OMG - I don't know what happened, but I think I lost a whole week. Perhaps I time travelled a week into the future as I really couldn't tell you where the week went. I can only apologise for my absence again. I really hope it will be business as usual from now on, as long as everyone ignores my two week absence which will occur during August - apart from that I should be around.
The problem was we had a fabulous weekend away and I came back to a really busy week. I have been out every day picking up birthday presents and checking off things needed for a forthcoming camping trip as well as our trip to the Canary Islands. Then I decided that certain cupboards in my house needed organisation and once I started with one cupboard, I just couldn't stop. We also decided to replant our front garden which took us two days - one day to dig it all up and another day to replant it. My evenings were busy too, as the girls had a dance show, and we also had to visit my brother, who moved into his new house this week. I didn't even pick up a book to read between Thursday the week before last and yesterday. That is ten days without reading. Aarggh - am I going to reach my monthly reading target - I think not!
I just didn't have time to sit down and work on my blog, so I just abandoned it. In fact, I have barely had my computer on at all during the last week, which is like having my throat cut!
The forthcoming week will still be busy, as the girls have one last week left at school, before the holidays begin. However, I hope to be more on top of things and keep up with my blogging and reading.
I am going to have to press Mark as Read on my google reader, but please let me know if there are any posts that I have missed that you know I would love. I hope to get around and visit as many of you as possible as I have missed you all.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Sounds like fun, your busy week. Except clearing out the cupboards, I hate that. Hope you work out some time to get back to us, but take your time and enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteI started re-reading one of my favorite series and I lost two weeks so don't feel bad!
ReplyDeleteA busy week indeed. You must have fallen through some hole in the time and space continium or at least thats always our nephews excuse.
ReplyDeleteWe missed you Viv. Hope this week is not as hectic.
ReplyDeleteAnytime you get that cleaning urge,Vivienne, you can come visit! I'll put the kettle on and read to you while you sort and organize.
ReplyDeleteIt boggles my mind that your girls are still in school. The boys have been out for about 6 weeks now and we have about a month until we start up again. I'm counting down the days!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a busy bee :)
ReplyDeleteI think I could a use a week with no computer - I would probably accomplish a whole lot more!
If you can figure out where the week went, please let me know. Don't stress over your absence - we'll be here whenever you are.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy and I'm with Molly, if I had a week without a computer I'd probably accomplish a lot more :) Granted, I'll be constantly wondering what I'm missing out on! haha....
ReplyDeleteHang in there and hope you find some relaxing time in there so you can catch up with your reading.
Sounds like you have been busy having a great time - never a bad thing!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are having a very nice, July Vivienne sdespite losing a week! I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful weekend away. It seems there is always much to be done when you rewturn home from time away. It sounds like you have some great vacation trips coming up, too. What fun!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, take a deep breath, try to enjoy your days a bit and know the book blogging community is always here ready to welcome you back.
I have missed your blog and am so happy to be back visiting you.
~ Amy
i love organizing my cabinets! :) i'm weird like that.
ReplyDeletewhat is the structure of the school year where you live? we finished up in mid june and don't go back until the week of september 7th...which explains all of my time for blogging!
--nat @book, line, and sinker
I think everyone has been having a summer like that! It's great that you're getting so much accomplished though, and sometimes taking a break from the computer is a very good thing (I say that even though I go through withdrawals myself). I hope this week and your upcoming vacation are much more easygoing for you.
ReplyDeleteSome weeks are busier than others. I know the feeling!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a very productive week! Don't worry, you will easily catch up in your reading and blogging. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Vivienne...It's summer and you need to have fun and do the things that bring you joy. I totally understand. Replanting the garden...wow that's impressive. I am so happy for you about your upcoming Canary Island trip. Please take pics. I would love to see them.
ReplyDeleteSometimes things just get busy. I've had that happening to me so often as of late. Hope things start to slow down soon.
ReplyDeleteWell, I certainly missed you, Viv. Now I have to wait until September to see you again... Hope you'll be back in full swing then.
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