The Holiday Season

Can I just say how much I LOVE the holiday season??? Not the holidays itself (not usually at least), but the entire 2 months leading up to it - its very festive, the streets and shops are all dressed up in holiday cheer, everyone's generally in a much better mood, all nice, warm and cuddly. *hee*

Typically, the holiday cheer comes in for me via the Xmas Starbucks paper cups. They change every year - did you notice that?? Its always slightly different, and its really nice and Christmasy. Just holding that papercup in my hand make me HAPPY. Like on drugs type happy. Happy beyond belief. *haha* We liked it so much, Serene and I even took 2 small paper cups (the type they leave there for you to get a small cup of water with) back to our offices! *hee*

But, typically, Xmas Eve and Xmas Day feel like the anti-climax, like they dun live up to the hype of the season. Its all fine and dandy if you've got plans, like a party to go to, or a loved one to spend time with etc. But if you don't, its incredibly lonely. I can't remember exactly how many Xmas Eves I've spent alone at home watching DVDs. Of course Mom and Dad are tyically around, but they have their stuff to do as well. Its miserable to be alone on a holiday - its when all the festive cheer comes biting right back at you and makes you completely cranky and grmupy. =P

ok ok, I'll stop freaking everyone out now...... *haha* Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year folks.