritu.
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Ritu
Oct 22, 2017 @ 14:08:54
Thank you Jennie!
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joey
Oct 22, 2017 @ 00:39:05
Oh I hate to say it, but I suspected this when you had that headache and your leave was coming. This or the monthly, I just knew it lol — bet you did too.
That being said, I hope that you can enjoy your time with family and bestie and whatever else you do 🙂 Try to take it as easy as you can!
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Ritu
Oct 22, 2017 @ 08:34:54
Thanks Joey! It was brewing… Hopefully it was just a 24 hour things. I feel a little fresher this morning so don’t want to push myself too much!!!
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joey
Oct 22, 2017 @ 17:25:07
Good! A new week is ready for you 🙂
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Ritu
Oct 22, 2017 @ 17:33:33
😁
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Judy E Martin
Oct 21, 2017 @ 23:12:04
Oh No! I am sorry you are not well Sis! I have not long got over that cold too (yes I also had my flu jab)!!
I hope you manage to get a bit of rest xx
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 23:36:58
I hope so too sis! Thank you xxx
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syl65
Oct 21, 2017 @ 23:00:29
I hope you feeling somewhat better Sister!!
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 23:36:35
Slow n steady Brother Thank you x
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syl65
Oct 22, 2017 @ 00:09:50
You’re welcome Sister!! Take care 🤗
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Ritu
Oct 22, 2017 @ 00:22:33
😙
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syl65
Oct 22, 2017 @ 03:56:16
🤗
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robbiesinspiration
Oct 21, 2017 @ 18:20:19
So sorry that you are ill, Ritu. I found that when I worked with small children I also got a lot of colds and flu.
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 18:24:45
It is inevitable! Thank you Robbie! Xx
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Chris White
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:50:27
Relax a bit if you can. Allow yourself to recharge those batteries.
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:58:18
I shall try Chris thank you 😊
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IreneDesign2011
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:36:48
Get well soon, Ritu 🙂
You are right, when others think that teachers will have vacation, then it is illness time so very often.
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:56:10
Thank you Irene xxx
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willowdot21
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:34:37
I know that feeling everytime you stop working all manner of nasties happen. It the body’s way of telling you that you have over done things!
Try not to over do things, have a break and some fun I will deal with the pushers, you have told me who they are. 💜🥀🥀🥀🥀🌹🌹
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:55:51
Lol!!! Thanks sis!!!
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willowdot21
Oct 21, 2017 @ 18:46:30
😱💜💜💜
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Gary
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:29:16
Moi?? have I so much as #cough umm, errr… hinted at such things like “Get it sorted Ritu”? Would I dare to presume that it will be done before the end of term, maybe… or… I have a challenge for you.
If it is not completed before the NaNo Camp in the New Year (March I think) join me and we will both finish a project on that. Word Count is up to the writer so you can make one to fit available time. Either way we both have a novel to complete, so do it before then or the challenge is laid down….which is a crap threat as it means I have to flipping finish mine too! Hmm, that’s a really bad challenge on reflection !
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:55:17
Ha ha lol!!! I have it in.my head that if I don’t do it before, in the new year I will cut blogging for a while… (read minimise. I can’t give it up completely!) And concentrate on finishing this!
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Gary
Oct 21, 2017 @ 19:44:59
Nevertheless if you miss these targets I’m a’coming for you. Mind you, I could try your method first too lol
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 19:50:35
Hee Hee!!! Let’s see if we manage eh!
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Gary
Oct 21, 2017 @ 20:09:01
I’m never certain announcing a plan doesn’t end up inviting life to open an eye, rubs it’s hands and say “Incoming!”
Best have a committee meeting in February now lol
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 20:25:41
Lol! Ok it’s a plan!
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Erika Kind
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:53:57
I am sorry, you are ill, sis. This happens likel when the body feels a relaxation from the need to function. I hope you take the time whenever you can to take the chance that you don’t need to go to school and recover soon. 💖
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:05:48
Thank you sis! I need to recover soon, with the baby coming to visit!
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Erika Kind
Oct 21, 2017 @ 21:00:17
I know! Lots of plan ahead. So, take care of yourself first in order to be better by then. Sending you healing hugs, sis 💖
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 21:17:51
Mucg appreciated sis xxx
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Erika Kind
Oct 22, 2017 @ 10:22:23
😊😘
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pranabaxom
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:45:58
You have a week off? Seems like you are busier than normal work days. Take rest and get well soon (unless you are planning on taking revenge on the little rascals who may have given you the bug in the first place😊).
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:48:48
My normal work days have been ridiculous this term as I am split between two classes, and with new responsibilities too. This half term couldn’t have come at a better time, but I still have to occupy my two, and I have a visit from my best friend to look forward to, plus the dentist appointment to endure, and finally an evening with my lady friends!
Still, I do hope to get some writing time in too!
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pranabaxom
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:50:36
No time for blog detoxification? 😊
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 17:05:22
Lol !I still end up getting my blog fix!
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pranabaxom
Oct 21, 2017 @ 18:05:21
😊😊😊
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lorigreer
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:41:41
It’s so hard to find time to write. Good luck with your draft…I am cheering you on!!
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:46:27
I truly appreciate the cheers!
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Annette Rochelle Aben
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:34:03
You got this!
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:38:59
I hope so Annette!
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Prajakta
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:29:55
Take care 🙂 And I hope you can get cracking to complete your draft real soon!
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:31:23
Thank you Prajakta! Sometimes I get so excited, I want to take a week off from life just so I can finish writing! But I know I can’t even do that!!!
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Prajakta
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:36:14
I have experience that when I take the week off from life, it decides to pile me with other stuff 😛 I hope you are able to sneak off.
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Ritu
Oct 21, 2017 @ 16:39:42
With two kids by my side? Not likely! But I have Monday and Friday where I could do a little hopefully… I will try!
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