Post by Jesse on Dec 23, 2019 15:42:13 GMT -5
Every year, at this time, it feels less and less like Christmas to me. Even into my late 20's/early 30's, there was a sort of magic to this time of year. The gift giving and hanging out with friends and family was something special to behold. I guess as the years go by and the people who you really cared for and cared for you in return either pass away or you find out how little they really did care for you, Christmas feels a lot less like Christmas and more like, well, Wednesday. Personally, in the past 6 years, I've lost my wife, my Grandfather, my four cats, my dog and my Grandmother and their places at the family gathering have been taken by folks who don't care for me nearly as much and therefore I don't care for nearly as much. It's not "magic" anymore, just a routine and a tradition. Not something that is done out of love or wanting, but rather because, that's what we always do. Anyone else get these Christmas "blah"s or do I just need to shut the fuck up and get a dog?