tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post6168638673064361097..comments2024-03-27T13:36:21.967-04:00Comments on .OPTIONS for a Better World: A 4 Step Holiday Survival Guidekjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-12140162525817186342010-12-21T19:10:54.841-05:002010-12-21T19:10:54.841-05:00ah kj, well done, and so thoughtful of you. can i ...ah kj, well done, and so thoughtful of you. can i add a bit more?<br /><br />plan to be surprised (expect the unexpected). if gratitude is in your every breath, no matter what happens, life is grand. it really really is.<br /><br />love you kjLori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-85897207456920973172010-12-21T14:03:35.875-05:002010-12-21T14:03:35.875-05:00Definitely good advice. I've been slow getting...Definitely good advice. I've been slow getting into the spirit this year but having fewer expectations and a load of fun is definitely on the cards.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-60309669805947489782010-12-21T09:45:45.184-05:002010-12-21T09:45:45.184-05:00I have to send this post to all my friends and fam...I have to send this post to all my friends and family. fantastic advice! Even though I know all of this already, it feels good to hear it said by someone new.<br /><br />Mim peeked?????? hahahaha!<br /><br />I want to peek at a few of my bloggy gifts. Maybe when you come tomorrow! Not Robin's though, I promised.<br /><br />Walking Man...hahahahahaha!! That guy keeps it real.<br /><br />See you Wednesday, dromedary ;)<br /><br />xoxo<br />Lo♥studio lolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363808478293833466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-63529836035678898152010-12-21T08:55:32.057-05:002010-12-21T08:55:32.057-05:00I know you will just leave me to and my old lady t...I know you will just leave me to and my old lady to stick to our Christmas traditions right? None. That has worked so well for us for so long us two old dogs will <br /><br />A) One will send the other off to work <br /><br />B) the other will sleep most of the day away.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-7113722933920689522010-12-21T07:44:22.110-05:002010-12-21T07:44:22.110-05:00I have no problem giving gifts to myself - lol!! I...I have no problem giving gifts to myself - lol!! I just bought myself another one last night. It won't get here until after the holidays, but that makes it even better. Great advice, and I hope I can chill out and stop fretting and get over it all and just enjoy seeing my family. I'm pretty sure I can. I'm ready to just make come cocoa and watch old movies. Of course, I have to wrap presents, and visit my mom, and... :))yoborobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066130552106363077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-42488904714229568362010-12-21T07:16:04.430-05:002010-12-21T07:16:04.430-05:00always good to get real in this fantasy season. i...always good to get real in this fantasy season. i still have trouble with the expectations part sometimes but know to look at what is and appreciate what i have...that's what matters.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-3655398207872907392010-12-21T07:15:15.289-05:002010-12-21T07:15:15.289-05:00mimm WHAAAT??? YOU PEEKED???! hahahaha, i can jus...mimm WHAAAT??? YOU PEEKED???! hahahaha, i can just see you peering into the wrapping paper! mim, i will tell you publically that one part of my memorable christmas is your friendship. to have a steady friend like you is such an awesome gift!!!! (no more peeking!)<br /><br />jos, yes! yes! give yourself a present! i like that idea alot too. my way of staying present is to keep an eye on my feet, because that tells me where i am!! ♥kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-71146153281231384442010-12-21T06:54:28.325-05:002010-12-21T06:54:28.325-05:00Yes indeed, very sound advice there ... to much pr...Yes indeed, very sound advice there ... to much pressure of expectation and for what? It can be joyful in all sorts of ways but being present is absolutely crucial to this. <br /><br />Might buy myself a little something to put under the tree this year. What a nice idea. Ho ho ho 4 sleeps to go (argghhh don't panic don't panic ... I said don't panic!!!). xx JosJoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681996675508746353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22678097.post-50751728656808117162010-12-21T02:04:14.629-05:002010-12-21T02:04:14.629-05:00good advice! I just sneaked under the tree and op...good advice! I just sneaked under the tree and opened my presents to see what I have as "surprises" and now I know what to go out and get for myself! I'll make this a memorable Christmas come hell or high waterMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409455543895086283noreply@blogger.com