Well, it's official. We're in a recession. Have been since last December. Ya' think?At this point all we can do is hope for an understanding landlord/mortgage company, forego any new purchases - even for necessities like winter coats (the old one will do for one more year), and moonlight as a cleaning service worker.
It's hard to stay positive, but I think we can all learn a lot from Buddy the Elf and the Elf Code of the North Pole:
1. Treat every day like Christmas.
2. There’s room for everyone on the NICE list.
3. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
From henceforth, and as a way to chase away the midwinter goblins, I aim to treat every day like Christmas, just without the presents. I will try to get back to the very core of the season, delighting in the music, the stories, the memories, and move away from the superfluous stuff.
I will try to find the good in everybody, even the ones that test my very last dendrite, and focus on the "nice" and not the "naughty." After all, I'm pretty darn naughty myself.
Well, I always sing loud, so #3 won't be hard. I've been humming carols for two days now, and I think I can spread a lot of Christmas cheer this year.
And taking a cue from Buddy the Elf, I will try to get the minimum daily requirement of the four food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup. That I think I can do.
2 comments:
What a great resolution! I shall join you in that one. I haven't seen Elf but must look out for it.
Liz! You must see "Elf," even if you can't stand Will Ferrell. It's hilarious and sweet and has so many quotable quotes. Let me know what you think -
Post a Comment