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July 22nd, 2009
Time Out

It’s no secret I’ve been in a bit of a funk recently. Last week I attended several online workshops at Romance Divas. Author Sasha White did a workshop on Writer Burnout, which I found both interesting and helpful. She suggested finding another creative outlet and also taking time out between projects. This morning I grabbed my camera and went for a bike ride. I figured I’d take in some sunshine and do something creative as well.

Auckland, New Zealand

The estuary at full tide.

Snowdrops

Spring is in the air with snowdrops

Jonquils

and jonquils out in bloom.

Geese

Love is in the air…

I know I’ve talked about winter a lot lately, but the glimpse of spring cheered me up. I love spring. It’s my favorite time of the year.

Which season is your favorite?

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9 comments to “Time Out”

  1. sandra cox
    July 22nd, 2009 at 4:25 am · Link

    Spring hands down.
    Hope you’re feeling rejunvenated.
    Love the pics!



  2. Debra Kayn
    July 22nd, 2009 at 9:08 am · Link

    Even though I love winter, I think every season has its draws. Spring is lovely, and gives you a new sense of hope. I must say that your walk must take you on a beautiful path. Gorgeous pictures, and the water would be a perfect place to have a picnic.



  3. Gabriele
    July 22nd, 2009 at 12:34 pm · Link

    Lol, strange to see snowdrops in what’s summer here.

    I like autumn best.



  4. Savannah Chase
    July 22nd, 2009 at 12:54 pm · Link

    What great pics, thank you..I know how you feel….I have been in a funk as well…I start stuff but I can’t finish, plus my migraines are no picnic…..I hope you are feeling better…



  5. Shelley Munro
    July 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm · Link

    I did feel better after my outing and enjoyed stopping en route to take photos. I did discover that the left hand brake isn’t working on my bike though! That was exciting.



  6. Shelley Munro
    July 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm · Link

    Savannah – I hope you feel better soon too. Migraines are no fun at all.



  7. Susan Helene Gottfried
    July 22nd, 2009 at 5:12 pm · Link

    Definitely spring.

    I’m sorry you’ve been in a funk, my friend. I wish you’d dropped me an e-mail. Funks are natural and not to be stressed over; I’d have talked ya through it.



  8. Lucinda
    July 22nd, 2009 at 5:20 pm · Link

    I think you must have about the same climate that we have in southeastern N.C., because the snowdrops and jonquils are the first spring flowers to bloom here, too.



  9. J.K. Coi
    July 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 pm · Link

    I love the Fall. Where we live in Canada, we have a big big beautiful park (Algonquin Park) and my husband and son and I always go away over thanksgiving weekend to a cottage up there. We go canoeing and hiking and enjoy the leaves all different colours and the crisp bite to the air.