On Saturday, I’ll be sleeping here!
Yesterday was the last day of school for the 2016-2017 school year. Summer has started for the kids, and mine begins on Friday when we fly to Spokane, Washington. And, this time around, I really am going to take a summer break! Where I go, to Spirit Lake, Idaho, there is no solid, strong Internet connection. Last year, I ended up spending too much money just to get connected (sometimes $10 a day!). I’m not going to bother with staying connected; rather I’m going to unplug and take a proper summer break. It’s taken me a while to come to this conclusion–I mean I am normally so connected online, so I am aware this is going to be difficult for me. But, I can do it! The one thing I am most looking forward to is reading. I plan to read a book a week: that means I have the potential to read seven books! Usually, I go to bed looking at my Instagram feed only to wake up and look at the same feed. I used to enjoy reading in bed, so that’s exactly what I’m going to do! The other thing I plan to do is write…. like in a notebook the old fashion way. I wanna see what thoughts and feelings come about from disconnecting. This break feels very liberating; lately the struggle seems to real to try to get likes and follows. I feel proud of my loyal Kremb de la Kremb blog readers, yet on Instagram it constantly feels like a losing battle, so I am hoping I won’t miss it. I do have a few blogging collaborations that I won’t abandon, so you can rely on a post with my Ping Pong Piece ladies on June and July 20th. Also, for the last Monday of each month I will post with The Fab 40s. Finally, my new collaboration, Shopping with Debbie will also happen–especially now that we can shopt together in the States. Other than those posts though, I’ll be taking a summer break. I’ll have my camera with me and my creative DIY mind, so plan on returning to Kremb de la Kremb mid August when I’ll be back to posting regularly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
In the meantime, I’ve rounded up some blog posts you might enjoy from Kremb de la Kremb’s previous summers:
Twinning with Kevin last summer during a sunset in La Jolla.
I’m hoping during our California trip this summer, Kevin and I have time to ride bikes along the coastline.
Don’t worry: I’m packing some sequins for my trip to California again!
Last summer we had such fun in San Diego with Kevin’s folks.
We always have a great time on the trips we take with them. Always!!
I can hardly wait for time with these two beautiful sisters of mine!
I will definitely be getting my DIY on with this cutie!
I’m looking forward to seeing the other Ann Marie Krembs. That’s right we share the exact same name.
Getting together with her, her boys, and all the Krembs is always such fun.
We will have a special time this summer celebrating Kevin’s folks 50th wedding anniversary!
I’m not sure who all will be visiting this summer, but I would certainly welcome a surprise visit from these two!
I’ll definitely be sporting my Idaho uniform!
I’m seriously hoping my left knee doesn’t have me needing an emergency replacement
in August like I needed with my hip last August….
Hey! Have a great summer, and I’ll be back to regular posting after my summer break!
Oh Ann, seeing these pictures from last summer makes me so happy! I know how important it is for you to finally be able to kick back in good ol Idaho with friends and family and some time to reconnect with yourself. Unplug buddy. You owe it to your peace of mind, your sense of self, your inner child, your creative juicer, your darling family and your faithful readers who will still be here when you’re ready. Wishing you every bit of wellness there is to be had. Much love to you , now, go read those books!!!
Have a great break and hope all goes well being unplugged. I’m shortly off to Greece and I usually put the phone in the safe all day, so I only use it briefly in the early evening. Gail
wish you enjoy your holidays!! You know we’re going to miss you!
besos