Don't get me wrong: I'm not oblivious to the generosity! Garrett had pressured me to attend since I told him it was supposed to be a great conference--even better than the NY one I attended a few years ago.
When I told him I needed to finish some details on my book before it was ready to pitch, he insisted...until I compared it to him going to the Tour de France and being almost ready to compete.
After that, I suspected he might buy me a bike.
Instead, the envelope held confirmation information for two nights at a hotel.
Last weekend, I lost myself in the final polishing touches of my book. Meals were delivered to my door. Garrett had even booked a massage.
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| Room keys for my computer and me. |
At 8:52 PM on Saturday night, I celebrated the completion of Society of Legions with Hershey's kisses and a small bottle of wine.
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Yay for Garrett! And good on you for getting the work done. Huzzah!
ReplyDeleteIt felt great. Onward and upward!
DeleteThat's an awesome gift Brandi. Very thoughtful. I would love to have a weekend in a cabin lake, just me my computer,a few laps in the fresh water and time to work. I gave myself a weekend in a hotel last year finishing up Quail Crossings. It was awesome. I'm going to have a week to myself here pretty soon and even though I'm not going anywhere I can't wait to have my house ALL to myself.
ReplyDeleteHaving the house all to yourself is a different kind of pampering. I may be a sicko, but I would love uninterrupted time to vacuum, do laundry, and organize closets. Enjoy!
DeleteWOW! So jealous!
ReplyDeleteIt was pretty awesome. I'm sure Dave could work out something for you. A glamping getaway perhaps? :)
DeleteWhat a difference a few--or NOT--years make. When Kristin was small, I would have thought the ideal getaway was going away by myself,shopping, sleeping in, eating out...This morning I'm about to embark on what constitutes my favorite getaway these days--a long weekend with my grandsons. Definitely not restful, but a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing SOL! (I notice the title has changed. I like it!)
Your weekend sounds divine! Revel in the energy and cuteness of those boys this weekend... and then come home and RELAX.
DeleteGlad you like the title. :)
Congrats on finishing up and God bless Garrett for helping it happen! My get-away-for-one ideals change with the times. With my parents being 87 and 89 and living thousands of miles away, I love to get out there for a few days just to hang out with them, suck up their wisdom, and enjoy the regression of being their daughter.I'm off to make it happen next week!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Family support is the best present of all. Congratulations Brandi, I can't wait to read it from start to finish!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congrats!! (...and what a great hubby for suprising you with such a wonderful gift!)
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