“If you’re tired, learn to rest, not quit.” – Anon
Thank you Spidey. Apt for me right now!
It’s been an exhausting few weeks, what with being the taxi for the whole household, dealing with Hopalong Hubby, the kids and their myriad activites that they need be be at, struggling with switching off at home because of everything that needs to be done, reading and writing, for the blog as well as looking at the WIP, along with a tiring term at school where assessments, reports, and the beginnings of preparations for next year are about to commence, and coupled with a wonderful yet busy weekend away at the beginning to see my brother… I am totally done!
Sometimes it feels like the easy way. To think, I can’t do this any more, and give up. No more blog, no more writing, no more stress at work. ( I can’t give up being a wife or mum!)
But I can’t do that.
All these things are what make me, me!
Instead a break is what is needed. And perfectly timed, my school mid term break has arrived. Two weeks of not having to wake too early, and peace from school at least. Though there are still reports to write, I can switch off from that side for a while. I’ll carry on doing all the other things, but at a more relaxed pace… And enjoy them all too!
So… tell me, what do you need to take a break from?
But I Smile Anyway... 
May 31, 2019 @ 03:12:47
Since I am retired, I am always on break. What I need this summer is a job!
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May 31, 2019 @ 09:03:48
My colleague is looking to retire soon and she is the same, in that she doesn’t want to sit idle!
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May 27, 2019 @ 01:23:22
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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May 27, 2019 @ 00:52:08
I would definitely like to take a break from being my kids’ taxi, and I will get that break over the summer, which’ll be here soon enough. I’m excited to not have to spend two hours of every day in the car!
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May 27, 2019 @ 08:36:26
I Know… Roll on summer!!!
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May 26, 2019 @ 22:56:23
Great post, Ritu!! Really laughed at your Hop-along Hubby line!!!
xoxoxo
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May 26, 2019 @ 23:15:51
Well, that’s what he is at the moment, though still my Hubby Dearest, he is Hopping along everywhere, and getting rather good at it!
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May 27, 2019 @ 00:35:29
Ha! Yeah, sometimes that’s just life, isn’t it?? Hope you’ve had a great weekend!
xoxoxo
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May 27, 2019 @ 08:36:09
Still on it, as its a three day weekend here! 😍
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May 26, 2019 @ 18:51:34
Wise words indeed. And absolutely, breaks are so important. Rest & recuperate, make any adjustments needed to make things more manageable, then get back up when you’re ready and keep going. xx
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May 26, 2019 @ 18:59:38
That’s what I’m going to try to do ❤️
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May 26, 2019 @ 17:08:04
We all need a breather from the merry go round Sister ❤️
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May 26, 2019 @ 17:30:40
True Brother ❤️
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May 26, 2019 @ 18:04:24
❤️
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May 26, 2019 @ 16:57:15
Honestly Ritu, you’re amazing, I have no idea how you do it all. Writing and reading keep me going too, sometimes when I think of stopping, I know I can’t, there’s something inside of me that won’t let me. Like I said you’re amazing.
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May 26, 2019 @ 17:31:57
Aw Masha, not amazing, just a human who has many dreams and wants to keep them all alive 😍
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May 26, 2019 @ 16:11:51
Seems my pc is full of AI and read the quote too, but sometimes he quit. 😉 Michael
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May 26, 2019 @ 16:42:14
Lol!
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May 26, 2019 @ 12:47:40
I’m just back from a lovely weeks holiday in Montreal. Like you I so needed a break! Can’t say I’m looking forward to going back to work on Tuesday but at least I have the long bank holiday to recover from my jet lag! Hope you get some time to rest Ritu. 🙂
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May 26, 2019 @ 13:22:31
I’m trying Marje. It’s just the beginning and I have 2 weeks!
I’ve just read your ms…!!!
Will be emailing soon!
I loved all your photos too. Looks like you had a fab time!!!
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May 26, 2019 @ 13:34:37
That’s good Ritu. Yes we had an amazing time could have done with another week though. Looking forward to your comments about my MS. Eek. Marje x
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May 26, 2019 @ 13:56:35
😁😁😁
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May 26, 2019 @ 12:17:59
Definitely one for me these weeks… I am only functioning in order to make fit everything in. But thank God, a few tasks are done and I can focus on the last (when even big) one. I think by the end of July my life may be back on a regular basis…
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May 26, 2019 @ 12:32:52
I hope so sis, for your sake!!!
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May 26, 2019 @ 18:44:38
Thank you so much, dear sis 😘 💖
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May 26, 2019 @ 08:23:35
I just need some peace but like you Sis it isn’t going to happen. I often wish I had time on my own but if that happened I probably would not be any happier. I think sometimes we need to look inside ourselves and change our attitude to life. It is not easy but we need to be more relaxed things get done. Not always our stuff but life will just plod on 💜
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May 26, 2019 @ 08:29:32
I’m still having my weekly bubble bath, without fail sis 💜
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May 26, 2019 @ 10:19:32
Excellent 💜💜
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May 26, 2019 @ 06:46:26
It is not easy juggling so many things, Ritu. I have the same problems. After my three-month Hell on earth at work recently, I also have felt tired. Fortunately, writing rejuvenates me so that helps.
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May 26, 2019 @ 08:18:42
I get that Robbie. Reading and writing keep me going ☺️
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