While I had every intention of visiting all blogs and doing more Twitter and more FB while I was on break, that didn’t happen. Here’s what did.
I went to Cuba. (more about that later)
I went to Mexico. (more about that later, too)
I came home. (his was the sensible choice for security)
I got sick.
I got sicker.
I’m just now climbing from between the sheets and looking around at what’s happening in the world.
And discovering it’s Christmas. Really?
All of that is my way of saying sorry I didn’t stop in to say hi. But I did do some things. I sent out my Special Offers Newsletter and I chose a winner! Lelia’s name came out of the hat this time, so a signed copy of Double Negative is hers. Thanks for signing up for my Newsletter, Lelia. Each month I either offer something or I find special offers by others. Hope you’ll sign up.
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I’m trying to get up to speed. Give me a push if you see me start to slide. Oh, and if you can please stop by Cover Wars to vote. There was a glitch in October, so all the votes were dumped. Maybe this has brought on my bed-ridden condition. The Great Time Lock Disaster needs help! I also see that Patricia Lynne’s Snapshots is up for votes. And there are more. Vote everyday. Vote for several of your choice. It’s kind of fun.
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Quote for the week:
If you can accept losing, you can’t win. Vince Lombardi
What do you suggest for getting back on track after a break and then after being totally out of it for days? Are you ready for Christmas? Do you know about Masquerade Crew and their Cover Wars?
Alexa S. Winters says
And hehe, that one dude going through security. Well, at least they know he's not carrying anything dangerous, lol.
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Alexa S. Winters says
Glad you're feeling better, and can't wait to hear more about your trips! 😀
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sage says
It's good to have you back, I hope you're feeling better and I really want to learn more about your visit to Cuba!
Shannon Lawrence says
Fantastic about the travels, but not the being sick. Do you do goal setting? Maybe that will help after the sickness.
J.L. Campbell says
So sorry you've been sick. Here's hoping you've made a complete recovery and that you're taking things easy.
Joylene Nowell Butler says
Glad you're feeling better, Lee. Hope you're at full recovery soon.
DMS says
Your travels sound fun- I can't wait to hear more about them. I am so sorry to hear about how sick you have been. Glad you are feeling better in time to get ready for Christmas. 🙂
~Jess
Tara Tyler R says
i'm so glad you're on the road to recovery!
i look forward to your hispanic journey – and take it easy. don't do too much too soon, relax =) merry christmas!
Christine Rains says
I hope you feel better soon. Can't wait to hear about your trips! Rest up and take care. Have a very happy Christmas. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yuck! Get better fast!
Julie Flanders says
I'm so sorry you've been sick. I hope you are much better for the holidays. Can't wait to hear about your adventures in Cuba and Mexico. Take care and Merry Christmas!
Loni Townsend says
I am presently sick, so I feel your pain. I hope you're back to feeling better. I voted for your cover! It really is a good cover. 🙂
Medeia Sharif says
I'm sorry about your illness. Your trips sound fascinating.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Glad I went. It will change soon.
Victoria Marie Lees says
So sorry to hear you weren't well. I can’t believe Christmas is almost here either. Hope your visits to Cuba and Mexico were fun. LOVE the photo at the airport. It's so true, isn't it? I also watched your book trailer. It's great! Thanks for sharing.
C. Lee McKenzie says
While that airport photo is pure fun, it makes sense these days!
Crystal Collier says
Here's wishing you health all through the holidays. (No more of that laying in bed!)
Erin Fanning says
Welcome back! And Merry Christmas!
C. Lee McKenzie says
So great to be here again!
Cherie Reich says
I hope your trip to Cuba and Mexico was fantastic. I hope you're feeling better too!
C. Lee McKenzie says
They were. And I'm now almost up to speed again. Thanks, Cherie.
lorilmaclaughlin.com says
That's awful about being so sick. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. I'd ease back into things slowly and not overstress yourself. And yes, it's almost Christmas! Yay! (Even though I'm not quite ready for it.) Yay, anyway!
I'm looking forward to hearing more about Cuba and Mexico. Very fascinating places to visit.
Off to check out the voting now.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks so much!
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – looking forward to the news on Cuba and then Mexico … wonderful countries by the look of it.
Being yughie … is not at all nice and it takes a while to get over – ease into Christmas seems a sensible choice.
Good to see you over in Cornwall with me! Cheers Hilary
C. Lee McKenzie says
I missed your historical perspective! Glad to be back with you.
Chrys Fey says
I'm glad you're back and feeling better! I can't wait to hear about your trips to Cuba and Mexico. 🙂
Chrys Fey says
I'm glad you're back and feeling better! I can't wait to hear about your trips to Cuba and Mexico. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Chrys. I'll be sharing some images as soon as I can get them organized. Another little project.
Shooting Stars Mag says
Yay for fun travels but sorry about coming home and getting so sick! I hate this time of the year for that reason – but I love so much else of it, so hopefully fun things will be happening for you soon!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm up and at the desk, so things are definitely improving! Hope you stay well throughout the season.
Yvonne Ventresca says
Thank you! I'll be revising a bit this month, then more in the spring.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Here's to great revisions. You know, of course, I'm doing the same thing. Thanks for the crit!
Yvonne Ventresca says
Feel better!
My suggestion for catching up: stay offline for a few days and focus on the most urgent things you want/need to do. After you read my latest email, of course…
C. Lee McKenzie says
Of course! How's that book launch coming along? Very excited for you.
Patricia Lynne says
Welcome back! Although, that sucks you got sick, but sounds like you got better in time for Christmas. =)
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yep. I'm going to be standing by the tree, not lying under it as I thought!
Kelly Hashway says
Sorry to hear you were sick. If it helps, I voted for your book.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Kelly. That's very sweet of you.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Welcome home. Your travels sound great; being sick not so much. Glad you're better. Take it slow and easy.
I voted. Will do so again. Good luck.
C. Lee McKenzie says
As always I appreciate your support, Beverly! Take care. BTW I love your new blog look.
Lexa Cain says
Cuba and Mexico? Wow! That must have been exciting. although, with all that travel, I'm not surprised you picked up dome germ somewhere. Lots of people I know get sick from airplanes – too many people in too tight a space. It's great you're feeling well enough to post. Congrats to Leila! I voted for your cover!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for the vote. I'm still at 1%, which means absolutely nothing to me. Wish I understood this. Hope you're good. Seems you're doing great things with the Hop. Congrats on keeping that going.
Jennifer R. Hubbard says
Hope you feel better soon!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Jenn! Hope you're doing well.
Tyrean Martinson says
I love your pictures and your short run down of running around and being rundown. I'm sorry you've been sick, but I'm glad you are on the mend.
Merry Christmas! I hope that you heal quick so you can be of good cheer! 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Tyrean. I think all will be well. We'll just have a smaller celebration this year.
Jemi Fraser says
Getting on track again is always tough! Take your time – make sure you're taking care of yourself!
Christmas is inching its way closer and closer!! Getting there, but nowhere near ready 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yep. I thought I had a year to get ready!
Karen Lange says
So glad to hear you are feeling better! Hope you continue this upward trend, but don't forget to go a bit easy on yourself. Don't want you to overdo it! Enjoy the rest of the week! 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
I know. I'm so anxious to DO something, and I still don't have the energy. Very frustrating. Thanks, Karen.
Carol Kilgore says
I got nothing for getting back on track. I'm not there yet after being on vacation in mid-October. So sorry you caught a bug, but I know you enjoyed your Latin holiday. Merry Christmas!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Oye! I'm in trouble if you're still dealing with returning. Good luck to the both of us.
Arlee Bird says
Travel is fine, but sickness not good. Glad you're doing better now.
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C. Lee McKenzie says
You got it. Thanks, Arlee.
Michelle Wallace says
Cuba & Mexico? I'm sure you had fun. Hope you're feeling better now, Lee!
Glad to have you back!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Nothing like a little bug to make being healthy seems very good indeed.
Dianne K. Salerni says
Very cool about Cuba and Mexico, but not so cool about being sick. I hope you are feeling much better now!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Dianne. I'm at least functioning and not sleeping all day.
J.H. Moncrieff says
I'm so glad you're back – I've missed you! Very sorry to hear you've been sick, but it looks like you had some awesome adventures. Can't wait to hear about them. I love the shot of Cuba – what gorgeous old cars.
Taking a break is good for us, but it's always nice to come home.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Always good to be missed. Thanks for that! It's really nice to go around to all the blogs and see what people are writing about. Loved your post today about friends.
DEZMOND says
got sick from too much Cuban rum or from too much Mexican tequila? 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
I wish! That would have made it worthwhile! Hi DEZ.
Chemist Ken says
How do I get back into writing after all that? I go to a fun movie. After listening to the dialogue and watch the story structure as it unfolds, I almost always want to rush home and use everything I've just learned to work on my own story.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Movies are the best motivators, aren't they? Thanks, Ken.
Stephen Tremp says
I bet security was afraid to frisk that guy and let him through. Glad you're feeling better.
C. Lee McKenzie says
No clothes makes security much easier! Just drafty. 🙂
nashvillecats2 says
Pleased to see you're back Lee, thanks for those awesome pictures.
Yvonne.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Yvonne! Thanks so much.
Catherine Stine says
Holy mutha! You went to Cuba! So jealous. Can't wait to hear about it.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It was amazing. Have so much to tell.
Bish Denham says
Cuba!? Mexico!? Montezuma's Revenge!? I'd say you've do it all.😲 Glad you're feeling better. Chicken soup….
C. Lee McKenzie says
There's nothing like travel to make it clear where home is! Thanks, Bish.
D Biswas says
Travels are fun, falling sick isn't. Hope you feel much better very soon.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks. I'm actually able to stay up most of the day now, so I'm on my way back.
Natalie Aguirre says
Sorry you got so sick after your trips. Maybe just enjoy the holidays and get back on track after the new year.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I will be a tad slow for sure. Great to hear from you, Natalie.
Susan Gourley/Kelley says
I make lists of all the things I need to do. Checking them off keeps me going. Glad you back and feeling better.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Oh yes, lists. See I forgot all about those. Thanks.
Sarah Foster says
Hope you had fun on your trips and sorry you got sick! At least you didn't get sick during the trips, right? (I hope!)
C. Lee McKenzie says
Exactly!
Pat Hatt says
Wow, first part I bet was fun and second part was crappy. Sure went up and down through the ringer by the sounds of it, dumb germs can get us every time.
C. Lee McKenzie says
At least it didn't happen on the trip, so I'm grateful for that!
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Sorry you got so sick after all of your great travels. Will pop over and vote for you.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for the welcome back!