Where’s my Christmas spirit?
Ho Ho Holy crap — It’s the 17th of December already, with just over a week until Christmas, and I don’t feel that Christmas spirit at all yet this year. I haven’t even felt compelled to throw on the Christmas cds! I’ve been avoiding the malls, and therefore have bought two whole gifts so far, and my home is absolutely devoid of any decorations.
This is not me.
Normally, I’m fighting to play the tunes of the season by the end of November, much to everyone’s chagrin around me, and my gifts would normally long been purchased and wrapped by now.
I was single last year, and certainly wasn’t lacking in Christmas spirit, so it’s not my solo state causing this. What the heck is going on? About the only Christmassy (okay, I know that’s not a word) things that I’m looking forward to this year are related to the actual day: Christmas Eve at my brother’s, Christmas morning at Vern’s, and Christmas dinner at Dad’s.
Is anyone else feeling this way, this year? Got any ideas for me? (It’s certainly not for lack of trying on my part — I’ve been to 7 Christmas parties this year, and I still have 2 more to go).
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What was I thinking? I should be thankful for the special people around me, and the opportunities I have to enjoy Christmas at all. Lorelei sent by a timely powerpoint show (click here to view 1mb show) and I realized how lucky I truly am. Thanks Lor! I needed the reminder…
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OK start with some xmas lights around the home…in the evening turn off all the other lights but the xmas ones and make a stiff spiced rum and eggnog…if your roomies are home make more. Then put on your favorite xmas song…sit back and enjoy the warm glow that will begin to come over you…tidings and joy.
I’m with you T… Although I’ve got my Gran staying with me… she’s from Newfoundland… loves her white wine out of a box. GASP! She’s a helluva lot of fun. I feel like yelling “I want my pain. I need my pain. Stop making me feel good!”