It's almost Christmas time! Or, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa.. and for some people nothing at all. That's ok too. To be perfectly honest, I am a bit of a xmas scrooge. I always have been. I think xmas has been commercialized, dramatized, and blown way out of proportion these days. It just plain annoys me sometimes. I think Xmas should be about spending time with the people that you care about most in the world, and yes... if you choose to give gifts that's cool too, but that shouldn't be all that this season is about.
Loved the Christmas Episode!
It's about being thankful for what you do have. There are so many little kids that still believe in Santa Claus who are living in horrid conditions because their parents can't find a job, can't afford to buy them toys, and the saddest of all... they might not be able to have a nice xmas dinner like the rest of us can. When I did go to church, and that was many years ago... trust me... I would donate to the Toys for Tots program. We would all pick a family/child out of a hat, and then buy them a really nice gift so they can have a great xmas.
Nowadays, I want to spend time at soup kitchens feeding the homeless, and/or find some charity to donate to. When it gets a little closer to the 25th, (if I get around to it) I'll post some charities that I would like to donate to, in hopes that maybe my readers will as well. That's what the true xmas spirit is, selflessness giving of yourself to others that are less fortunate than you are. Because we all need to remember, no matter how hard your life is, whatever it is that you may be going through, there is always someone somewhere out there, that has it way worse than you do. I am a complainer myself, but it's important to think about that sometimes.
Just food for thought I suppose.
On a random side note: I hate this cold weather and I long for the sweet ways of summer, I am slowly, shall I repeat it again? very slowly getting over a crappy sinus infection. One day I shall be normal one day. I will probably have to be on allergy medications for the remainder of my life, but I am willing to take that risk so I don't have to suffer like this 2-4 times out of the year.
I'm on a new vasodilator medication. :) Therefore, my hands and feet don't freeze, cause me pain, or go numb like they usually do in the winter. The only risk is.. this medication has been known to drop blood pressure. So if I randomly collapse/faint, I'll probably have to stop taking it. I really hope that doesn't happen. For serious.
My xmas shopping is all done, and I am excited to give my gifts to the people I care about most. :D Everyone kept on asking me what I want for this holiday, and I never know what I want. Money? An apartment? A puppy? Haha, whatever... I will be happy with whatever I get. I'm not a picky person like that.
Maybe I lied just a little. What I want most in the world. Is to bring the people that I've lost.. back for just this holiday.... just this one day.. to tell them how much I love them and miss them. And, just to talk. I miss their voices. So, so.... very much.
In conclusion, be thankful for what you have folks.... yes, yes... we always want more... hell, who doesn't? But, always remember.... those people out there with nothing this holiday season... maybe that will change everyone's minds.
MERRY HAPPY CHRISMAHANUKWANZAA EVERYONE!!!!
And, last... but certainly not least.. an early Happy New Year! I'll probably blog again then..... see you all next year!
