Today it’s a different kind of post. As I write this I am currently lying in a hospital bed. Don’t worry I am on the mend.
A few months ago I had been back and forth with the docs who told me I was basically over doing it all and I was suffering near on exhaustion and my migraines were near crippling but I ignored it. The boy was away on tour, I was working full time, had to look after mini me, trying to have a social life and then cramming all the reading I could in a few hours I had. The problem was I did not listen.
I think the problem I have, like most bloggers is I love books. But I overbooked myself (sorry couldn’t resist) and it has lead me to this hospital bed I am in now!
I have emailed everyone I am doing tours for and have asked to change posts around, I hate letting everyone down, it’s not something I can do. The decision I made after this scare is to take a bloody rest so most of July my blog will be quiet but I do hope you stay around. I am just taking a breather. I need to regroup and find my happy medium again. I’ve been going 100mph for too long.
Too much has started to suffer at home and in life in general and I can’t do everything. I may still post now and again when I do read my books and I will still share all your fabulous posts as much as I can.
What I will say is I am bloody bored! I left my DS at home grrr! And I am hot and bothered! ?
Enough of my rambles! While I wait for the on call consultant to see me to tell me the plan, I lie in my room utterly bored…now where’s my book ??
Until next time xxx
Short Book and Scribes says
Oh Zoe. Hope you are feeling much better soon. We all do it with the books and trying to cram them into every corner of our lives so you’re not alone. Sounds like the rest will be just what you need.
Zoé says
Thanks Nicola! Quite emosh at the moment too lol I think my body has now had enough of me and I guess I have to do as I’m told..rarity lol x
Steph Warren - Bookshine says
Sorry to hear this. I know the feeling… there’s just too many books and not enough hours in the day! Hope you’re feeling brighter soon xx
Zoé says
Thanks steph! I am home which is a good thing just need to learn this rest thing! Lol xx
Steph Warren - Bookshine says
Glad you’re back home now. I only know how to rest by reading, so if you figure out another way let me know! ?
Karen says
Wishing you well Zoe and hope you’re home soon . Take care x
Zoé says
Thanks Karen. I came home Sunday. Now to learn to rest up ? xx
Marje @ Kyrosmagica says
Hi Zoe, sorry to hear you have been unwell. I know the feeling I am pretty much in the same boat. Work full-time try to write, do book reviews, beta read you name it! When you love books you just can’t stop. But, do take care and rest. Marje x
Zoé says
Hi Marje, thanks for your message. I am trying to rest now not use to it! X
Marje @ Kyrosmagica says
Take care. Hope you are on the mend. x
Davida Chazan says
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. Use the down time to read, read, read.
Zoé says
Thank you Davida! I am having a break from reading at the moment. Just going to rest ☺️
A Knight's Reads says
Oh Zoe!!! Make sure you follow the doctors orders and rest. Big hugs xx
Zoé says
I promise I am trying ? I didn’t rest much yesterday. It’s hard when it’s forced lol I will be doing nothing today lol thanks Claire ? xx
likeherdingcatsblog says
Zoe I’m so sorry you’ve ended up in hospital but I’m pleased you’ve taken steps to lighten your load. I’ll message you properly later x
Zoé says
❤️❤️ thanks lovely! I will reply in a minute xx
likeherdingcatsblog says
Don’t worry xx
Sarah Hardy says
Wishing you a speedy recovery Zoé and sending love and hugs. Make the most of the rest and focus on yourself xx
Zoé says
Thanks Sarah! I promise I am trying to rest ? xx
Lesley budge says
I hope you are feeling better soon…..and back at home for something better to eat at least!
Zoé says
Thanks Lesley! The food wasn’t toooooo bad. But I’m not really eating at the moment. Having to be careful. Xx
alwaysneedmorebooks says
Oh my goodness! You make get bored but you are 100% doing the right thing. Take care and enjoy the summer!
Zoé says
I know it was way boring in the hospital. I am trying to rest up it’s just hard lol x
Debbie Harris says
Take care of yourself! Lying in a hospital bed isn’t much fun but you obviously need a rest. All the best and enjoy your blogging break.
Zoé says
Thanks Debbie! I am trying to rest up but when it’s forced it’s hard to do so lol x
thewritinggarnet says
So sorry you’re poorly. Look after yourself xxxx
Zoé says
Thanks Lovely!! Trying to rest not doing a great job ??xxx
Jill's Book Cafe says
Wishing you all the best Zoe, whatever the plan, hope all goes well. Take care xx
Zoé says
Thank Jill that means a lot! Xxx
Curled up with a good book says
You need to look after yourself and you little one over and above anyone else. We do you and fit too much and it’s crazy, a sometimes a step back is what we need. Rest up and read for pleasure while you’re recovering if you can. No deadlines – no pressure. Feel better soon my love xxx
P.S I finally read your about section – are you in/near Dover? I’m a Folkestone girl ❤️
Zoé says
I am trying to rest but I struggle when it’s forced. I can’t sit still at all! ??♀️ I overdid it yesterday! Lol thanks Chelle ❤️
No way! Do you live in Folkestone now? I work there and live in Dover!! Could meet up for a cuppa when I am better?? Xxx
Curled up with a good book says
I’m in Ashford but work across Kent so I’m all over the place. Would be fab to meet up for a cuppa when you’re better ❤️
Make sure you rest up lol xxx
Zoé says
Yes sounds like a fab idea!! In the next couple of weeks then we can sort something!
I went back to work yesterday but I am taking it easy and completely resting at home. Helps I’m tired so don’t want to do much lol xxx
Kelly says
Oh hunny I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve not been feeling well ? I know what it’s like to find yourself in a hospital bed because you’ve been ignoring all the signs and the alarm bells too and it sucks! Take all the time you need, no one’s going anywhere and I hope you feel better very soon ?
Zoé says
Oh lovely! Hope you are ok!!! ❤️ I will promise to rest up today lol x
Kelly says
I’m fine ? 5 years ago I was diagnosed with MS, could barely walk, it had been going badly for quite a while but I didn’t know what it was and I kept pushing myself, at work, at home. So I’m trying not to do that anymore! Yes rest!!
booksaremycwtches says
Take care and listen to the doctors xx
Zoé says
I promise I will! I am trying to rest but it’s hard when it’s forced lol x
Hayley Reviews says
Take it easy
Zoé says
Thank you so much Hayley x
Hayley Reviews says
Anytime how are you doing?
Zoé says
I’m getting there. Not quite 100% but I’m definitely getting there. How are you doing?
Hayley Reviews says
Getting there isn’t a bad start. Yeah life is slowly improving for me too 🙂 let’s do this eh.
Zoé says
Hope everything is ok!! One day at a time ?
Hayley Reviews says
Yup it’s getting better. You too my friend.
Neats says
Sorry to hear that you’re in hospital lovely. Wishing you a speedy recovery ?
Zoé says
Thanks Neats! I am better than I was but still not better lol I am trying my best to rest xx
lollyrugs says
Wishing you a speedy recovery Zoë, since my health scare back earlier in the year my blog has come low down my list of priorities. I think there’s times in our life when we need to heed the warnings and look after ourselves first ?
Zoé says
Yes it’s a shame we have to do it the hard way because we take a look at everything isn’t it. Saturday was an all time low and I don’t want to go back there again! Thanks lovely ❤️
Chat About Books says
Feel better soon x
Zoé says
Thank you ❤️ fingers crossed lots of rest needed xx
Caroline Vincent - Bits about Books says
So sorry to hear you’re not well! Hugs xx
Zoé says
Thanks Caroline! Much needed hugs xx
Graeme Cumming says
It’s so easy to lose sight of our priorities. You look after yourself, young lady!
Zoé says
Yes sir! Lol I know it’s a shame that I had to let it get to this before I re-evaluated what I was doing! I am on rest now…not that I know how to rest lol x
Graeme Cumming says
Letting things get so far is usually the way we learn. The important thing is to learn… Take care
Emmalene aka A Brummie Home and Abroad says
Oh Zoe, I hope you feel better soon! You need to take some time out for yourself and your family – and remember to read for pleasure, not because you have to. We’ll all still be here when you decide to get back to blogging xx
Zoé says
Thanks love! ❤️ I promise I am trying to rest just not good at it lol xx
Shalini says
Get well soon.. Hope you come back rejuvenated
Zoé says
Thanks love! I will do, need to keep getting you to buy more books ??? xx
Tina Woodbury says
Oh my goodness Zoe! Take care of you! xx
willowdot21 says
Dear Zoé take care do as the drs tell you and get better soon ???
Zoé says
Thanks Tina! I am trying to now ? xx
thebeasley says
Oh doll! Please do get as much rest and recovery that you possibly can hope you get discharged asap. Much love xxx
Zoé says
Hey lovely! I got discharged on Sunday night. Just not resting up much ??♀️ I’m paying for it today lol xx
nsfordwriter says
Take care & all the best ♥
Zoé says
❤️❤️thanks lovely x
ljwrites85 says
Feel better soon Zoe xx
Zoé says
Thanks Lorna xxx
Hayley at RatherTooFondofBooks says
Oh Zoe, I hope you get some much-needed rest and that you start feeling better soon. It sounds like a good decision to take a break from blogging, we’ll all still be here when you feel ready to come back. Take good care, sending you massive hugs xxx
Zoé says
Thanks Hayley hugs are always appreciated ❤️❤️? I am trying to rest just hard when it’s forced rest xxxx
Roger Bray says
I hope you feel better very soon xxx
Zoé says
Thanks Roger!! ❤️ xx
Janel (Keeper of Pages) says
Hope you feel better soon lovely! And I highly recommend a blogging break. I took one a few months ago and have been blogging sporadically ever since and I’m finding it much more enjoyable not having a schedule to stick to. You gotta do what suits you at the right time. xx
Zoé says
Thanks Janel! Yeah I think that is what I am going to do. I have August dates I will honour, I have requested to change all my July ones. But I want to read now without pressure now. ❤️ xx
Simon says
I’m sorry to hear that Zoe, my thoughts are with you and I hope you’re well soon. Take care of yourself ok, Huge hugs to you xx
Zoé says
Thanks Simon. I need to rest up and I might get somewhere lol I’m a rubbish patient xx
Simon says
I don’t think anyone likes being told you must rest up, just try and take it easy xx
nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog says
Goodness I hope you’re okay. I’m on holiday and only just saw this via Facebook. You take care of yourself and come back when you’re ready xx
Zoé says
Oh love ? thanks for messaging but naughty you are on holiday!!! I will do, just resting up but I’m a rubbish patient Xxx
marypicken says
Zoe. So sorry to hear you are well. I hope you are starting to feel a bit better now. You have to do what’s right for you and we’ll be here to cheer you back when you are ready.
Zoé says
Aw thanks Mary!! That’s so kind of you say! I am defo feeling much better than I was. The antibiotics definitely worked. Thank you ❤️❤️
Jules_Writes says
I very much hope you are feeling and doing better now. Take a break! Everything on the blog can wait and your health is far more important. xxx
Zoé says
Yeah I am much better and only doing content for the tours I signed up and will be back properly in August! Thank you lovely xx