tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post4488372409509723009..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Oh, that holiday stress!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37433973258220345282010-12-18T13:22:25.760-05:002010-12-18T13:22:25.760-05:00I rely on lists, and more lists. I also realize t...I rely on lists, and more lists. I also realize that things are rarely perfect, so I don't worry about it. I do what I can and hope it is enough. I just try to make sure the important things get done first and hope the rest falls into place. I figure enjoying things is more important than unrealistic perfection.<br /><br />librarypat AT comcast DOT netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-338004012551330022010-12-17T22:31:50.744-05:002010-12-17T22:31:50.744-05:00I have lists of things to do for the holiday seaso...I have lists of things to do for the holiday season. And stick to it.I am not done my shopping but I'm not stressed about that..There are less shoppers in the malls during the week days so I'll go Monday and finish up.<br />Baking I always leave until the 23 or 24th.So I'm on schedule.elaing8https://www.blogger.com/profile/01040778428228318383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84982893353591086142010-12-17T22:01:45.591-05:002010-12-17T22:01:45.591-05:00Congrats Linda on the rooster! Stess of the holida...Congrats Linda on the rooster! Stess of the holidays for me is i seem to eat more. Have to make lots of list and the I still don't get everything on the list or forget and leave the list at home, I am really good for this. So I guess you can say I don't handle the stress to well.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49865395911323564952010-12-17T21:48:12.152-05:002010-12-17T21:48:12.152-05:00Craziness here! All my kids and grandchildren are ...Craziness here! All my kids and grandchildren are sick and I'm also trying to plan a trip out of state. This will be the first Christmas for me not to have either one of my parents here (my Mom passed 3 years ago and my Dad passed in October). Not to mention my Granny passed in September. How do I handle it? I remember the good times, pray for the memories to not fade, and look forward to making new memories. I try not to focus on the ongoing list of tasks to accomplish and then I dive into revisions of my WIP and lose myself.Angela Hood-Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985240493993599473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41654397006031272462010-12-17T21:26:31.809-05:002010-12-17T21:26:31.809-05:00There just isn't any craziness here... maybe i...There just isn't any craziness here... maybe it's because we've been a small family for a number of years now (the grandparents, aunts/uncles were already older when I was born, so after a while, they disappear), and Christmas is simply when we have small things or like this year no things under the tree, because we get plenty of things during the year. I'm already using my telescope that was for my birthday (also next week too), so, in the end, nice and easy Christmas. But definitely am looking forward to that turkey! And my ice cream cake! :)<br /><br />LoisLoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105054210049682018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-83736647967143452332010-12-17T21:23:12.990-05:002010-12-17T21:23:12.990-05:00For some reason this hasn't been a good year f...For some reason this hasn't been a good year for me as far as getting things done. I just finished my Christmas cards (had to get stamps) and half my shopping isn't done. I have a tree trimming party on sunday so still have to get a tree lol. I did shop for food but of course I have to start getting it ready. I have my lists but manage to still forget something. And of course there's the cleaning (sigh). The only time I feel relaxed is when I get to bed and read - the best destresser I can think of!catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68013374068469503592010-12-17T19:06:07.852-05:002010-12-17T19:06:07.852-05:00I make lists and cross off as I complete each task...I make lists and cross off as I complete each task then make more lists.Lenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961563333055272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67301617127559707072010-12-17T19:02:13.751-05:002010-12-17T19:02:13.751-05:00Chey, I hear you with the lists. Speaking of which...Chey, I hear you with the lists. Speaking of which, my list says write cards out...so I'm off.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-15266033032766786872010-12-17T19:01:36.846-05:002010-12-17T19:01:36.846-05:00Pissenlit said...
What is this "sanity&q...<i>Pissenlit said...<br /><br /> What is this "sanity" you speak of?? LOL </i><br /><br />I have no idea!!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48865362443970639622010-12-17T19:01:04.586-05:002010-12-17T19:01:04.586-05:00Nancy, I'm at the going with the flow stage no...Nancy, I'm at the going with the flow stage now too.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-90758146317689775712010-12-17T18:59:25.638-05:002010-12-17T18:59:25.638-05:00Lists, excercise and (too many) Christmas goodies....Lists, excercise and (too many) Christmas goodies. I try not to leave too much to be done at the last minute.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33762625067474480572010-12-17T18:38:27.314-05:002010-12-17T18:38:27.314-05:00What is this "sanity" you speak of?? LO...What is this "sanity" you speak of?? LOLPissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-4840659893620999182010-12-17T18:31:16.377-05:002010-12-17T18:31:16.377-05:00Linda, congrats on the bird!
Christie, I handle t...Linda, congrats on the bird!<br /><br />Christie, I handle the stress mainly by obsessing. Thinking about it sort of creates the illusion of actually doing something about it. Our tree is still not up, and today is the first day I've done any serious shopping.<br /><br />The dh prints Christmas cards. He has gotten as far as buying the paper. He has a work commitment that will consume most of tomorrow and social commitments for Sunday (while I serve as the boy's chauffeur).<br /><br />So we're just going to go with the flow.<br /><br />Good luck with your closing, and congrats on getting the book out!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-83316834533372068842010-12-17T18:21:34.305-05:002010-12-17T18:21:34.305-05:00Dianna, I used to do that too. Especially when the...Dianna, I used to do that too. Especially when the kids were younger.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-79611948752174112352010-12-17T18:20:56.433-05:002010-12-17T18:20:56.433-05:00Alina, take a deep breath and exhale :)
Good luck...Alina, take a deep breath and exhale :)<br /><br />Good luck with all that you have to do!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-23723036612577435312010-12-17T17:59:35.514-05:002010-12-17T17:59:35.514-05:00Christie Kelley said...
Dianna, I think I'd ra...Christie Kelley said...<br />Dianna, I think I'd rather do 20 minutes in the sauna than the bathroom :)<br /><br />LOL, well I would too but I don't have a sauna and have often locked myself in the bathroom.hrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85703774024447263192010-12-17T17:23:24.071-05:002010-12-17T17:23:24.071-05:00Hi Christie! I am totally stressed this year too. ...Hi Christie! I am totally stressed this year too. I had to make 20 homemade ornaments for my kids teachers and I got them done with just enought time to deliver them before school got out today. As for Christmas cards, I don't even think Im gonna bother this year. We have barely started shopping, so thats a big stress. ANd to top it off we have family coming to town, we just dont know what day yet. So thats more huge stress. As for dealing with it all, I make lists and remember to take time outs to read and maybe sneak a chocolate or two. Aside from that I have no clue, lol!<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!alinadufferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10094837707702335686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2416831773005374932010-12-17T17:18:13.214-05:002010-12-17T17:18:13.214-05:00Donna, if order cookies from a bakery makes your l...Donna, if order cookies from a bakery makes your life easier...go for it!!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60688536928702658482010-12-17T17:17:15.908-05:002010-12-17T17:17:15.908-05:00Danielle, I hate feeling over-extended too. I told...Danielle, I hate feeling over-extended too. I told myself that I would get everything done the first week of December and then my day job got nuts. <br /><br />Next year for sure!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41230365380386154552010-12-17T16:58:31.336-05:002010-12-17T16:58:31.336-05:00Hi Christie -
Hope your stressful holidays abate ...Hi Christie -<br /><br />Hope your stressful holidays abate soon. As for me, I rely on an accurate calendar that has all the deadlines and stuff written down. For us, this has been a stressful month as well - mainly due a bunch of medical procedures. Most are catching us by surprise and placing us in waiting rooms filled with people trying to squeeze in the procedure before the end of the year. Hopefully, everything will turn out well.<br /><br />Lists work well for holiday shopping. We hosted Thanksgiving and rushed like crazy to get the place cleaned for that. Just found out that we're hosting the family Christmas as well. Fortunately, things are still in order from Thanksgiving so that's a blessing.<br />Cookies?...I'm seriously thinking of ordering them from a bakery for the first time in my life. Hey, whatever it takes to maintain sanity.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62181636295061459042010-12-17T16:43:05.043-05:002010-12-17T16:43:05.043-05:00Normally this time of the year I am running around...Normally this time of the year I am running around like a chicken with it's head cut off. I am usually the one who is buying presents the day before Christmas Eve or on actual Christmas Eve. I vowed to not be that person this year. I got all of my presents in the first week of December and I love that I'm done. I hate feeling over extended and rushed. Usually when I do feel stressed I try to lay down and read or play some games on the computer. I find this helps my stress tons. Happy Holidays everyone.RFTC Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01794488183771670244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68965376553928218072010-12-17T16:09:35.659-05:002010-12-17T16:09:35.659-05:00Jo, that's a fantastic idea. I may have to try...Jo, that's a fantastic idea. I may have to try that one!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2736030935269790942010-12-17T16:01:04.023-05:002010-12-17T16:01:04.023-05:00LOL on not getting your cards out, Christie. I lo...LOL on not getting your cards out, Christie. I love hearing from people, so I keep sending them out!<br /><br />I love how everyone makes lists. I love lists and they really help me stay on task.<br /><br />I learned a trick from my son (who's returned home to live with us for a while LOL). He writes the important things on his dresser mirror using a dry erase pen. How cool is that! I started doing that too in my bathroom. That way I see the things I have to do every day and simply wipe them off with a tissue when I'm done.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31708279973186665542010-12-17T15:41:39.899-05:002010-12-17T15:41:39.899-05:00Deb, please send Sven over here when you're do...Deb, please send Sven over here when you're done with him. I could use some chocolate and maybe a little massage!Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49690046163932689792010-12-17T15:40:45.798-05:002010-12-17T15:40:45.798-05:00Sheree, I love to walk but it's gotten really ...Sheree, I love to walk but it's gotten really cold here lately. Very unusual to be this cold in December so the walks haven't been happening. <br /><br />Good luck finding those early presents. I put some in my desk.Christie Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188201459186901767noreply@blogger.com