My house is such a mess. Just cluttered and messy, and I have to decorate for the staff xmas party next week. I host it at my house each year and as the group gets bigger it gets more fun and more festive. Last year we did karaoke and it was SO BAD the neighbour came over to make sure we were all right.
I don’t know what to do about the food though. Part of me wants to cook a bunch of exotic party things but I know I will not have the time to do it. If I can get the place decorated it will be a surprise. A couple of years ago I had it catered but that was so expensive. The middle ground seems to be rent the dishes…it does cost a bit but what a treat especially since I do not have a dishwasher and the last thing I would want during a party is dirty dishes piled everywhere. For food I will get take out from one of the supermarkets and just do one or two easy things (so it looks homemade…lol)
Animals are flat out in front of the fireplace. It’s quite amusing to watch the cat move the dog out of the way when it decides it’s time. The dog seems so puzzled by it all.
I am telling myself that I am already seeing the difference from switching to herbal tea as an evening drink, instead of delicious red wine. The bloating is disappearing; my face is less puffy. I hate to admit there are benefits to abstinence, at least Sunday to Friday…:)
November 24th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
happy turkey day in case I don’t see ya here… have a great time and come back to write about it….
p.s. - yep I do believe that herbal tea is having a wonderful effect on you missy
xo
November 26th, 2008 at 9:19 am
The good news is that you are feeling benefits from the switch from wine to tea, not just the downside.
Wine is fun stuff - I’ve been learning more these past few years in France too - but it’s a double-whammy calorie wise — calories in what you drink, plus it makes you more likely to make other bad choices…
My solution - I drink it only occaissionally but when I do, it’s the GOOD stuff. I wont take more than a sip of mediocre stuff. I’ve become quite the wine snob. My husband complains bitterly, I’m not a cheap date!
November 26th, 2008 at 9:39 am
great choice on switching to the herbal tea!
i’m trying to cut out the caffeinated drinks and have developed a liking for mint tea.
November 26th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
I agree with Round, if it’s going to be a double whammy, then you might as well just stick to the good stuff. I had to smile at your observations of your cat moving the dog out of the way when it’s “time”. Our cat does that too. I love watching them.
Take care - your party sounds fun, and your idea of bringing in some and only making one or two is perfect.
RubyJean xoxox
November 26th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Oh, and good job on the herbal tea. You encourage me!