Merry Christmas Flist!

[redbrunja]

I hope you all have a great day and get awesome swag.

I just snuck out of bed to get cookies and took a peek at my stocking and I have the feeling I'm going to be getting a VERY nice calender for the new year.

This Christmas Eve was actually shockingly low key - my mother and I went to the gym and went grocery shopping and it's looking like we're going to spend a chuck of time just getting the house organized and cleaned. Oh- and we had this nice religious discussion and then actually went to church this evening because mom loves the carols and I, you know, didn't burst into flames as I walked it. (Mom commented after a couple people wished us "Merry Christmas" that "it's okay to say that here" referring to a woman who got fired from Walmart for wishing someone a merry Christmas).

Still, I'm feeling pretty damn cheerful about it all. I was wondering why this Christmas feels so much different and better than last Christmas and I realized I'm not jet-lagged out of my mind.

Amazing how that changes things.

Comments

[nimblnymph.livejournal.com]

Maaaan... that Walmart thing was so ridiculous! Fired for wishing people well during the holidays? Bitches, please!

I really don't get why people are SO OFFENDED when others wish them a merry Christmas. How do WE know upon first glance (unless you're wearing a yamaka or African influenced clothing) that you don't celebrate Christmas? All we're doing is wishing you happiness according to our religious/familial upbringing. I certainly don't begrudge the patients who wish my a happy Channukah or a happy Kwaanza. What's more important than the religious affiliation is the intent of the message: BE MERRY. BE HAPPY.

And I REALLY think that it's pretty lousy that everyone's being so PC and saying "Happy Holidays". It's still a nice sentiment, but it just smacks of, "ZOMG, don't want to offend you by saying Christmas/Channukah/Kwaanza!" Just... wish the people well according to your upbringing and faith, and I'll do the same. It's seriously NOT that big a deal.

Okay... enough tirading for this morning. I just woke up and haven't hit the coffee yet, but duuuuuude.... the tree. We can't open the front door at the moment because the madre thought it'd be AWESOME to put the tree in front of the coat closet. And seeing as there are nine of us celebrating this year... yeah. The presents are kinda blocking the entrance.

Here's a bit of cuteness though: My sister's cat, who is the most adorably sweet main coon in existence, was found curled up around the base of the Christmas tree -practically INSIDE the water dish (thank God it was dry)- with a catnip stuffed mouse hugged to his chest.

I've got a picture I'll try and post later, but it was insanely adorable... and very reminiscent of a college party i once went to.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

You know, I honestly like Happy Holidays. I just wish people weren't nervous to even say THAT nowadays.

Also, psst, check this out:

http://redbrunja.livejournal.com/260408.html#cutid1

[yumi-maki.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas! I wanted a calendar for Christmas as well but I didn't ask for it so I ended up with other (still great) presents. Anyway, I hope you got what you wanted and have a nice, happy holiday. ^_^

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Right back at you!

[devimelete.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas! And I've found some art links that I think you might enjoy:

http://elreicarmesi.deviantart.com/art/Konohagakure-no-Sakura-103940092

The best Sakura fan art I have seen in a long, long while.

http://sakimichan.deviantart.com/art/18-years-old-sakura-94149775

Another badass Sakura piece.


So yeah. Thought I like to spam you with that. Have a good time with the holidays!

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much!

And the Shikamaru the last artist did - it doesn't quite look like him, but it's as hot as hell.