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:

- finishing my dissertation first draft. I've got it all printed and ready to edit. 

- having two weeks off work - it's so nice not to have to get up early!

- going on holiday! I'm going to Spain today (by the time this posts, I'll probably be there!) so that's a great celebration! 

I won't be posting for a while due to my holiday, so I'll see you all in a couple of weeks! :)

Comments

  1. Unknown19 July 2013 at 12:15

    Have a great trip!

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  2. Dani19 July 2013 at 13:46

    Great job on the first draft! Have fun in Spain.

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  3. Julie Flanders19 July 2013 at 14:08

    Have a fantastic trip!! Can't wait to read about it when you return. :)

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  4. smug princess19 July 2013 at 14:40

    Have fun in Spain. I hope you take a lot of pictures to share!

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  5. M.J. Fifield19 July 2013 at 15:13

    Hey, congratulations on completing that first draft. That's awesome.

    Have a great trip.

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  6. Alex J. Cavanaugh19 July 2013 at 15:21

    Go and enjoy!!! Safe trip and we'll see you in two weeks.

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  7. SK Anthony19 July 2013 at 18:56

    This is all awesome!!!!!
    Yay for first draft... and have a blast in Spain ;)

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  8. VikLit19 July 2013 at 20:28

    Two weeks off! SPAIN! Have a FAB time!

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  9. Suzanne Furness19 July 2013 at 22:31

    Enjoy your holiday. Catch up when you get back!

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  10. Outcast19 July 2013 at 23:56

    Really hope that you and the boyfriend have a great holiday Laura, hope it's an amazing one!

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  11. DWei20 July 2013 at 04:46

    I'm celebrating the Steam sale. More games for me!

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  12. Ermie20 July 2013 at 16:32

    Have fun in Spain and enjoy a well deserved rest. :-)

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  13. Chancelet20 July 2013 at 17:01

    Yeah, the count down is over! Hope you have a splendidly wonderful time. And don't worry if you end up having too much fun that you don't blog as much as you plan. Congrats on the dissertation. Writer’s Mark

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  14. Jackie21 July 2013 at 14:23

    Hope your trip is amazing! Can't wait to see pics!

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  15. Rebeccah Giltrow22 July 2013 at 09:49

    Have a great time on your holiday. Forget about work and dissertations and just have fun :)

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  16. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne25 July 2013 at 18:15

    Hi Laura,
    I know you're away now and I hope you're having a great time. When you get home, please check my website: www.dhdunne.blogspot.com. I nominated you for a blogging award.

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  17. Unknown31 July 2013 at 01:11

    Spain! Lucky dog. But you did work for it. Good for you!

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