happy holidays! i hope yall had a great christmas (if you celebrate it).
now that ive had a second to step back from the madness, i realize that christmas has lost its je ne sais quoi. its pizzaz. & i certainly did not feel in the christmas spirit.
i have gotten to the age where my presents were hand picked by myself and buying presents turned into a last minute run to target (with the exception of one or two). cooking and prepping became the focus of my life & i didnt feel relaxed to be home, but rather stressed.
but then i remember, the holidays shouldn’t be about fancy dinner spreads or expensive technology, or even a posed family picture in front of a christmas tree to make the neighbors jealous.
no! its about spending time with family, no matter how many annoying questions they ask. it’s about being thankful for all that we have. & about giving to those less fortunate.
& honestly, i think this true holiday spirit should be incorporated into every day life, not just in december. so, im gunna try and hold myself to it from here on out (fully expecting it to be difficult when im not feeling all that jolly).
