Christmas blehs ...
This is a Christmas decoration at the Sonic Drive in in Alexandria, Louisiana. Note the tape holding the decorations to the wall. I call it "Ghetto Deco":
What would your title be?
So, as I sit here listening to the all-Christmas radio station on the internet, the thought crosses my mind ... "Is it so terrible to want Christmas to just ... go away?" We put the tree up finally and some outside decorations and I just don't care. No feeling whatsoever one way or the other. I also couldn't care if I get the first gift or not, although I'm sure there will be something from someone. I walk a thin line this time of year. I don't want to ruin it for the kids, one of which has his first job and is thoroughly enjoying buying presents with his own money. I also don't wanna be around the family and have to put on the happy face or risk ruining their Christmas ... it's just too much damn work. So I sit here and dream of a lovely vacation to the Island of Misfit toys where Christmas is forgotten ... if it hadn't been for that damned meddling Yukon Cornelius and his crew! Hmmm. Wonder how much Aruba is this time of year? Where do you think I should go where there isn't a chance in hell of seeing the first ornament or hearing "ho, ho, ho!"? Where would YOU go to get away from it all? But seriously, Merry Christmas to YOU. You have all made my life richer this past year and for that I wish you the best of seasons. May it be all you want it to be and I truly mean that. Peace
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my title would be 'gingerbread bondage'
and i know just the place for you. it won't avoid decorations and whatnot, but go volunteer at a soup kitchen. you love to cook and i bet there is some place that could use your talents this time of year.
you've made my life richer too and i wish you all the peace you crave.
Posted by: lime | December 12, 2006 12:35 PM
Wow, I could NOT AGREE WITH YOU MORE...
I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one that feels this way....
where? yes? where? I need to go there!
Posted by: MG | December 12, 2006 12:36 PM
Awwwww! A very bah humbug to you too! ;) Heh! You sure won't escape Christmas in any of the islands ... unless it's one of the CIA islands that aren't on the map! Hey! Just think! It's only 9 more days until winter!!! Bwahahahaha!
Posted by: Seamus | December 12, 2006 1:07 PM
My Mom cancelled Christmas the year my father died. 1984.
Posted by: Wenchy | December 12, 2006 1:59 PM
At least it wasn't duct tape!
Posted by: NoOneInParticular | December 12, 2006 2:00 PM
Oh shut up and grin and bear it.
Posted by: Queen of Ass | December 12, 2006 3:22 PM
I think calling it a "decoration" at all is being generous.
I don't necessarily want to get away from it, I've made Christmas into something I enjoy now, which is great, but it's also not some be-all, end-all kind of day, so I could definitely see us taking a year off and enjoying some sun instead.
Posted by: jay | December 12, 2006 5:27 PM
That was how I felt last year. Then I was dianosed with depression. Not saying that is your case....but you have had a lot going on. This year? I feel MUCH better and I am more than excited for Christmas!!!
Cheer up darlin.....I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas...hehehe ;)
Posted by: chelle | December 12, 2006 5:29 PM
I'm operating Christmas in 'safe mode' this year. Thar be gifts, a wreath, and one string of lights. That's it. That's all I have the ganas for.
Posted by: Sister Spikey Mace | December 13, 2006 9:18 AM
Take me to Tahiti! If you've never been it's a must. BUT...go to the outer Islands Raiatea and Taha'a are the best. They are the furthest out and very primative. They only have one Dr.'s office and pharmacy between the two and Raiatea has only had electricity around the whole island now for 19 years. Wheew! Bora Bora and Moorea and the Tahiti is nice but the water is incredible! Ok...I'll shut up now. I'm having an anxiety day...
Posted by: jillie | December 14, 2006 3:28 PM