THE MANY MAUDLIN MOODS OF THE FESTERING FESTIVE SEASON
THE 12 MOODS OF XXXMAS
1DISBELIEF- they are putting out Christmas stock, Catalogues and Decorations in the stores in October.
2 DISMAY- it’s nearly the end of another year and you haven’t tackled anything on your New Years “to do” list.
3 FRUSTRATION- What will you give to great aunty Ethel???
4 DISGUST- at anyone who is organized enough to send out Seasons greetings before New Year. Doubly so for those who have erected trees, decked out their houses or finished their Christmas shopping.
5 RAGE- while you endure the crowds, extreme heat/cold, cues and never ending auditory assault of Christmas carols in the pursuit of the perfect, probably useless and mostly unappreciated gifts for loved ones.
6 AGGRAVATION - You still don’t know what to give to great aunty Ethel.
7 HORROR- seeing the balance on your bank account.
8 PANIC- You still haven’t worked out what to give Great Aunty Ethel and the ONLY toy your 5 year old wants is out of stock and won’t be back in stock until the new year.
9 SHOCK- at your expanding waistline from all of that canapé and champagne consumption at the annual round of Christmas soirees.
10 FEAR- that you might not have enough Champagne to survive the silly season and retain some semblance of sanity.
11 SURPRISE- at receiving a lovely and thoughtful gift from someone you haven’t seen and certainly didn’t plan to see in some time, let alone exchange gifts with.
12 RELIEF- in a little over 24 hours, the scramble and chaos of Christmas will be over…. And you can start planning for New Year……
1DISBELIEF- they are putting out Christmas stock, Catalogues and Decorations in the stores in October.
2 DISMAY- it’s nearly the end of another year and you haven’t tackled anything on your New Years “to do” list.
3 FRUSTRATION- What will you give to great aunty Ethel???
4 DISGUST- at anyone who is organized enough to send out Seasons greetings before New Year. Doubly so for those who have erected trees, decked out their houses or finished their Christmas shopping.
5 RAGE- while you endure the crowds, extreme heat/cold, cues and never ending auditory assault of Christmas carols in the pursuit of the perfect, probably useless and mostly unappreciated gifts for loved ones.
6 AGGRAVATION - You still don’t know what to give to great aunty Ethel.
7 HORROR- seeing the balance on your bank account.
8 PANIC- You still haven’t worked out what to give Great Aunty Ethel and the ONLY toy your 5 year old wants is out of stock and won’t be back in stock until the new year.
9 SHOCK- at your expanding waistline from all of that canapé and champagne consumption at the annual round of Christmas soirees.
10 FEAR- that you might not have enough Champagne to survive the silly season and retain some semblance of sanity.
11 SURPRISE- at receiving a lovely and thoughtful gift from someone you haven’t seen and certainly didn’t plan to see in some time, let alone exchange gifts with.
12 RELIEF- in a little over 24 hours, the scramble and chaos of Christmas will be over…. And you can start planning for New Year……
posted by Jen at 4:19 PM
0 comments
