April 2018 has been an incredible busy month full of travel, work and struggles with blogging consistently. It has certainly been the test of time and proved to be an incredibly fun but tiring month of all. I thought January 2018 was an incredibly busy month but honestly I was talking nonsense compared to April.
Often I talk about how busy each month had been without really giving details, well that changes today. I thought I start sharing recaps of the month in forms of an overview of the happenings. Some months might be boring compared to others but that’s the spice of life, variety. With that being said, let’s dive into the April 2018 highlights and share an overview of the month.
April 2018 Highlights: Where did I travel to?
Because Easter made an early appearance this year, it meant the first Monday in April was a bank holiday. With that I decided to surprise the OH with a trip to Salisbury {pronounced SawZbree} to see the Cathedral. But the ulterior motive was to visit the Stonehenge, a bucket list item of mine for many years.
Over a week later the OH and I boarded our flight to Marseille, for our first trip abroad together. It was definitely learning experience for both of us but glad to say an amazing one too. I finally learned the inspiration for the Count of Monte Carlo books and movies, a small island of IF off the coast of Marseille.
A couple of days after returning from Marseille I boarded another flight to Zagreb Croatia for work. I hadn’t been before and I had no expectations, I found myself amazed, read the Zagreb Highlight. The weather was perfect the entire time I was there, only issue is I was indoors. But I had the weekend to explore and will be sharing must see places on here soon.
As if that wasn’t enough traveling, I had booked a trip to take my parents to Barcelona Spain. This trip came just two days after I returned from Zagreb, meaning I just unpacked, did laundry and packed again. I still wouldn’t have it any other way and enjoyed showing my parents the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.
April 2018 Highlights: How’s Work?
This is the most common question I get from people in my life because everyone knows the situation. We went from a team of 12 to a team of 3 which means the work load has increased like crazy. I am working in my sleep, planning what to do and what should be accomplished first. Trying to maintain my sanity when all I want to do is scream at the top of my lungs. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without my little world of traveling and blogging.
But don’t get me wrong, I am fortunate to have the job that I do as it pays handsomely so I can’t complain. It is just sometimes we need to vent so as not to hold any negative energy inside and live a good life. I believe in sharing my feelings and though some don’t like it for me it is absolutely therapeutic. With that I promised myself I would stick to a 9-6 work schedule and accept an odd 8 or 9pm meeting. I refuse to have the late calls daily as that digs into my personal time which honestly is not healthy.
April 2018 Highlights: Are you still blogging?
Regular readers know I have had a routine, Mondays = Fashion, Tuesdays = Travel, Wednesday/Thursday =whatever and weekends off. Well that schedule left the building about, hoo maybe 6 months ago or more. At the moment I am winging it and just going with the flow, but this for me is absolute horror. Having s schedule for me is very important, I don’t restrict myself but use it as a guidance.
I am a to-do list, goal setter and organised type of person and this has thrown me off-balance. So much that my insomnia is back and I am struggling to sleep the full night. If I go to bed at 9pm, I am up at 3am, sleep midnight and I am up at 4am. I am trying my old tricks and nothing seems to be working at the moment. There is so much going on with work that I have found myself dreaming about not completing a report on time. I know something has to give but I don’t yet know what and hoping to find out asap.
April 2018 has been an absolute horror story work wise but in other parts of my life its been awesome. I have been to three countries and spent an average of 3 days in each city with good sunny days. Somehow I feel quite relieved sharing the April 2018 highlights, now I am ready to conquer May 2018. May looks a bit more promising but I won’t believe it till I see it.
How was your April? Did you travel much?
Nayna Kanabar says
It sounds like you have caught the travel bug. It’s lovey to have so many opportunities to see new places and discover new cultures and sights.
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy B says
We only live around the corner from Salisbury and love visiting there too! Sounds like a good month!
John Milnes says
Some very exciting and interesting places you have visited in April. What have you got in store for May.
John M
Mandi says
You certainly have had a busy time. I would love to go to Croatia – Salisbury is a love area to go to, really great to see Stone Henge.
Miranda says
I am hoping to explore more of Croatia but first, I need to return to Zagreb with my parents in toll
Franc Ramon says
It looks like a travel filled month for you. Good luck on the added workload with your team down to 3. I hope you get an added support on your team.
Peter says
Travelling well and keeping busy so awesome! We try to leave work alone for the nights and it seems to be working.. wish we could travel some more ourselves!
Tomi C says
I went to Mexico, Dallas and New Orleans in April. I’ve got a few upcoming trips planned for May including one to Dallas, it’s one of my favorite cities.
Linda Hobbis says
IU’m intrigued to know what you do for a job – it sounds like a really jet-set lifestyle. I know from past experience though that whilst travel looks glamorous it can be really hard work.
wendy says
How lucky you are to travel to such wonderful places! Blogging is a job in itself. I work a full time demanding job and do blogging part time too.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
It sounds like you had a great April. I’d love to visit some of the places you do, one of these days!
Dannii says
We went to Salisbury last year and were amazed at how awesome it was. It’s a shame we were only there for a couple of hours.
Tanya says
How gorgeous is St Marks Church! Sorry to hear that work has become crazy for you but what a fabulous month of travelling. Work has gone insane for me too so I feel your pain there but the only place I visited during April was Newcastle for a birthday, better than nothing though right
Nayna Kanabar says
It sounds like you have caught the travel bug. It’s lovey to have so many opportunities to see new places and discover new cultures and sights.
Nayna Kanabar says
It sounds like you have caught the travel bug. It’s loveky to have so many opportunities to see new places.
Kara says
I love visiting Salisbury as its not too far from me but still haven’t done Stonehenge. It;s on the list for this year
Nayna Kanabar says
It sounds like you have caught the travel bug. It’s loveky to have so many opportunities to see new places.
Kara says
I love visiting Salisbury as its not too far from me but still haven’t done Stonehenge. It;s on the list for this year
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog says
We only live around the corner from Salisbury and love visiting there too! Sounds like a good month!
Laura Dove says
Wow it sounds like you had a great April! I love to see what everyone achieved each month, although it makes me very jealous – ha!
Bryanna Skye says
Wow you sound so so busy! Although I guess the travel is a good sort of busy 🙂 Hope things calm down a bit for you x
Laura Dove says
Wow it sounds like you had a great April! I love to see what everyone achieved each month, although it makes me very jealous – ha!
Bryanna Skye says
Wow you sound so so busy! Although I guess the travel is a good sort of busy 🙂 Hope things calm down a bit for you x
John Milnes says
Some very exciting and interesting places you have visited in April. What have you got in store for May.
John M
Jenni says
Ooh I would love to visit Marseille. We went to Windermere for the a couple of days x
Tomi C says
I went to Mexico, Dallas and New Orleans in April. I’ve got a few upcoming trips planned for May including one to Dallas, it’s one of my favorite cities.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
It sounds like you had a great April. I’d love to visit some of the places you do, one of these days!
Jenni says
Ooh I would love to visit Marseille. We went to Windermere for the a couple of days x
Amy - All about a Mummy says
Wow! What’s a busy month! We are off to Croatia in August and can’t wait,
Linda Hobbis says
IU’m intrigued to know what you do for a job – it sounds like a really jet-set lifestyle. I know from past experience though that whilst travel looks glamorous it can be really hard work.
Peter says
Travelling well and keeping busy so awesome! We try to leave work alone for the nights and it seems to be working.. wish we could travel some more ourselves!
Stephanie says
I’m glad you are trying to leave work alone in the evening. It’s so important to have personal time. Sounds like a good travel month, and I look forward to seeing your May!
Amy - All about a Mummy says
Wow! What’s a busy month! We are off to Croatia in August and can’t wait,
Tanya says
How gorgeous is St Marks Church! Sorry to hear that work has become crazy for you but what a fabulous month of travelling. Work has gone insane for me too so I feel your pain there but the only place I visited during April was Newcastle for a birthday, better than nothing though right
Stephanie says
I’m glad you are trying to leave work alone in the evening. It’s so important to have personal time. Sounds like a good travel month, and I look forward to seeing your May!
Jeanine says
What a month! Sounds like you had a great time! Wish could travel even a little bit but its not going to be possible for a while yet!
Heather says
Looks like you had an incredible month! I would love to post about the highlights of my month too. Such a great idea!
Miranda says
You should Heather, it is always a nice recap
Donna Ward says
Insomnia can be a real drag. Especially if your working. Physical activities can help. Like taking a walk.
Terri Steffes says
Some fun times for you in April. We live near a Salisbury and we say it Sals-berry. It’s fun to see how different places say it different ways.
Miranda says
Oh how fun that it is pronounced differently in different areas. April was one fun, difficult and busy month for sure.
Terri Beavers says
Traveling is always fun to me. Glad you got to get in some trips. I don’t know how anyone who works outside of the home has time for blogging. I’m just not dedicated enough I guess. You sound so organized, I need to learn from you.
Miranda says
Awww thanks Terri, it is a struggle at best but its one battle I enjoy partaking in
Heather says
Looks like you had an incredible month! I would love to post about the highlights of my month too. Such a great idea!
Donna Ward says
Insomnia can be a real drag. Especially if your working. Physical activities can help. Like taking a walk.
Terri Steffes says
Some fun times for you in April. We live near a Salisbury and we say it Sals-berry. It’s fun to see how different places say it different ways.
Ali - We Made This Life says
It sounds like you have done some amazing travelling but I hear you on the work stress! When it’s affecting your sleep though it’s not good, I hope it eases for you.
Miranda says
Thank you Ali, I intend on using this weekend to just sleep and do nothing.
wendy says
How lucky you are to travel to such wonderful places! Blogging is a job in itself. I work a full time demanding job and do blogging part time too.
Miranda says
Blogging really is a job on its own too but we do it because we love it.
Terri Beavers says
Traveling is always fun to me. Glad you got to get in some trips. I don’t know how anyone who works outside of the home has time for blogging. I’m just not dedicated enough I guess. You sound so organized, I need to learn from you.
Miranda says
Awww thanks Terri, it is a struggle at best but its one battle I enjoy partaking in
Dannii says
We went to Salisbury last year and were amazed at how awesome it was. It’s a shame we were only there for a couple of hours.
Miranda says
It is gorgeous, I knew I wanted to spend a bit more time there
chubskulit rose says
Wow, you are one well-travelled lady, good for you! Marseille sounds like a great place.
Miranda says
Thank you, I do try whilst the opportunities are available to me
Ali - We Made This Life says
It sounds like you have done some amazing travelling but I hear you on the work stress! When it’s affecting your sleep though it’s not good, I hope it eases for you.
Cherri Megasko says
Wow! What a month! I’m glad you found time to sneak in some travel AND check something off your Bucket List.
Miranda says
Thanks, I do try and I am never sure when I will have such opportunities again
Ashley says
Your April looked fabulous! I have some big travel plans in my future.
Franc Ramon says
It looks like a travel filled month for you. Good luck on the added workload with your team down to 3. I hope you get an added support on your team.
chubskulit rose says
Wow, you are one well-travelled lady, good for you! Marseille sounds like a great place.
Jeanette says
What an incredible month that you had! I would love to travel like you have. There’s so many places in this world to explore and I’m trying hard to get to all of them LOL. I think you have me beat!
Amber Myers says
You had a fabulous April it seems! I’m sorry about the insomnia though. My husband has that too.
I did not travel much. I will for a bit this summer at least.
Miranda says
Thanks Amber, insomnia is a pain when all I want to do is sleep.
Cherri Megasko says
Wow! What a month! I’m glad you found time to sneak in some travel AND check something off your Bucket List.
Miranda says
Thanks, I do try and I am never sure when I will have such opportunities again
Ashley says
Your April looked fabulous! I have some big travel plans in my future.
Alli Smith says
I love reading about all your travels and would love to visit some of the places you mentioned, especially Salisbury. Looks like you had a very busy April.
Miranda says
It was an incredibly busy month, I am surprised I survived it lol. Salisbury is nice and quite, we loved it
candy says
Nice to see the traveling will always be a part of your life. That would be the fun and relaxing part for me. Don’t have to tell you to stay busy you already are very busy.
Miranda says
Hahaha thanks Candy, it seems busy found me before I went looking for it. I hope traveling will always be part of my life as its something I hope never have to give up
Emma Raphael says
That’s a jam packed month right there! I used to live near Salisbury years ago, the cathedral is stunning isn’t it? 🙂
Miranda says
The Cathedral is incredible, I was amazed and so happy to be able to visit.
Jeanette says
What an incredible month that you had! I would love to travel like you have. There’s so many places in this world to explore and I’m trying hard to get to all of them LOL. I think you have me beat!
Mandi says
You certainly have had a busy time. I would love to go to Croatia – Salisbury is a love area to go to, really great to see Stone Henge.
Miranda says
I am hoping to explore more of Croatia but first, I need to return to Zagreb with my parents in toll
Alli Smith says
I love reading about all your travels and would love to visit some of the places you mentioned, especially Salisbury. Looks like you had a very busy April.
Emma Raphael says
That’s a jam packed month right there! I used to live near Salisbury years ago, the cathedral is stunning isn’t it? 🙂
Rhian westbury says
Wow that’s a lot of trips within April for you, you’re so lucky that you get to travel for work x
Sophie's Nursery says
Such a crazy month for you! It’s lovely that you managed to do so much travelling though 🙂 Stonehenge was ticked off my bucket list a few years ago, loved it x
Sarah Bailey says
It sounds like you have had a real mixed month with all the different things going on within your life. I would love to have more of schedule with my blog and make sure I have a couple of days off a week.
Hannah Swancott says
Ohh you have had a great April, what is ahead for you in May? Super exciting!I love that you have a schedule too, gives readers the chance to read the posts most relevant to them. I love travel tuesdays!
Sophie's Nursery says
Such a crazy month for you! It’s lovely that you managed to do so much travelling though 🙂 Stonehenge was ticked off my bucket list a few years ago, loved it x
Micaela Levachyov says
I love Salisbury, I visit every year. Did you get a chance to explore the market?
Miranda says
We did visit the market but it wasn’t busy due to the supposed recent ‘Russian poisoning’
Micaela Levachyov says
I love Salisbury, I visit every year. Did you get a chance to explore the market?