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IWSG – Vacation

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Loni Townsend

InsecureWritersSupportGroupToday is the first Wednesday of the month. That means, it’s time for Insecure Writer’s Support Group!

You can find the sign up for the IWSG here. We owe Alex J Cavanaugh a huge thank you for thinking this blog hop up.

Writing time is one of those valuable, limited resources. Lately, I’ve been too overwhelmed to be insecure.

My solution? Vacation!

That’s right, I’m on vacation this week. My kids are at daycare. My husband’s at work. It’s just me and my three dogs lounging by the pond, too far from the wireless to even get online.

Have you ever taken vacation to get some writing done? What do you do when you’re overwhelmed?

46 thoughts on “IWSG – Vacation”

  1. Elizabeth Seckman says:
    July 2, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    I AM SO JEALOUS!!! I keep dreaming of a time when I could hole up and write for like hours without interruption. Can I come hang out at your pond? I swear, I won’t chatter and interrupt…much.

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      July 2, 2014 at 8:32 AM

      You’re welcome any time, though my dogs might lick you to death.

      Reply
  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh says:
    July 2, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Loni, that sounds like a great idea! Hope you get a lot accomplished.

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      July 2, 2014 at 9:31 AM

      I’d thought so too. πŸ™‚ Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Crystal Collier says:
    July 2, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Way to go! I totally want to do that. We took off this last winter for a 5 day cruise to get some writing/plotting/planning done, and it was amazing. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      July 2, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      A cruise sounds even better than me hanging out in my backyard. Then someone would actually provide food!

      Reply
  4. Emma Adams says:
    July 2, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    I took my netbook on holiday with me a few months ago, and I actually got more done than I would have at home (possibly due to not having an internet connection!). Have fun! πŸ™‚

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      July 2, 2014 at 10:12 AM

      Yes, the internet likes to suck up time like a kid with a slushie.

      Reply
  5. Kim Van Sickler says:
    July 2, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Let’s hear it for vacation! And recharged batteries and renewed vigor and more patience and excitement to jump back into the word fray! Yay!

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      July 2, 2014 at 10:41 AM

      Hip-hip-hooray!

      Reply
  6. Jenni Enzor says:
    July 2, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    That sounds lovely! In June, when both my kids were at camp, I had a whole week to myself to write. It was amazing. I hope you enjoy your self-made writing retreat!

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      July 2, 2014 at 11:25 AM

      Thank you!

      I love my kids, but sometimes, I just need a break. πŸ™‚

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  7. Julie Flanders says:
    July 2, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Aww, I’d love to hang out with you and your three dogs! Hope you have a restful week and get tons of writing done. πŸ™‚

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      July 2, 2014 at 11:26 AM

      I’ve made great progress so far, so it’s looking hopeful.

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. cathrina constantine says:
    July 2, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Yay for vacation!! Relax, enjoy, and breath easy!

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    1. Loni Townsend says:
      July 2, 2014 at 1:00 PM

      Will do!

      Reply
  9. Beverly says:
    July 2, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Vacation. Sounds heavenly. Relax and enjoy. And write, write, write.

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  10. L.G. Smith says:
    July 2, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Woohoo! Enjoy that time off and get lots of writing done. Make it your own little writing retreat. πŸ™‚

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  11. Lexa Cain says:
    July 2, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Yes, I’ve definitely taken vacations in order to get stuff done. But like ordering too much food when you’re hungry, I often find my ambitious plans are far in excess of what I can really accomplish. Good luck and have a great vacay! πŸ™‚

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  12. Pat Hatt says:
    July 2, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Bet you will get a ton done too, unless around and around the pups decide to run.

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  13. joylene says:
    July 2, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I play Temple Run2 on my phone when I’m stressed. Or I mow the lawn with a gas lawnmower. I should go peddling on the lake, but I’m too lazy. Loni, vacation for me, will you? Have a relaxing time. I should send you my cat Marbles, who’s snoring in his box beside me.

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  14. Nicki Elson says:
    July 2, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Hope you & dogie are having a brilliant time!

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  15. Gina Drayer says:
    July 2, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Sounds relaxing. I missed last IWSG b/c I was on vacation. Having a break can be good for your mental health.

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  16. Leanne Ross says:
    July 2, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Wow Loni! That is a great idea. To bad my husband and I work together. There’s NO WAY he’d let me take time off without him. HA!

    I hope you get a ton of writing finished (in between throwing balls in the pond for those dogs).

    Leanne Ross ( readfaced.wordpress.com & LeanneRossRF )

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  17. Nas says:
    July 2, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Yay! Enjoy! Hope you come back refreshed!

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  18. Lucinda W. says:
    July 2, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    It sounds like a great idea! I’m finding myself too busy with all 4 kids at home for the summer. Enjoy!

    Reply
  19. Southpaw says:
    July 2, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    So nice! I’d like too, but when I’ve tried work keeps creeping back in. Best of luck.

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  20. Christine Rains says:
    July 2, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    That sounds absolutely wonderful. I wish I could have a vacation like that. Hope you’re enjoying every second. πŸ™‚

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  21. Cathy Keaton says:
    July 2, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Hanging out at a pool with dogs licking you to death while you write in solace? Sounds like you have that part of writing all figured out. πŸ˜‰

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  22. Gail Baugniet says:
    July 2, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog site even though you are on vacation, Lani. I don’t take vacation so I can write because I am retired from by paying job. Now I write all the time. Last year, to help out someone, I used a timeshare on Maui for a week and called that my mini writing retreat. Does that count?

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  23. Keith Edgar Channing says:
    July 3, 2014 at 12:19 AM

    Being retired, I am (almost) in that happy position anyway. I’m still keen to get away in the camper for a few days, though, if only for a change of scene.

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  24. Gossip Grl says:
    July 3, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    We are taking just a few days soon. I hope to disconnect a little to clear my thoughts and hopefully put some things in perspective as far as writing. Enjoy your vacation!

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  25. Michelle Ziegler says:
    July 3, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    I want a pond πŸ™‚ have fun.

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  26. Meradeth says:
    July 3, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Have a great time relaxing! We all need some vacation time πŸ™‚

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  27. Margo Berendsen says:
    July 3, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    A whole week just to write?!!! I’m demanding that for my next birthday.

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  28. Chrys Fey says:
    July 3, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Lounging by a pond sounds wonderful. I am envious. I would love to take a vacation, but it’s really hard for me to get away without a car. Haha! Enjoy your time away! πŸ™‚

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  29. Leandra Wallace says:
    July 3, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    I’m on vacation this week too! No lounging by a pond though, just lounging on the couch. =) I’ve meant to clean the shower and dust for the last two days…not done yet! Heh.

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  30. L. Diane Wolfe says:
    July 3, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    A writing vacation sounds wonderful.

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  31. C. Lee McKenzie says:
    July 3, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    A perfect vacation. Send everyone away except the dogs and let me write. πŸ™‚

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  32. Ava Quinn says:
    July 3, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    That sounds like paradise! I go on a writers’ retreat every year for 3 days with some of the members of my writers’ group. It’s heaven. I get up, write, go to meals, write, laugh with friends who understand, and get my writing mojo working.

    Have a great writer’s staycation!

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  33. Stephanie Faris says:
    July 4, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    YAY. Hope you’re having a great vacation. I have heard of writers actually checking themselves into hotels alone to get writing done. It always sounded like a great idea to me!

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  34. Milo James Fowler says:
    July 6, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Sounds perfect, Loni. I hit the beach with my board or the trails with my bike whenever I get overwhelmed. It’s a good way to release stress and pray and sort crap out.

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  35. Misha says:
    July 7, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Have a great time!

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  36. Corinne Rodrigues says:
    July 7, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    It’s a great idea, Loni and I hope you managed to get some good writing done! πŸ™‚

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  37. SittieCates says:
    July 8, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    Hi there! Thanks for visiting my blog!

    Vacation? Yup. I often do that. It really helps when you take some time off to concentrate on writing. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  38. Birgit says:
    July 25, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    i am so happy that you had a vacation and were able to write and enjoy-always needed

    Reply

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