You may have to explain to your boss on the 1st that you are not just her employee. You are her employee, but you are also a member of a family, a member of a community, a person who volunteers in soup kitchens, a person with hopes and dreams and responsibilities that extend beyond work. What's the issue? Well, your boss might not understand why you can't work all night long, all the time, and also come in on Saturdays. Do your best to be as politic as possible when you need to set some boundaries. But do set your boundaries. After all, are you getting paid overtime for all this? You could find that standing up for yourself has increased, not decreased, your boss' respect for you, so keep trying out new approaches on the 4th, 5th and 6th. Try to enjoy yourself on the 11th, 12th or 13th. Get organized on the 18th. Some serious good luck surprises and pleases you on the 21st and 22nd. Your innate curiosity is one of your most valuable traits, so follow where it leads on the 26th and 27t