A Day to Reflect and Look Ahead

By Val
@valmnz (17099)
New Zealand
May 10, 2018 4:56pm CST
Today is a bonus, a time to reflect on the last ten months and then on the ten days ahead. The first draft of my book has gone to the editor, after ten busy months bringing it to this stage. After ten months of minimal attention my house will be the first thing to benefit from this new time space in my daily life. It's time for some serious housework. At the same time, I'm feeling relaxed and looking ahead to my Australian outback adventure about to start tomorrow. The first stage of the trip is a mere hop, step and jump - a one hour flight to Auckland where I'll stay overnight. I'll then fly to Sydney Sunday afternoon, where I'll stay another night, before flying to Darwin on Monday. I'm proud of what I've achieved in the last ten months and that I actually managed to finish this first stage of my book. There's still plenty of work to do when I return, but in the meantime I have a couple of weeks to relax. I'm definitely ready for a holiday.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
10 May 18
Enjoy your holiday there.Yes you are ready I can see that.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
10 May 18
Just crossing lots of little things to do off my list now!
@xFiacre (12597)
• Ireland
10 May 18
@valmnz Enjoy the trip Val. My trip is now over!!
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
10 May 18
I know you'll want to know all about the Ghan! Look forward to reading about your trip.
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
11 May 18
Congratulations Val, the book has gone to the editor and you are ready for your wonderful trip to Australia.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
11 May 18
I think I'll believe it all when I'm on the plane!
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
12 May 18
@valmnz When we waited so long for something we love this is a normal reaction.
@wolfgirl569 (95182)
• Marion, Ohio
11 May 18
Congrats on the book. Hope you enjoy your trip
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
11 May 18
I think that's a definite
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@DianneN (246819)
• United States
11 May 18
You certainly do need a nice vacation. Enjoy every moment! Bon Voyage!!!!!
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
11 May 18
Thanks Dianne
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@DianneN (246819)
• United States
11 May 18
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
11 May 18
That's a lot of hard work. You deserve a vacation. Have fun.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
11 May 18
Hi Ruby. Haven't seen you for a while. Yes, I'm looking forward to leaving later today.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
12 May 18
@valmnz Good to see you again Val. Enjoy to the fullest.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
10 May 18
Getting a book even in draft form in just 10 months is a great achievement Congrats and have a holiday you deserve it
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
10 May 18
Thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing the Australian outback.
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 May 18
It sounds like you've earned that holiday, enjoy yourself.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
10 May 18
Thanks Janet, I put quite a bit of pressure on myself to be able to go away without the book on my mind.
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@KristenH (33351)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
10 May 18
Good luck with the book. And you've been very productive. Hope you have a good weekend.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
10 May 18
Thanks, definitely ready for the next ten days!
• Peoria, Arizona
11 May 18
That is so exciting! Congrats! You deserve some time off, that is great!
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
11 May 18
Thanks