
I’ve decided I’ve had quite enough of 2020, so I’m shutting down my social media and Daily (w)rite for this year.
I’m hoping to rest and recharge this December: focus on writing for the sake of writing, and not to finish anything at all. On reading, lots of reading. Each year, I take the last week off to read and do nothing else–this year I’ve decided to do that early. I’ll focus within, and let the world do its thing without me to witness it.
More nature, more walks, workouts, more music, more cooking, no screens–unless I need the laptop to write. The phone, switched off.
May the year end better than it began. May 2021 be a change for the better. Take care of you, stay safe. I wish you all peace and joy, and the rejuvenation to tackle any challenges the new year may bring. If you’re looking for holiday gifts, here’s a thread with links to books from my writing friends.
I’ll see you again in 2021.
What are you planning for the year end? What plans do you have for reading, writing, switching off? What plans for the new year? What books by your writing friends do you recommend? Link me to books you think I need to read.
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Wish you a very Happy New Year! I’ll be waiting for several new and beautiful compositions this year.
Thank you Pradyot! Hope you have a good one too.
I hope your New Year is going well. I only read and reviewed 23 books last year, but my goal for this year is 30. My other goals are to publish another fiction book in 2021, do the Blogging from A to Z Challenge in April, and increase the number of authors helped by Operation Awesome.
That’s amazing that your book is going to be a tv series! It actually is set up to work perfectly for that, in my opinion. I do hope it comes to Netflix!
Those are some awesome goals! I hope you get to them all.
Here’s to a better year, Damyanti!
Thanks. Hope 2021 is kinder to us all!
Great idea, Damyanti. I’ve been struggling to finish my middle grade novel-in-progress. When the world turned upside down March 2020, my writing productivity took a hit. I decided to take of the whole month of January from my consulting work and write the last chapter then revise. REally looking forward to this time during the cold and dark New England Winter.
I hope that your are back on track with your writing Evelyn! Wish you a happier and kinder 2021!
All the best to you through the holidays and in the New Year! I hope you enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Thank You. Happy new Year to you too!
Enjoy your break. And here’s to a much brighter and happier 2021. We’ll get there.
I wish the same for you too! Happy New Year!
More power to you!
Thank you. Happy New Year!
I so hear you girl! I’m there. We’re all there. It’s been a very long year – years in one year, lol. Stay safe and well, relax and get lost in some books and happy holiday season. See you next year. Cheers and Happy New Year! Hugs xxx
Happy New Year to you too. I hope 2021 will be kinder to us all.
Good for you. Enjoy the break – the scenery looks delightful!
Thank You. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing!!… sometimes one has to stop the world and get off for awhile, technology is just part of one’s world!…do hope all is well in your part of the universe and you have a safe and wonderful rest of 2020 and new 2021 with lief being all that you wish for it to be!.. 🙂
Until we meet again..
May the love that you give
Always return to you,
That family and friends are many
And always remain true,
May your mind only know peace
No suffering or strife,
May your spirit only know love and happiness
On your journey through life.
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
Thank you so much. I do hope that 2021 is kinder to us all.
Take good care of yourself, rest and rejuvenate.
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Keep well and rest. See you in 2021… 🙂
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Hi Damyanti – makes so much sense – just enjoy the chilling out and lots of reading. I’m so pleased I do very little social media – love my blog and all the people, but essentially that’s it … take care, refuel and have some peaceful fun … all the best – Hilary
Thank you. Social media is indeed essential these days, but can be so draining too. Hope you had a great start to the New Year.
Good for you, Damyanti. Catch you in 2021!
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Take good care of you!
Thank you. Happy New Year!
I’m wishing you a peaceful break and a happier 2021, Damyanti!
Thank you. Here’s to wishing a better and kinder year in 2021! Happy New Year.
Wishing you a happy and fulfilling holiday season Damyanti and a prosperous and fulfilling new year. Looking forward to reconnecting next year 🙂
Happy New Year Ian. I am hoping to catch up to your stories soon!
Good for you, Damyanti! Take care of yourself, be gentle with yourself, and de-stress. I have been very focused on dealing with the stress every day. It looks like I’ll be shopping for a new computer this month. Not what I’d planned. I want to finish Thayer’s bio of Beethoven and at least 2 chapters on my novel. We’ll see. There’ll be lots of video chats with friends, too. Wish you the best!
I hope you got to do all that you were looking forward to. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year. Let’s hope 2021’s a better one!
Cheers to that!
Happy New Year and God bless. See you next year.
Thank you. Happy New Year!
I loved You Beneath Your Skin and I am reminded that with all that has been going on in my life I am behind with my reviews, so I just hot footed it over to Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3672639715 Best wishes for 2021
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
Enjoy your break and may you find peace. After tomorrow’s IWSG post, I’ll be mostly offline and getting in the Christmas spirit.
Thanks Alex! I hope you had a good time. Happy New Year.
understandable..See you in the new
Thank you. Happy New Year!
I so understand.
Looking forward to seeing you in the hopeful light of a New Year.
Thank you. Happy New Year!
May your sabbatical during December bring you illumination, peace, and healing!!!!
Thank you. Wish you the same for 2021!
Amen. What a year. Enjoy the break. I’ll be joining you soon!
Happy New Year! Hope 2021 is kinder and brighter for us all.
Peace and joy to you, Damyanti!
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Best wishes to you and your family for a Happy New Year!
Thank you. Happy New Year!
My best wishes to you for 2021.
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Glad you’re taking some time – enjoy!
Thank you. Happy New Year!