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Hi @hanami and others. Great suggestion for the thread @hanami . Have a great Christmas break @hanami and I’ll see you around the forums when you return.
To be honest, I’m just grateful for getting through this year and seeing the end of it as it’s been a rough year for me with my mental health. I’ve found a new charity to knit for and I’ve joined a local knitting group which has been really good for me. I’ve been on 2 holidays this year to different parts of Victoria- Bairnsdale and Echuca- with my housemate which I’ve really enjoyed. Seeing Ash Barty win the Australian Open was also great for me as it was exciting and nerve wracking to watch but still a great achievement in Australian sporting history.
Thanks for this post I feel like Im putting added preasure on myself when things already arnt easy to start with,due to caring for an unwell family member havnt been able to go in person christmas gift shopping,which means no real gifts under the tree however food will be ok and sorted Ive just decided cause of covid and being stuck home anyway can just eat whatever we want christmas day and gifts wont arrive till january so heck my solution order KFC the day before and have that for christmas day or maybe pancakes for breakfast,dont forget dessert ,maybe cheesecake heck we can make christmas whatever we want without expectations, so thats at least one way to put a positive spin on things consiering all the other recent negative issues,besides health is the most important,not the presents
I'm not sure how I feel about Christmas Day this year. I think I will be relieved when the pressure is over. One thing I do like about the festive season is seeing the decorations people put on their houses. I think it's so cute & magical.
I Really surprised myself this year by seeing that I could cope with negative outcomes -& take action!
So many are doing it tough. Dropped in today on a family member who's isolating herself. Found her very fragile. Passed 2 homeless men lying on the pavement. Was approached by 2 different lost souls on the bus needing help. Feeling nervous about tomorrow but it's just social anxiety re the gathering.
Peace and good will - may we all have it and share it.
