The Holidays Are Over

I had a great Christmas, me Chloe and Rory went to my parents house 4 1/2 hours away and spent a few days there. Both my sisters and their families came as well, so it was a great catch up time for us all. I also got a chance to catch up with a couple of friends while there which was really nice. The drive there and back was a bit of a drama as my dog and her 4 three week old pups came as well, so we had to stop halfway to let them feed, which made the trip a bit longer than usual.

My sisters and I divided all the cooking this year, as its getting to hard for mum, so I did all the meat dishes, one sister all the baking and the other sister did all the odds and ends. It made it for an interesting meal commenting on everyones cooking and a few disasters, we are swapping the cooking lists next year so we all get a turn at trying all things so the traditional Christmas meal does not go astray

I didn’t have any attacks at all, but was very tired each night with all the socialising, and I must say I was glad to get back home on Boxing Day. A friends grown son came back with us and stayed for 4 days so that was spent doing the hostess thing.

I didn’t do anything for New Years but I normally don’t so that wasn’t a problem, I was enjoying the kids stories and photos of their nights out. Then Chloe had her birthday on the 4th Jan and it was great to have her here for that. She went back home today ready to start work again tomorrow.

I started back at work last Thursday, it was nice to have a 2 day week when first getting back, had gotten used to being slack after nearly 2 weeks off, then back to it again tomorrow night.

Well its 2008 and I have plans of making a more positive year in various areas, number one is doing some social things to get to meet some people, I haven’t decided what yet, but I will have a look around in the local paper to find what is going on. I feel like I can face people now that I have at least something to talk about - work - cause I haven’t done anything else worth talking about, and I am sure they don’t want to hear about my Agoraphobia and Panic Attacks
I also want to spend some time and money in redecorating my house, I have made a small start where I have painted a feature wall

1. Robert on January 18th, 2008 6:15 pm

   Happy new year Ruby!

   Ok, so I know we’re well into the new year, but it’s the 1st time I’ve posted a comment to you this year, so I think it’s deserved.

   Anyhow, your description of your holiday activities painted a very enjoyable picture indeed. It’s good to see you in such a positive frame of mind. Improvements cannot fail to follow! I look forward to reading about them.

   As always, Marie & I have you in our thoughts.

   Best wishes.

2. Free from Anxiety on December 14th, 2008 1:50 am

   Excellent content here and a nice writing style too - keep up the great work!

3. Ruby on February 25th, 2009 12:56 pm

   Thanks

   I have been without internet for a while, but I am back now