tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5116691.post8191992673858859840..comments2023-12-25T03:23:30.125-08:00Comments on Velma's World: Christmas Eve Eve Epiphanyvelmalikevelvethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02882058790803620655noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5116691.post-56710367533616040932008-12-24T13:37:00.000-08:002008-12-24T13:37:00.000-08:00rebecca, violet = hugs!Sounds like this malaise is...rebecca, violet = hugs!<BR/><BR/>Sounds like this malaise is going around but that we have all given ourselves the shot of love in the arm to cure what ails us.<BR/><BR/>Thank you *everyone* for sharing what you are doing to love yourself and return to the 'true' meaning of the holidays.<BR/><BR/>Smooches and wassail all 'round!velmalikevelvethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02882058790803620655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5116691.post-87740129926210074282008-12-24T11:13:00.000-08:002008-12-24T11:13:00.000-08:00I think it's harder for those of us who really lik...I think it's harder for those of us who really like the holidays, because we know how good they *can* be. It's funny, I've been singing the Who-Christmas song in my head as I've been trying to avoid stressing out, and remembering that it really is really Christmas "as long as we have hands to clasp." <BR/>I linked to your post in my blog post about holiday musings. If you rather I didn't, I'll take it down, but I think your words are a good reminder for everyone.<BR/>Hope your days are merry!Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606337610022071161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5116691.post-82198355781140886152008-12-24T09:08:00.000-08:002008-12-24T09:08:00.000-08:00i ♥ you velmamerry merry christmas!i have been in ...i ♥ you velma<BR/>merry merry christmas!<BR/><BR/>i have been in a funk as well<BR/>but mine has been a snarky funk<BR/>(watching the sheep mill about spending $$$ and forgetting what it's all about)<BR/><BR/>and then i realized that i hadn't listened to my favorite x-mas song... the one that does it for me, the one that gets me in the mood<BR/><BR/>Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth<BR/><BR/>I fixed myself too...<BR/><BR/>now i am off work 'til friday<BR/>mellowing out<BR/>with my dog<BR/>eating cookies<BR/>watching the frenzy <BR/>from the comfort of my home<BR/><BR/>going to clean the house...<BR/><BR/>walk the dogs in the pouring rain 'til they pant and beg for mercy,<BR/> <BR/>gonna get myself some of the good stuff, the priceless stuff<BR/><BR/>i want to laugh 'til i pee<BR/><BR/>sleep in<BR/><BR/>sneak the dogs people food<BR/><BR/>kick the cat outside when she meows<BR/><BR/>listen to bad christmas music<BR/><BR/>and do what I will, at home, with friends and family, and extended-extended family<BR/><BR/>yeah!<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>♥rebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5116691.post-1615736335312854572008-12-24T08:39:00.000-08:002008-12-24T08:39:00.000-08:00Thank you Tanja, Shannon, and Bea, more than I can...Thank you Tanja, <A HREF="http://thespunmonkey.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Shannon</A>, and <A HREF="http://beapea7.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Bea</A>, more than I can say.<BR/><BR/>I watched The (original) Grinch last night, and it really brought it home: it was my mom's favorite Christmas event, and so I not only remembered her but once again heard the "it's about the people, not the presents" message. <BR/><BR/>Thank you all for your kind words.<BR/><BR/>Velmavelmalikevelvethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02882058790803620655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5116691.post-82698429598998255182008-12-24T08:23:00.000-08:002008-12-24T08:23:00.000-08:00Velma - sorry to hear that you have been bummed. ...Velma - sorry to hear that you have been bummed. I hope your new joy lasts - I will try really hard to drop off some goodies for you tonight or tomorrow... I had planned to give them to you last Thursday, but you weren't at PnH. <BR/><BR/>It's not the gifts or decorations - but the connections to others and successfully passing the shortest day of the year that buoy me up this time of year. I try to focus on that as I hate the short dark days.beapeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993110027480306516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5116691.post-58762164844023026752008-12-24T08:15:00.000-08:002008-12-24T08:15:00.000-08:00Sing it, sister! I had melancholy in my plans unti...Sing it, sister! <BR/>I had melancholy in my plans until a very similar epiphany came upon me these past few days. <BR/>Here are my new and improved plans:<BR/>-To enjoy playing "elf" for the little guy. We will do inexpensive things tonight, like repair some of his favorite things that have broken (like the oven door on his kitchen and the leg from his cloth baby doll), and make the ornament he will find in the tree in the morning out of felt (i certainly have some of that laying around!). <BR/>-Know it will be magical for him even though we didn't spend any money.<BR/>-To be okay with the fact that even though I miss my family and friends who are 3000 miles away, I'm going to enjoy spending a quiet holiday with my husband and son, with no reason to get out of our pajamas, drinking cocoa for breakfast and playing our one CD of christmas songs a few hundred times.<BR/>-To feel proud of myself for being able to trade yarn and felt for every holiday gift we sent out to the folks, instead of lamenting that I couldn't buy anything I thought I might have wanted to buy for them. I still supported my fellow local artists!<BR/> <BR/>We can create our own holiday cheer with love and craftiness! <BR/>Enjoy your day tomorrow, and a prosperous new year. :) :) :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311241931219977240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5116691.post-64029322403681574302008-12-24T02:11:00.000-08:002008-12-24T02:11:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas,hoping the new year is getting bet...Merry Christmas,<BR/>hoping the new year is getting better for you<BR/>Tanjatanninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986712358167189076noreply@blogger.com