Kitchen

[jackthebear]

On 9/19/2014 house_cat said:

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed.

This weekend I need to make:

1 devil's food layer cake (layers are done)

1 carrot cake

2 zucchini quiches

2 spinach/feta quiches

24 cupcakes

2 dozen hard boiled eggs (done)

1 plate of cheese and crackers

1 fruit platter

It's hubby's birthday weekend and we have so many things planned. I don't know how I get myself into these situations.

I have pretty much ZERO freezer space right now. Which of those things can I make tonight and tomorrow morning, when I need them for Sunday?

You need to learn to say "I can't do all of that" or just no, and farm out some of this stuff next time.

Take a trip to Costco this morning

[brii]

Some people love to be a martyr. No one person can possibly do all of that. When you take on so much and complain about it, then it's time to start saying no.

[willdob3]

I have no idea how you'll get all that done! You need to learn to take care of yourself. It is OK to say no.

I do a lot of volunteer work on a regular weekly basis & love it. But I never, ever volunteer to cook or bake anything. I don't volunteer for every little thing that comes up & I have no problem saying no when asked to do something I really don't want to do.

[willdob3]

I agree you should buy what you can - like the fruit and cupcakes. That will help some. I would find it overwhelming to bake one thing. That is something I don't enjoy doing.

[debic]

On 9/20/2014 gkelly5744 said:

On 9/19/2014 house_cat said:

Why oh why oh why oh why do I continue to open myself up to the wrath of some of you meanies? Why do some of you, like Gracie and Sooner, have to turn every thread into a battle scene? If you don't have something constructive to say can't you just sit on your hands? Some of us are here to learn from each other and support each other and some of you are here just to antagonize and find fault.

I'd love to say this is my last post, but there are so many wonderful people on the boards. It's too bad that a few of you have to be Negative Nellies.

I'm going to sit on my own hands now. If you want to turn this into an ugly, judgmental thread, then go ahead.

house_cat, I have found that there are a few posters that here on the Q that I think "enjoy" being "meanies"! Always being negative and yes, posting only to argue or to try to tear someone down.?? Have found lately that there are a few posters being disrespectful of other posters here on the Q. A few go onto a thread & try to disrupt the OP and talk about an entirely different subject or one not pertaining to the OP. So sad!

You keep doing what you do but it sounds like you have over extended yourself on this one. I would take some of the advise given here and but what you can at Costco's, maybe like the fruit & cheese platters and even the cup cakes. I understand about not having enough freezer space! During certain weekends & especially during the holiday season, I have to use a second fridge/freezer! Sometimes it is hard to say "no" and/or to just not volunteer but someone usually will take up the slack if you don't do it.

Sorry but she brings these comments on herself. I've come to only half believe any of them. She routinely posts about not being able to afford anything yet is spending all this money to volunteer? The first I noticed when she wanted to ask someone to pay for the ingredients for stuff she was volunteering for.

That with a special needs son, and handicapped elderly parents. And never does she take anyone's advice, well not on here anyway. I rarely even open her posts anymore as it's the same every time. The last 2 I've opened are both were pretty much the same type of posts.

[gkelly]

On 9/20/2014 debc said:

On 9/20/2014 gkelly5744 said:

On 9/19/2014 house_cat said:

Why oh why oh why oh why do I continue to open myself up to the wrath of some of you meanies? Why do some of you, like Gracie and Sooner, have to turn every thread into a battle scene? If you don't have something constructive to say can't you just sit on your hands? Some of us are here to learn from each other and support each other and some of you are here just to antagonize and find fault.

I'd love to say this is my last post, but there are so many wonderful people on the boards. It's too bad that a few of you have to be Negative Nellies.

I'm going to sit on my own hands now. If you want to turn this into an ugly, judgmental thread, then go ahead.

house_cat, I have found that there are a few posters that here on the Q that I think "enjoy" being "meanies"! Always being negative and yes, posting only to argue or to try to tear someone down.?? Have found lately that there are a few posters being disrespectful of other posters here on the Q. A few go onto a thread & try to disrupt the OP and talk about an entirely different subject or one not pertaining to the OP. So sad!

You keep doing what you do but it sounds like you have over extended yourself on this one. I would take some of the advise given here and but what you can at Costco's, maybe like the fruit & cheese platters and even the cup cakes. I understand about not having enough freezer space! During certain weekends & especially during the holiday season, I have to use a second fridge/freezer! Sometimes it is hard to say "no" and/or to just not volunteer but someone usually will take up the slack if you don't do it.

Sorry but she brings these comments on herself. I've come to only half believe any of them. She routinely posts about not being able to afford anything yet is spending all this money to volunteer? The first I noticed when she wanted to ask someone to pay for the ingredients for stuff she was volunteering for.

That with a special needs son, and handicapped elderly parents. And never does she take anyone's advice, well not on here anyway. I rarely even open her posts anymore as it's the same every time. The last 2 I've opened are both were pretty much the same type of posts.

I understand what you are saying, but on this OP, she is asking what can be fixed now or later...most are suggesting going to get store bought items to help her out. I agree though if you ask for help then never take any of the suggestions then why ask in the first place?

[debic]

By her own accounts, she's been doing this for years. And she has no clue? Sorry I just don't buy it.

I think she likes the drama most of her threads cause. They do tend to get the most posts. You'll never convince me otherwise.

[Poodlepet2]

Honey, my heart goes out to you....as Wine Coordinator,I guess it's your responsibility to sample the wines-and you have to know how certain foods taste in order to suggest which wine pairs best with what food.....oh sigh.....well, I will volunteer to come and help you with your onerous duty-very much the same way I offered to do Qaulity Control for Chickenbutt's fudge....funny thing, she never took me up on it....I guess you won't either-too proud to ask for help I guess Poodlepet

[house_cat]

I have pretty much ZERO freezer space right now. Which of those things can I make tonight and tomorrow morning, when I need them for Sunday?

This was the question I'd posed. I already knew that I'd bitten off more than I can comfortably chew. Thanks for the suggestions. I'm saying this today because there are posters here who understood my OP and responded in a helpful, non-judgmental way and I want thank them.

I also feel I need to make it clear that whether or not you enjoy my company on the boards, I have never posted an un-truth. I'm not a martyr and I'm not looking for sympathy. I was looking to communicate and share stories and advice with others who tend to over-extend themselves.

It feels to me, debc, like you are calling me a liar or a hypocrite. DH and I are in a tight financial situation, due to his layoff last year. Despite this, we continue to make the sacrifices necessary so that we can continue to support the causes we feel strongly about. The reason I am baking and cooking rather than buying is because I can do it more economically. Gkelly is wrong in saying that I never take the advice I get here. That's simply not true.

Once again, I apologize to anyone who thinks my question was posed with the hope of causing forum drama. I can see that you wish to stick to conversations about recipes and cooking gadgets. Okay. It might have taken me a while, but I learned my lesson.

I'm supposing that all the meanies of the world are living perfect lives with no doubts and no challenges. Good for you. I sincerely hope that you never need the help, advice or comfort from your fellow humans. I strongly believe that you get back what you put into this world.

That's it. I'll step off my soapbox now. I wish everyone a lovely weekend and week to follow.

[champagnepoodle]

Hey House Cat, Can you ask family and DH to help out? I am sure if they see you a little overwhelmed they will help. Sorry this has happened to you. You are a very giving person.