Can I survive Christmas?
This is the time of year where you are trying to gather your thoughts about what you have done this year and what you left undone and what you need to work on in the coming year. That would be fine and dandy if you did not have to make so many family arrangements. My Girlfriend has her grown kids (and girlfriends) and her ex and maybe her other family over for Christmas morning. Friends with little ones may or may not drop in if the friend's ex gets the kids or not. I have to make time to see my family the next day and see my kids and extended family and make a few dozen calls and emails to all concerned. That covers just the 25th and 26th.
We have already attended a couple of Christmas parties,missed one and have a few more to go to. I have not got all my presents wrapped or made or bought. In between all this I have to see the doctor and get some scans done,pick up my laptop(YEH!) from the shop and find time to do my online work as well as shovel snow for myself, my neighbour and my girlfriend(then anyone else willing to pay me). I have 2 computers I have to work on, a massage or two to exchange with another therapist and still have time to relax. Toss an upcoming election in the mix!


Here is my list of things I need to survive the holidays.

Patience
a few extra bucks
a few extra hours to work
a few extra hours to sleep
a few classic movies on tap
hot apple cider and hot chocolate
my thermal underwear
good sturdy boots and a warm coat .

What's your list?


Michael J. Kaer, President of Kaer Enterprises , Mikes Worms and On THe Spot Massage