Celebrate the Small Things

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop hosted by Viklit over at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week.


This week I'm celebrating:

- One week today I'll be in Spain! Just 4 days at work to get through :)

- I'm still on track with my dissertation/Camp NaNo, and should get it done before I go. I've written the first drafts of four stories out of the seven.

- The weather's been lovely lately, we had two barbecues last weekend! It's cooled down a bit now, but I think it's due to get nice again soon. I'm enjoying the sunshine a lot, and I haven't gotten burnt yet! 

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh12 July 2013 at 10:44

    No burning!
    Get that writing done and then Spain will be such an awesome reward.

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  2. DWei12 July 2013 at 11:20

    Celebrating my friend's birthday counts I think. Same with getting back to the gym.

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  3. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne12 July 2013 at 14:05

    Congratulations on all your dissertation work, Laura! It would be exciting to have it all set before your exciting trip! Hope it's incredible.

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  4. SK Anthony12 July 2013 at 14:13

    OMG Spain... you are almost there, woot!

    I'm so happy to read you are still on track with Camp Nano, my hats off to you! Enjoy the weather and no burning young lady! None! lol

    Enjoy your weekend ;)

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  5. Outcast12 July 2013 at 17:08

    It's crazy how close you are to being off to Spain Laura! Really hope that you have a brilliant time and continue to enjoy the good weather whether you have BBQs or not, great post!

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  6. cleemckenzie12 July 2013 at 18:07

    Here's to Spain and wonderful weather no matter where you are!

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  7. Julie Flanders12 July 2013 at 18:14

    Only a few days to go, how exciting!! And congrats on doing so well with NaNo, I'm sending you a huge round of applause. :)

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  8. Kate Larkindale12 July 2013 at 19:59

    Ooooh! Spain! I hope you have an amazing trip and that you get everything done that you need to before you go...

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  9. Sherry Ellis12 July 2013 at 23:31

    Have a great time in Spain!

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  10. Unknown12 July 2013 at 23:59

    Have a great time in Spain. Bring your sunscreen, the sun is very strong there.

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  11. Jackie13 July 2013 at 00:14

    Have fun in Spain and take lots of pics!!! :)

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  12. Chancelet13 July 2013 at 16:42

    And may you not get burnt. Remember your sunscreen for Spain! Wonderful writing plans you have. Writer’s Mark

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  13. Suzanne Furness13 July 2013 at 17:44

    Isn't this weather wonderful! A good start for your trip to Spain, have loads of fun!

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  14. VikLit13 July 2013 at 18:34

    It is CERTAINLY Barbecue season ;) WOO to spain! Nearly here.

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  15. Rebeccah Giltrow15 July 2013 at 09:02

    Yay for all those things. Definitely cause to celebrate. And extra yay for no sunburn :)

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  16. Heather Musk15 July 2013 at 12:04

    Enjoy your holiday! Not long to go now!

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  17. Gina Gao15 July 2013 at 22:25

    I hope you have a great time in Spain!

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  18. Tammy Theriault16 July 2013 at 05:51

    bring me a cute pic of a spanish man!!!

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