Chirstmas this year

Was great.

But having a job really does make a difference. And having homework. And other obligations. And friends.


It seems that with each Christmas Eve, a little bit of joy is missing as I age. I wish it wasn't like that.
This year was definitely the worst with its many weeks' worth of shopping and partying and eating and shopping and anticipation all leading up to the 25th when
BAM
over.


That's it?

All of that energy was spent for this?

Next year I'll make sure it happens differently.
And next year I'll budget a bit better.
That was hard lesson I needed to be taught. But I will continue to keep my Christmas gift giving attutide as it is-give with love and friendship and care, as if you don't expect anything from them.