Christmas Shopping

I should start by saying, I am not a shopper.

Last year, I was sick… so Christmas was not about the presents – it was about life.

This year – I made it through… and I get to shop for the people I love. I still don’t have a lot – so I can’t afford extravagance or major purchases – just little things I know will say how much I love them and know who they are. It will be a very simple Christmas – but a good one.

Christmas is not supposed to be about presents anyway – we want our loved ones to feel that Christmas magic on Christmas morning … the warmth, the love, the care.

I want to see the love in their face. I was down last year, this year I have some things for them. That’s touching to me.

Last year was hard – this year is going good.

I don’t like to order things online … I just don’t. I’m not an online person at this moment. (I just do this blog)

So… I had today off and figured I better get everything done so I don’t have to shop this weekend 🤨… I do NOT want to be shopping this weekend!!!

It’s already crazy out there… all the parking lots to stores are packed… and the stores themselves – huge lines, huge crowds.

I am uncomfortable in large crowds!!

I’m not even attempting the malls – they have attendants in the parking lots that have those orange sticks they use at airports 🤨 … yeah no… I’m not even going near that!!!

I’m pretty much done. I have all the stocking stuffers. And I have their presents from me… I give them the sucky stuff, clothes, shoes and things mom’s pick …

I still play Santa – I don’t care if they don’t believe or not… I partially do that for myself. My mother used to say … if you don’t believe, you don’t get … and then for myself … Santa is kind of a little bit of Christmas magic ? I dunno but I like that.

I do believe in Christmas magic, so I do Santa

That’s kind of how Christmas got to be commercial … is because of Santa.

The issue I have with commercialization is not the presents … the 3 wise men brought presents … but stop for a moment and remember what Christmas is.

Don’t be rude, be kind. Many shopping had no regard for anyone else. Stepping in front while others are also trying to shop, not being kind to others, stressed or whatever else.

That is not Christmas spirit – that is not what Christmas is about. Christmas is showing human kindness and love.

Is about being with those who are special to you. Cherishing those moments, appreciating them.

To those you don’t know – show kindness – be compassionate and understanding of the plight of others. We share the world together.

Last year I was away from all that… because I was sick- it was an awful year in that regard – however – my present last year was to see how much I was loved and appreciated, despite not being able to give anything.

My kids stayed by side the entire holiday. I had never felt so much love and devotion as I did last year. That is a present that lasts forever ❤️ I will always cherish that!!! They just wanted me to be ok. Nothing else mattered.

I got kind of spoiled in that way… I kinda prefer that over presents. (Not being sick- hated that) but I mean being together and so much love was there, even when I had nothing for them. I raised amazing kids ❤️ I was NOT lucky to have been sick- but I WAS lucky to see from that perspective ❤️

This year I have things for them, not a lot – but things that will make them smile.

But anyway… I’m glad I got that done!! This weekend is going to be a nightmare for shoppers! It’s just so packed and crazy.

I prefer peace – not that lol

Directly after Christmas – people be doing returns

And then after New Years – no one will be in the stores

It’s just a crazy time of year. I didn’t miss this last year. I am extremely thankful that I am here and better this year. Slowly getting my life back ❤️

Even if you don’t believe the same religion or things I do, may you have peace and love during the winter season ✌️

Gnite ✌️