Good Memories

Yesterday was a wonderful day.  Carla and her family came by for a visit with cousins.  Then it was off to Tammy's for a family Christmas gathering.  I had my typical anxiety and, yes, even fear, at the prospect of the day.  But I used my recovery tools and managed to stay relatively calm.  I took time out to calm myself down when needed.  I also made a list of the things I wanted to do.  It helped me to get everything done.  It's funny, but it's not the actual events that give me anxiety as much as the anticipation and preparation.  I have a hard time choosing what I want to do and then getting it done.  I tend to wear myself out before the event. 

Although sleeping was a challenge last night (I kept waking up), I stayed comfortably in bed until 4 o'clock.  I'm not so stiff this morning as I was last night, so I got some rest if  not much sleep.  I'm sure the lack of sleep will kick in at some point today, so I'm taking it easy.