Blog #30 - Am I The Only One Who Does Not Feel Festive?
I'm writing this on the 23rd of December, Christmas eve eve. I'm kind of in disbelief that we are this close to Christmas because I have not felt Christmassy at all this year.
I work in retail so I'm aware that Christmas has been approaching. Where I work though we sell pet food and supplies so it can only get so festive.
Maybe it's because I haven't set up a tree or any decorations at my house? Maybe it's because I hadn't heard any Christmas songs until the other day.
I'm not sure if there is one particular reason why I do not feel the Christmas spirit I think it's a combination of a lot of things. I live out of home, I'm not in a relationship, I've never prided myself on being a big Christmas person and lastly, I'm broke.
Honestly being broke is probably one of the biggest reasons why I don't feel the Christmas spirit. I'd imagine taking much more effort to take time off work and arrange some exciting events or activities but I'm too busy trying to keep up. I didn't bother trying to get any time off over the holiday season and now aside from Christmas, I'm working almost every other day.
I don't mind though, I don't have much else to do other than work. I'm also blessed to have an enjoyable job and a great team, so I don't mind. I'll also be working New Year's so I have not bothered to make any plans.
It's amazing how much living out of home can impact your holiday experience. Since there have been no decorations and no Christmas Movies or music playing it feels like another week in summer.
I'd imagine that this Christmas for me is gonna be a big departure from what I'll likely experience next Christmas. Next Christmas I'll be living in the UK. I've been told that in Europe Christmas is HUGE. We keep things pretty quiet here in Australia for Christmas so it's easy for it to slip by when you are in a circumstance like mine. Over there though with the snow and full regalia, I cannot imagine having the same problem as this year.
Overall I'm not sad or happy about my lack of Christmas spirit I'm just keen to eat some nice food and do nothing on the 25th. Thanks for reading, so proud and grateful to be at 30 blogs now!! I hope everyone has a nice holiday period.
