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Taking Your Blog On Holidays
There’s a mantra in blogging circles that you should write for your readers, not yourself; Darren Rowse calls it, loving your readers. It’s sage advice and normally I’d take it.
Not today.
I’m writing this post from a rainforest cafe, by an idyllic beach at a 5 start resort in Langkawi Malaysia. I’ve spent the entire day in my swimmers, hanging out with my kids, watching them splashing in the water and generally relaxing. Am I telling you this because I think you’re going to be interested? Not today – listening to someone else waft on about the amazing holiday you’re not having is rarely my cup of tea, so I don’t expect it to be yours. I’m writing this because something amazing is happening to me…
I’m relaxing.
When the hours roll into days and you lose yourself in the full enjoyment of your family it’s…well, I’d forgotten just how special it is.
So today I’m writing this if for no other reason than as a little reminder to my future self – something that says “Hey Louisa, you know that holiday you’re thinking of taking? Do it!.
Mummble
Stitch Baby + Kids
It sounds like you’re having an amazing time.
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Thanks love, we really are. It’s quite wonderful. How are you going? xx
Sounds blissful. Enjoy every minute :)
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Thanks Caz, it’s hard not too :) Hope you are having a good start to the year! x
LouisaClaire recently posted..Taking Your Blog On Holidays
Wow, that sounds amazing! Enjoy your holiday, what a lovely way to kick off the year!
xx
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Thanks so much love, it sure is a great start to the year!
Louisa recently posted..Taking Your Blog On Holidays
Oh, that sounds DIVINE!
I’ve dreamt of langkawi!
Enjoy the relaxation & family time, it’s sacred :)
Oh, & my god, I couldn’t possibly write my blog for anyone other than myself, & my son. Selfish, aren’t I? ;)
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Langkawi is amazing though I confess I’ve not seen much beyond the resort – I didn’t know how much I was needing this down time!! xx
We got back from Langkawi last week! Where are you staying? It’s just my fave place onearth! I ove Bon Ton – great for supper
We’ve been staying at The Andaman – where were you? We’ve actually met the lovliest British couple and our kids have been getting on like a house on fire! Tomorrow morning we have a “toenail painting date” before we head back to KL. It’s just gorgeous here!
We stayed there too! We were a little disappointed with the service, but LOVED LOVED LOVED the beach. Geat water for kids (and cold averse adults like me). Have a great time!
Sounds great to me!
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I love the fact that you’ve written it to your future self. Maybe you should set it to tweet every Summer (and mid-winter) to remind you ;-)
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LOL Thanks Cath – I hope I remember to read it that’s for sure! x
Louisa, you could literally send a reminder to your future self. Have you ever used http://futureme.org ? That would certainly remind you!
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Thanks love, not as amazing as moving to India though!!
Louisa recently posted..Taking Your Blog On Holidays
Ohhhhhh wow you used the word “relax”! You must be feeling GREAT!!
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You deserve it. Enjoy the peace while it lasts!
Stayed at Langkawi many years ago when I was married without kids, it was very beautiful and relaxing even back then. Enjoy. xo
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