As you all know, the holidays are right around the corner
and I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t pre-warn you of the endless possibilities of “who
you will encounter”. If you are like me, you have already bought plenty of bottles
of wine in exchange of a “Plate to Go” and some “laughter” but if you are not,
you fit into the 99% of holiday celebrators. Let me be clear, I celebrate
Thanksgiving, but I am aware of my contributions.
Here’s five people you will likely encounter during the
holidays, and I am certain you fit comfortably in one of these categories!
1.
The Cook:
Listen, this whole feast would be nothing
out the cook. The cook is the one that receives the call from other relatives about
last years “mac n cheese”. The cook is very
particular and loves to move in silence, most importantly they prefer us
(you and me) to stay out of their way (the kitchen). They are most commonly
seen as the one who tastes tests everything and watches with delight while
everyone is enjoying their meal. Be sure to thank your cook!
2.
The Purchaser:
The purchaser is the wallet of the family,
and boy aren’t we thankful for you. The purchaser and the cook are close in
relation and thrive during family engagements. The purchaser is the one who
buys everything and is most commonly mistaken for the cook. Th purchaser has a
skill in bulk buying and proper planning, we would not be able to have left
overs without an excellent purchaser. The purchaser is most commonly seen
sitting on the sofa and mentally calculating the guest count versus the amount
of food. So thoughtful!
3.
The Organizer:
Well, I thought the cook and the purchaser
was a must but what is a feast
without a location to host. The organizer is typically the one who hosts with
ease and passion. They do not mind when people change the channels on their television, they don’t mind when
people do not take off their shoes when they enter their home and they
certainly do not mind that half of America knows their address. The organizer,
the cook and the purchaser could be a three in one but if the holiday burden is
equally distributed, the three of them typically start planning right before
Halloween and ends right after the New Years.
4.
The Regulator:
First, let me say, I can NOT stand the
regulator. The regulator is the one who watches everyone make plates or is the
“plate maker.” While the regulator may be your favorite auntie or distant
cousin, when the holidays come around they began to act as a human “scale”.
They totally disregard that you asked four three scoops of dressing and instead
places one uneven scoop on your lone plate. The regulator has dual roles, they
watch the weight of the plate and the amount of plates that you consume (as if
that’s any of their business). They also have a hard time forgetting that you
are an adult. You are no longer a child sitting in the quite room, you my
friend are an adult! They can’t accept that you want adult portions with adult
plate ware and adult “Tea” poured at the dinner table (unless it is about you)
during meals. Despite the regulators disregard for tuber ware and “minding
their business”, what’s a holiday without them? Of course, they are most
commonly seen where ever the food is… TUH!
5.
The Help:
The help, the Holiday ministry that I happen
to be a member of. The help ministry is down for whatever pending a seat at the
table and a plate to go. We (including me) bring cakes, breads, cheeses and
wines in exchange for the cooks, purchasers, and the organizers blood, sweat
and tears in planning such an event. We are on time and most likely to leave
early. We don’t ruffle feathers, nor do we input where our two cents aren’t
needed. We are versatile, if you need someone to wash dishes, we are down. If
you need someone to help you sweep, we are down but be sure to get all the help
from us prior to dinner being served. We have already planned out exit strategy
and we do it well. 😊
Regardless of your title and participation in the holiday
festivities, I personally want to wish you a happy holiday and thank you for
your contribution. Rather you are the cook, staying up late at night to prepare
or the organizer opening your home to a ton of loved ones and strangers you are
appreciated. From the purchaser to the regulator, my holidays wouldn’t be as
enjoyable without you. From the help, to everyone else, Thank You!!
Until Next Time,
Sara J.
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