What happens when you’re so busy with deadlines that you’re away from social media for a few days?
Things like getting a photo published (photo #3 in essay):
And having your blog included in a list by Trip Logic of “100 Reasons to Travel Inspired by Bloggers From Across the Globe“Â – check out #6Â – thanks, Trip Logic!
If this time last year was super busy with the Road Warrior program starting, this year is somehow no different. I have one major deadline, my Jamaica book project is still going and a couple of articles are due >> at the same time. Meanwhile the email inquiries keep flooding my inbox – “How do I get into this field? What camera should I buy?” If you’ve emailed me this past week, please bear with me, I’ll reply as soon as I’m able.
Meanwhile I’m feeling immensely grateful each day and working hard has never felt so good. I’ve been on Shelter Island with my family and friends, working and playing on the beach with my nephew, my little stepsister and the other six kids in the house on my short breaks! It’s been an ideal getaway to get work done, believe it or not (and who says you can’t find island life in your own backyard?)
Here is a bonus postcard from July 4 – jumping off the dock at Shelter Island. I hope everyone had a great holiday, and if you’ve never been to Shelter Island, I highly recommend it – it’s just two and a half hours from New York City and makes for a wonderful getaway. More photos soon but for now, I must go and delve back into work.
Lebawit Lily Girma
Lily Girma is a published Travel writer, Photographer and Guidebook author who has lived and studied in Africa, Europe and the Americas. In 2008, she left behind a prestigious law career to follow her passion. Her work has appeared in various outlets, including CNN Travel and BBC Travel, and her photography commissioned by tourism boards. Her first edition of "MOON BELIZE" travel guidebook is due for publication this Fall 2013 (10th edition, Moon Handbooks by Avalon Travel/Perseus Books). Lily's work reflects a deep love for culture and adventure in all its forms.
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Congrats on the publication and inclusion in the top 100 list! Glad you were able to get away and enjoy family while working on your projects. Looking forward to the final products!
Thanks, April! It was a nice change for sure. Fingers crossed on the final products, looking forward to seeing yours too!