tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post4365986851715963678..comments2023-05-30T11:03:13.560+01:00Comments on All Fingers and Thumbs: Ups and DownsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00149251009285628796noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-87935592894948707002011-12-20T17:53:46.472+00:002011-12-20T17:53:46.472+00:00I think every one of us goes into that spiral at t...I think every one of us goes into that spiral at the holidays. It's not only getting everything ready for Xmas for me, but something about the end of the year makes me want to finish 'everything'. And it never happens yet I put so much pressure on myself. This year I'm doing better...trying to let some things go. Good luck to both of us with that!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478839034249164862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-1976673500715676712011-12-13T22:30:35.892+00:002011-12-13T22:30:35.892+00:00i have completely given up on having any expectati...i have completely given up on having any expectations at xmas. i have no family around me, which is sometimes good (no drama) but sometimes bad (lonely). this year im opting for a focus on food, catching up with friends, no presents for anyone, and escaping with the dogs. oh and cricket on tv, which is a wonderful ritual here. so im feeling a lot more relaxed really. and when all else fails, knit!DrKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205003764249146849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-11100766477842561352011-12-13T13:23:07.650+00:002011-12-13T13:23:07.650+00:00I agree xmas is so very stressful.We have just dec...I agree xmas is so very stressful.We have just decorated the house.It has taken me so long as everywhere neeeded cleaning.I just want xmas to passHeldaslandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892532052557534526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-54783037315573412022011-12-12T03:26:08.588+00:002011-12-12T03:26:08.588+00:00It's a vicious cycle at Christmas! You want to...It's a vicious cycle at Christmas! You want to have a good time and get all the things done, so it becomes stressful, which means you are already not having a good time, and you become even more stressed. I hope you can find some time to relax and not worry if you don't get everything perfect. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time anyway!Rose Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510204661811765499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-3066857223051103342011-12-12T02:52:22.037+00:002011-12-12T02:52:22.037+00:00Sounds like a wise decision to me! Be easy on your...Sounds like a wise decision to me! Be easy on yourslef (I know it's hard sometimes).Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.com