I don't know about you but the holidays seem to get me down. I know it sounds weird when everyone is shopping for gifts for those they care about. But when I hear the Christmas music which have started playing before Thanksgiving was even here I switch the radio station. It's not that I don't like them but "too much of a good thing" and I think when I want them I want to play from my playlist. Plus if I hear that "do you want fries with that" lyric again in that Christmas song I don't know what I'll do.
This year has more added to it (getting me down) with the economy being bad and people in our area still trying to get help from the BP disaster. And everywhere I go I hear complaints and talking about people considering moving out of the area. I love it here - it doesn't have the "big city" look or feel but you can visit those places on weekend trips. Destin, it's a small town with a beautiful beach and it has been called a "sleepy fishing village" because that was how it was founded. Tell your friends to visit us and they will see for themselves.
But back to the holidays… Our family decided to not buy tons of gifts and instead to just get together for a great meal and good fellowship. I like this. It takes the pressure off of those who don't have much money (including me) and makes it a "family" thing. And if you are like me you don't see your family as much as you want to or should because we are only here on earth for a while (life is short). You have the time to tell those close to you that you love them and you are thankful to have them in your lives. Do it… And if you have a family member (or you) that screwed up and got mad, so mad they they (you) decided not to talk to another person in the family it's time to fix this. Call them, message them, write them or better yet go see them and make things right. Family can be good and bad but it's still family.. get over it.
Some of you have heard me say "I'm broke and happy" when you have asked me how I was doing. I say this because things may be rough right now (I'm broke) but I am keeping a positive outlook to the future. I was blessed with having a friend come into my life this past year, even though it was only for a few months before she passed away. I am healthy, other than the little mental thing (people say I am crazy), I look forward to getting up every morning (even if morning is at 11:59), and I know things always change. I know I'll always dance in the shower to make my self smile, that a hug is better than a handshake (I'm happy) and that if you look into someones eyes when they are talking and listen you will get more out of what they are saying.
I wish you and your family the very best this Christmas Holiday Season and if I can do anything for you let me know. I ain't gots no money but I can make time for you if you want me to. Much love and happiness… always and forever! . . .
