It’s kindof a bizarre sensation to be setting up Christmas decorations these days, I have to say.
I care about the holiday as well as making our condo look festive for the season, however I’ve been feeling conflicted inside because it just doesn’t feel like the holiday is approaching.
You see, I’m accustomed to a chilly as well as bleak winter that signifies the coming festivities. I was born as well as raised in the midwest, where there is no shortage of ice chilly weather, falling snow, as well as holiday cheer to combat the major depressive spell brought on by winter. Every day feels like surviving as you opportunity up gifts as well as string lights in the chilly outdoors. The only relief is wrapping presents in the warmth as well as safety of your central heat at the end of the day. These days, however, I live down in the south, as well as the air temperature sure is bizarre as the happiest day of the year approaches; Rather than bundling up in heavy layers to go out as well as shovel the driveway every afternoon, we’re just starting to rake the leaves out of our yard. Instead of warming up by the fireplace with a sizzling cup of cocoa, we’re still lounging on outdoor patios to sip on ice chilly drinks. Everything feels just a little “off” without the temperature change that I buddyd with Christmas for 26 years of my life. That’s why I’m trying desperately to keep our indoor environment as wintery as well as festive as possible! The first thing I did was to clear off our little gas fireplace so my pal and I could have a fake roaring fire for the rest of the month; Next, I decorated all over with piney garland decorated with fake snow as well as bells. Finally, I unconnected the boiler, so it would feel at least a little like Christmas via our indoor air temperature.