entertaining
Tue Aug 18, 2009
We have guests over all the time, from small family dinners of 8 or so to gatherings of dozens. When I’m hostessing, I have a hard time not worrying about every single person having a good time. I also have a hard time staying out of the kitchen, because there is always one more thing to cook or clean during a party.
So this Saturday we’re having like 100 people or so over for my 40th. I decided last night in a stroke of genius, since I am not the one organizing this party (it’s for ME!) that I will save myself all of the stress I know I would have and take myself to Seattle for the better part of the day. I’m going to just *attend* my own party. Woo! Elliott says this is fine, because he knows that I will be a pain in the ass if I’m here to “help”. :)
You have no idea what a big deal it is to me to actually decide to let go and just let the party happen without feeling like I have to plan/cook/clean/entertain.
~jane
August 19th, 2009 at 1:13 am
Congratulations Jane,letting go of stressful situations(i.e.hosting parties)sounds like an excellent gift to yourself(perhaps your family and guests too,eh)on your 40th birthday.I personally found the process of letting go of thoughts and deeds that were not serving the greater good,gets easier at 40 and beyond.Enjoy your freedom from hosting your own party,happy birthday and many more..
Kosmo