Re: I may be mean

[Guest guest]

Geez,

I couldn't believe how much candy I could eat. I'm

hating myself this weekend.

But Halloween is THE worse time of year for me.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, and

Easter are nothing in the eating department for

me.... So I guess, compared to previous years, this

one was a better (with the exception of right after

surgery). I guess this was a live and learn

experience for me.

I think I will try somebody's advice and give money

next year.

SIGH- live and learn,

kathy

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The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

[Guest guest]

Actually, we could all start this year planning for next Halloween. What can

we do differently? It seems like a lot of us didn't get too many trick or

treaters. So that is something to plan on. I liked the idea of watching for

the sales the day after but we don't have to limit ourselves to Halloween

trinkets. Little erasers, things like that. Buying little things we can

tuck away a few at a time.

What about " treating " ourselves to a non-candy treat? I will admit I

spoiled myself on something. Getting my disability check and having a

little money in my pocket gave me a bit of freedom. When I went to the

drugstore I found a " Fall " candle marked down. It was Apple Crisp fragrance

and it smells really nice. Is there anything wrong with that?

Or what about ... when I was a child we had something called " Trick or Treat

for Unicef " what about a donation to something?

Meanwhile what can we do to set ourselves up for Thanksgiving/Christmas

sanity? Suggestions??? What has worked for you.

I admit I miss Christmas baking. But if I bake I eat. At least I nibble. I

don't want to bake and have to say no. I feel " deprived " if I do that. I

have to think of something to replace that good smell feeling.

B from NJ

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