It's the first Friday of 2014! This calls for a celebration!
This is the last Friday of my holiday break, and I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I am eager to get back to work and start a new semester. It will be nice to see my co-workers again and catch up on how they spent their holidays. I'm also excited to get a new batch of students, and to start back in the classroom.
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| My latest: metallic silver and rose scarf-in-progress |
So I'm torn. I'm incredibly lucky in that I love my job, but it does cut into my social life, know what I mean? ;-)
In the meantime, I'm going to celebrate by taking a writing day with some friends. They're coming over to my place today, and we're going to write all day. It'll be my last marathon writing session until spring break, and I intend to make the most of it!
How was your week? What are you celebrating today?
If you've been reading my blog, you know that Fridays are reserved for a post where I celebrate the little things that have happened during the week. This is a blog hop hosted by VikLit, and it's one of my favorite blogging things to do. I encourage you to check out her blog and the full list of participants, because who doesn't love reading about good things?
Lara, sounds like you're on a roll for the new year.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope I can keep it going! :)
DeleteWahoo! It sounds like you've had an epic break. I've been enjoying the break too--editing 1/2 my sequel and working toward the paper release of debut. They tell you to enjoy your pre-published years, and whew! They were right. =)
ReplyDeleteHere's to the best 2014!
Yay! Don't you just love the feeling of accomplishment that comes from being productive? :)
DeleteI love the idea of a marathon writing session with friends. Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, M.J.! :)
DeleteVacations are one of the best things about being a teacher. Glad you enjoyed yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nana! Hope you had a nice break as well :)
DeleteI hope you get a lot done on your writing day and that your new semester goes smoothly! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lexa! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteYay for writing with friends. I get so much accomplished and have so much fun when I do that! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too! They really help keep me on track :)
DeleteFantastic writing plans! A day to write with friends, love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat accomplishments as well, it sounds like a great and productive holiday. Best of luck in the new semester, hope your students make it a fun one ;)
Thanks, S.K.! I hope you had a good weekend! :)
DeleteHow lovely to have a writing day with friends!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think we all enjoyed it :)
DeleteIt's hard to juggle work with a writing dream, but doable. Stay the course. You'll get there!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon! I appreciate the vote of confidence :)
DeleteMarathon writing session with friends? That sounds wonderful. I've NEVER had that experience. Well, I don't really have any writerly buddies (besides my online ones...)
ReplyDeleteI've been really slack with the Celebrate The Small Things posts... *sighs*
Wishing you a happy, peaceful and productive 2104, Lara!
Take care.
Writer In Transit
Thanks, Michelle! Maybe we could organize an online marathon session so everyone can participate? It's worth a shot...
DeleteMarathon writing days over your break! You've been far more productive than I and you deserve mad praise for that. Go you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bev! Hope you had a good weekend :)
DeleteSounds like you did a lot! I wish I had more time for those things, but yea, day job and salary are necessary... Ooh, you crochet! I'm trying to learn. I'm a knitter :-)
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