I don't get too terribly stressed out during the holidays. There aren't endless parties to go to. I have no children to entertain. I have a small family and few friends to buy for. If I get Christmas cards out, great. If not, maybe you'll hear from me next year. I don't have to decide where to spend the holiday and no one in my family is arguing. All in all, this time of year is pretty easy for me!
I realize anything could happen in the next four weeks, but so far I haven't had my usual "I'm all alone in the world" pity party. I tend to get all smooshy about not having a guy to cuddle with in front of the tree and to please get me another glass of egg nog and, oh yeah, maybe another cookie while you're up? Yes, I do ask Santa each year for a boyfriend (to-become-husband). So far the Big Guy hasn't delivered, but maybe this year is my year. My Dave Matthews look-alike is out there somewhere! Where-oh-where are you, Twin Dave?? I have egg nog and cookies waiting!
The only stressor I have in my life right now is I'm having a group of girls come over on Saturday to help put together our blanket squares. I have never had people over. I've always used the (pitiful) excuse that my apartment is way too teeny tiny to have more than two people in it. I moved out of my excuse two months ago. So now I'm a little freaked out. I have to clean, first of all.....and put away (shove) all my crap somewhere that hasn't found it's place yet. I went to the store last night, so hopefully I have stuff people will like to eat and drink. And I have NO seating, so that should be fun. I know I shouldn't worry because these people are my friends and they at least won't say I'm a crappy host TO MY FACE. I just want my first time entertaining to be successful, or this may be the first and last time I open my door to the free world.
Ok, as promised, it is time to draw another life change out of the Dave Matthews Band-themed ice cream container. The turning off the tv has gone very well....it was nice to have an easy one to start out with. So here we go.....my next project is:
Oh, this is a biggie. I have the horrible habit of trying to get a jump start on my next contribution to the conversation. In the meantime, I don't really hear a word the person I'm talking to is saying. I will even sometimes go so far as to interrupt the person just so I can get out what I want to say. It's the height of rudeness and I, obviously, hate that I do it. I have a sinking feeling this one is going to take a bit more work than the last one. But if I can conquer this ugly habit, I will be so very proud of myself! God, grant me the patience to shut up. Thank you.
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