MAE everyone. Might as well start the Sunday thread because it is Sunday. I plan on trying to catch up with some writing today – partly because I am over Christmas already! And also because this is a big writing and research project that I am working on, plus its something that usually gives me huge satisfaction. :thumbsup:
Yes, starting to dread Christmas Day. Touched base with my sister and Madame Toxic will be there (this is not one of my kin). :egad:
“I shall be calm, forgiving and ignore things” – my mantra No 1.
We all have had this I guess – and we probably have been the family nuisance ourselves esp when we were drunk.
SL – I so relate to your story about not lasting the day out – that was my experience. Mind you, I still think Xmas day is way too drawn out in my extended family. I am not a fan of the Long Lunch esp when its starts at 2pm.
“Its just one day a year” – Mantra No.2.
Well Lav I am glad you rescued some joy from what YB’s morbid plans on your birthday.:happy2: I too am battling with Mr Depression this weekend. My partner G. is in one of his cycles – always does this when his holidays start. It was so predictable. Its not just that he is down – its that he gets nasty and says cruel things to me as well. And very lazy. I try to avoid him, I try to be kind, I try to ignore – but its hard in a smallish house and no matter how upbeat I am – it wears me out and I end up retiring to my room. Thank goodness I have my writing. But I don’t need his moods at this time of the year. Plus we have an away holiday together. Hopefully the newness of everything once we are on the road will lift his depression. But you never know.
I Used to use AL to deal with his moods – but that's off the agenda. A wee bit of AL (he doesn't usually drink much) helps his moods but I don't want to enable him or help him down the road to alcoholism.
Sorry for the rant but I have to get it out and that's one of the things about our merry little band on MWO.:thumbsup:
At least my tree was up weeks ago- you Santa slaggards!
Sam – you enjoy your time away from the markets and your low-key Christmas. Where are your family these days?
Lav – I managed to get my decorations trimmed down to one small box. Just kept the special ones.
Daughter made caramel square last night – can I put that on my gratitude list instead of my hips?
Det- hope you are well/
Pauly – time to check in.
Mick – have a good one this Sunday on your jaunts.
PPQP - see you enjoy playing bridge. No, I don’t play.
OK – time to get some writing done before my darling partner fills his the house with his special vibes. The joys of intimacy!!! He doesn’t know it but I am scheming to have him start on redecorating the laundry (Mick – can you help?). Just have to work out the colours.
Be sane all, in this festive rush and recite my mantras – I am not charging reproduction rights! Trying to keep the humour there.
Yes, starting to dread Christmas Day. Touched base with my sister and Madame Toxic will be there (this is not one of my kin). :egad:
“I shall be calm, forgiving and ignore things” – my mantra No 1.
We all have had this I guess – and we probably have been the family nuisance ourselves esp when we were drunk.
SL – I so relate to your story about not lasting the day out – that was my experience. Mind you, I still think Xmas day is way too drawn out in my extended family. I am not a fan of the Long Lunch esp when its starts at 2pm.
“Its just one day a year” – Mantra No.2.
Well Lav I am glad you rescued some joy from what YB’s morbid plans on your birthday.:happy2: I too am battling with Mr Depression this weekend. My partner G. is in one of his cycles – always does this when his holidays start. It was so predictable. Its not just that he is down – its that he gets nasty and says cruel things to me as well. And very lazy. I try to avoid him, I try to be kind, I try to ignore – but its hard in a smallish house and no matter how upbeat I am – it wears me out and I end up retiring to my room. Thank goodness I have my writing. But I don’t need his moods at this time of the year. Plus we have an away holiday together. Hopefully the newness of everything once we are on the road will lift his depression. But you never know.
I Used to use AL to deal with his moods – but that's off the agenda. A wee bit of AL (he doesn't usually drink much) helps his moods but I don't want to enable him or help him down the road to alcoholism.
Sorry for the rant but I have to get it out and that's one of the things about our merry little band on MWO.:thumbsup:
At least my tree was up weeks ago- you Santa slaggards!
Sam – you enjoy your time away from the markets and your low-key Christmas. Where are your family these days?
Lav – I managed to get my decorations trimmed down to one small box. Just kept the special ones.
Daughter made caramel square last night – can I put that on my gratitude list instead of my hips?
Det- hope you are well/
Pauly – time to check in.
Mick – have a good one this Sunday on your jaunts.
PPQP - see you enjoy playing bridge. No, I don’t play.
OK – time to get some writing done before my darling partner fills his the house with his special vibes. The joys of intimacy!!! He doesn’t know it but I am scheming to have him start on redecorating the laundry (Mick – can you help?). Just have to work out the colours.
Be sane all, in this festive rush and recite my mantras – I am not charging reproduction rights! Trying to keep the humour there.
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