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Saturday, 08 December 2007
Winter Blues
Actually, the title should be - ok, it's winter, but l'm feeling sort of alright really. Not yet into the deep dark gloom which usually descends around this time.
Partly, l think this is because l have tried to avoid my regular December activities, ie endless Christmas shopping, writing Christmas card lists, and thinking about what food to buy to consume over the Christmas period.
lnfact, l'm pretty chilled about the whole event. Decorating the house has been largely pared down to a small, but attractive Christmas tree, and l may - or may not - string up some icicle shaped fairy lights. But that's it. Enough. And if people are so kind as to send me a card l will return the favour. But gone are the days when l'd be bent over my address book, trying to decide if a nice robin design would be more appropriate for the recipient than The Three Wise Men.
Christmas is a state of mind. l firmly believe people's expectations of the event are too high. They want it to be perfect, everyone bonding, and sharing, and caring, with presents they are thrilled to receive. A season of Goodwill To All Men.
l wonder why? lf you weren't feeling this Goodwill in Spring, Summer and Autumn - how does the arrival of the cold and drab Winter months suddenly bring out all this generosity of spirit ? lt's just not realistic and therefore doomed to failure.
No, my new plan is to not have a plan !
l aim to enjoy and be part of the festivities without forcing it to be something it isn't.
And to buy presents on the internet wherever possible.
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Nicely put Val. A lot of other people feel the same at this time of year.
Read my posting on: http://thementalhealthnewsblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/watch-for-seasonal-blues.html for details!
One of my favourite films is National lampoons Christmas Vacation, Chevy Chase plays the part of a man becoming increasingly frustrated with his attempts to create the perfect family Christmas brilliantly. A very funny film.
Ralph
Posted by: Ralph | Sunday, 09 December 2007
Thanks for your comments Ralph, l will try and get hold of a copy of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation - it sounds like it's a riot.
l will also check out your Mental Health News blog.
Any chance of you up-dating 'Swimming Against The Tide' in the near future ?
Val
Posted by: Val | Sunday, 09 December 2007