Christmas is close

I'm happy to say, I am all done with my Christmas shopping and wrapping of said presents! I couldn't be happier. I hit the best deals for the best stuff so I won't have the pain of credit remorse. Nothing is more unsettling that putting yourself in debt to make others happy...basically for a day~ It just smart, common sense to go with a budget, look for sales, take coupons to the sales and purchase the things your family and friends really like and it doesn't hurt at the check stand!!! I think no one want's to hit the new year with crying wallets!!
I made sure that this year, I gave myself the blessing of paying off a couple of small debts. It felt liberating. Of course I really don't like to go into debt for anything, but sometimes life throws you a hardball, and reluctantly, you have to concede. But taking responsibility to paying those speed bumps off as fast as you can, is a gift to yourself. It's not a 'fun' thing-not so much a 'simple' thing.. but a 'wise' thing. And if you can give yourself some stress free by doing so-.....you can be more relaxed and can enjoy yourself better. Not to mention, it can open things up so your able to help others-if need be.
That in itself, is beautiful. Just make sure when you do that, you don't want something in return. Just do it out of love. No strings attached~

Love is the reason for the season~

My love includes Jesus Christ. He is the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place. Not all believe or celebrate Christmas. Everyone is free to make their own choice ( whether openly or in silence-as I know some in other countries or circumstances, have to be careful)
But everyone, no matter what you believe- deserves love in their life. The life-blood of existing.
This Christmas season, I wish you all- LOVE
                                                                      JOY
                                                                           LAUGHTER
                                                                                              and a massive amount of
                                                                                                    PEACE~

Weather and Rough Days

So...where I live, it's cold, rainy, sometimes very stormy with torrential rains and very high winds. I do so love it. I love the weather. Although I have to make my way inland tomorrow and that means I have to drive over a small mountain pass, forest-like roadways and near flooding waters. But so far, the news reports the road I need to take is clear. Bad news is ( if your driving in it), there is another big storm that's going to hit tonight.
I do love hearing the wind blowing against my window and the rains hitting hard as it flies sideways from the velocity of the wind. It's kind of soothing for me while in my bed. Lulling me slowly to sleep, like a sort of "white noise" but in the more nature type sense. That was a mouthful~
I had a very long day today, as many of you can relate too. Nothing is better than to be able to come home and make some homemade soup to snuggle down with. I usually sit on my couch and hug the bowl with my hands; after I've changed into something soft and comfortable.

It's ultra nice to wrap a soft warm blanket around my shoulders and lap while indulging in the soothing warmth of my organic soup as it slides down my throat. Having the room bathed in a warm soft lighting with my Christmas tree lights on...I can sit and just let the day drip out of my brain. If you are noticing that I'm using the word "warm" a lot...that's because there is no other way of explaining just the right sensation other than calling it warm~

It's a very wonderful word indeed for this time of year. I hope your staying warm and safe. I hope you fill your body with less processed food and take time out in the kitchen by yourself or with a loved one and fix something nutritious and yummy. Keep it simple and fun.

Now go snuggle under a favorite  ( must be soft to get the best feeling) blanket and read a good book, watch a sweet, or funny movie, whatever puts a smile on your lips and a song in your heart and wash the day away if need be.....

The point is, be comfy- comfy- comfy! RELAX~

 

Peace on Earth, Good will toward men (all humans!)