Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all! Hope you are spending it with your families and loved ones. I will be spending my holiday with my parents and some old friends!

I really like the lights and sparkle of Christmas decorations. My favorite part is putting up the tree, lights, and pretty decorations. The next is surprising people with a well thought out give or treat.

My life has had a lot of ups and downs and some years I couldn't bear the pressures that some of the expectations of shopping, cooking, cards, that we all sometimes take on. A few years ago I decided that it was better for everyone if I do the holidays "my way" and I started to focus on the elements that make me feel good about Christmas. It has meant that sometimes I didn't send cards or another year I didn't give out gifts. It sure took the pressure off of me and I have been a lot happier since then and everyone seems to be okay.

I really do look forward Christmas every year, it remains my favorite holiday and I believe I am a much more giving person because of it.

Warmest Wishes and Happy, Healthy New Year!