Hosting era unlocked?

Anxiety and hosting people at your place: a love-hate story

Posted this as a note the other day (Saturday, post said lunch), but feel it identifies as a post, so post it I shall x

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Also, every time I write a post, I feel like a cross between Carrie in SATC and Sam in Cinderella Story.

We hosted a lovely lunch at ours today. It’s the first meal we’ve hosted in our divine, albeit fairly bite-sized apartment. Smaller than Carrie’s NYC apartment and Sam’s attic room that her evil step-monster has banished her to, but I wouldn’t change a thing. I feel so secure, happy, and cosy in this apartment.

Aight, back to hosting… which can be a bit stressayy, but is absolutely always worth it IMO. Having some of your nearest and dearest in your space is a recipe for a happy home.

I (obvi) felt a bit frazzle dazzled in the lead up to lunch as I always want everything to be lovely perfect (working on this…) for everyone. I am adoring writing these posts as the reflection helps solidify everything I’ve learnt / reflected upon that day. So, here’s what I learnt:

• you have more time than you think - when I’m feeling anxious, it feels like time is slipping away, creating a sense of overwhelm and urgency

• focus on one task at a time and limit multi-tasking - small steps, instead of looking at the big picture and counting down the hours

• start as you mean to go on - instead of rushing to the gym in this morning, I figured I’d go tomorrow - instead, I had a chill morning with my husband (breakfast, groceries, walking the dog, visiting our house renovation), which set me up nicely for the rest of the day

• find yourself the bestest, most supportive teammate. My husband and I make a great team. We communicated and figured out a plan of action for the morning - grocery shopping together, and then he walks the dog whilst I clean the house, etc etc. Divide and conquer, baby! Also, doing the groceries is way more fun together - especially when you’re buying a tonne of stuff and your husband carries everything hehe.

Alright, that’s me for today! Everyone left at around 7, which we saw as a definite sign of successful lunch. We’ve just finished tidying up, and not sure if dinner is necessary tonight hehe (although, I’m not one to miss a meal), so a few episodes of The Office, and then off to bed. How good! Gym in the morning ;)

Night,

Salty