“When friends are like family, you want for almost nothing.”
Ritu Bhathal
For Linda’s #1LinerWeds Challenge
One-Liner Wednesday – Friends
09 Aug 2023 22 Comments
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Chai And A Chat #249 #ChaiAndAChat
07 Aug 2023 33 Comments
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Good morning, Peeps! I am shattered, today. I was very busy, yesterday, doing a lot of physical moving stuff about (Which I will reveal next week!) But at least it is the holidays!
Time for a lovely cuppa and a catch up!
- If we were having chai, I would probably sigh and tell you I think I am burnt out. This week I couldn’t get myself out of bed early enough to do anything with my manuscript. And even though I was awake, m brain wasn’t ready to compute new words, and stories, so I ended up reading plenty, instead, and napping, when I was free.
- If we were having chai, I would mention that I had a couple of appointments, with Lil Princess, for threading and henna, as we had a wedding to attend. One of my dear colleagues, someone who is like a little sister to me, was getting married and not only were we going to the reception, but she invited me to her civil ceremony and asked me to make a short speech too! It was manic, but a beautiful day and I am so happy for her.
- If we were having chai, I would say that Straight As a Jalebi went with us to the wedding, too, as my friend had a fresh jalebi stand there, so I joked with her about bringing the book to do some promo videos, and she told me to 100% do it! Well, here you are!
- If we were having chai, I’d jump back to my week, and say that I am trying to be philosophical about everything, and even though I wrote minimal words this week, I have a plan, and that is just as important.
- If we were having chai, I’d share that I was moving furniture around the house, all day on Sunday, s well as building bits, too, so I had. a great soak in the bath after I finished. When I checked my Fitbit I had climbed 83 flights of stairs!!! No one can say I was lazy this Sunday! And, as I mentioned above, I will tel you what I was up to, next week!
- If we were having chai, I would bring it back to Sonu Singh. He’s a good kitty, sensing when I am a bit down. We just chilled and he had a great scritch with me, before laying down and going to sleep.
I fear it may be another one of those weeks… I am up early today to take my Mother -in-law to an appointment, and I have a trial YouTube interview in the evening. I have to be taxi Mum for Lil Man on Tuesday, and I am also hoping my best friend will be coming over, too. Then, on Friday, I am hoping to meet with some friends, if they are free, as I taxi mum Lil Man around for his social life! Words? Maybe. I hope so!
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Spidey’s Serene Sunday #439 – Burnout
06 Aug 2023 25 Comments
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“Burn bright, not out.”
Hamza Khan
This speaks volumes, Spidey. Thank you for this quote.
I listed all the things that I need to do over the summer, last Sunday, and after the first few days of my summer holidays, I felt quite positive, but this week has been a bit different.
Maybe I am coming down with something, or maybe my body is really screaming at me to just shut off for a while.
So, this past week, I did that. I had intentions of writing every day. Even if I could hit 1k words every day, that would be me, happy.
But aside from scheduling a few posts, and around 1.5k words since Monday, I realised I was trying to pour from a very empty jug.
I gave myself permission to switch off from my writing, which gives me so much pleasure, but equally, can stress me out, especially if I am writing substandard words because I am too tired.
I had a couple of appointments to attend, as well as a wedding for a very special couple, plus a shopping trip planned with the in-laws. None of these could be rescheduled.
But I could choose when to write my words.
I cannot hit burnout because I have a deadline. My words and stories are important to me, and they need to come as and when they are ready.
Life has been so busy/hard recently, I have to give myself a break.
We managed to book a short break away, too, because I think the whole family needs it.
The words will flow, soon enough, I am sure. But I am not going to dim my glow just to write when I am not in the right place. I cannot go back to school in September already burnt out.
So, Peeps, do you remember to give yourself permission to switch off? 😊
#SoCS August 5th, 2023 – Pick A Number
05 Aug 2023 12 Comments
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Linda’s SoCS prompt…
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “pick a number.” Choose a number—any number—and write about it any way you’d like. Have fun!
Three.
There, that is my chosen one, and I shall give you three reasons why.
- I was born on the 3rd of the month.
- It’s always 3rd time lucky.
- What I speak is a mixture of three languages! Punglihili! Punjabi, English and Swahili!
Hope that counts!
One-Liner Wednesday – Brow-Time
02 Aug 2023 18 Comments
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“Why doesn’t the hair on my head grow as fast as my eyebrows?”
Ritu Bhathal
For Linda’s #1LinerWeds Challenge
But I Smile Anyway... 