Like a good many people I struggle with sadness around the holidays. To be honest, my emotions take a steep dip around the 23rd of October, (the date of my mother’s death) and they stay low until around December 7th, (her birthday). I do some strange stuff during the low times–things that seem counterintuitive to one who needs a good pick-me-up.
Take this past week as an example. A friend invited me to attend a concert with her, her mom, and another friend. My very first inclination was to say no. Socializing just seemed too heavy a weight to bear. But instead of immediately replying in the negative I made myself count to ten before responding and discovered I could indeed attend this event. That’s how I found myself in the company of three lovely women on Friday evening at Theatre Tallahassee for the “Almost Christmas Concert.”
Apparently the concert, produced by local singer/songwriter, Del Suggs, is an annual holiday staple in Tallahassee. He, along with Pierce Pettis, Warren Sutton, and other local musicians, including the incredibly talented guitarist, Jerry Thigpen, rocked the house on Friday night playing holiday favorites along with songs from their own playlists.
For two and a half hours I was immersed in the spirit of Christmas, and it felt incredible. I even got up early this morning and decorated the house for the holidays. Maybe the doldrums are lifting, thanks to lovely Julie for inviting me. It feels good to feel good, you know?
Peace, people.
Let’s hope so
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Thank you!
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Aw Leslie, I hope these doldrums have been booted x
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Thank you. They’ll pass! They always do.
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Sure they will xxxxxx
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I’m the same at this time of year, I used to blame the changing weather, but you are on the other side of the world from me. Glad you are feeling better. I grab my go to cure on Friday as well, worked for a few days, today I am back to ‘meh’ – can’t be bothered
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The stress is part of it. Got to have a perfect Christmas you know!
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I gave up on that long ago
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Wise woman!
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I have my Moments…we don’t even really do Christmas present any more
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Aww.. sweetie!! Not realizing what you were going through until you mentioned it I’m So So happy you came!! I only wish we had a little “Bailey’s” lol!!!!! xoxo
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Baileys is always good!
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