It was a nice feeling to come out of the holiday season and admit to those around me that the darkness I felt creeping up on me wasn’t going to overpower the light that comes from being with family and friends. I had some issues to face just before the holidays (was it timed on purpose by the person that delivered it?) and I knew that if I allowed it to come into my life and change my outlook, I was allowing them to control my life.
My holidays were great and spent in leisure. I have set new goals to reach, looking forward. And, I’ve seen the goals I’ve already met successfully, as well as my faults that I insist on learning from.
I spent time with my children that is precious and will not be forgotten. I spent time with my brother and his wife that will always be remembered (who wrote that march again, bro?). I have given to others with the heart that I believe we should all have, not only during the holidays, but throughout the year…and I received abundant gifts from others doing the same.
I’m taking care of me, and with that comes the taking care of those that I love. It’s a nice chain-reaction, really.
The holidays are coming and sites like Overstock.com are having contests. They’d like for me to tell you what I’d like to win so I thought I’d wander over to the site and see what they had listed. Called the All I want for Christmas Giveaway, this should be a neat contest to at least enter if you want something new.
The registration looks easy enough and the cute video they have on the site gives you an idea of why they started this contest. If you have a wish list that you feel won’t be given the attention it needs, join the contest and see if you can get those techy items you want the most. I have the opportunity to write about gadgets all the time and that makes the chances of my list getting longer, but so far it’s been pretty tame.
There’s so many gadgets and toys out there right now that I’d like to have, but I can’t say I’d add them to my “wish list” this year. I am very thankful that I have the things in my life right now. Having security that I lacked and a feeling of love and strength have been first on my list this year. Now to share that with those around me so they have what they truly need.
The wants come after that, right?
