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tallulahdahling

July 06, 2007, 02:58:10 PM
Planning on some fun stuff to do with friends to take my mind off of the "adventure" of cancer and giving them the opportunity to have some input and feel good about making a difference.  Really, there are people that I have known for YEARS who feel so inadequate about what to do for me--I tell them that a visit or a phone call is all that I need but they always want to do more.  I usually tell them that I accept checks, cash and money orders but they want to offer something a bit more substantial (cheap skates!)

One idea is the hat party--everyone brings a hat and we have hors doerves and cheap champagne.

Another idea is a spa party--we give each other pedicures, manicures, do makeup and hair and everyone leaves the house looking like $3 drag queen.

Movie night--that's always fun.  Popcorn and snowcaps and all that crap.

What ideas do you have?

If you don't have anything nice to say then come over here and sit by me!

Sandy Eggo

#1
July 06, 2007, 03:55:50 PM
LMAO! A $3 drag queen! That's hilarious.

I mentioned this in another thread, but a friend of mine, who was going through a rocky divorce had a slumber party for the girls. We rented a bunch of movies to make us cry and had tons of junk food (anything you can imagine), lots of alcohol (of course). Some of the ladies did the spa like thing, some jumped in the hot tub and the rest sat around either playing games or giggling and talking about whatever. Then we pigged out on junkfood, got entirely too drunk (which lead to some really great story telling) and cried together watching movies. It was great!
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

tallulahdahling

#2
July 06, 2007, 03:59:39 PM
Now THAT'S  what I'm talkin' bout!

I wanna have fun--let all my buddies know that I'm still the same Tallu--I don't want to be treated with kid gloves--just want the companionship, you know.

Laying low on the booze, though.  I'm fat enough as it is with all of the lack of exercise I get.  Plus, it don't mix well with the meds--DAMMIT!  I sure do miss my martinis!  LOL   :razz:
If you don't have anything nice to say then come over here and sit by me!

Sunny

#3
July 06, 2007, 04:12:32 PM
Oooh....hard to compete with any of THOSE ideas. All very excellant spirit boosters!!!

Something that my husband's cousin did for my sister-in-law was provide her with random "notes from the heart".

Every time my sister-in-law went in for chemo, she'd come home to a scavenger hunt of post-it notes...on the coffee maker, bathroom vanity, nightstand, on the pomegrante juice in the fridge, etc..

It was something that sister anticipated & looked forward to...you could certainly tweak the delivery. :smile:

Sunny

#4
July 06, 2007, 04:20:28 PM
Jumping on your wagon from another thread...

Maybe suggest that your friends & loved ones throw an "Organic Foods" party!!!???!!! Care packages are always fun to receive & this could help you stock your cupboards with eats that will be helpful to your recovery mission. :yes:

tallulahdahling

#5
July 06, 2007, 04:25:50 PM
FAB ideas, Sunny!  You rock!   :yes:
If you don't have anything nice to say then come over here and sit by me!

Sandy Eggo

#6
July 06, 2007, 04:26:21 PM
I was just going to say the same thing! :smile:
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Sunny

#7
July 06, 2007, 04:30:17 PM
Good minds... ;)

Sunny

#8
July 06, 2007, 04:42:42 PM
Along similar lines with the spa party...maybe a "R & R" party.

Everyone can bring & share something that helps them to relax and share with you?!?

For example, some folks enjoy a nice, long bubble bath...others have a favorite scented candle that puts them in that "special place"...possibly a cd of nature sounds?!??

Sandy Eggo

#9
July 06, 2007, 05:10:20 PM
Quote from: Sunny on July 06, 2007, 04:42:42 PM
Along similar lines with the spa party...maybe a "R & R" party.

Everyone can bring & share something that helps them to relax and share with you?!?

For example, some folks enjoy a nice, long bubble bath...others have a favorite scented candle that puts them in that "special place"...possibly a CD of nature sounds?!??


I like that idea too. I'd even add one more thing. It's an "affirmation" exercise that I learned in one of the courses which I was required to take for my job. Buy a pack or two of index cards. You can get the plain white ones or the pretty decorated ones, which ever appeals. Have each person take a card to total the number of people at your party. On the back of each, they write the name of someone who is at the party and on the front 5 positive things about that person. If they know you, but not each other, it serves as an icebreaker too. The comments can be as superficial as "has a great smile" to something more personal and uplifting. They DO NOT write their own name on the cards. When every one is done the cards are given to each person. When we did it, I placed mine in a ziploc baggy, which I kept in my purse. Whenever I needed a "pick me up" or a glimpse at how other people see me, those cards were really appreciated. A lot of times, when we're not feeling so strong, knowing that someone else sees us as a pillar of strength...helps.
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

tallulahdahling

#10
July 06, 2007, 05:29:29 PM
Oh, I like that!  Unfortunately a lot of my friends may view it as kinda cheesey.
I seem to attract the friends who have the "Let's Get Ur Dun" mentality. 
They wanna march in, give me some stuff that they think I'll need.  Food, scrub my shower, give me a kiss and get back to their lives.
Not that this is a bad thing to do.......don't get me wrong--but I would like some personal fun time with them.
I just feel guilty to ask because they all have families, jobs, commitments, etc. and I don't feel that I should be their sole priority so I am grateful for all they do for me!


Quote from: PIYA on July 06, 2007, 05:10:20 PM

I like that idea too. I'd even add one more thing. It's an "affirmation" exercise that I learned in one of the courses which I was required to take for my job. Buy a pack or two of index cards. You can get the plain white ones or the pretty decorated ones, which ever appeals. Have each person take a card to total the number of people at your party. On the back of each, they write the name of someone who is at the party and on the front 5 positive things about that person. If they know you, but not each other, it serves as an icebreaker too. The comments can be as superficial as "has a great smile" to something more personal and uplifting. They DO NOT write their own name on the cards. When every one is done the cards are given to each person. When we did it, I placed mine in a ziploc baggy, which I kept in my purse. Whenever I needed a "pick me up" or a glimpse at how other people see me, those cards were really appreciated. A lot of times, when we're not feeling so strong, knowing that someone else sees us as a pillar of strength...helps.
If you don't have anything nice to say then come over here and sit by me!

tallulahdahling

#11
July 20, 2007, 02:28:42 PM
He didn't like the casserole
And he didn't like my cake.
He said my biscuits were too hard...
Not like his mother used to make.
I didn't perk the coffee right
He didn't like the stew,
I didn't mend his socks
The way his mother used to do.
I pondered for an answer
I was looking for a clue.
Then I turned around and smacked him
Like his mother used to do.
If you don't have anything nice to say then come over here and sit by me!

tallulahdahling

#12
July 23, 2007, 05:14:32 AM
OK--taking Sunny's advice--gonna have a head-shaving party.  If I let it continue at this rate I'm gonna look like Riff-Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show   :eek:

Too early for Halloween--so.............

the clipping will commence--I'll let ya'all know when.  Wish I had a webcam--wouldn't that be fun!  LOL
If you don't have anything nice to say then come over here and sit by me!

Sunny

#13
July 23, 2007, 06:30:06 AM
I am sure you will embrace it wholeheartedly!!!

Although it'll take some adjusting, just think about how LIBERATING it will be...no need to blow dry, curl, hair spray, straighten, fluff, poof, flatten...

You are beautiful & that's all that matters.

:flwr:

tallulahdahling

#14
July 25, 2007, 10:12:42 AM
 :smitten:

Thanks, dahling--*sniff*
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