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Saturday 3 June 2017

An Update before An Update



Oh Hai, 

Guess who isn't going to be winning consistent blogger of the year any time soon? Hi, yes, it's me. *Takes a bow*. 


Sorry, so sorry. Things have been, well, that's what this post is all about. People say, 'I've been so busy' quite flippantly, myself definitely included, but honestly, things have been so bloody busy. 

That's not to say I never have a single free hour or so to dedicate to my blog but just that I have been busy re-distributing my time. This year and last I have been forcing myself to do something quite shocking every single day- shut. my. laptop. I know, this is f*cking crazy but let me tell you ladies (and 3% of men google analytics tells me that reads), it's wonderful. Actually using my eyes to look at things and be part of the world around me that isn't digital has been great. Great for me, great for those around me and great for my mind. 

As well as dancing about in real life using my eyes to look at non-screen things, I've been beavering away (hate that phrase, makes me think of oral sex- 'beaver') on a few other things so I thought I'd take the opportunity to tell you about them now. Next week there'll be another update on something else pretty wild, but that can wait.


1. I moved house! I'm sure if you follow my vlogs you'll know this but I now inhabit a different building each day. The building itself is an upgrade on the previous in terms of size and location but in terms of love, I'm not there with it yet. My old house still has a piece of my soul. I made so many memories there and most of them amazing. I started this blog there, I bought my baby home from hospital to it, I had a million parties, guests to stay, cosy nights, christmas trees, paint jobs (lets never discuss the time I painted the door blue, hated it and painted it back to white again) and laughs. It was a happy home, the happiest home I've ever had actually. 


The time came though to spread out, I wanted more space, I wanted something solid to invest in and the time was right for a change. In the new house, I'm about 80% unpacked but the final 20% is all the sentimental crap you carry with you through your life (I have my late Mother's wedding dress, as well as mine from my now divorced marriage- where on earth do you put things like that?!) and finding homes for all of it and putting your stamp on the place. I think because I haven't built a lot of memories there or put my stamp on it yet that I'm struggling to bond with it. Does that make sense or do I sound like I'm losing the plot? It's a time thing I think. You can't rush the accumulation of knick-knacks and junk. You can't just buy it all either because that's not the same. You need to pick it up bit by bit on days out or delirious 3am online shopping binges with memories and love attached. It's a luxurious 'problem' to have, so I'll move on.



2. I've travelled. Since we last spoke here (aside from my tour update) I've been to Malaga with Liam's friends and family for his 40th birthday, New York with Liam again for his 40th birthday (you're only 40 once right??), Disneyland Paris with Darcy and about 45 little day trips for various things. When I compare this to last year where every other week I was dashing off meeting the Pope or partying at Cannes Film Festival (yes I know, I'm exceptionally cool), it's not that crazy but it's felt rather full on. Life this year is so much more homey than last. 2016 was a game of juggling motherhood and dating, it was like I was leading 2 separate lives. This year it's very family, cosy, homey. It's nice. Perhaps soon I'll buy a frilly apron so I can bake organic wholewheat protein cookies whilst managing my mini empire- how very modern. 



3. Book, book, book. I've only mentioned this about six hundred and forty five times but I WROTE A SODDING BOOK. The book itself isn't sodding but I say this so often I think I might tattoo it to my forehead haha. Before embarking on this task, I thought I knew everything I need to. How wrong I was!! I wrote a non-fiction on 2015 and so felt I knew the score and everything that came with it. Fiction though is a whole different ball game and I knew from the off I wanted to have full ownership and control so that meant buckling down and working. It's been a steep learning curve (and there were times I certainly wished I hadn't started) but the sense of joy and pride from finishing and knowing I've given it my all is immense. This week we (Liam, myself and my publishing team) drove to Diss on the east coast to see it being printed into an actual book. I've mentioned on instagram but I'll repeat it here- it's absolutely fascinating how they put a book together, so much skill and craft and finesse goes into each book. Next time I'm in Waterstones, I'll take a moment to think about how much goes into it all. Wilde Like Me (my book) is officially out on June 29th so this month will be full of work towards promoting it and making sure it sells well. Fingers crossed!! You can pre-order yours HERE


As I mentioned above, there's a bit more to tell but I thought I'd leave it with these three first and then commit a whole blog post to the other project next week- I'm sure you'll like it! 

Feels nice to write over here. If there's anything you think I should focus on in the blog world, let me know because I'm a little lost and in need of a push in the right direction. 

See you next week, 

Toodlepip!

xx

29 comments:

  1. Louise you will always be my favourite youtuber and blogger xxxxx

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  2. How does Disneyland Paris compare to Disney World Orlando?

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  3. How are you coping with being in a new neighbourhood . Do you miss your neighbours ?

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  4. so excited to read your book, can't wait to get my hands on it.

    Jess
    www.liljess.co.uk

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  5. Excited to here about this next exciting project! I admire you so much.

    Tamzinlena.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. Louise!
    I binge watched your story videos today while cleaning the house. I was wearing Bluetooth headphones so that I could listen throughout the house as I was moving, and your stories were so funny that I would stop to laugh really hard and then continue cleaning. What I didn't realize is how crazy I looked from my husband's point of view! 😂😂 I thoroughly enjoyed the videos though! Thank you for sharing such fantastic stories. I can't wait to read your new book.

    Xo,
    Caroline
    www.theprettylittlesecretblog.com

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  7. I do hope you do allow yourself some time to sit back and relax over the coming months! I'm so excited for you about the book and the move!

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  8. You've done so well and accomplished so much in the last few years! I admire you so much! It's my dream to publish a book someday!

    Xoxo
    Lulu
    Https://lindaxhella.blogspot.com

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  9. You are so amazing and should be so proud of everything you have accomplished. I can't wait to get my hands on Wilde Like Me.
    -Kathryn xx
    http://hellokathryn.com/

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  10. Well done sweets! Im so happy and excited for you. May all you dreams work out <3

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  11. Darcy looks so grown up now!!! You've achieved so much in the past year and can't wait to read your book :)

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  13. There are charities where you can donate your wedding dresses for to be made into outfits for stillborn babies. I know that people don't always want to part with their dresses but it's a nice way of putting something that can just sit in a dress bag in the wardrobe to use.

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  14. I always get so happy when I see you've posted Louise, hope there's more to come x

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  15. Yay for moving house and for your book! Exciting times indeed!

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  16. i wish my living room was as clean as that!lol. awesome post

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  17. I'm glad you're settled in to your new house! It looks lovely in yours vlogs - I'm also so inspired that you've written a book, and every time you post a "3AM AND HAVING A BREAKDOWN WRITING" post it's so comforting to know someone else is struggling with writing! (I'm a writer.) And not just struggling, but pushing through and coming up with an amazing product!! Looking forward to reading it!

    Mads xx

    MY BLOG: http://www.bymybedside.com

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  18. Congratulations on the book! I hope you settle into your new house well and find some time to relax this summer after all that hard work - you deserve it!
    www.lookwhosyorking.blogspot.co.uk

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  19. Awh Louise, I just love how cool, open and honest you are. Congratulations on all you've achieved and I can't wait to hear about your next venutre! X

    Hollie | ItsHollieAnn.com

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  20. Love!

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  21. Congrats on everything you're achieving Louise! Nobody deserves it more than you do♥
    Keep up the smiles and good work! xo

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  22. You've achieved so much lately love! Cannot wait to read your book xo

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  23. Oh Louise, it's so lovely to literally feel how happy you are just by reading this post. I'm so pleased for you and look forward hearing all about what else this year has in store for you and your family!
    Ellis x // www.elliswoolley.co.uk

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  24. So frigging exciting to read your book. woop!

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  25. you are always so real!
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  26. Congratulations!! I can't wait to read the book how amazing good for you! LOVE your blog!

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