I don't like the holidays...I agree with the previous post about commercializing a once religious holiday. But the kids are gone and the grandchildren are zilch so it is me, hubby and 4 dogs, 2 cats. So I sit and think why to I think I have to kill myself over this?? cookies, decorations, cards to people I only talk to once a yr and never ever see...
Besides alot of cr*p that I carry from Christmases past, I keep on piling it on by allowing myself to feel guilty that I'm not a party person, don't like crowds, hate the hoopla, despise baking, etc, etc.
This year I say, I am going to enjoy the day for the day...and before that day, NOT put myself through the torture by venturing out except if I must, into Walmart, the mall or any thing of that sort. And if I do, then remind myself that the selfish commercial bigwigs have NO power over me and I will keep my dignity and not get sucked into it.
meanwhile, a good spiked eggnog goes a long way...