Friday, December 15, 2006

Emotions

i just read Ashley's blog. It inspired me to write this one, well mostly because I'm feeling some of that too, just for different reason. For reasons I cannot explain, I feel frustrated and annoyed. And disappointed, and sort of like a failure. I don't really know who to, maybe just myself. I feel like I have to start over at something, again, I cannot say and do not want to say, but no it has nothing to do with ANY of you. Just me. Just my problems. Christmas is coming. Do I care? Not really. Only for the break from work, my petty three days. ANd to give things to others. I like to make people happy. Do I sound pessimistic? TO me I do but I feel in a pessimistic mood. Maybe not the best time to write a blog. THrough everything with my family my celebration and view of Christmas has changed. And it really does have a lot to do with all the EXTRA stuff we add into Christmas. For me now, all it's really about is spending time with people, the festive season and the giving part. That I can live with. ALl the other stuff doesn't really matter anymore. ALl the people going insane in the mall so they can find the most ABSOLUTELY PERFECT gift. It kind of seems stupid. Because some people get so greedy and that's what it's all about. It would be nice if we could go back to traditional Christmas. Where time spent with people was the most important thing ever about the season. not the decorating and the spending and the gimmee's. I feel a bit angry right now. i don't know why. Well I do. Just everything seems so hard. And a little part of my life si crumbling. Not huge. Just a bit. I feel kind of helpless. ANd i feel frustrated. I just want things to work out. I'm rambling. please ignore pretty much everything I'm saying. I'm just talking, hhoping something will make sense. It's rainging. Isn't that weird? First snow, then melting, and then of all things....rain. And then guess what? It's going to freeze and we're going to have a big skating rink. YAy! Accidents! We're watching Home Alone on Sunday. pretty much my favourite Christmas movie. ANd How the Girnch stole Christmas with Jim Carrey. This typin gis pretty messy because I'm just looking at my hands and not at the screen. It's kind of whacked. Tonight I'm going to a Christmas Party for my work....and no I don't think I'm missing out because I'm not going on the sledding thing for youth, I wish I was there because of the youth adn Because of a youth leader. But I haven't missed one yet, and I thought it would be good if I showed up at the work party to show them that they matter to me too, and that jus tbecause they dont' go to church with me, that I don't care and that I actually want to be there with them. THat's basically why I'm going and I would say that's a pretty good reason. SO there. Good night to all and to all a good night.

5 Comments:

At 3:22 PM, Blogger Leah said...

Whoops! Big typo that makes it seem like something else. I meant to say I wish I was at youth because of the youth and becayse of being a youth leader. Not because of a youth leader. lol. Good thing I noticed that! haha

 
At 12:20 AM, Blogger Timmy said...

Hey, leah, maybe just maybe I can realate. I can realate to a lot of things and I love the giving part of christmas infact just the other day I gave a gift to someone that is going to hurt later. And it certainly hurt my bank account at the moment but hey I'm not worried. You see I uh have been reading the bible a lot particularly parts that are on the blog ZealousTimes.Blogspot.com and one of the first ones is about worrying. Anyway I really have a lot I could say and want to say but maybe saying things is not always the best way to say it. I care about you. you are a great person and fun to be around. I hope things get better for you and I am always here if you need someone maybe even just to listen. That is something I do very well. Anyway Hope to see you sunday and until then God be with you!

 
At 9:24 AM, Blogger Jennifer said...

Hey Leah,
Well that is kind of a loaded blog, but I do want to say a couple of things, 1. I absolutely hate the mall during Christmas shopping, but if you take the time to stop and look around you in all the hustle and bustle you will notice the happiness in most not all people's faces as they buy for the people they love. 2. shopping is a nice way to hang out with someone, like your sister 3. All the gimics of christmas although some really make you think, "and this has what to do with christmas", are really times to share with family and friends...I mean we had a blast making sugar cookies! 4. Well really, who doesn't want to find the perfect gift for a person they love, cuz like whats the point of buying something you didn't stop think about if the person will like it....I know my preference is a thoughtful gift, not the generic gifts(for the most part anyway)...but that's just me. And finally, I hope you enjoyed that party with your co-workers...I mean it does suck to miss youth but it is good that you went because through you maybe one day they will find Jesus. And finally number two, I know that you were in a pessimistic mood when you wrote that whole blog so I'm not too worried bout it. But Leah, Just stop and enjoy life and everything around you for those precious moments only last so long. I love you and miss you and I hope you enjoy the holiday and your three days off...because it truly is better than two! Well talk to you later! *hugs*

 
At 10:36 PM, Blogger Ashmonia said...

hey hunny bunch :) It was good to hang out with you tonight and actually talk for a bit! haha, i basicaly replied to your blog in that conversation while cleaning so i don't think that i have more to say! :) and it is better to say it in person! well luvs yah lots! :) see you at church!
g'night
hugs

 
At 6:10 AM, Blogger Jason Sheppard said...

Miss Leah,
You certainly did miss out by not being at youth. You missed out on fun, memories, and an M:180 tradition. However, the reason you missed was a good and valid one. I certainly don't fault that.
Now, when it comes to Christmas, as you get older the way you feel about it changes naturally. We all lose some of the "expectation" and stuff as we age. That happens with or without the situation like the one you are in.
When it comes to traditions and routines, I like to think through them and consider how we came to have them. Then, regardless of the motive of those participating, I can still know why we have the tradition they may be perverting slightly. Like gift giving for instance. It has become something of a gong show, and it is over commercialized, but why do we do it at all. God gave us an indescribable gift, His son! Since then, we have remebered this gift every year at the same time, and we had to pick a time, by giving each other gifts, and by thinking, singing, and feasting about the most incredible and undeserved gift ever!
So, when I see all the hustle and bustle, I just think of the original why, smile to myself, and carry on.
Merry Christmas Leah.
Pastor Jason

 

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