Christmas Time is here
In the blury whirlwind that defines the month of December in western cultures, I have yet again been lacking in keeping my blog updated. (I don't really care what people say about Chilliwack... look at this beautiful view! A glorious sunny day after the first snowfall!)
This month has brought many great things, and some bad things. My absolute fave... the first snowfall! I'm sure most of you who read this blog are from the same area, but let me just tell you that snow is my favourite thing and it was, and probably will be, the highlight of this year. To me, snow gives the fading beauty of fall a complete make-over! Bright, white, fluffy... ahhhhh. We ended up being trapped in the house for a few days, but I loved it! Drinking tea, watching videos, breaking out the Christmas music, and curling up with a good book and warm blanket.
The snow has disappeared by now, and I'm eagerly awaiting another series of fortunate weather events! (Again, don't diss Chilliwack! This is the view from my kitchen window!!! Mt. Cheam is always there to greet us while we eat our cereal!)
I have filled the rest of this month with doing some accompaniment, shopping for the "perfect" Christmas gifts, which I am finding, I'm not so good at!!!! and spending lots of time with Sean, and drinking Starbucks - these are my other favourite moments!
("Christmas Tree Shopping" on Sunday with the gang! But, this pic is just me and Sean!)The tough spots of this season are all related to family conflicts, desires to have the perfect Christmas, but having such high standards that I am disappointed over and over again, and wishing that I wouldn't feel this way. I am so tempted to just escape for this Christmas season in order to gain perspective... there's this feeling of discontentment, knowing that I shouldn't be worrying/stressing over the things that I am.
I could go into more depressing detail, but I will spare you all, and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas filled with good, warm, relaxing memories. I hope to see some/more of you in the New Year!
posted by Esul... morning dew @ 3:18 p.m.
5 Comments:
Hey Rach,
I'll gladly help, as long as you by the Starbucks!
It's always a pleasure to be at your place - it's kinda my only functional family. I'd be there all the time if I could!
I have to come over sometime this week (there's food and presents for me apparently), so if you're free a certain night, let me know. I need to schedule accordingly around getting my hair cut (thursday after work) and shopping. eek!
toodles,
-rich
PS:
just enjoy the holidays as they come. do what you want to do, and make them yours.
just remember, some people really cherish traditions and the people involved (ie. YOU!), so keep that in mind before you escape.
where have you been?
we're missing out on Cinnamon Dolces!
....and post more....
Ya think it might be time for an update? Just a thought.
Not all of us enjoy sitting at a computer for hours when there are better things to be done :)
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