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December 18, 2006

you told me you wanted to eat up my sadness

I have just deleted 6107 emails from my inbox. All messages, or comments that were important to me. Things i wanted to respond to. One of them was probably from you.

I am not saying that i am going to get better at responding to people. Or commenting. Or communicating. Communication is key and the very hardest thing for me.

I just needed to get rid of that guilt.

I'm sure there was an offer to give me thousands of dollars in there that had nothing to do with anybody living in a foreign country and needing to deposit money into my bank account.

I am attempting to tip the scales in my favour by relieving stress.

No christmas baking? Pshaw. It's just bad for you, beside i have a stockpile of Vermont Nut Free chocolates for the kids.

Way less presents? Makes everybody appreciate what they have more.

Shoddy wrapping jobs? Phplth. You're just going to rip the paper off anyway.

Too many christmas specials on TV while mom naps? Priceless.

All of this also means while i had every good intention of sending out christmas cards to every single one of you who sent me one, i just can't do it. I love every card. The kids and i marvel at them. Lot's of "gee mom, you're popular!"

and "Can i have my own website?"

We are still battling the flu and colds and hoping not to subject my beautiful new nephew to our plague over the weekend. I am snotty and barky, but interestingly, full of life.

Shedding the burden of responsibility this holiday season. Enjoying my family. Enjoying you.

Thank-you for everything.


Posted by drowninginkids at 8:29 PM Permalink

Comments (19)

To totally quote you, Awesome. Nothing feels so good as making a decision to cut the things that are stressful.

If I sent cards; I'd send you one!

xoxoxo

L

Did you quote Bloc Party or is my mind just playing tricks on me? I happened upon this page one day, how, I don't now remember. I love reading what you write though. You are great at it, truly. There is some kind of beauty laced throughout; perhaps it is the beauty of raw honesty.
Happy Holidays to you and your family (furry ones included). :-)

I did indeed quote Bloc Party. I always use random lines from songs i love.

Thank you for noticing.

too old to know Bloc Party -

and can't click here without hearing Close To Me in my head.

Congrats to you! Letting it all go and relaxing is something we all need to do.

That's great - we should all cut out the things that clutter the holidays and take away from creating memories together with our families.

Deanna

Friends, even internet friends, love unconditionally without wanting anything in return except that you be happy. I know you can. I can see your spark from here.

Sounds like a plan. I get stressed too if my inbox is too full. Hope you have a great day.

You dont sound happy. I have been blogging about remaining positive through challenging situations.

Saying just be positive is rarely enough. It often creates a state of confusion because any normal person knows they should be positive. What people need is to apply as many skills as possible to force themselves to be positive.

I like the content of your blog. Very interesting.

http://sms100.blogspot.com/

you.rock.
i don't expect anything when i give you a comment. i don't expect something in return. i just hope that you read what i write, know that i'm here, listening, reading, caring, hoping. that's all. :)

Holy crap, if I had that many e-mails in my inbox I'd just delete them, too.

Letting go of the trivial really does feel very good. Good for you. It helps you see what's worth holding on to.

I did NOT expect anything in return...I wanted to send YOU a card...I thought it would give you a chuckle.

We just want you to be well and happy....and yes...NO STRESS FOR CHRISTMAS!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...I was almost in tears to day...till I realized how silly that was and shook it off.

Hugs and Happy Christmas

Inspiring. Now, if only I could screw up the nerve to empty MY inbox... I'd be a happier person, I'm sure. But I don't have that kind of nerve, so I'll probably have to settle for getting drunk and ignoring it.

Good way to relieve stress. It's hard to do specially deleting all those emails but i understand 'cause i've done it too. Happy Holidays :-)

My previous msg didn't appear but here's a short version. Good way to relieve stress and happay holidays:-)

My previous msg didn't appear but here's a short version. Good way to relieve stress and happay holidays:-)

My previous msg didn't appear but here's a short version. Good way to relieve stress and happay holidays:-)

My previous msg didn't appear but here's a short version. Good way to relieve stress and happay holidays:-)

I would like to second what Jennster said about not wanting anything in return. Sending you a card made me happy, plain and simple. I'm so glad your kids liked it too!

It makes me so happy and hopeful that you wrote that you feel "full of life". I hope you and your family have a wonderful, peaceful, loving Christmas!