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worldsilliestgooberUsually, around Christmas I get really depressed, feeling like everything is underwhelming and that the holidays just aren't as special as they used to be. Just bein' a real wet blanket or whatever. I've felt this way every year since I was like 11, but this year it was different. Maybe I've gotten used to it, or lowered my expectations, or just don't really care anymore, but Christmas was fine.
I realized, the reason I felt this way was because I wasn't putting any effort. I'm not a little kid anymore, and Mommy and Dada aren't gonna make it magical, y'know. Of course it's gonna be depressing if I do nothing.
This year I figured I oughta make it good for others instead of doing nothing all season then feeling sorry for myself the day of.
It should've been obvious, and this entry is kind of a nothingburger, but it's actually amazing how much of a difference being nice to people and making a point to leave the house makes in your mood.
I realized, the reason I felt this way was because I wasn't putting any effort. I'm not a little kid anymore, and Mommy and Dada aren't gonna make it magical, y'know. Of course it's gonna be depressing if I do nothing.
This year I figured I oughta make it good for others instead of doing nothing all season then feeling sorry for myself the day of.
It should've been obvious, and this entry is kind of a nothingburger, but it's actually amazing how much of a difference being nice to people and making a point to leave the house makes in your mood.
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Date: 16 Jan 2025 13:23 (UTC)