SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE By Maree Anderson (for Writers Gone Wild)
Has it been two weeks already since I last posted? *checks and counts the Thursdays on her calendar* Uh. Yeah. It has. Crikey.
In my defense I've had a heap on, both professionally and personally. So I guess it's little wonder the days are getting away from me. So far this week I've had a junior prizegiving for DD, two trips to the chiropracter--also for DD, one trip to the hospital for an ultrasound and another round of blood tests (DD), one trip to the hairdresser (me), one hurried round of Christmas shopping, and by the time tomorrow comes around, I'll have had four--make that five, counting this one!--guest blog posts go live.
Yikes. Maybe if I say it all really quickly it won't seem so much?
I get to chill a bit over the weekend--as much as a parent whose kid is going into hospital for an exploratory op on Monday can chill--and then it's all on again.
Plus, there's the added worry of finding out yesterday that my mum is going in for an op on her hands next week.
My head is spinning. I've had my gym membership on hold and that's now been lifted, but I can't bring myself to get there. Even getting into my workout gear and driving 10 minutes to the gym to do an hour-and-a-half workout seems like an almost insurmountable task. We're supposed to go to karate tonight, but DD is not up to it, DH is nursing a chronic head cold, DS is bone-tired and just hanging in until school ends for him next week. And me? I reckon I need a night to chillaxe and make like a couch-potato. I suspect if I did summon the energy to go to karate, my brain is so overloaded right now I'd forget everything I'd been taught and the yellow belts would laugh at me. So this is me, crying "Uncle!"
Something's gotta give, I tell you.
And that "something" might well be Christmas cards this year. I'm usually done with them by now, but somehow I just can't even bring myself to start them. Right now, it's all I can do to make sure I've remembered to buy everyone a present and get them all off in the post so they arrive on time. So apologies in advance to all my friends and rellies. It's not that I've forgotten to send you a card, or you've been crossed off my list. It's just....
It's just that writing out a whole heap of Christmas cards is one thing I can choose not to do right now, I guess. (Sorry, guys.)
On a happier note, I've just remembered one thing I can tell you that might be fun for y'all to know.
A group of indie authors have gotten together to organize a holiday treat for anyone who loves buying eBooks.
From December 1st through to January 15th, all eBooks listed on this website are US$0.99c at a variety of etailers.
The Book Lovers' Buffet is an all-you-can-eat 99c eBook treat!
There's around 140 eBooks to choose from, in a variety of genres--something for everyone!
Here's the direct links to the individual Book Lovers’ Buffet website pages:
Load up!
You won't gain a pound ;-)
Cheers,
Maree
2 comments:
Aw Maree, so sorry the docs still haven't figured out DD's medical issues. Sending positive vibes to both of you on the exploratory... As for the gym, personally I find that exercise is a good stress reliever once I get past the hard part - getting my ass off the couch.
Love and hugs, Maree. I had a year where I totally lost my mind and was like no effing Christmas cards. Now, I either get them done Thanksgiving weekend or I don't do them. You're right, something's gotta give. Will be thinking about you and your family!
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