I enjoyed a nice thanksgiving with my family yesterday. It was a bit stressful as my aunt was clearly furious with my uncle and got a little snippy with everyone. She’s usually the level headed one. My cousins were not too insufferable this time. My uncle was his old stubborn, contrarian self but whatever. RS and his parents seemed to enjoy it.

We put up the Christmas tree today but I forgot to buy hooks for the ornaments so that’s on the to do list for tomorrow. I wasn’t feeling very well today; sore throat and a headache when I woke up. I got up at 9a but dozed on n the couch until 11a and then fell asleep again around 12.30p. I had to snuggle in my bed because I couldn’t get warm no matter how many layers I put on. No fever though. I feel better now, just exhausted still.

I did a little Black Friday online shopping yesterday. Some professional clothes for myself. I spent more than I should have. I only got paid half a paycheck today so Money is going to be tight. I also had to drain my savings in order to be able to make rent. So I only have $500 left in my savings acct. I still don’t know how I’m going to pay for Christmas gifts for my son. Thankfully I don’t have too many more people to buy for, we bought most of those gifts on our weekend getaway.

I’m also a little upset. I may have to stop seeing my therapist. She doesn’t accept the Insurance my job offers. I can’t afford to pay out of pocket, even if she slides her scale and I back down to twice a month instead of weekly. If I have to say goodbye I am not going to find another therapist. I have too much history built up with her. I don’t want to start over with someone new.