“How beautiful it is to rest, and do nothing afterward.“
Thanks, Spidey!
Yes, I’m still in rest mode, and have really done nothing productive this last week, being on half term too!
Actually, I lie.
I haven’t been creative on my blog, though I have been reading posts and interacting.
I have attended two barbeques (one at ours, one at a friends), been to the cinema, upgraded my phone (new Huawei P20 Pro – it’s lovely!), seen two cricket matches Lil Man played in (he was captain in one too!), taken the kids on two playdates, and watched ALL the available Black-ish episodes! I’ve read books, watched films, and spent time with my children and husband.
And, a biggie… I have decided to enter my novel into a competition. It’s a First Novel Competition, and if successful, I could be represented by a renowned agent, and be published by a traditional publisher! Baby steps, but I have spent an age, the last couple of days writing and tweaking the synopsis, and giving a good brush up of the first 3000 words.
But I have really relaxed. I have not thought about work either, and that is a good thing, as, going forward, it is going to be a really busy last term of the year, with new student home visits, and assessments for the old, report writing and organising for the new year…
One day of relaxation, then work stress will hit again, and I will be back, blogging properly soon too, just not quite yet…
Chillax Peeps, I am!
Happy Sunday!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jun 06, 2018 @ 05:25:30
Congrats, on entering the First Novel competition! We will all be pulling for you!
Glad you hear you are chilling for awhile! R&R is a good thing for the soul, My Dear! Nice that you have had a great time with family and friends too. Smell the Roses!!!!
xoxo
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Jun 06, 2018 @ 05:30:58
Thank you Chuck 😊 I’m enjoying my chillaxing time, knowing work is going to get harder too… Reports, preparation for next year, home visits and assessment… so much to do! I’ll be counting down to the summer holidays!
And all the while feeling glad I’m busy as the results to the competition don’t come in until September!
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Jun 05, 2018 @ 22:09:34
Your “permission” to chill inspires me!
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Jun 06, 2018 @ 05:24:23
It took me a long time to take my own advice Rae! But I’m enjoying it!
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Jun 06, 2018 @ 20:02:19
Have taken the whole day off, doing catching up, but nothing more until 6:30 this evening when we shall go on an “adventure” to an estate sale nearby.
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Jun 06, 2018 @ 20:39:03
Perfect!!! 😁
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 21:04:57
Sorry I haven’t been around my mind is somewhere else
Hope all is well
And your book is going smoothly
As Sheldon Yoursly
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 21:16:54
Thanks Sheldon. The book is getting there!!!
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 21:27:56
Well you stay at it
I except to only hear
Greatness
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 21:40:06
Thank you for your faith Sheldon 😉
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 21:51:25
Always Ritu your one of my first followers we go back a long way
I believe August will be 5 yrs if I’m not mistaken
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 21:52:46
I’ll be celebrating 4 years here in Nov 💗
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 18:11:21
Congrats on entering the competition! I hope for exciting things for you!!
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 18:16:38
Thank you so much Kaz. It’s nerve-wracking!
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 18:04:51
LOL! You call that resting? I call it busy 🙂
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 18:08:38
I know.. but it was resting in the Blog world, anyway! And quality time with the family and kids!!!
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 15:19:22
You are not taking baby steps – you are taking giant leaps. Entering your book in a first novel competition is a biggy and it takes faith in yourself and some bravery to do it. I am sure you will do well and hope that the prize will be yours! 🥇
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 15:21:54
Thank you so much 😊
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 12:23:33
Rita your posts are always a breath of fresh air.
Can’t wait to hear how you did in competition.
I’m glad you took some relax time. Sometimes all the words in our heads get clogged up in a lump and we have to rest until they start spilling out again. They’ll flow again- have a great non-stress week
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 15:01:43
Thank you! Sept is the competition result time so I’ll have to be patient!
I need to chill before the crazy term starts!!!
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 00:22:01
very exciting the competition. Well done.
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Jun 04, 2018 @ 05:51:52
Thanks lovely!
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 18:38:57
Good luck on the competition! Can’t wait to hear how you have got on!! X
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 18:44:40
Thank you Zoe! If I get anywhere I won’t find out until the middle of September… But my fingers are tightly crossed 😁
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 18:46:38
Mine are too!!!!!!
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 18:48:37
Bless you! Xxx
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 16:00:10
We all need that moment to recharge. Someday I will see a cricket match. I will be clueless mind you, I’m from the states, but I will cheer anyway and listen to the experts. I love a crowd.
Good luck on your novel. Win or lose you had the courage to enter and that is something many people do not have. Good for you.
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 16:04:36
Thank you so much Bryan for your encouragement!
I’m pretty clueless when it comes to sports but I’ll support my son!
I’ll stay confident with my novel. I’m sure it will get published somehow! 😁
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 14:32:53
Wish you all the best for the new competition.
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 14:35:24
Thank you💗
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 13:25:22
That is a fantastic idea, sis! That way the publishing riddle is solved! Fingers crossed. Enjoy your Sunday, sis!
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 13:27:31
Thank you my darling sis!
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 13:43:49
💖 💖
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 13:08:23
Hello Ritu! Welcome back! Congratulations, a really good decision! I wish you good luck. You will make it, i am sure Michael
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 13:12:45
Thank you Michael 😁
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 18:03:07
😁 😁 😁 😁
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 12:42:01
Good luck with the competition.
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 12:53:52
Thank you Don 😁
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 10:49:10
Relax and let whatever happens happens, but no matter what never give up.
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 12:52:25
Great advice Keith!
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 09:34:17
Sounds like you have had a good week, Ritu. Good luck with the book competition.
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 12:52:10
Thank you Robbie 💜
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 09:18:26
Happy Sunday Sis 💜 you sound as if you have been very productive and had family time. You are a very clever, talented and kind woman. Good luck with the First Novel competition.💜💜
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 12:51:54
Thank you so much! 💜
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Jun 03, 2018 @ 13:45:16
💜💜💜
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