Unfortunately, I am in crazy-woman mode. And it isn't for hormones this time either. The holidays are upon us, and while everyone is celebrating and decorating (I wish I was one of those people... but that ain't gonna happen this year), I am pretty much drowning in work, work, work. Christmas means lots of orders to process, people to talk to, messages to reply too.... And it also means the end of the semester ( SO MUCH HOMEWORK!!!!)
Needless to say, I am wondering if there was any sanity on sale Black Friday and I missed it?
Don't get me wrong, I am excited for the holidays. I love Christmas music, decorations and this is the one time of year I can tolerate snow. I guess I am just fighting hard to stay afloat (I have so much laundry that needs folding, on top of everything else!), and when you are trying to not drown it is hard to get into the holiday spirit.
Don't worry, I will. It probably won't happen until December 18th (the day after the semester ends). But that is better than nothing!
I feel almost Scrooge-ish with all these blogs/pictures/tweets about Christmas trees and how much everyone loves this time of year. I envy the happy faces around the bright Christmas tree, the hot chocolate being shared and stories being read. I was getting depressed at my own lack of joy, when I realized that most of these people are in a completely different stage in life. I'm sure when I have little ones I will be working overtime to make sure they have happy memories of Christmas time. So it is ok that right not I am working overtime to stay on top of work and school. After all, this part of life isn't going to last long. Right?! (Everyone agree with me, or I might cry.)
So I am saying, "Hello!" to a ton of work, a lot of motivation, a little sleep and a lot of hope, faith, sweat and tears that I'll make it through this in one piece. The rest of you, enjoy your holiday happiness! I'll join you in a few weeks.
(Linking up with: Monday Meet Up, Make It Pretty Monday, Mingle Monday, Hello Monday)
Jeannie, you just keep up the good work that you are doing. You seem to have a good attitude and you are a good student and sound like a great employee! You are right about everyone being in a different stage of life. Just enjoy the stage that you are in right now. And remember that what you see in most of the blogs are staged pictures and that is only a very small picture in the big picture of life. Have a happy day and thanks for your post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement! I like you already Rita :)
DeleteGood luck dear! <3
ReplyDeleteI know I always got more into the holiday spirit once classes for the semester started to wrap up. It's hard to be cheerful when you have finals looming over your head!
ReplyDeleteCheck your facebook messages...I sent you something to crack you up! It isn't all hot cocoa and twinkly tree lights at my house. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd remember...you're comparing your behind the scenes with someone else's highlights reel.
xo