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Zen Habits on Honeymoon - Plans for the Next Couple Weeks

Hi guys … as I mentioned before, I’m getting married in a couple of days, and then immediately leaving for my honeymoon in Thailand. I’m really looking forward to it, but I’m sad to say that I’ll be away from Zen Habits for a couple weeks (actually until after the first week of July).

However, I’m not leaving my faithful readers in the cold. Zen Habits will still be running, but writing from me will be a little less frequent — I’m going to ask for your help, the help of other bloggers, and your patience during my absence. I’ve got some good guest posts lined up, and have prepared some posts of my own.

The Zen Habits Honeymoon Schedule

Starting next week, Zen Habits will be running the following:

  • Original posts from me that I’ve prepared.
  • Guest posts from other bloggers.
  • Roundups of some of my best posts from the pasts, similar to my recent simplicity roundup.
  • Ask the Readers questions, where you guys will help me by providing the content. I’ve done Ask the Readers features in the past, and they’ve turned into some of the best posts on this site.

Comments will be in good hands

While these posts are being published, I won’t be around to respond to any comments (though I will do my best to catch up and read them later). I’m not bringing a laptop and will try to avoid Internet cafes.

However, my blogging friend and assistant, Stephen Smith, will be helping me out by responding to comments as needed. Just think of him as a surrogate Leo — he’ll be keeping me apprised of things, and if there’s anything urgent that needs my attention, he’ll wake me from my rum-induced stupor in my Thai bungalow.

Please, please treat Stephen kindly as he handles things around here — it would be most appreciated.

And most of all, remember that I am grateful to all of you for your readership, your participation in the Zen Habits community, and your encouragement in the 18 months of Zen Habits’ existence. I love you all!

Comments (83)

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Miguel Manalo Says:

June 18th, 2008, 7:56 am

Best wishes on your honeymoon!

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Ivan Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:05 am

Also the best wishes from me! Enjoy this very special time with your wife!

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Adam F. Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:08 am

Have fun!

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Babycakes Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:15 am

Congratulations!!!! Hope you have a wonderful time!

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Shanel Yang Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:17 am

At last, a little time for yourself and your wife alone together! Enjoy your much deserved rest, pamper yourselves, and stop worrying about us! I’m sure we’ll all still be here when you get back. : )

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fp64 Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:42 am

Leo - take as much time as you need - you’ve earned it. We’ll be here when you get back.

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Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:42 am

My wedding toast to Leo: May you live for as long as you like and have all you like for as long as you live!

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LivSimpl Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:46 am

Congratulations Leo! We hope you have a marvelous time and look forward to your return.

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Glynn Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:54 am

Congratulations Leo! :)

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fabelfisk Says:

June 18th, 2008, 8:56 am

Happy honeymoon, Leo, and get back well rested and full of energy!

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Daniel Says:

June 18th, 2008, 9:00 am

May you both have a life that is happy, peaceful and free from suffering!

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Dot H. Says:

June 18th, 2008, 9:12 am

Happy honeymoon and may you bring back wonderful memories!

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paula Says:

June 18th, 2008, 9:15 am

I hope you experience a renewal of your connection with your wife. I respect your leaving laptop behind in order to be fully present on your honeymoon!

This is my first comment on this blog, but I have enjoyed it for a long time. Congratulations!

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mehori Says:

June 18th, 2008, 9:18 am

Congratulations Leo!
I hope you will have a wonderful time on your honeymoon.

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Bee Says:

June 18th, 2008, 9:23 am

Have a safe trip! Cheers!!

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Ryan McLean Says:

June 18th, 2008, 9:31 am

How good are honey moons, enjoy yourself that is awesome…have lots of you know what *hehe*
We will keep reading when you come back
It’s cool how you can automatically set up posts to run during your absence, I do this on my financial blog so that I make sure my blog gets updated at least 4 times everyweek.
Enjoy your honeymoon

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Neil Cowley Says:

June 18th, 2008, 9:31 am

Much blessing for your and your new wife!
Enjoy yourselves.

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will Says:

June 18th, 2008, 9:53 am

from a longtime reader, non-commenter: congrats!

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Dumitru Tira Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:06 am

Hey I wish you guys the best! Have a great & romantic honeymoon :)

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sunaina Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:14 am

Hope you guys have a blast. Going to miss you. I am sure you will have enought rest and come recharged to motivate us with more tips. I am just ten days old to reading your blog, and have enjoyed it immensely. I read your site whenever I am alone and now I really feel as I now I have a friend, whom I may never visit but is always there when I need him. Thanks

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Wendy Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:15 am

Congrats Leo!

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Haslina Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:23 am

All the best on your honeymoon Leo!

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Shilpan | successsoul.com Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:24 am

My advice to you, if any, is not to worry about ZenHabits for next two weeks(It’s hard as you have a huge extended family now). Everyone will behave!

Shilpan

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Jonathan B. Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:26 am

Have a great honeymoon! :)

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Matt Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:40 am

Congratulations and enjoy your honeymoon!

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dokidok Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:47 am

Have fun and good rest on your honeymoon, because your readers will be so hungry for new posts after your return. You know how it is.

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TDC Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:51 am

Hope you have a wonderful honeymoon and come back refreshed and full of vigour.

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banji - LessonInLife Says:

June 18th, 2008, 10:57 am

I wish you all the best with the marriage and of course enjoy the honeymoon. Thailand is a beautiful country. I know since I’m their neighbour.

Don’t worry about the blog, it is in good hand

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Marelisa Says:

June 18th, 2008, 11:00 am

Have a great wedding and honeymoon Leo!

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Eric Says:

June 18th, 2008, 11:07 am

Hey Leo hope you have a great time! Enjoy it!

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Schizohedron Says:

June 18th, 2008, 11:14 am

Many congratulations and thanks for so many great posts and the inspiration they bring. Passionate, dedicated writers are too rare, and you deserve a break after pouring your heart and sweat into Zen Habits week in and out. Enjoy the honeymoon and once again, congrats!

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Tony Says:

June 18th, 2008, 11:18 am

Leo, Congrats and hope your honeymoon is a blast!

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Bruce Says:

June 18th, 2008, 11:34 am

Have a wonderful time, Leo!

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Eva Says:

June 18th, 2008, 11:46 am

Have a wonderful wedding and honeymoon, Leo! Much congratulations to you and your wife! No worries here–enjoy your time off! Of course we will miss you, but will wait patiently for your return!

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Balfour Says:

June 18th, 2008, 12:03 pm

Have a great time!

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Nat Says:

June 18th, 2008, 12:08 pm

Congratulations on your wedding and I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing few weeks… Thailand is on the wishlist.

(I just found you. I love this blog and look forward to your return.)

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Beth Ann Says:

June 18th, 2008, 12:09 pm

Congratulations to you and your bride!

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fkwan Says:

June 18th, 2008, 12:16 pm

Mazel tov and may your family always be happy and continue to contribute to the happiness of all beings.

f

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Chuck Bartleson Says:

June 18th, 2008, 12:47 pm

Leave enough flex in your plans for the “UNPLANNED” HAPPY “COINCIDENCE” and/or Divine Appointment.
Remember God’s in charge!—Love and Blessings!

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Vered Says:

June 18th, 2008, 12:54 pm

“I’m not bringing a laptop and will try to avoid Internet cafes.”

GOOD!

It’s your honeymoon. Have fun! I agree with Shilpan - try not to worry about ZenHabits. We will be good, I promise. :)

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Mark Says:

June 18th, 2008, 13:14 pm

Congratulations and enjoy your honeymoon and may your honeymoon last your entire life together.

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Dave Fowler Says:

June 18th, 2008, 13:22 pm

Leo,

Getting married is a fantastic thing. I enjoyed my wedding day very much, although I would have enjoyed it more had I not been so nervous about giving a speech.

Wearing a wedding ring is all the more special to me, as it’s the only piece of jewellery I own.

See you soon Leo.

All the best. Dave.

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Els Says:

June 18th, 2008, 14:34 pm

You being away for a couple of weeks will give me time to explore your wonderful blog that I have discovered only two weeks ago. It has been extremely inspiring so far. Thank you for this.

Have a wonderful time in Thailand! You both deserve it.

Els

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Leo Says:

June 18th, 2008, 14:37 pm

Wow, thanks for all the kind words, everyone! I really appreciate all the positive energy you’re sending my way. I’m going to miss you guys. :)

Now, does anyone have any wedding night advice? ;)

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Lee Says:

June 18th, 2008, 15:28 pm

Have a wonderful wedding part 2! We will miss you. Hope you have a Zen time - peaceful, serene and joyful!

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Miguel Wickert (Pineiro) Says:

June 18th, 2008, 15:53 pm

Congrats! All the best! I’m sure the site will be fine. No worries. I’m curious to see what guest bloggers will be sharing. Thanks for all your hard work!

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Jonathan Gardner Says:

June 18th, 2008, 16:26 pm

Enjoy your honeymoon. When my wife and I got married in Jamaica my old boss wanted me to bring my laptop and work. I am glad that I told him I didn’t have internet access ;). Have fun and relax, It’s important.

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Andrew is getting fit Says:

June 18th, 2008, 16:32 pm

Forget about us and enjoy your honeymoon. We’ll be here when you get back. :)

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SpaceAgeSage Says:

June 18th, 2008, 16:44 pm

Best wishes on a wonderful wedding and an adventurous honeymoon!

Wedding night? After being together so long, I would go for truly memorable — funny, romantic, outrageous, endearing — anything that will keep you feeling the night’s after-effects for many years.

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Security4all Says:

June 18th, 2008, 16:49 pm

What I coincidence. I’m also getting married in three days. No honeymoon for us this year.

Anyway, congratulations and spend a happy honeymoon. If you happen to pass by Koh Samui, you must visit Sazen Boutique & Spa. Lovely place with a very good restaurant. A little piece of heaven on Earth.

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chris Says:

June 18th, 2008, 18:10 pm

Great idea in avoiding the internet and blogging during your honeymoon. It’s great that you love your readers, but most importantly it’s even greater that you love the person who fills your soul.

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prabhat Says:

June 18th, 2008, 18:14 pm

I’m sad to say that I’ll be away from Zen Habits for a couple weeks (actually until after the first week of July).

the first major blow post marriage :) Congrats again!!!!!

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Stephen Says:

June 18th, 2008, 18:33 pm

Have a great time Leo, I am looking forward to keeping a close eye on the rowdies (/wink) here in the comments.
I promise not to let things get out of hand!

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Leo Says:

June 18th, 2008, 18:40 pm

Oh, I forgot to mention … if you guys happen to be passing through Guam tomorrow morning, you’re invited to my wedding!! ;)

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mark @ mytropicalescape Says:

June 18th, 2008, 19:03 pm

Leo - CONGRATULATIONS! Hmm…If only I could fly directly from to Culebra to there.:)

You guys have a great trip and I’ll do extra swim/bike/run workouts for you while you are away.

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moxie Says:

June 18th, 2008, 19:53 pm

Ohhh Thailand is wonderful! I used to live there… enjoy your honeymoon!

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karl Staib - Your Work Happiness Matters Says:

June 18th, 2008, 19:56 pm

Good luck and have a great time.

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Stephen Smith Says:

June 18th, 2008, 21:48 pm

>>Ted, please avoid wishing death on anybody, enemy or not.

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ria Says:

June 18th, 2008, 22:50 pm

aww, how sweet! congratulations and enjoy your honeymoon….

i actually came here thinking this was a post about zen-inspired tips for DURING a honeymoon… and who couldn’t use a few of those? =)

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Marc and Angel Hack Life Says:

June 19th, 2008, 0:33 am

Sounds like a blast! Congrats! Marriage is wonderful! ;-)

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Fenton Says:

June 19th, 2008, 0:47 am

Happy new old couple. Have a great honeymoon runaway!

God bless.

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Jen Says:

June 19th, 2008, 1:11 am

Congratulations to both you Leo and your wife! I hope your special day brings great happiness and joy to all your family. Have a wonderful honeymoon in Thailand…and take time out to indulge yourselves!

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Miss Gisele B Says:

June 19th, 2008, 3:48 am

Congrats Leo! Enjoy your honeymoon! Have a safe trip. Hope you share some of your beautiful memories in your blog when you come back.

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Mak Says:

June 19th, 2008, 5:07 am

Congrats, Leo!

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Jogirl Says:

June 19th, 2008, 6:11 am

A big good luck with you upcoming wedding.
I really enjoy your blog….so thankyou.
Enjoy your time away.
Jogirl.

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artslover Says:

June 19th, 2008, 6:48 am

wish u will happy always & congra!! c u soon

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weddingtours Says:

June 19th, 2008, 8:53 am

My warm congrats!!! Don’t take notebook to the wedding jorney :)) Happiness and long long living with your beautiful party!

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Toblerone @ Simple Mom Says:

June 19th, 2008, 9:45 am

I love Thailand! We spent last summer there, and we miss it so much. Have a wonderful time! And congratulations.

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Leslie-Ann Says:

June 19th, 2008, 11:09 am

All the best to you Leo and congrats on your wedding! Have a wonderful day, and don’t worry about the honeymoon night, it’s always special no matter what!

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Stephen Martile Says:

June 19th, 2008, 12:22 pm

Congratulations Leo!

Marriage is a massive - have fun on the honeymoon.

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Matthew Says:

June 19th, 2008, 16:14 pm

Hey Leo man!

No worries mate… The things you come to realize on your journey to Thailand will supply for years of GREAT posting…

We will miss you but its part of the job! Got to do what you got to do!

Take good pictures, yet LIVE the moment!

-Matt

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Barbara Says:

June 19th, 2008, 19:19 pm

Happy Honeymoon.—–barbara

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Zenplease Says:

June 19th, 2008, 22:00 pm

Best wishes!
Check out my newest posts on dating
http://zenplease.com/ideas-for-a-first-date/

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Thirty Days Challenger Says:

June 20th, 2008, 4:19 am

Best wishes on your honeymoon!
But I though that you are already married
Becouse as I remeber you have many posts about dealing with child and about dealing with couples ?
I could be mistaken!!

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Etavitom Says:

June 20th, 2008, 9:32 am

Congrats!! Have an amazing time and all the best…. BRAD :)

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Stephen Smith Says:

June 20th, 2008, 9:48 am

>>30 days, Yes, Leo is married, he is having a “formal” ceremony and reception now. Thanks for wishing him the best.

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Scott Harsla Says:

June 20th, 2008, 16:56 pm

Congrats Leo! Thanks for the great ‘Simple Wedding’ advice.

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Rose Marshall Says:

June 21st, 2008, 22:47 pm

Best wishes Leo and Mrs Leo, enjoy your well deserved time together.

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Tahiti Vacations Says:

June 22nd, 2008, 5:19 am

Wish you a great honeymoon, also I like keep reading your blog.
Too bad you didn’t come to Tahiti for your honeymoon vacation, as I see Thailand have white sandy beaches as we do.

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Abdul Says:

June 22nd, 2008, 11:48 am

I thought you already had a wife…

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Mahesh Kumar Says:

June 22nd, 2008, 13:53 pm

Congrats LEO..Life is beautiful..Enjoy !!

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Vern at AimforAwesome Says:

June 24th, 2008, 1:14 am

I LIVE IN THAILAND! If you’re coming anywhere near Krabi, Thailand - in the south let me know. There are a couple places that you’ve gotta see and I’ll give you the details. Otherwise, have a great time - get away from the cities and tourist attractions and see some of the REAL Thailand if you get a chance. Again, I can help in that regard… CONGRATULATIONS!

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kyle Says:

June 24th, 2008, 7:41 am

WOW! Congrats. Maybe someday write something about planning for the best wedding… :D yep, something like that! that will be a good read.

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