Comments on: Day 2: When Perfect Robs You of Something Good

By: Nita

Nita — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:24:37 +0000

I just started reading this segment this evening, I didn’t realize it was a year old, but just had to comment. What you’ve written is been my problem for so long, I guess thats what drew me to your blog in the first place, ” reluctant entertainer” thats me,,, I want to entertain and dream of doing so but my insecurities hold me back. My house is too small, too clutterd, now all my kids live here again, its a mess, what if whatever I serve burns? I could go on and on. I have people other then family over a few times a year but would really like to do more out door entertaining and I just need to “GET OVER IT” and do it! Thanks for this post I can’t wait to read the rest.

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By: Aggie

Aggie — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:16:02 +0000

My struggle with perfect comes & goes. I really try not to sweat the small stuff but sometimes it’s hard to.

I really try to change my thinking and focus more on comfort (not just physical) than perfect. Love the commenter above that said they entertained in their backyard sitting in the grass, that is my kind of get together!