Well the holidays are approaching like faster than a fat kid chasing a ice cream truck. And what says "Merry Christmas" like the retail industry wondering why sales are down this year. Oh, I don't know, maybe because any and all cool gifts cost around the same as a kidney transplant on the black market. And it doesn't matter who you want to buy something for, its friggen expensive. Oh and they are complaining that "Black Friday" was was a little slow.....WELL it could be because people start Christmas Shopping earlier and earlier every year. This year I think Walmart was selling Christmas stuff around Martin Luther King Day. Plus who in their right mind wants to be in a store with people who have camped in front for 4 nights prior so they can save $19.00 on a $400.00 item. AAAARRRUUUGGGHHH.
But, thank goodness there are commercials that make you feel better for not being able to afford gifts for all the people who deserve one. Like the jewelry commercial. You know the one, the house is decorated, the mom dad and kids are sitting on the ouch. Junior then starts reading "A night before Christmas" Just as dad pops out a ring worth about $20,000. Ya, I can afford that. Just as soon as I sell one of my kidneys on the black market (See how I looped that joke around). And she starts crying and hugs. OK REALITY CHECK TIME, how about real life. When the poor bastard has to walk by the jewelry shop and strolls into the bargain basement to buy his wife slippers that are 2 different sizes and a "I'm got screwed on Christmas" Sleep shirt. Why, because the 2 little kids gifts got 20 gifts totaling the gross nation product of Luxemburg's (its in Europe, its so small the swiss army accidentally invaded it last year by taking a wrong turn...I am not exaggerating look it up.
So, my suggestion is as follows. Get a few small things for the kids, but teach em the reason for the holidays, not religion, not "Black Friday" and sales. Its Christmas, this is the time where adult and children come together and use the upcoming holidays as an excuse to do less work in school and work. You know this speech "Well, its December 12th, no one is gonna really do anything until after the New Year". I know EVERYONE has had a day like this. Where you chalk up and entire day of doing nothing at work or school because the holidays are approaching. The is the meaning of the holidays, Blowing sh*t off.......and spending money on people you haven't seen in 2 years.
Well, Happy Holidays, be safe and don't forget the real meaning....YOU FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS AND BEING Together. I know its sappy but true.
So, to all my family and friends who I can't be with, I MISS YOU, I LOVE YOU MERRY WHAT EVER YOU CELEBRATE.
Shaun
3 comments:
Hey, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours. Sucks that you're not here, but I'm slowly trying to get over it.
Hope all is well, and have a 80 degree Christmas for me, will ya?
Merry Christmas buddy! I know you and I have had that conversation before so you know that I couldn't agree more. Christmas has been hijacked by the greedy retailers. Thank God there are smart people like us to help other people keep things in perspective!
Aren't you glad you're not back in New England right now? I know I am! It's only supposed to be around 60 here on Christmas day, but I'll take that over 3 feet of snow any day!
Merry Christmas Knuckles!!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!!! Ok, now that the nice crap is over... screw you for being warm right now!!! I'll just be over here shoveling and realizing what a miserable fuck existance I have...but I will be wearing a Santa hat!
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