I don’t think it’s unreasonable to say that I’m a bit of a Scrooge.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland- an unexpected delight, this was MASSIVE!!! And I only found out by this awesome person- thanks heaps!
Admittedly, if you were to ask certain people lately they would disagree as I have given them some thoughtful gifts, but on a whole I’m not a fan of Christmas time.
Or any organised holiday time for that matter- I’m looking at you Valentine’s Day!
Personally, I think it’s just commercialised all to bugger and that any genuine feelings individuals may have are simply caught up in the Hallmark exercise of giving and receiving gifs- hell the fact that I just used Hallmark as a simile shows how commercial it has if that’s what society equates things to!
HOWEVER!
If we take away all the commercial bullshit what does that leave us?
It leaves us in a position that the fundamental nature of humans is to be giving and caring- or at least it is to me. I’ve given some gifts to some awesome people and I’m not going to lie, it does feed to my nature that I like to be kind and generous and thoughtful of others- even when I myself am hurting or not my true self.
Could it be the serotonin hit?
Quite possibly and frankly I don’t think that’s a bad thing. After all, with the last two years being generously described as “difficult”, is it really that bad if we find things that bring us joy and pleasure?
I don’t think so- after all I care about people and for those I do, I do so deeply. Ironically, it’s these same people that I have “discussions” with over being kind- I expect nothing in return from them despite them trying to return the act. Crazy I know but that’s who I am- I will always put others first without any need of recompense.
So, without any real point to make, I would like to share some good things that I am really liking at the moment- or just general positive things.
The kindness of people still can surprise me. I have this person who I think I’ll class as a friend now. Anyway, this person never was a douche- don’t get me wrong- but getting to know them as a person makes me appreciate their awesomeness all that much more. People say toxic masculinity is rampant- no doubt it is!- but this friendship that’s cultivated shows to me that relationships between people- well non sexual relationships I should clarify- are a beautiful thing and we should celebrate them whenever we can.
A good friend and their wife had a beautiful baby boy. I’ve never been one for babies or kids in general, but whenever this friend spams me (willingly I will say!!) with pictures of their little “bug”, I can’t help but smile and admire that despite the world being semi shite, the everyday goes on. How can you not admire a beautiful and growing family that’s full of nothing but love and admiration for each other?
Ok, OK that was only two points, but I think they are very strong points. Anyway, I’m going to post some pictures from a few years back of “Christmas” related things from my trip to the UK.
One of the Carnaby St Lights- that year it was the lyrics to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Rock on!
Covent Garden Christmas tree
Points if you know the story behind this!
Oxford Street lights while partaking part of Bustronome London- an unexpected experience, but as it was on my last night there it was a wonderful way to end the trip
If I could skate, I would have went here- the Natural History Museum ice rink!
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland- the Ice Hut!
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland- the Ice Hut and alcoholic beverages!
God’s own Country- when you’ve been there you really understand this expression as it’s VERY accurate.
Can you guess what’s inside the mug?
