Catching up on my WordPress Reader I found a number of Bloggers reviewing their 2017 blogging year. At one end of the spectrum was the unbelievably dedicated, productive Alec Nevala-Lee who revealed he has written a 1 000 word blog post every day of this year. Respect, Alec! How did he do it? We all know perfectly well how he did it. He single mindedly sat down and applied himself until his daily piece was written. This, mark you in addition to his work as a novelist and freelance writer.
At the other end of the spectrum I read a post by 746 Books in which Kathy confesses that 2017 was not a productive blogging year for her. She said it had been difficult to carve out time for writing on her blog, and that her reading (she’s a bookworm, like me) progress had been unsatisfactory. She wondered whether she should stop blogging altogether? These salutary thoughts on her 4th Blogoversary.
I know how she feels. Whilst I am not in her league when it comes to compulsive book buying, it is a factor in my life. Let’s face it, I’m more of a reader than I’m a writer. Then I read Ann V Klotz post titled Writing is Everything. Do I feel that way? No, I don’t, but part of me wishes I did. The title is a little misleading, in that she details the myriad events that keep her from the keyboard. I know the feeling well!
I am experiencing December fatigue after a busy year. The end of November and beginning of December are always hectic in South Africa. On 16 December the entire country pretty much shuts down – industry, the building trade, anything that is not retail or hospitality related. Try getting anything done between now and 08 January 2018. Fuggedabtoutit, as the Americans say. So the build up to 16 December is frantic. Everyone trying to get projects completed before shut-down. Social clubs and organisations cramming in their year-end staff parties/thank-you ceremonies/ etc. By December 16th the nation is in a soggy heap, ready to go on holiday and start (or continue) partying.
Do I feel like blogging? Not really. Hopefully by January 2018 I will have rested and recovered, enjoyed a relaxing Christmas Family Visit in Durban, and be ready to resume my blogging . Meanwhile: Wishing all a peaceful Festive Season with your families and friends, and a happy, healthy New Year.
Over and Out.
Oooops, no, not quite. My alter-ego and companion Chocolat has a few scornful final words to add to my post: She says: My Personal Assistant should do as I do . Life really is so simple : find a comfy, sandy spot under the shady karee tree, and relax. Saunter indoors for a cooling sip of water and then continue napping on the PA’s feather duvet. What’s all the fuss about?
Absolutely Marvellous, Alison. I wish you and yours wonderful festive season and we shall be in touch again in the New Year. Blessings xxx
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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Keep calm and carry on. Blogging. Definitely! I look forward so much to both your blogs. Would get withdrawal symptoms were you to stop.
Chocolate, dear cat, you are indeed a zen master.
Keep safe, both of you, and have a Merry Old Time. Miss you.
Lots of love x
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Have a blessed Christmas. (I trust that Chocolat has a second PA who will take care of her in the style she expects while you are in KZN.)
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I regret to report that Chocolat will be lodging in a superior Cats’ Hotel (aka THAT AWFUL PLACE) the sacrifices she has to make for her idle, uncaring PA are largely unacknowledged. Sigh.
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She should have a conversation with Lelik, who spent weeks on the roofs of town houses after being abandoned – might put “that awful place” into a new perspective!
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I couldn’t agree with you more but I don’t think this is the day to tell her. Did you adopt the abandoned Lelik? hopefully somebody enticed her down. There should be a special circle of Hell, nice and close to the fire, for folk who abandon or mistreat animals.
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