“Not-so Usual Therapy Session”
Holiday Parties
Thanks to all who participated in today’s Thanksgiving themed “Not-so Usual Therapy Session” (#NUTS). We had so much fun and made so many new friends!
Q1. It isn’t considered a holiday party without __________
@MamaRitaMary: fatty dips and lots of drinks!
@AFarrell09: Good Friends, Good Food and lots of Holiday Spirits. 🙂
@theigirl: Champagne to ring in the new year
Q2. What is your favorite holiday party appetizer/beverage ?
@alisonmccue: Eggnog!!! Add plenty of rum! 😉
@janewmeade: Cheese Crisps. Just cheese melted on a Tortilla Warmer and cut into “pizza” like slices. Dipped in organic Sour Cream!
@CateTV: My father’s blue cheese dip followed by Mozzarella Sticks … #NUTS … family secret recipe!
@dave_link: Frangelico on the rocks. Perfect holiday drink
@tjrum I’ll take some of those egg nog/peanut butter balls!
Q3. What is the most memorable White Elephant gift you’ve ever given/received?
@janewmeade: Oh, there was that bad Mexican Embroidered Shirt that was passed around and around by friends in the 80’s. Christmas after Christmas!
@Jeanettejoy Given: Silk sweater Received: Exercise clothes
@RickGriffin: A4. Once received a pair of size 72 panties – blue and white stripes
@anewmeade: Dare I mention FruitCake as the ultimate “White Elephant?”
@cruisebuzz: Most memorable White Elephant gift was a used candle that had a terrible candy cane smell.
Q4. Worst office party faux pas
@WriterChick47: Sitting on Santa’s lap and talking away…then finding out it WASN’T our designated Santa
@JeanetteJoy Telling the wrong mother I was sorry about her daughter’s passing.
@AFarrell09: Decking the Halls with anyone other than who you arrived with… 🙁
@BethLovesTravel: One too many! But fortunately I work from a home office!
Q5. Where is the best place to have a holiday party?
@BethLovesTravel: OK, mayB a little corny but anywhere U cn get everybody tgthr.
@familyfoodie: I still love parties at home w/ family & Great friends
@travelerkate: My fiance’s office party last year was in this great bar downtown- all the drinks you can imagine on the company card
@soul_whispers: I like home parties #NUTS
@argentinatours: I wouldn’t mind a holiday party here, too!!! http://www.qualia.com.au/ #NUTS
@la_loquita: @RickGriffin i’ve only been to 2 holiday parties in my whole life #TRUTH #NUTS @DEPRIVED <– Somebody invite Corey NOW!
Q6. What do you eat/drink at a holiday party that you wouldn’t eat/drink anywhere else?
@FijiCollin: Egnogg! #NUTS
@GreenApron: This made me pause…RT @rickgriffin: A6. sausage balls #NUTS
@MedicalNotice: hot apple cider #NUTS
@CaryMac: Cheese ball. Mmmm! #NUTS
Q7. Best holiday party game? Best party music/dance tunes?
@rickgriffin Best holiday game is “Hide the Pickle”http://bit.ly/ia6bJR #NUTS
@soloandsocial: It’s not a holiday party until somebody breaks out the Boney M! 😉 #NUTS
@travelerkate: : Drinking themed Jenga. Trust me- it’s awesome #NUTS
@anewmeade: Best Holiday Music? Manheim Steamroller….then when the kids leave: #nuts
@cruisebuzz: Remember that drinking game called “quarters?” I like that to get the holiday fun started at my parties #NUTS
@janewmeade: Best Holiday Party Game? That one where you have to decide whether to take a new “unknown” gift or take a “known” gift from another. #nuts
Q8. Most embarrassing moment you’ve experienced/witnessed at a holiday party
@janewmeade: Most embarrassing moment at Holiday Parties? When the otherwise sane start to slur, bobble and weave. Sad to see. Not fun.
@RickGriffin: A8. Most emparassing moment – having to ask the hostest if she had a plunger #NUTS
@McMedia: watching @rickgriffin playing “Hide the Pickle”
Q9. Best advice for someone attending a party with you for the first time
WriterChick47: Leave your humility at home (& booze is unnecessary) I can act perfectly ridiculous WITHOUT the benefit of alcohol! #NUTS
BridalTravelGuy: Let me apologize now so I don’t have to tomorrow #nuts
@MamaRitaMary: A9. Just make sure I can walk out the door with dignity..and not on my knees! #NUTS
travelerkate: A9: I promise I’m not always like this…. #NUTS
Q10. Best holiday party hostess gift
BethLovesTravel: Bottle of Veuve.
AFarrell09: . A homemade yummy or special tree ornament. Well… or a car. 🙂 #nuts
mmWine: Wine.
travelerkate: Bring a bottle of his/her favorite beverage, help kick out the strangers who had to join in the awesomeness, offer to clean up #NUTS
alisonmccue: Cleaning crew for day after!
ZenRabbit: Gratitude Cookies #NUTS
BONUS Question: Best/Worst holiday party you’ve ever attended
VegasBill: RT @familyfoodie: BONUS Question: Best/Worst holiday party you’ve ever attended #NUTS – Delivery of food via white gloved butler!
@familyfoodie: A. Bonus: Best Parties are always the ones centered around great people and great food! #nothingfancy #nuts
janewmeade: Q. Worst Party? Any party where the Host and Hostess are not getting along. So obvious! Fake it till you make it folks! 😉 #nuts
RickGriffin: BONUS: Worst party – wife and were the only ones who showed up at a friends party. Got a call from babysitter had to leave. felt bad #NUTS
The After Party …
EpsteinTravels: From dentist chair, I sold 3 nights at English Celebrated Hotel, played with #NUTS crew & talked Falcons football #multitasking
MamaRitaMary: Loved going #NUTS with you all! My 2 yr old granddaughter is here so my fun will continue but in a different way! bye!
@JaneWMeade I just partied on twitter with a bunch of #Nuts Thanks @MidLifeRoadTrip for hosting!
MidlifeRoadTrip: Special Thanks to this weeks “Guest Therapists” @afarrell09 @jeanettejoy @familyfoodie #NUTS