Blogging things out of order is totally acceptable right?
Some of these are serious and some are just for fun, but in 2012 I tried to
change my view on a lot of things, be more open to new things, practice
patience and let the small stuff roll off my shoulders. In doing so, I was
rudely reminded of some of my past behavior and was disgusted. I also found
that some things I will never be all that open minded about. So now, my 10
observations from holiday season 2012…
1) People really do need to embrace the Christmas
spirit – complaining, being rude and whining are really ugly qualities on just about
everyone over the age of 5 3
2. I swear I would be shopping, driving or running an errand
and I would be faced with at least one person who was just awful. If I were them, I would be embarrassed that I
acted like that in public (or in private for that matter). On one hand, I
wanted to give them a hug, but on the other, I wanted to look at them and say that
Christmas time is supposed to be a time full of joy and celebration of our
Jesus and to stop trying to ruin it for everyone around you. It isn’t the store
clerk’s fault that you waited until Christmas Eve to do all of your shopping
and you have to wait in line with all the other slackers.
I also think we should be in the “Christmas
spirit” all year round. Yes, of course there will be bad days, but it doesn't have to ruin you forever. Don't be a scrooge.
2) Going out is not nearly as fun as it once was. I
get super tired really early and cringe every time I put down $4.00 for one Bud
Light. All I can think is that for the
price of two beers I could have almost bought a 12 pack and taken it home and I
wouldn’t have had to think about whether or not I need a cab/be scared about
cops. If I have changed this much in the last year or so, I’m afraid of what
this next year will do. Watch our
Kroger, you may have yourself a new extreme couponer by this time next year.
4) When you have a job you actually like, it really
makes a HUGE difference in your everyday life and your general outlook on
everything.
5) The entire subject of gun control is the most
annoying subject in the history of the world (maybe behind politics), but in
this case they go hand in hand. The gun debate was decided when you voted for
our last president. It may not have been one of the social topics (a whole
different topic of its own) you voted on, but nonetheless, the government in
place right now will decide new policies on guns in America. If you didn’t vote
for our current president, then you participated in our democracy and
unfortunately the majority of the country did not agree with you. (For the
record, I did not vote for our current president and have no comment on gun
control because I honestly don’t know enough about the situation to form an
educated opinion.)
6) There are A LOT of people getting married in
2013 and I’m so excited to be a part of those special days whether as a wedding
party member or just a regular old guest. And (this is not meant to be
offensive at all because it really doesn't matter) but a lot of people get
engaged around Christmas… like A LOT.
7) I am really lazy and lack the motivation to
workout. I’m planning to ease myself into it by starting a very limited workout
plan that hopefully will expand itself as I get stronger. This is not a New
Year’s Resolution. If I think of it as just something I need to do vs.
something like a resolution, I may be more willing to stick with it. We will
see. (I feel like a broken record, but I promise I am getting closer and closer
to actually doing this).
8) Truck “balls” or whatever you call those horrid
things that hang from a person’s car/truck/van/tractor/bike/whatever are
absolutely well, horrid. Sometimes I just wonder what possessed someone to
invent them and worse, what possesses someone to buy them and want to drive
around town with them on their car/truck/van/tractor/bike/whatever? These are
the things that go through my head while I drive/am in traffic.
** I will spare you a picture of this one **
9) Despite what was drilled into my head for 25
years of my life (well maybe only 20 or so), there should only be one space
after a period. One space? Are you sure? Trust me breaking this habit is SO
FREAKING HARD. Fortunately, my boss is very patient with me and nicely reminds
me that I should only put one space when I forget/add two out of habit.
10) My friends don’t blog enough J
(this has nothing to do with the holiday season, but
more an all year thing)
