New year, new me?

@BellaDoc (762)

San Diego, California

January 23, 2016 5:48pm CST

It is still January, so the old adage of "new year, new me" is still relevant. Or at least that's my view. Of course I don't really believe in such a statement. Longterm readers of my online writing may recall that I prefer an assessment of my, and indeed our, situation at the beginning of every month. I'm a little late this month. My excuse? Finally we took a family trip to Paris. It was fun, draining, slow-moving, invigorating and tiring. Anyway, I intend to be around here more often over the next few months. This is possible because the barnacle baby has been placed into daycare for a couple of days each week. My home hasn't looked so clean and tidy for a long while! Until next time BellaDoc.

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@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jan 16

It must be lovely to get a little bit of your life back. Glad you got to Paris. Guess maybe the trip was a bit different to previous ones. :)

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Jan 16

Very different!! I went to France 15 times pre-children.

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@JudyEv (342277)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jan 16

@BellaDoc There can't be much you haven't seen! Although that's a stupid thing to say really. There is always something new.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

26 Jan 16

@JudyEv LOL. There really is so much to see and do there!

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

24 Jan 16

I'm happy to see you around again, and look forward to more posts from you.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Jan 16

Thanks Jo! I've missed being here!

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@patgalca (18394)

• Orangeville, Ontario

25 Jan 16

No matter how hard I try, I can't stick to the "priorities" I make for the new year. I am getting on the treadmill every weekday but so far that's it. Although it was nice to have some giggles with hubby last night. With the girls gone we sit silently at the dinner table and eat.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

It must be different now your nest is empty. Apologies for the tardy reply - kids, life etc.

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@LadyDuck (472121)

• Switzerland

24 Jan 16

I noticed that you had disappeared, I am glad you had your trip to Paris. Welcome back.

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@LadyDuck (472121)

• Switzerland

24 Jan 16

@BellaDoc Traveling long distance can be exhausting.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

@LadyDuck I completely agree!

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Jan 16

Thanks Anna. Life can be so busy! Yes, we are so pleased to have finally made it back to Paris.

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@euphie (573)

• Ballymena, Northern Ireland

24 Jan 16

I think most people have given up with the whole new year, new me thing by now lol. I was determined to lose weight and I'm still working towards that goal and getting there slowly.

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@paigea (36315)

• Canada

25 Jan 16

@euphie slow and steady wins the race.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

Ah yes. Weight loss. I remember those days. Must try it again sometime ;) I hope all is well with you @euphie

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@paigea (36315)

• Canada

25 Jan 16

It's nice to get into a routine that allows for a cleaner home. I don't have a barnacle baby so I am blaming myLot. How wonderful that you got to Paris.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

Thanks @paigea The routine is making a difference and I do feel that our home life is calmer. But there is still much to be done :)

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@kevin1877uk (36988)

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24 Jan 16

Welcome back, sounds like you've been busy.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

Thanks. And possibly sadly I am still crazy busy :( Hope you are well.

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@swissheart (6482)

• Romania

24 Jan 16

welcome back here dear. give us a little more details about that trip to paris that you took

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@swissheart (6482)

• Romania

24 Jan 16

@BellaDoc that would be really nice. france is among the countries I plan to visit

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Jan 16

At some stage I will

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

5 Feb 16

@swissheart It can be a beautiful place. I've been many times but this was the first with children

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@sishy7 (27167)

• Australia

24 Jan 16

Good to see you again. Happy new year! Next is a family trip to down under, maybe?

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@sishy7 (27167)

• Australia

7 Feb 16

@BellaDoc No worries. We're opposite here, going "home" would be back to California for me and last I visited there was end of 2011...

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

@sishy7 We are all so mobile these days!

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

Hi! Apologies for the late reply. Yes, presumably I'll have to go "home" at some stage in 2017. (Geelong) This year - 2016 - we have decided to have an international vacation-free year :)

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@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

7 Feb 16

I am glad you had a trip, are you going to share a little of it with us?

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

Yes, at some stage. At the moment I am chasing my tail with my two non-sleeping kids and the barnacle baby. Sometime soon :)

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@garymarsh6 (23412)

• United Kingdom

3 Feb 16

OH nice Paris that must have been great fun!

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@garymarsh6 (23412)

• United Kingdom

7 Feb 16

@BellaDoc any little bistro is like fine dining in France! Simple but substantial dishes are the best!

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

It was lovely to be able to share Paris with my FIL and daughter :) Sadly no fine dining or clubbing this time @garymarsh6 lol

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@Fleura (30541)

• United Kingdom

1 Feb 16

Looking forward to seeing more of you again! Glad you made it to Paris, that sounds great!

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@Fleura (30541)

• United Kingdom

7 Feb 16

@BellaDoc You have a very multi-talented young lady!

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

Hi @Fleura I'm trying to be here more, but always seem to be busy with the family. We will go back to France for another trip, and maybe combine it with Spain or Germany as my daughter is learning those languages (she's a fluent English and French speaker/reader).

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@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

26 Jan 16

Glad to see you around again. Maybe tell us more about that trip?

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@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

7 Feb 16

@BellaDoc Doing fine here!

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

7 Feb 16

Hi James (waves). Yes, I will at some stage. I hope all is OK with you :)

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@cpefley (1926)

• San Jose, California

24 Jan 16

That sounds wonderful! I have always wanted to visit Paris. I hope you had a great time!

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

25 Jan 16

It was a little slow-going, with two young children and an 83YO father in law, but it was fun!

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@alchemistrx (2547)

• Philippines

24 Jan 16

How was Paris?Hope you're back in mylot.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Jan 16

Paris was interesting. I'd forgotten how many smokers there are there. I love the architecture, and loved being with our five year old daughter as she spoke French with he natives.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

24 Jan 16

Hey BellaDoc good to see you. Ha, ha, I love the thought of the barnacle baby

I'm envious of Paris.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Jan 16

Hi Val! It was a much-needed and wanted trip.

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@softbabe44 (5816)

• Vancouver, Washington

24 Jan 16

It sounds like you had a much-needed vacation and time to do a little cleanup too.

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@Dragonairy1 (1722)

• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

30 Jan 16

It sounds like you've been very busy, how olds the baby now, and only seem to remember you being pregnant

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@Shiva49 (26789)

• Singapore

24 Jan 16

Looking forward to reading more of yours - siva

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Jan 16

Thanks Siva

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@Scindhia (1906)

• India

24 Jan 16

Looks like you has a fantastic trip. I'd love to visit Paris someday.

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@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

24 Jan 16

There is so much to see and do!

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