Solo- sorry to hear that you are having to work the holidays. I did that last year in the hospital. I had never done that before in my life. Fortunately, the day was not very busy but enough so that it was not a vacation.

I missed being with family or family of sorts like good friends. Bascially anyone not at work. At least we had the internet and I could keep up with what was going on TE. I would not have know what do with myself if there was no TE and the rest of you to keep me informed, laughing, and talking about your struggles of life. If I was not on the web, I was reading a book. Anything to keep from thinking what the rest of the world was doing and eating.

Since my mother died our family has not really taken to the hoildays like we did when she was around. We still do some things that are "traditional" but in other ways we have simplfied everything to make it easy. If at all possible our family is somewhere near a beach where there is diving, fishing and lots of sunshine! I think to some extent we all can not wait until January when it is all over. Not only that by then the days are getting longer That is always a plus.

I hope your day is less stressful than a normal workday and that you will be able to relax somewhat. Bring a book and check in here when you can.

Red Rock