It's okay to hibernate for a little while. Give yourself some time for yourself to just be lazy, to be alone. It's normal to not want to deal with people and stuff for a little while. Just give yourself a week to do that, and then make sure you get out after that.
I vote you still take the time off, even if you just spend it at your house.
I think your cousin overreacted to the elf as well, but just say sorry, I thought it was funny, I'll be sure not to pass along anything like this in the future. End of story. At least she told you she was offended so it's out in the open, and that should be the end of it. Might be worth it to go see her and make some good memories if you're up to it.
As for your cousin who's going to FL, it doesn't sound like she was at all put off by you "inviting yourself along". So go if you want!
Most of all, just be patient with yourself. Your mom just died, it's not like everything is fine and you have to be full of energy and cheer all the time.
(((Michelle)))
Michelle - Proud DR Rockette S: 28JUL07, D'd: 29OCT09 http://tinyurl.com/27j9qo2
