I'm talking about shopping malls. Parking lots. Christmas carols 24/7. Picking out a Christmas tree that doesn't come with a payment plan. Trying to figure out Uncle Ricky Joe Bob's sweater size. It's A Wonderful Life on a continuous loop on 4 different channels. A Christmas Story on a loop on 4 other channels.
Last but not least - Christmas decorations.
For me, my responsibilities for Christmas decorations involve only one thing - putting lights up on the house - umph! I'd rather a Steinway piano fall on my head!
So yet again this year I found myself elbowing my way down the Seasonal Aisle at Home Depot wrestling some poor old lady for the last box of green outdoor lights and praying to God that they actually work when I get home.
Once I start hanging the Christmas lights I begin cursing the guy who originally came up with this glorious idea. All the while knowing that once I've finished, the Clark Griswald moment of the lights not working is inevitable . . . of course, there's one bulb out so the entire stran doesn't work.
(Side rant: That stupid box said the lights would keep working even if one bulb goes out!)
Breathe in. Breathe out. Count to 10 . . . and try again.
Hey! Not bad! I guess I don't mind putting up Christmas lights after all . . . even if is kind of a silly tradition.
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"When do you start decorating for Christmas?"
Total votes: 16 votes
As soon as I clear the Thanksgiving table: 9 votes, 56%
December 1st: 4 votes, 25%
December 15'ish: 3 votes, 18%
Bah humbug: 0 votes
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