almost human

after a massive week I spent yesterday completely on my own, at home except for a brief trip out for groceries. It was great. I got 3 loads of laundry done, bought more food than I have energy to cook, ate salad, actually did some sewing! Doushkasmum's present is very nearly done. You only get a pic after she has received it. Then I need to sort out my costume for her party this arvo. Oh and tidy the house for my houseguests. Hmm, that will fill the morning.

Christmas is still not sorted, rats. Usually I am pretty organised by now. There has been too much else to fit in lately. I must say too that I am feeling horribly pressured by the multiplicity of gifts that have to be decided on, aquired, balanced in value?. It is particularly weird to do Christmas when has no parents, siblings or children locally. I should be used to it but I still find it hard that Christmas is not "in the house" so to speak. I do however feel welcome in the bosom of my friends houses. I have had 3 invites for Christmas lunch this year- very lovely. Of course I can only go to one and that will be the first invite! and delighted to do so. No pleading a "subsequent engagement". One day I want to find it appropriate to plead this as an excuse, it is so rude.