Originally Posted by
Jersey Nonny 
The dreaded Holiday Season!!!
How is this year's Thanksgiving going to be different from last year?
(This will be the first in over 50 years that I won't be cooking a big turkey dinner with all the fixings for my family. Every year, I would say, "I'm not doing this again!"...and, every year, I would plan as usual, cook as usual, gripe as usual...but, I really loved it!)
How are you planning to do whatever necessary to stay clean and sober?
(Fortunately, since I haven't had a drink in 28 years, I don't think it will be a problem; but, I'll still remain vigilant...ya never know who might decide to sneak a little booze in the nursing home!)
What are you most not looking forward to?
(Spending the day with about 100 comparative strangers instead of my family.)
Is there anything you need to avoid (other than drinking/drugging)?
(Getting on the pity-pot, and allowing myself to feel blue.)
What can you do to make someone else's day better? It really isn't all about you, after all.
(Being aware of someone else who's feeling a bit "down", and doing my best to cheer them up.)