It's In The Air #1

Well, the Christmas season is here and I find myself to be filled with happiness and joy as I begin to experience the beauty that is Jesus' birth. Every year I know it's Christmas because of the crisp, cold air that hits my face as I head out the door. For me, Christmas is a cold breeze (cold enough to make your boogies so cold you can't feel them), the smell of cold "clenliness", big black coats, seasonal outfits (clothes with trees, snowflakes and reindeer on them) and of course an endless amount of celebrations.

During this time of the year I am prone to feel a little sad and disappointed when thinking of all of those people out there who don't share the joy and happiness I experience during the holidays. This year I resolve to pray that they are somehow loved and comforted by God as they find themselves alone or/and without hope.

Along with Christmas it is inevitable that shopping follows in the celebratory festivities...

Here are my thoughts on this subject:

- For the first time ever I am not freaked that I may not have too much money for the holidays (building promise)

- I want to give EVERYONE something.

- I want to give my family something very special.

- I don't want to look for parking at the mall.

I may sound lazy, but I've somehow lost my motivation to shop this year. I will press on...the people whom I love deserve.

Christmas is here...it's in the air...Baby Jesus is on his way to save the earth and I'm on my way to the mall...it's funny how that works.

When this blog is read...

..."someone" will somehow be redeemed.

Why is it that God forgave us and keeps forgiving us everyday, yet it is so hard for us to forgive those we love the most?

I think it is because it hurts.
When I get my feelings hurt I don't want to get hurt again and somehow I think that if I don't forgive then I'm not giving that person a licence to hurt me again. It sounds so foolish but that's how I feel.
If I don't say "it's okay" then it will be less likely that I will put my guard down and let that person hurt me one more time.
But if I say "okay I forgive you" then my heart grows soft and willing then unexpectedly...hurt.

I guess I have an issue with hurt.
Or maybe with people whom I really care about hurting me.
Or maybe with people whom I really care about hurting me and then not even recognizing that they hurt me.
Or maybe I need to look at Jesus.

If "you" read this...it's a start.

The Art of Blogging

I had a blog...I opened it up in July...it has recently retired.
My thoughts on this subject:

1. Why is it that my blog only lived for 4 months?
2. What does it take to make a "good" blog?
3. How come some blogs "make it" and others don't?
4. Why do I get so much enjoyment out of other peoples' blogs yet find it difficult to get my blog "up and running"?
5. Why do I care so much about blogging?
6. Do others care about blogging as much as I do?
7. Why was I willing to give it a second chance, and open up this blog?

I think I have some answers:

1. Because I didn't really "care".
2. It takes love and willingness to give your blog the attention it deserves.
3. Because the "good" ones actually BLOG regularly.
4. Because I am a moocher.
5. Because it brings so much joy to my life.
6. Yes, or blogger would be in big trouble.
7. Because I believe in myself and my blog.

This is a tribute of love to my blog.
dontbeboredreadmyblog...I love you!