My boss is a self proclaimed scrooge. I am only repeating what he has told me, mind you. I am not saying anything of personal opinion, although I would most likely agree. That is what he said. He hates the holidays. He has 3 little children too...and not a Christmas tree in sight. He has told everyone that has asked to get their kids something, not to. He said that too many people use the holidays as an excuse to say they are too busy to do something that needs to be done or all they think about are buying gifts that aren't needed. Sounds to me like he has some unresolved childhood issues. I actually feel sorry for the man.
A client of mine, one that emails me her requests on a weekly basis, ended her email today with a "I hate the holidays!" statement. Ok. I emailed her back with her answers and let her know I would do everything I could to help her. I ended my email with "I Love the holidays!" Welp, that cited a quick response from her wanting to know why they were so great. She said "All people do is spend too much money and end up sorry for doing it. The weather sucks this time of year and people drive so stupid." Ok. For one, I do like the snow. Are there people who don't drive so well in it? Yes. An experience I know all too well. My claim has been filed and am awaiting the insurance adjusters visit. Second, you don't have to spend a ton of money to give a gift of the heart. Maybe that sounds corny and cliche. Take it how you want it. But if you get it...then you are one of the ones that understands. I replied to her with something simple about how you get extra time off from work. I pretty much figured she wouldn't get anything much deeper than that. And that was pretty dang shallow.
I still love this time of year, regardless of those around me that try to sway it.
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