Holy cow…where is this year disappearing to?
First off — Happy Canada Day to my family and friends North of the Border!
I’ve spent more time scrappin’ this week than writing but I’m starting to hear whispers, so must have been just what the doctor ordered 
The plan is to relax this month. To dabble in whatever strikes my fancy at the time. I do have a stocking to finish cross-stitching for #4 before Christmas. And Nicole is always teasing me with socks to knit. However, I need to get back into the writing. It’s not just a want anymore. So for the month of July my writing goal is to spend 30 minutes each day butt in chair, internet off, hands on keyboard, and the door shut to wee beastie distractions. Crossing fingers those whispers turn in to shouts or demands.
Coyote Con is back! Joely Sue Burkhart snatched up the domain and has set October 26-28 for this year. The main site is still under construction but she’s got forums started and some exciting plans. I’m tentatively set to do a Tarot Panel. Be sure to check out the forums for the other panels and workshops.
I’m taking this Round off from A Round of Words in 80 Days (ROW80) partly because the writing stagnated but also a wee overwhelmed with everything I wanted to do clashing with everything I needed to do. Then I read How do you sum up the loss of a loved one? and perspective clicks into place.
So the rest of my July goal is to let go of the pressures I’ve put on myself to be everywhere, play some online games (MIL and I have been challenging each other all week, I’d forgotten how much fun we have doing this), read more, walk Beastie Girl, swim with the wee beasties, and do some of the crafts that often get pushed aside in the writing frenzy. Somewhere in there I hope to find that middle ground I lost along the way during Round 2 of ROW80.
Yesterday, That Man and I ran a gazillion errands and I picked up a new pair of walking shoes. Squee! Beastie Girl and I are out breaking them in as this goes live 
Jul 01, 2012 @ 07:25:18
You know…sometimes the best way to spark creativity is to go and live a little. I have decided to join this next round, but I have scaled back my expectations during the summer. I’m spending time with my boys and my husband. We’re traveling a little. We’re visiting a lot! I want to enjoy the kids before school and routines and homework and uniforms take over again in September. Enjoy!
Jul 01, 2012 @ 07:30:02
I hear you! They grow so stinkin’ fast. We’re not doing any traveling this summer but we have lots of people coming our way
Thanks for swinging by Nadja!
Jul 01, 2012 @ 07:39:11
It’s summertime, a great time to relax. And I’m going to dash off now because I think I owe you some chapters lol!!!
Jul 01, 2012 @ 07:52:03
LOL, no worries.
Definitely a great time to relax. Too bad the wee beasties are terrible about sleeping in!
Thanks for stopping by Angela
Jul 01, 2012 @ 07:43:08
Natalie’s post was certainly a touching one. I love all your July plans!
Jul 01, 2012 @ 07:55:21
It certainly hits home how unimportant some things are and how we often take for granted that which is most important.
Thanks for swinging by Brinda
Jul 03, 2012 @ 09:14:53
Thanks so much Brinda!!
Jul 01, 2012 @ 11:51:04
I desperately wish you would come grab my half-finished scrapbook and pictures and make something beautiful of them. I left off scrapbooking a few years ago, and I can’t seem to get back to it. I’m not as interested in cropping as I am in getting it done. Maybe I just need to buy some photo albums.
We’ll miss you this round. I am in Round 3 but with very few goals because summer schedule is so crazy. So I can understand the tug of many different obligations and desires pulling at your sleeves. Best wishes, Raelyn!
Jul 01, 2012 @ 13:03:26
I don’t scrap every photo/event. My shelves have a mix of regular photo albums and scrapbooks. I’ll be checking in with ROWers
Thanks for stopping by Julie!
Jul 02, 2012 @ 12:53:35
My goal is to not write or edit, only plot or dream during the summers. The kids are growing up so fast and I don’t want to miss it. I just realized I only have three or four more summers before my eldest leaves for college. Actually, next summer he’ll be working so this will be my last. Enjoy those new walking shoes.
Jul 02, 2012 @ 13:00:53
I hear you Ciara! The time just flies. I think my oldest is only a year, maybe two, behind yours. My writing time is definitely shorter during the summer but if something comes to me I have to write while the idea is hot
That’s what comes from being a pantser-plotter writer, LOL.
Thanks for stopping by Ciara!
Jul 03, 2012 @ 04:53:11
I literally wore out my shoes the other day.
What kind of shoes did you get? Are they very comfy?
Jul 03, 2012 @ 07:01:49
They’re Sketchers. I like them and they’re mostly comfy. I’m not sure they are the best choice for serious walking though. The arch support felt pretty good when I tried them on in the store but now after two days worth of walking the arch support just doesn’t seem to cut it, at least for me. :sigh:
Thanks for stopping by Maria!
Jul 03, 2012 @ 09:18:09
Thank you so much for the touching shout out Raelyn – I really appreciate it and it warms my heart to know that in sharing…we help others take stock of what is most important in life. Amen to that.
Your summer sounds delicious, relaxing and wonderful. And letting go of all those pressures we put on ourselves – heavenly. Here’s to maxin’ and relaxin’ and making the most of it all!
This summer I plan to plot (here’s hoping), look at a blog-to-book possibility, join the MADD Canada Fredericton Chapter and dive into the work hubby and I hope to do over the coming year, and also have tons of fun in the sun with beach time, golf, and all around silliness!
Here’s to seeing you around the blogosphere all zen!
Jul 03, 2012 @ 09:36:37
With four boys, relaxing is rarely in the vocabulary, LOL.
It sounds like you have a fabulous summer planned. Thanks for swinging by Natalie!
Jul 05, 2012 @ 07:56:07
Will miss you in this round!
Coyote Con sounds interesting – what is it?
Jul 05, 2012 @ 08:34:45
It’s a mini writer convention. I’m not sure what all Joely has planned for it yet. It’s free and I’ll be updating as I have more info.
Thanks for stopping by Deniz.