It's more than obvious that the holiday season is in "full swing". The stores aisles are filled with gift ideas, decorations for inside and outside, all the traditional holiday baking fixin's, and all sorts of cute gift wrapping paper, as well as, adorable stocking stuffers. The city workers put up lights along all of the treelined streets, all of the greenery in the community parks, and they fancy up the lampposts, as well as, many other areas of the town. There is a crisp chill in the air, shimmering snow on the ground, holiday songs blaring, both classic and new. The best part of this glorious holiday season is coming home after a long day, changing into cozy PJ's, making yourself a warm mug of tea, hot chocolate, coffee, or apple cider, snuggling into a warm blanket, and putting on a favorite holiday movie or cherished holiday music. It doesn't get much better than that!
It's not the gifts that bring us joy and happiness during the holiday season. Yes, of course, they help. Who doesn't enjoy recieving gifts? I would never turn down a gift, ha! Believe me, I am no Mother Theresa. I try to give back as much as I can because I have been shown so much support, love and encouragement over the years. My entire life, not only just the cancer years. I am fortunate to be able to give back without risking my health, or the health of others. Anything I can do to help a friend, or a complete stranger in need, I will do my best to help out. Nothing will stop me from putting a smile on the face of someone feeling down. Even the strongest person needs a little(or big) miracle sometimes....or should I say say a little magic?
Most people who read this post may I think "she's officially lost her marbles"! That could very well be true. I'll be the first to admit it, but I think bringing back simplicity, love, and time shared with the ones we love need to be returned to the spirit of Christmas and the Holiday season. Allow yourselves to smile "just because" and take a step back from the "daily grind" and the rut of the same ole stale routine we get stuck in without even recognizing it.
What I would like to know is what are your Holiday wishes this year? Do you want to embark on an amazing vacation? Do you want to change careers? Do you hope to get married or have a baby this year? Do you want to get a puppy? Do you want to change you hair color or cut?
I am very interested to hear all of your holiday wishes, if you are willing to share them with me. You never know I might be able to put in a good word and turn that wish into reality!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Meg!
ReplyDeleteMy wish and plans are to create some of the things you mention. Memories. My sister and her kids are coming in from Colorado for the holidays. I'll have Christmas Eve with my kids (all 21+ now) and my late-wife's family (see my other reply to your other December post). Then get up Christmas day and go see my parents and my sisters and relatives I haven't seen for too many years.
My biggest personal wish is for a new job. I left a great company at GE Healthcare this summer to work with some friends in what looked like a great opportunity, only to be part of lay-offs 3 months later. So much for working for friends who recruit you to join them for nearly 7 months.
Happy Holidays to you Brian! I hope you enjoy ever moment with your family and friends over the holidays! The best part of this time of year is spending it to the ones you love.
ReplyDeleteI truly hope your luck changes this coming year regarding your employment. Remember to trust your instincts. They are more powerful that we ever think. I believe 2016 with turn around for you. Right now enjoy the holidays. Love hard, celebrate life, laugh often, and spread the wealth you don't need to earn...comfort, care, and concern for all of those you hold dear to your heart. All they want for the holidays is to spend time with you. You are the best gift they could ever recieve! Best wishes!