On 11/01/09, Elyssa wrote:
> Good morning Ze and all,

Evening everyone,
>
> Happy All Saints Day!

Happy November 1st. Well, it felt to turn my calendar. Now, all
I need do is change my watch, and car.

I was in my yard at 7:30 am washing my car. We have year round
water restrictions. I won't have time on Thursday.
>
> Halloween was boring. Only a few trick or treaters. This
> neighborhood used to be teeming with people on Halloween.
> Those were the good old days. I don't know where everyone
> went! Maybe to the rich neighborhoods for better goodies.

Not here, the only thing boring was our weather-- hot. I should
have gone to the beach this morning instead of working in my
gardens, and washing my car.
>
> Christmas promises to be interesting. My mate's parents,
> sister and husband, and 2 nieces, husbands and kids are all
> coming down because a third niece who lives nearby is having a
> baby in mid-Nov.

Mine is always an adventure trying to please everyone. One of my
friends is a veggie which means no Turkey. That would be fine
except she lectures everyone.
>
> Parents are staying with us, which is fine, except they are
> arriving on CHRISTMAS EV

Xmas eve is always hectic for me. I am using baking, and going to
church, etc. We light candles in front of our homes on Xmas eve.
Last year, it rained, and maybe, we will have better luck this
time. You try keeping candles lit in a wet paper bag filled with
sand.

And leaving the 27th. My kids and
> I always spend Christmas morning with the grandparents and
> afternoon with the entire family of my ex. Awkward. I don't
> plan to change that. But now my BF will be going to the
> niece's house with his family.

Well, you can get together later to celebrate. I used to eat two
Turkey dinners on Thanksgiving. I couldn't choose between my
mom's home, and my mil.
>
> To make it worse, they are leaving on the 27th!! Can you
> imaging such a short trip for the holidays? Sounds like it
> will be one big blur to me.

Maybe not, just catch up with them as much as you can. Family is
everything.
>
> As for my friend with the nervous breakdown, haven't spoken
> to her in two weeks. She actually called my BF to bring back
> the eBay stuff. Apparently the social workers have been called
> in, so she is probably telling them how her granddaughter and I
> tried to kill her. Who needs it? I'm definitely done with
> that situation.

You are so not done. I know the signs because I am like that.
Try to stay strong for your sanity. You need that to help your
daughter.
>
> Lots of work to do today. Having a few focus issues, as I
> try to keep my attention on this case instead of all the things
> I need to do around here. Daughter still collecting her med
> records for review by a doctor at UCLA. She has so many things
> to do and everything is much more difficult than it needs to be.

I hope your daughter is feeling better. Her to do list might be
overwhelming which is to be expected. Guess what, by sheer will,
we plough through. That's the fun part doing the impossible.
Your daughter is no shrinking violet. I like how she handles herself.
>
> Time to get to work... Elyssa

Ok, I need to find something beige or white to wear for a summer
day tomorrow. I am not kidding it feels like 100 degrees here. I
still have my tan. I envy anyone who can wear boots tomorrow.
Lafemme
> On 11/01/09, Ze Povinho wrote:
>> Good morning!
>>
>> It will be a clear day.
>>
>> Yesterday I took my mother to the cemetery; no Halloween
>> decorations were allowed there and it was rather empty
>> there. After this, we went to eat at a nearby restaurant.
>>
>> I did give out candy yesterday while my mother and brother
>> were watching TV and surfing the Net, respectively.
>>
>> After that, around 11 p.m., I took the dog for her nightly
>> walk around the area.
>>
>> Take care.
>>
>> Ze

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