This time of year



i usually adore this time of year (wait ... i still do - i'll explain) - i'm one of those people who go a little OCD/ADD and decorate every nook and cranny - take strolls around NYC and take in the windows and lights of the city - ice skating is always a must - rides around the neighborhood to see who out done themselves this year - driving myself insane trying to find the 'perfect' gift for everyone - Christmas outfit all set and ready to go - dinner menu evolving by the moment - ect.


this year for me, well it just isn't the same - since Sandy hit, my families health struggles, and everything else on top of that - my heart is heavy, saddened, and feels lost - i just haven't seemed to 'jump into the spirit' of things - i'm pretty 'blah' about it all this year - i don't even have 1 thing on my Christmas list - as a mater of fact, i don't even have a list this year - that's how 'blah' about it all i am - all i want is health and happiness for all i love - that's it - seems fair enough, right? - but one thing i have been doing, keeping with tradition, is watching all the Christmas movies *love* - it's not like i'm Miss Scrooge over here or anything - i'm still in love with this 'time of the year'!

How's 'this time of year' treating you? - enjoying it? - hate it? - wish it lasted forever? - can't wait to get it over with?

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12 comments:

  1. I'm sorry to hear about your family's health struggles, I hope and pray they get better. xo I'm glad you're still taking time to enjoy the Christmas season : ) I would love to be able to hop on a train and walk around New York City!!

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  2. So sorry about your hardships, darling... Here's hoping that your holidays are still merry and bright!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  3. This year isn't the same. I'm not sure why exactly but I'm just not into it like normal. I'm hoping that will change in the next couple of days.

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  4. Hi Erika,

    It's okay to feel sad every now and then. I didn't know that you had so much on your plate.. all weighing heavy on your heart:(

    You've been through something that was devastating and it will take time to recover. We all go through peaks and valleys in life.. some are deeper than others. After 53 years of life what I DO know is that YOU will recover and get stronger over time. The holidays are so draining and I think make an existing problem worse. The other day my 21 year old daughter said.. why are the holidays so stressful?.. then the conversation started.

    Hang in there!

    xxleslie

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  5. Big hugs to you dear!! I know it has been a tough year but a new year is a new promise right (that is why I tell myself because my year hasn't been great either)? For now, let's both enjoy the movies and sweets!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  6. You have had a tough year and sometimes it makes it hard to get into the spirit of Christmas. The hoopla that precedes the season is fun but not really what it's all about anyways. I'm sure that when Christmas comes and you are with loved ones you will be filled with joy and all of the blessings you currently have. Chin up, Sweetie - love you. xo

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  7. P.S. What a bummer that your necklace was sold out! Maybe email J. Crew to see if they will be getting more stock?

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. I'm so sorry...lots of love going your way. *hugs*

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  9. I'm so sorry that it's not a happier time for you.. but I'm glad you're still trying to keep your spirits up! I love Elf and Home Alone :)

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  10. cheer up darling! well, as you know, the hubby is way fighting for his country so it's just the boys and me. however, Christmas is our favorite holiday so i'm still trying to make it as festive as i can. however, the decor is not over top:-). hugs to you my sweet! xx

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  11. I'm not going to lie, between having just finished my school semester, and then hearing about the tragedy in CT, my Christmas spirit is nil. I feel like people have completely lost sight of what the holidays are truly about, and seeing the devastation that so many families have just experienced has just made me feel somber about the holidays.

    I've been trying to do little things to rejuvenate my Christmas spirit - reading holiday fiction, baking, FORCING myself to make a Christmas list. Maybe that would help you, as well? :/

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  12. My thoughts and hugs are with you. I've been there, and this Christmas season is going well- sort of. Wishing you an uplifting and happy 2013.
    xo Nancy
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