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13 Things Which Kept Me Busy This Week

26/5/2011

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Wow! Another week gone, another Thursday Thirteen post I have to throw together because - again - I've been swamped, this time with preparations for my summer trip to the US.

One day I'll learn and get this done well in advance when I have time. Until then, allow me to present to you

13 Things Which Kept
Me Busy This Week!

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Sophie helping me *unpack* two years ago. ...sigh...
1) The biggie - Packing! It takes me forever to pack what I want/need to take with me to the US each summer, in part because I make a list and then proceed to, basically, ignore it. Ugh.

2) I had to finish my lessons at the school this week, too. That took time, especially since one student had to reschedule her final lesson at the last minute.
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3) I actually managed to get in that bike ride I wanted to do on Friday. However, I didn't ride the planned distance of 6.5 miles. They've extended the path I rode on and so I wound up doing a round trip of 8 miles instead. Go, me! I just hope to get back in the swing shortly after I get back to Italy.

4) I had to do more laundry, of course. That took time. Not a lot, but still...
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I'm biased, yes. But I think it's purrrty!
5) I had to put the finishing touches on the cover art for the new paperback of Ask Me if I'm Happy (coming soon - I hope).

6) It sounds crazy, I know, but... I had to try to rest, too. With the warmer weather, I get tired more easily, and I sometimes conk out unexpectedly. Best to avoid that if possible, right?
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How sweet is this??? Squee!
7) Thanks to pics like this one, courtesy of cyclist Ken Sommer, I found myself inspired enough to put down some new words on 27 Stages - at last!!!

8) I tried to clean my desk. BWHAAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!
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Alle and his father, Paolo at lunch in Carpineti.
9) We went for a visit with Alle's relatives in Carpineti. It's always a pleasure to spend time with them.

10) I tried to get my Tumblr blog queue updated so I won't have to worry about it for a couple of weeks. I won't say which one it is, though. (It's a secret!)
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He looks so pensive here, doesn't he?
11) I started preparing some of my Giro pics for the possibility of printing them in the US. I might even offer a few of the best shots for sale on eBay while I'm there.

12) I'm still watching the Giro on the computer or on TV - almost every day. Why almost, you ask? Well, the pre-travel preparations have kept me pretty tied up, to be honest.
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Me and Mom, Lago Maggiore, September 2006.
13) The final thing keeping me busy? I call my mom nearly every day. So, that's a regular part of my schedule. Heh.



Yeah, I've been pretty busy.























And my vacation looks like it'll be pretty busy, too...




















what with visiting relatives, writing, watching the Tour de France...

















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And hitting the beach... Ciao for now!
17 Comments
Shelley Munro link
26/5/2011 05:05:53 am

The weeks before a holiday are always busy. I need to pack too for next week. I hope your packing is going better than mine!

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Darla M Sands link
26/5/2011 05:42:10 am

Best wishes for safe travels! I should travel more but it just never seems to happen. I'm too much of a homebody.

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Mercy link
26/5/2011 06:11:39 am

My you have been busy this week! I don't know how you manage to fit it all in, packing is an awful job.

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Karenna Colcroft link
26/5/2011 06:56:10 am

Good grief, that is busy! I'm tired just reading it!

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Adelle Laudan link
26/5/2011 07:51:01 am

Just recently I've been thinking a bunch about travelling. I'd love to attend some writer events. First order of business, save enough money lol
Happy trails to you.

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Joyce link
26/5/2011 08:21:14 am

This is my first time here...visiting from Thursday 13. You live in my happy place-Italy...so envious!

I lived in the UK for six years...the trips home to the US were fun but exhausting and always a bit stressful...can't make everyone happy it seems : ) Enjoy your trip!

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Janet link
26/5/2011 08:31:42 am

Nice ending ;-)

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Alice Audrey link
26/5/2011 10:48:05 am

Seems like I always have to stop and do laundry when I'm going to pack. You'll have to do some bicycling in the states to keep in shape.

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Heather link
26/5/2011 11:38:07 am

I'm impressed with your 8 mile bike ride. I really need to get mine out more...once it stops raining. Here's wishing you a safe journey!

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Jennifer Leeland link
26/5/2011 02:05:30 pm

You've had an extremely busy year!!!! Hang in there.

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Harriet link
26/5/2011 02:28:55 pm

He was calling your name too! Better hurry to the beach!!!!!


Enjoy your Thursday!
http://harrietandfriends.com/2011/05/its-tornado-season-around-these-parts/

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Janice Seagraves link
26/5/2011 04:50:30 pm

Enjoy your trip and I hope you have a great time.

Janice~

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Mama Zen link
26/5/2011 04:56:09 pm

It takes me forever to pack for a trip. I hate it!

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Suzanna Medeiros link
26/5/2011 05:19:01 pm

I really like your cover for "Ask Me if I'm Happy". And yay for vacation time. The stress will soon be worth it!

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Paige Tyler link
26/5/2011 06:04:01 pm

Lots of stuff! Love the eye candy!

*hugs*
Paige

My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/

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Cindy Swanson link
26/5/2011 06:42:38 pm

Hi Kimberly! Being a confirmed read-a-holic, I'm fascinated that you're an author...I'll have to check out your writings!

It does sound like you have a VERY busy week. Safe travels!

Cindy at <a href="http://cindyswanslife.blogspot.com">Notes in the Key of Life</a>

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Yvette Davis link
27/5/2011 08:49:49 am

Happy travels!

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