Long time, no see

It's been a while, I know. I've been slacking. I get into phases where I just don't initiate any contact with the outside world. It usually happens when I'm really stressed and just don't want to deal with anything. Finances are a huge stressor to me and seeing as how Christmas is just around the corner...well, you know. My friend pointed out to me that I haven't been keeping up with things, so he's my conscious. It's good to have.

We had a Faux Thanksgiving yesterday. My hubby, daughter and I are going to my sister's on real Thanksgiving, but my son and his fiance are not able to attend, so we did one here. It was really great, except I couldn't find my butter knife and almost had an anxiety attack until it was pointed out to me that ALL knives cut butter and no one else really cared about the level of proper table etiquette.

Today I slept in because I was just wiped out from yesterday. I did a lot of cooking and cleaning, and then some sewing and finally called it a day about 9:30. I woke to a whole bunch of dishes that needed to be put away from yesterday, laundry and tons of other stuff. I did actually get quite a bit accomplished already today. I have collected and chosen my Christmas gift bag mixes and have set up gift bags with names and lists attached to each one for my non-immediate family. I'll be putting together kitchen packs with a bit of personal touch for each one. My oldest sister likes dark chocolate, so she'll get some added to her pack. Things like that to make each one personal, even though they'll all be similar.

I was also finally able to buy supplies for two client quilts on Saturday, and today have made great progress on the quilts and feel very confidant that I'll be able to finish them up this weekend. I am working at the shop tomorrow, just to make me feel like Christmas can be paid for, but I can sew all day Wednesday since I already did my Thanksgiving cooking. Friday, we'll decorate for Christmas and I'll sew some more.

I just need to quit stressing about everything and breathe. I will most likely be in a stressed, anxious and panicked state until December 24th. I need to meditate and just give it all up and relax and enjoy the season. Everything will be okay.


Talk to you soon