We went to the neighborhood party last night. The "mayor" is the hostess with the mostest and everything was perfect. Decorations, food, drinks, etc.
Yet, I couldn't wait to leave. Crowded, loud ... too much for me. I wasn't interested in talking or standing or kind of much of anything.
Part of the issue was me -- not wanting to put in an effort. You practically had to shout to be heard and I needed to lean in to hear people talk. I kept sitting by myself and then people came over -- probably felt sorry for me LOL.
That was the last of the holiday BIG stuff and I'm really glad.
I went for a trail run yesterday. Super proud that I took the time, made THIS effort and got it done. The weather isn't going to cooperate most of the week for an outside run so yesterday was kind of IT. Even though I ran the day before -- I pushed myself to do it. Small thing for a big win.
Another small thing for a big win was sending the spaghetti and meatballs home with the kids. I LOVE cold pasta and I know that would've called to me last night and today. I don't need the GLUTEN and subsequent joint pain and sad mood.
Another win -- we were directed to take a dessert goodie bag last night -- truffles, cookies, candy, fudge. Some made by her sister, most store bought. I threw it out this morning. I'm getting ready to cookie bake this week and I'm SUGAR up to my eyeballs. I don't need to eat cookies from Costco. I tried to decline them, but she's The Mayor. I know by this afternoon they'd be calling to me and NOT WORTH it at all!
My aunt called yesterday and we're hosting a family gathering on January 4. My aunt and I take turns (my cousin usually sits the rotation out) -- we are due to host again. This one will be fun and relatively easy. This side of the family is HORRIBLE at cooking with the exception of my one aunt -- the bar is low hahaha!! The only issue is the 10 zillion food sensitivities. I have a "standard" meal that works for the group -- no wheel inventing needed.
As far as this week -- a little fun, a little work and a lot of baking. Today, I'm going to coffee with the birthday friend and her mom. I need to give her our gift -- we didn't take it Saturday night because I was worried it would get lost. Small group socializing -- that's more like it.
I searched for a new book last night and nothing stood out. I might "shop" my bookshelves. I have some I've never read. I also want to carve out some quiet time for me. I feel a strong hibernation urge. That might not happen today, but should happen tomorrow -- fingers crossed.
Happy Monday that feels like a Sunday. I'm already a day off and the week just started. Later gators.
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