Thanksgiving is over and now begins the winter of my discontent. I hate the next 4 weeks. No real question here. Just a place for those who share my pain to commensurate. Post anything which applies to the holidays but get you through them.
I simply don't get involved in the holiday hype. My family and I no longer exchange presents. I do not send Christmas cards. My normal thoughts and activities do not change. As an adult, I have always said that hristmas is for kids.
I have very little family (and not strong ties) left but they understand my avoidance. That’s now a blessing. It’s my friends, whom I now owe a huge debt to, that I’ll have to do something for.
Vodka... eggnog and rum... parties with food...
And drinks. That helps a bit.
My biggest complaint about the next month is the Christmas music. I avoid it as much as I can, but it's so hard to escape: radio stations, commercials, department stores… just have to become an off-the-grid hermit for a month every year.
That’s exactly what I do.