Between lots of work, family visits, and a quick trip to Dallas, it’s been a busy and tiring two weeks. I’m kind of ready to hop back on a plane to Germany to recapture my vacation. I miss being around my blog and all of you but it has been a bit stressful around here lately.
Are things changing? Well, this weekend I finally have a free weekend. I won’t have to go to the office (keeping my fingers crossed) so that’s a start!
It hasn’t all been that bad but I needed to vent a bit so hope you don’t mind. The good stuff is that I did go to the Texas Book Festival and heard Amitav Ghosh talk about his new book, River of Smoke, I met up with my mystery book group last week and we had a lively discussion on The Man From Beijing and I just found out there’s a new used bookstore in town that I have to discover. Yay.
So, here’s hoping this blog finally starts to see some regular posts! Thank you lovelies!
Good to see you back! Deep breaths!
Nooo! You were at Texas Book Festival?! And I missed you?! Dang it.
I hope you enjoyed it. I had a great time.
Sorry it’s been busy around there. I hate that feeling. I was just whining to my mom that I haven’t even had time to take a shower since I left the gym at 5. (I know, gross. Headed there next.) Too much to do. Too little time.
Hope things calm down a bit!
I totally understand the need for some down time. I don’t feel like I am ever able to catch my breath. Hope you have a therapeutic, relaxing Saturday. We all need time to recharge!
I didn’t make it to the book festival. Ended up with other commitments. Glad you got to go. Sorry your life has been busy, busy, busy. Our temps finally go down and other things ratchet up don’t they? So is the new bookstore in your part of the area or further north? Just curious – not that I need any books. LOL
Nice to see a post from you, Iliana.
Isabel – I know, deep breaths! I’ve got a package to send to you. I promise I’ll get it in the mail this weekend.
jenn aka the picky girl – I was only there for the Ghosh talk so about 1 hour! It was such a shame I couldn’t stay longer but I had to work that weekend so I just got away for a bit. So sorry I missed you though! Hope you had fun. Now, go take your shower 🙂
Sandy – My job is just crazy and when I went on vacation things sort of fell apart. So I’m still trying to do damage control since then. It’s nuts. But, yes here’s hoping to a relaxing weekend for both of us!
Kay – I can’t wait to see what it feels like outside today! It’s supposed to be quite cool. The new bookstore is on South Congress, so probably a lot closer to me but I just haven’t had the chance to peek in. I’ll have to give you a full report 🙂
Oh, so how was hearing Ghosh talk? I am looking forward to reading River of Smoke very much.
I am envious you got to see Amitav Ghosh! I hope you have a very relaxing weekend.
We certainly don’t mind the venting! I hope things become less stressful soon. We miss you, but we’ll wait however long it takes!
I hope things will be less stressful and that life will be back to normal soon for you, Iliana! We all need some time off of blogging for a while so we totally understand.
Hope you have a great weekend ahead!! 🙂
We don’t have book festivals here like you have there, which is a pity as they sound like so much fun–I think Omaha is just not a hotspot for authors unfortunately! Hope things slow down for you and you can relax a bit!
Stefanie – It was really good. I didn’t realize something he said about the opium trade so it was pretty enlightening! I really want to read his books.
Stephanie – I’m so glad I went to the book talk. Unfortunately I felt like the talk was cut a bit short but it was still good.
Nymeth – Thank you 🙂 Life’s been getting back to it’s normal rhythm but it’s been a while.
Melody – I’ve been doing well and it’s just that I’m so tired from all the “stressful” stuff. This weekend was great though. Finally a weekend where I could count on no work, family stress, etc. I want more of these 🙂
Danielle – Our book festival is really nice and I wish I had been able to spend more time at it but at least I know it’ll be back next year!
I’ve been absent more than present from the blogosphere lately. I’m glad I am not the only one. I’m so busy at work right now and finding it hard to find balance too. Hope things are settling down for you by now.