Last Christmas I was separated from husband. The Christmas before that, he was in a psychiatric hospital for an emotional breakdown. All my plans of what I'd do over the holidays went out the window. I felt lost, confused, depressed, and alone. I wallowed in my misery for a little bit, but I decided there was no reason why I couldn't do the things I had planned on doing. Yes, it was difficult but I was still able to enjoy the holidays with friends and family without overdoing it. I was able to retreat when I needed to and I loved it. I think the Christmas of 2008 is when I read all the Twilight series :) Having a game plan for things to do over the holidays helped me get up and go when I felt like it.
So what am I doing this Christmas? Here's my list:
1. Christmas Eve dinner at home: lasagna, salad, and wine
2. Christmas Eve service at church
3. Probably watch movies and chill out Christmas Eve afterwards
4. Christmas morning: open presents, breakfast, bake pie to take to my parents
5. Christmas afternoon: lunch and present opening at my parents
I'm lucky enough to be enjoying all of this with my boyfriend this year. However, I'd still be doing things alone if I wasn't with someone. Merry Christmas everyone!
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