Hello, all!
Longest first two weeks of a new year. EVAR.
Many, many thanks and a great big *hug* to everyone who sent me well wishes. They were very appreciated. And a great big sparkly THANK YOU to![[profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
wonderelf for the giftie I received a few days ago. Just made me smile after a long, sad day. ^___^
We buried my grandmother today and while I am okay with her passing, I was crazy stressed being surrounded by family, many of whom I hadn't seen since my childhood and many of whom don't necessarily get along. Everyone was polite, but there were a few moments when I felt the tension.
As anyone who knows me will freely admit, I can be socially awkward in even the best situations. So, spending the whole day being re-introduced to family and making small talk with them was painful at times. There were good moments, too, and laughter. But I hate how standoffish I feel, how out of place, in situations like that. I probably worry about this a lot more than it warrants.
Since I was out from about 8am to 4:30pm, I came home and took a nice little nap and tried to unwind. I feel better now. JP made chicken and dumplings for dinner and then we watched American Idol and the balm to all my woes, The Two Towers extended edition appendices.
Work tomorrow and this weekend I will help my mom go through more stuff and clean a bit, I think. Emails forthcoming as well!
I really, really feel like shoe shopping. I might just have to indulge myself...
Many, many thanks and a great big *hug* to everyone who sent me well wishes. They were very appreciated. And a great big sparkly THANK YOU to
wonderelf for the giftie I received a few days ago. Just made me smile after a long, sad day. ^___^We buried my grandmother today and while I am okay with her passing, I was crazy stressed being surrounded by family, many of whom I hadn't seen since my childhood and many of whom don't necessarily get along. Everyone was polite, but there were a few moments when I felt the tension.
As anyone who knows me will freely admit, I can be socially awkward in even the best situations. So, spending the whole day being re-introduced to family and making small talk with them was painful at times. There were good moments, too, and laughter. But I hate how standoffish I feel, how out of place, in situations like that. I probably worry about this a lot more than it warrants.
Since I was out from about 8am to 4:30pm, I came home and took a nice little nap and tried to unwind. I feel better now. JP made chicken and dumplings for dinner and then we watched American Idol and the balm to all my woes, The Two Towers extended edition appendices.
Work tomorrow and this weekend I will help my mom go through more stuff and clean a bit, I think. Emails forthcoming as well!
I really, really feel like shoe shopping. I might just have to indulge myself...
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Also if one pair of shoes can make you feel better right now I think it's damn deserved!
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*hugs*
I think I will make a shoe post in a bit. Huzzah!
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Eep, awkward family moments. Fun with a capital N-O-T!
*huggles again*
It's the norm in my own, so I'm sending you metaphysical Starbucks and fluffy pillows. *nods so much*
Aw, Two Towers appendices! *luffs* Yes. Soul-balm FTW!
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Ay, my family...
Hee, I am about to go bury myself in pillows and watch some more appendices! Yay!