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Grinch-ness...  


12/22/2008 3:17 pm
At this point of the year, my resolution to "keep in" my inner Grinch character and to present a Red-nose reindeer attitude to all is beginning to slow down. Well, a lot actually... It's not my fault.

Despite the efforts of the advertising industry to get me into the holiday shopping spirit as early as last June, I have yet to get into this. I am not suggesting that every one needs to have a "Very Brady Christmas," but I do think that certain conditions need to be right in order to feel the sense of holiday excitement.

To begin with, the weather plays a big part in my "festive" spirit. Though most of the neighbours tries to get me into the spirit by hanging lights on trees and holding holiday sing-alongs, it's hard to get into the "White Christmas" mood when the temperature hasn't dropped below 32 degrees. The Christmas carols that people sing have had to be updated with new lyrics such as, "Frosty the Mudman" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?… Yes, That's the Sound of the Bi Hall Air Conditioning System."

The holidays have become solely about shopping. Turn on the radio, and you're likely to be bombarded with commercials announcing, "There are only 20 days left before Christmas." I found this to be an insult to my intelligence. Thank you very much, but I know when Christmas is–Dec. 27. (These reminders seem pointless to me, because, as everyone knows, no one really starts worrying about buying gifts until they announce, "There are only two more shopping hours before Christmas, and the K-Mart is about to close.")
Make me think to recycle those Christmas cards that i bought 3/4 years ago... i should maybe send some of them.

This lack of holiday spirit makes me look alike the Grinch. (Praise Him)

In the meantime... Merry Christmas, Happy Hollydays, Happy Hannukah, Seasons Greetings, Joyeux Noel and all that stuff....

Have a beautiful day.
Frenchguy

Song of the day: JOHN LENNON & YOKO AND THE PLASTIC ONO BAND "Happy Christmas (war is over) "
frenchguy38
813 posts 

12/26/2008 12:15 pm

Hey Number5,
Glad your team is doing good...
To hear that i'm not the only one having those thoughts make my day. LoL

Happy Holidays, Lock !!

frenchguy38
813 posts 

12/26/2008 12:18 pm

Senor Korn,
Yup... it's a bummer. Eating and eating equals fattening and sleeping. Maybe women are right on this one, men are like bears... LoL
Happy holidays!!

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