I’m pretending we’re meeting in person in my kitchen, and I’m about to serve you some pie and ice cream. The web is not as intimate, but it’s a great way to stay in touch anyway.
This time of year I have trouble deciding whether to double down on my own projects — since it’s quiet — or just relax, since it’s quiet.
It’s the equivalent of feeling virtuous or guilty. I try not to drive myself crazy about it. It’s like that old thing of the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other.
I also tell myself how, since I’m self employed, I can do whatever I want, so why can’t I take some time off? That is my favorite argument of all.
This year the “time off” argument is winning, since I also have a flu that won’t go away. I’ve kept up with email on my iPad in my bedroom. I’ve watched quite a few mediocre movies. Also, the food is not as good here when we have to get up and make it ourselves (my husband is sick too.)
What I really want to do is say thank you. Thank you for reading, commenting, agreeing and disagreeing, and for teaching me about your life, motivations and work.
As some think we need to write less and video ourselves more, I’m still here, reveling in text. I’m in my seventh year of blogging, and it’s still gives me a thrill. I suppose I’m hopelessly old-fashioned. But I do love to write to you, and to hear back.
So happy holidays to you, and best wishes for a spectacular 2017.
— Dianne
And, in turn, I want to thank you for continuing to write, to let us in on the wonderful parts of the food world and for giving of yourself.
Sounds like the “rest, liquids, and rest some more” advice from my mother is in order to rid yourself, and your husband, of that flu.
Take care, and on to a much better 2017.
Thanks Polly. This flu seems to be going on forever.
Lovely and shared sentiments Diane. Always worded so well by you! Thanks for sharing with us all.
Hi Rosemary! Thanks for your comment. I’m looking forward to seeing you in 2017. Happy holidays.
What Rosemary said! Happy holidays, Dianne, and lots of love!
Thanks Jill. I’m looking forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom all year long. I hope you give yourself lot of time to rest and recuperate, and are feeling better in time to celebrate a wonderful New Year!
Thank you! I am planning on that, Sue. I’ve got work and partying to do!
Dear Dianne,
First of all, I wish you a good recovery! What you describe sounds like a signal to get very serous about taking time off: -) A few years ago I had a similar experience (a weak immune system, flu-sick forever…) and taking time for myself made the whole difference.
Have a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year full of all those things that matter most to you!!!
Although I did not arrive at the point to launch my own blog ( my day job is way too busy:-(( , it was my pleasure to read your posts. The educational impact on me was tremendous. I enjoy now my travel time in a new way as I learned to reflect on my food-related experiences much more than I have ever done before. Absorbing the food culture in a country became a totally new approach to learning while trvelling. And I owe it all to you!
Greetings from France!
Hah! Thank you. And lucky you for being in France right now. I hope you’re having a marvellous time.
I’d like to focus more on travel writing in future posts, so thanks for mentioning it.
Feel better soon! We want you to be all rested up for some more great content in 2017 🙂
You are sweet, Alisa. At my desk right now but I will have to go back to bed soon. Happy holidays to you.
Hope you feel better soon so you can enjoy some time off. Thanks for all you do and share!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Ellen. You are most welcome.
Hi Dianne!
Hope you and hubby feel better soon! Order in take-out and take care… looking forward to your 2017 posts. Happy and healthy New Year!
Hah! Thanks Nina. We did order take-out today, as we ran out of food! Happy New Year to you too.
Both of you being sick at the same time is the worst. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way.
Exactly. The challenge is not getting on each other’s nerves or arguing about who’s turn it is to get up. Thanks Pat.
Hope you’re feeling better and got some rest over the holidays. Thanks for all the great content this year – I never miss a post 🙂
Wow, April, you made my day! Thank you. Yes, a solid week of staying in bed has helped.
Happy New Year, Dianne. Thanks for keeping us informed all year round. Your posts and insights are always valuable. Stay well and keep writing.
Thank you so much Betty Ann, for your continued support, especially on Twitter. Maybe I’ll see you at IACP this year?