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Hard Times
It seems you can’t open up the newspaper, turn on the radio or watch the TV without being bombarded with messages on how messed up the country is right now. Yes, we’re in a recession, yes we’re still in a war, yes unemployment is high and stocks are low, your kids are never going to be able to afford college and you can never retire (if you’re luck enough to still HAVE a job). Ho ho ho…feeling ready for the holidays yet? Am I the only one feeling so lucky to still have a house, job, marriage, and family, that I feel guilty about it? Anytime I feel stressed at work or school I just stop and count my blessings that I CAN go to school and have the opportunity and have a job! So what do I POSSIBLY have to complain about? With all this doom and gloom all around me, I need some holiday cheer. I need to decorate our tree, mull some wine, watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” (or at least A Christmas Story) and savor the reason for the season. How about you? Is the media getting you down? 10 comments from 6 users
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posted by
DReason
on Dec 3, 2008 at 01:31 PM
posted by
creatress
on Dec 3, 2008 at 01:51 PM
I'm with you girl! I think we BOTH (ALL) deserve some holday cheer and joy. I'm also going to decorate my house up this weekend and try and get more excited about the holidays. I'm also with you about the guilty, depressed and stressed. It's something I need to work on. It's good to be aware of the suffering of others around you, but hard to not let it skew your own view. It's good to be appriciative, but that doesn't mean we should take crud at work or suffer just because we're "lucky." Right!? I hope you have a great Saturday and decorate the heck out of your home!!! posted by
K2E2
on Dec 3, 2008 at 02:15 PM
I have found myself really thankful for good company lately. Whether it is family or friends, it is nice to be around people who have been through it all with you and are still there. At our recent gatherings over Thanksgiving, I realized that we are all going through our own tragedies and triumphs. Maybe this year there is more tragedy than triumph, but it feels more real. It is nice to be able to discuss the unhappy stuff with people. It is amazing to watch people who would have never discussed the tough stuff, sit down and be really honest about whats happening with them and just let friends and family pour on the love.
posted by
creatress
on Dec 3, 2008 at 02:54 PM
That's a really good point! You're right about it making your appreciate the good times more too.
posted by
faithdancer53
on Dec 4, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I was laid off from my job last summer and I try to keep telling myself that the New Year will bring new posabilites!! I do a graitude list everyday I always put my children,our home,and my DH job,family friends,health.
posted by
MamaSeaShell
on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Nailed it, Creatress. My husband and I scraped, saved, had a near separation and negotiated our way for four years to get into the house we are in now. We are holding on tight for the sake of our families. I felt guilty last night after hearing all that is going on in the world. I'm counting my blessings. Our family is deeply grateful, appreciative -humbled by what we have worked so hard to achieve. We only wish times were better for others. It is good to see you and your family being 'cheery and bright'! posted by
creatress
on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:36 PM
faithdancer53 , I'm so sorry that you were laid off. I know many people in your position and my heart goes out to you (and them.) I like that you make a list every day. That's really strong and amazing of you. It's wonderful how children can make us so strong. MamaSeaShell , sounds like you appreciate everything you have and worked so hard to get. That's one thing I like about having my son so young when we had so little. Now that we worked so hard to own a house and have some nice things... as a family... it makes it that much sweeter. I just wish the world wasn't such a tough place for everyone right now. They are all in my thoughts. My naked tree is calling! I think Saturday is the "cheery-joy needed" day! posted by
hmoeckli
on Dec 4, 2008 at 08:16 PM
If anything, when I've had less money, I've enjoyed the holidays more. It seems odd, but I seem to focus on what really makes me happy. I'm not really doing gifts this year, just pictures and cookies for the most part, but I'm really excited for the time with my family.I totally relate to what you are saying. It has been a really rough year for everyone. The stories I hear from my students do literally suck the cheer right out of me sometimes. I think everyone's points about clinging to the important people in your life and celebrating how lucky we still are, despite everything, are key. There is joy in the world still; I just think we may need to work a little harder to create it this year. :) posted by
creatress
on Dec 5, 2008 at 09:14 AM
That's a good point hmoeckli . Whenever I think I've heard some horror stories about suffering, I can always just think of your students. YIKES! Those poor kids. Thank goodness they have YOU! They're very lucky in that respect. Enjoy your decorating and making jolly this weekend. I'm also down with the homemade gifts and baking this year. I actually made some homemade lip gloss that came out great! posted by
hmoeckli
on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Wow, homemade lip gloss. Color me impressed!
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I think you are so right on needing to just enjoy some Christmas spirit. I usually have my house decorated, tree up and Christmas music playing by this time of year... but haven't gotten around to it. I think it's time. I'm putting my foot down right now and dedicating this coming Saturday to 100% Christmas spirit. Decorating, Tree Shopping, and we're going to watch a Christmas movie!!! LOL =)