Yep, I am sometimes a silly woman, and it shows with the changing of the seasons. I have always been a holiday decorator. This is something I do for myself, and sometimes for others, trying to share the spirit of the seasons, mark in celebration the passing of time. These past two years have been no different despite living alone. I celebrate for me, and don't worry who might not feel in the 'mood' for Christmas.
In my past, for the most part, it was just a quirk that my ex-husband knew was for family and friends who visited for the holidays. It always seemed a mad rush to prepare for one day of celebrating, and sometimes was very stressful since I felt I was doing it alone, the shopping, baking, wrapping, cards and decorating the house and the tree. Maybe things would have been different if we had been able to have children of our own. Kids seem to ignite excitement in the hearts of their parents, giving us a taste of what we once felt ourselves in the weeks that led up to Christmas. Without the children, and with my last partner, who was always depressed during the holidays, it was a struggle to bring warmth and joy to the holiday.
Now, I decorate to lift my own spirit to a higher level. Am I entertaining? Doubtful, this place is far to small for a crowd, with little room to house guests, and everyone has their own plans for the holiday. My little tree greets me when I come home from work. I put lights in the bushes out front to share with my neighbors who have also decorated. That has always been a favorite part of my Christmas, taking a drive and seeing the creativity of others. Money and resources keeps me grounded in how much I can do around here. It's simple and beautiful, and I spent my weekend decorating and cooking for myself along with my myriad of typical chores.
Next on the agenda will be Christmas cards. After that some baking. (I passed on both last year due to lack of funds) I'm sending early Christmas wishes to all that stop by to peek at my blog.
Wishing All A Joyous Christmas
k
In my past, for the most part, it was just a quirk that my ex-husband knew was for family and friends who visited for the holidays. It always seemed a mad rush to prepare for one day of celebrating, and sometimes was very stressful since I felt I was doing it alone, the shopping, baking, wrapping, cards and decorating the house and the tree. Maybe things would have been different if we had been able to have children of our own. Kids seem to ignite excitement in the hearts of their parents, giving us a taste of what we once felt ourselves in the weeks that led up to Christmas. Without the children, and with my last partner, who was always depressed during the holidays, it was a struggle to bring warmth and joy to the holiday.
Now, I decorate to lift my own spirit to a higher level. Am I entertaining? Doubtful, this place is far to small for a crowd, with little room to house guests, and everyone has their own plans for the holiday. My little tree greets me when I come home from work. I put lights in the bushes out front to share with my neighbors who have also decorated. That has always been a favorite part of my Christmas, taking a drive and seeing the creativity of others. Money and resources keeps me grounded in how much I can do around here. It's simple and beautiful, and I spent my weekend decorating and cooking for myself along with my myriad of typical chores.
Next on the agenda will be Christmas cards. After that some baking. (I passed on both last year due to lack of funds) I'm sending early Christmas wishes to all that stop by to peek at my blog.
Wishing All A Joyous Christmas
k
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