Friday
My Advent calendar to-do for today is the baking for my Open House tomorrow but that's not going to happen now as I've changed my Christmas plans.
Tomorrow's Open House has been cancelled but may possibly happen in the New Year instead. I've dropped out of the Christmas Day carol playing around the hospital - even if I feel better it's unlikely I'll be up to playing a brass instrument for a couple of hours. I'd accepted a couple of invites for the last week of December so I have let everyone know the situation and to count me as a 'maybe' for those.
I wanted a quiet Christmas so I'm not too upset about the change of plans. Disappointed but not upset and I will still enjoy myself at home. I don't really feel up to being sociable anyway - this is always a difficult time without Ced. I won't be maudlin on my own and will make the effort for myself, but now won't have to deal with all the well-meaning people who've had a bit too much to drink and seem to want to keep reminding me about Ced and how much he is missed!
Anyway ... today will just be another quiet day filled with sleeping (!), reading, TV, and list making ... I'm making a list of Nice Things To Do When I Feel Better!
Here's another WPSH photo for Alt A, chess
Here's another WPSH photo for Alt A, chess
You continue to take it easy and rest as much as you can. A quiet Christmas on your own, followed by a few social engagements later on, if you feel up to them, will be good, I think. Take care and feel better.
ReplyDeleteThe pain has eased up but I simply don't have the energy to be sociable this Christmas. I'm staying at home and enjoying my own company this year.
DeleteI think the current phrase would be "you do you ..." Christmas does sometimes demand too much of us. Mr Man & I both are in agreement about making Christmas low key, while not bowing out completely. This year my nasty cold virus is getting the blame. One thing I've discovered is the joy of intermittent napping!
ReplyDeleteI don't really enjoy the big social gatherings where everyone raises their voices to be heard so I am going to focus on the peace at home. I wish I'd discovered the joy of intermittent napping a long time ago. Hope you're over your cold virus soon x
DeleteKeep on taking it easy Eileen. My heart lurched when I read your comment about Ced's friends. Ouch, not what you need to hear at all. The older I get the less keen I am on socialising. I could easily become a recluse!
ReplyDeleteIt's not malicious, just thoughtless, but hard to deal with all the same. I try to avoid these sort of things as much as possible ... so it's no hardship if I have to miss the parties.
DeleteHope you feel better soon. It certainly is tough if you are missing someone. I must admit that I'm not a very social person. I find it all very awkward and stressful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon. Yes I find that all the social stuff stresses me. I may have to have a rethink for next year!
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