This is always a stressful time of the year. For some it is their first year, or another year without a loved one, for some it is money (or lack of) that makes it tough. For others it is estrangement from families, for some it is simply families. I have been a member of a few of those classes over the years. The stress and negativity surrounding this festive season is emphasied all over the place, this year worse than recent years due to the recession.
While I am not going to say life is never a shit sandwich, because my experience of it to date proves otherwise, it really can beI want to share the past 36 odd hours that show despite LIFE attempting to overtake you, the simple things are the best.
Went outside for a smoke break yesterday, to hear a voice say "I thought you would have given that away by now" from a young man I have not seen in 5 years, he is back from overseas sorting out his mothers estate. So lovely to see him and talk shit.
Finished up early and wandered up the road, bumped into some people I have not seen in 8 years, they live in Aussie, and are home to stay with her Mom in the end stages of her life. They have a 16 month old son!! Now while that is not so amazing to read, it is when they are in their 40's and could not have children! Came home from work with such a good feeling.
Have run the gauntlet of the Christmas supermarket shop today, it is full of S.O.A.Ps, already over them and we are only at the start of the season. Had a visit from a good friend, and one of my special children (who lives in CHCH now) paid a surprise visit for a few hours. She brought along her partner, a young fella that worked for us for 4 years or so.
When I rang my Mom tonight at Mom o'clock (5pm) she had already received my gift, she was rapped! We have a couple of good friends coming to join us on Christmas day, will help to make up for not seeing my eldest daughter, and be a shit load of fun to boot, I cant wait
So there you have it. Take the good shit out of this season. Even the simple stuff, if it is good embrace it! Dont allow the negatives to outweigh all the good little things that make life sweet!
Happy Christmas everyone. Travel safe, and smell roses every chance you get![]()
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