where are you, holiday spirit?
Dec. 3rd, 2013 03:38 pm
I'm attempting to find my holiday spirit. I'm not sure why I'm not more in the mood. Maybe it'll come about more naturally when I really get to decorate? The decorations are mostly in the attic and I have to wait for someone else to get them, but I do have a few out.
Normally I get a little thrill when I start hearing Christmas music, even if it's just November 1st on the radio station that goes all Christmas, all the time. Nada, really. :( I had a small zing when making Widget's advent calendar and yesterday when I was wrapping up the first part of Mumsy's, as well as when I ordered the presents I've already bought... and an extra zing for the delivery confirmations/shipping notices... and I realize this all sounds swell and like my spirit is clearly in working order but it's not. Normally I kick into the holiday spirit and burn pretty hot for at least two weeks before retail crushes my soul.
I think it crushed my soul already. Still, I'm not ready to give up. I've fired up one of the Pandora stations I loved last year and I've done a little decorating. I just think this year is going to require a little extra oomph to get me revved up.
On the plus side, the house is a lot cleaner than it was which is making me happier.