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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
Not sleeping great, still/yet.  Even if I am tiired, my mood is better. At times, I do feel on the edge of depression. I want to avoid depression, mine are do severe and last so long!
So far, i've been brought out of depression by Mirapex. I have had to observe myself and make quick med adjustments with Mirapex. I also must watch for any obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
These behaviors may be just fine, depending upon the effects upon one's life. I'd like to become an obsessive housekeeper! Lol!
I have company coming over the holiday. I need to get some things done/ready/etc. I have a guy coming this morning to shampoo the (white) carpeting in the front staircase and related hallways.
I will have more done with carpeting after the holidays.
I have found a "handyman!" He seems like a very nice guy! A little expensive, but it is the going rate around here.
"Just say NO!" Many of you may recall how strung out I was over the holidays. You might recall I was doing a lot of work without help from any of the 28-32 guests. I was feeding. I was fed up long ago; yet, had kept doing it for my mother. My mother has never gotten an invite from her other children on a holiday.. Many know my mom turned 80 y.o. this year. She also has some additional health issues. this year. I have put my foot down and have finally said I am done doing this for everyone. I have had a rough year myself, on top of assisting my mom.. I have compromised so my mom will get to see her grandchildren, I hope. People are invited to stop in for dessert and fun and games after 2 PM.  
If you plan to stop in, just let me know 5 days ahead, if possible. I must give Bird Dancer a count so she will have some idea as to how many deserts to make. 
I remain hopeful for a Happy Thanksgiving!  |
Wild Coyote, I hope you will ask for more help from guests this year. Wow! 28+ guests is a huge number of people. I was telling my mother, in her last years, to skip a year or ask for more help, but she wouldn't. She had almost the full burden of all holiday meals, though I helped her a bit. Some relatives did contribute either one side dish or a dessert. My uncle would just bring rolls from an Italian People's Bakery and make them out to be the most important part of the meal.
A good handyman is a treasure. My brother can do almost anything. We actually have a small project for him, but haven't asked him because he's been sick and stressed lately. My husband tries to do some things. He can succeed at some projects, but not without yelling multiple curses in Czech. My Czech curse vocabulary is pretty extensive.
I hope someone can bring some desserts to your gathering. Why should you make them all? If you must, there are plenty that can be made 2 or 3 days ahead. There are some easy/quick ones that still impress.