River: Holidays and the Bear

[mdlbear]

I've been rather ambivalent about the holiday season for the last several years -- heck, the last several decades, probably. This morning, I finally noticed, and immediately realized why.

I like having friends around, but I really can't handle more than one person at a time in a conversation, and I'm easily overloaded and "peopled out". I love seeing the kids enjoying their presents, but I'm lousy at selecting them. I like festive meals, but I end up doing all of the clean-up, and these days a lot of the prep and even a lot of the cooking. The cooking is fun, but it's tiring. So... yeah.

Here at the Starport we're happy to have our friends feeling free to drop in. I'm happy to have friends dropping in. But there's a good reason why I'm typing this post in the office. The door's open, though. And I spent most of the afternoon between the living room and the kitchen.

I'm actually having a happy Christmas; one of the best in years. Now that I know what the problem is, I can work with it.

A happy holiday season to you all, whatever you celebrate.

Comments

[saffronrose.livejournal.com]

This revelation is such good news!

[mdlbear]

:) yes, it is. Thanks!

[shadowe_wraithe]

I am so glad you realized these things...

I too am peopled out sometimes much too quickly. I didn't used to be this way, so it is something new for me, and I have learned to accept it within myself.

(((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))

[mdlbear]

((((HUGS))))

I don't think it's all that new for me, but realizing that it's normal and ok certainly is.

[jcbemis.livejournal.com]

I've also been ambivalent about the holiday for many many years - probably since my son died in 1984 on christmas day - but we did have friends over for gaming, and I grilled very good steaks for dinner - easier than a roast. we even got out the artificial tree Christmas eve. That's probably more than I had done in 4 years. I'm feeling accomplished about it.

[mdlbear]

Go you!