Life & blog update: October 2022…was a difficult month. I felt very stressed, exhausted and overstretched. My hubby and I didn’t see eye to eye about a few things and the kids seem to be in a prolonged wild phase. On top of that, my dad ended up in the hospital unexpectedly but it saved his life. He is all right now.
Kids went away for a weekend to a hotel in Istria with their paternal grandparents. They had lots of fun. Unfortunately, that weekend wasn’t as relaxing for me as I’d hoped because I had lots of obligations and it coincided with the time when my dad was at the hospital so I was worried a lot.
We took the kids on a day trip to Čabar, an hour and a half drive from our hometown to attend a celebration of town’s castle’s 371th year anniversary. Kids jumped a lot on bouncy castles and had some free cakes. Then we watched a historical parade (you can see a part of it on my Instagram reels). Kids liked the little girls’ majorette dancing. It was an interesting day out.
Regarding my job, the company has actually moved the office downtown which is better for me but that seems to be the only perk of my job lately. I’ve been struggling to keep my motivation and I’m wondering if I should look for a new job.
We had builders in the house again. We changed the entrance doors and windows. I think we are now done with our place.
Blog wise, I took a trip down a memory lane and shared with you castles & manor houses that I visited in England more than 10 years ago. I’ll do my Christmas posts this year again. I still have some beautiful travel Christmas ornaments and mugs to show you but those posts are scheduled for end of November/beginning of December.
Published posts in October
Happy November!
xoxox
Tanja
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I’m sorry you had a rough month, Tanja. I’m glad your Dad is OK. Worry takes it out of us, doesn’t it? I hope you can get some rest and look forward to brighter days.
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thanks Helen. I have something exciting planned so November will be great
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A busy month in one way or another I hope that Christmas brings some good cheer…Thank you for following CarolCooks2 🙂
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Thanks Carol.better times are ahead😉
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hope you’re doing ok. 2022 has been a hard year for many. take care of yourself Tanya.
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Thanks Andy.
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I do hope December is a calmer month for you and happier too, because of Xmas festivities. It is always fun with kids.
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Yes, we always do a lot of fun festive activities
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Sorry to hear about your hectic October: I’m with you on the job front, as I struggled to keep my motivation afloat during the long month. I hope you pull through and find happiness as we venture into the holiday season. Have faith!
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Thanks Rebecca
I am very much looking forward to festive season.and I have booked something for November which will be the best therapy for me😉
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Hope for the best Tanya! xx
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Thanks Christie
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It seems like October was far from relaxing for you, and I hope everything will get better in November. I’m also glad to hear that your dad is feeling better. Here’s to a more peaceful November!
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Thanks Juliette
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But at least Christmas is coming, right? Looking forward to your posts 😍
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Thanks🙂
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You have definitely had a lot going on lately. So glad that your dad is okay. Wishing you a better, more peaceful November
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Thanks.I hope so too.how are you?
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doing alright. We’ve had a stressful time of things too lately. But hopefully you and I are headed towards an upswing soon 🙂
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I hope so🙂
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Thanks for your update Tanya. Hope things have settled down again for you now.
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thanks Marion. not really, but I hope a calmer period is ahead
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