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Hey folks,
I think I need to admit defeat this year and just take a wee break from the blog over the next few weeks. I started a part-time job last August in retail merchandising and I’m flat out trying to juggle everything. Unfortunately, something has to give. I hadn’t realised how physically exhausted I would be and the impact it would have on my reading/blogging/reviewing time, but there really is only so much tail-chasing that I can do 🐕 (Side note – My Insta and Facebook pages are also feeling a little unloved so I do really need to get back to them properly next year *adds to list*)
I have made a decision that, over the Christmas period, I will read some of the books I have purchased myself over the last while. I do find that these books always end up on the backburner, as the advance copies that come through my letterbox seem to always take precedent ( not that I’m complaining 😜)
I just want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas. It’s been a tough few years for us all, some more than others but hopefully 2022 will bring some better tidings and perhaps a little cheer.
I’ll still be floating around over on Twitter so hope to see y’all there.
Lots of Love & Happy Reading
Mairéad 💞
Enjoy your break and the holidays, lovely. And happy Christmas!
And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours Kelly x
Snap! I’m taking a few days out too. Happy Christmas and here’s to a healthy, happy 2022 to you all Mairead xx
Linda hopefully 2022 will bring much happier and safer times. Take care and wishing youn& your family a very Happy Christmas xx
Make the most of your break Mairead. Eat, sleep. drink and read, but don’t worry about the blog – it’ll still be there when you’ve stopped tail chasing. Have a fabulous Christmas and wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2022. Much love xx
Jill wishing you and Vince and very Merry Christmas with very best wishes for 2022. I hope next year brings more positive news for you both. Take care xx
Have a lovely break and a wonderful Christmas and New Year Mairead xx
Nicki Happy Christmas to you and yours with best wishes for 2022. Xx
Have a lovely Christmas break and enjoy reading whatever takes your fancy xx
Mel that just sounds so lovely . Happy Christmas to you & yours xx
Merry Christmas Mairead! I’ve worked retail before….it’s exhausting! I’ve also decided not to push myself on my blog this week.
Carol to be honest I wasn’t expecting so many hours so it’s been an eye opener for sure. I hope you have a lovely relaxing Christmas Carol with the very best for 2022 x
Merry Christmas!!!
And to you and yours too Tessa x
Hope you have a happy Christmas season and get some R&R time (reading and relaxing).
Stay well Mairead
Thanks Lynne. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year x
Happy Christmas to one and all. I’m always in awe at the rate you read. I love going through your reviews when looking for my next read. Enjoy the rest over Xmas.
Lynda thanks so much for all your support. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas. Hope to catch up in the New Year xx
Enjoy your Christmas with loved ones and reading the books of your choice. I look forward to seeing your blog up and running once more – but you’ve earned a well-deserved break! See you in 2022! xx
Hemmie thanks so much and for your continued support. Merry Christmas to you and yours. xx
Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year to you and yours my lovely chum.
You do an amazing job, I love your work, so take a very well deserved break.
I shall very much look forward to meeting you in person in 2022 when I intend to spend some quality time – writing of course – in the old home town (Dublin) and a secret hideaway (Wicklow) – so let’s make a plan. 🙂
Sending love Adrienne X
Oh how wonderful that would be. Adrienne thanks so much. Your support is always so appreciated. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas with very best wishes for 2022. xx
Have a relaxing break, a lovely Christmas and all best wishes for 2022 xx
Cathy many happy returns to you and your family xx
Happy Christmas Mairéad! Juggling real life and a blog is difficult, I know, so give yourself a wonderful break and read whatever your fancy dictates! 😀
I really hadn’t realised the full impact!! I’ll have to come at it a little more organised in the New Year I think. Merry Christmas to you and your family with the very best for 2022 xx
Enjoy your break and some unpressured reading – when blogging starts to feel stressful it makes sense to have a complete break for a bit. Hope to see you back when you feel like it, though! Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much. Definitely a break was much needed. I’m already enjoying some books that have been languishing in my tbr! Merry Christmas to you and yours. Take care xx
It always takes time to adjust things when we start something new in life and it gets difficult with new job. Take your time and have wonderful holidays!
Yesha that’s exactly it. I need to make those adjustments properly in the New Year…allow myself more breathing space. Thanks so much. Have a lovely holiday season yourself. Take care x
Merry Christmas Mairéad. Enjoy your holidays and your break. I hope you get your scheduling sorted out.
Carla thanks so much. Wishing you a very Happy New Year xx
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year, Mairead!
Thank you Lu and Many Happy Returns to you & yours x