OK, well…
I appear to have forgotten to update this… um… Oops?
I have a couple of updates right now, the main one being that my social life is starting to go insane! I had one meal booked for tomorrow, but that one has been cancelled. However, I have a meal booked on Friday with a few of my girl friends, and I’ll be going into town with the guys a few hours before then. I have a couple of other minor arrangements as well.
Also, Christmas! I love Christmas, both for my faith and the things linked to it, and for the sense of love and joy that appears around this time of year. People seem to generally be in lighter spirits, and it’s an attitude that ends up being contagious. Teachers start to relax, the moods of the students is one of minor relaxation, and overall life seems a lot lighter! There are a few things about the holiday that I can’t stand:
- The crowds:
Many people who have seen the news lately would recognise the stories of Black Friday: The one day in the American year where all hell appears to break loose in the local shopping malls and chain stores. I can’t stand just how materialistic the whole holiday seems to have become… It’s sad…
- The expectation of expensive gifts
Once again, materialism. I’m seventeen, and all you need to do for me in terms of presents is a high street voucher or something from Lush! I don’t want or need an iPhone or a Wii. The point of gifts for Christmas should be about sharing and showing you care, not how large the pricetag is.
- The terrible modern Christmas songs
With the likes of Beiber, Carey and others either making up new tunes or slaughtering old favourites, I’m struggling to stay on any radio station that’s playing Christmas tunes…
So, if there’s any message within here, it’s this: Maybe people ought to rethink their behaviour at Christmas. The true Christmas spirit should prevail above all other things at this time of year, and there’s a higher chance at success when people look at the real reason for the holiday.
Until next time,
~J
