It’s ok to be on your own over the holidays

It’s only popular opinion that says you have to spend this time of the year with people - family, friends whatever.  It’s just an extension of the “everyone wants to couple up and have children” idea. 

Not all of us can be with people that care about us all the time. You may call me hypocrite if you know how often I see my family. But I have friends spread far and wide all over the planet who don’t know each other. If I threw a party for everyone I cared about (and teleporting was available) there would be people in the room that didn’t know anyone else.  I’ve made some interesting and wonderful connections in my lifetime. 

A wise woman told me this year that the three most important things in life are family, friends and health.  It may be true. So if you are lucky enough to be surrounded by them at the same time of year as is socially encouraged and acceptable spare a thought for those who may not have the same luxury. 

Don’t even get me started on the expectations around presents!!

It is however a great time of year to take stock and reflect on the year that was both good and bad. 

Here's what I got up to: - 

- Got a new job, got screwed over in new job then finally started new job 6 months later. 

- Had major surgery, recovered from major surgery.

- Released a web series.

- Stumbled in and out of love without anyone knowing about it. 

- Had my lowest recorded income in a financial year for a looooong time. 

- Was appreciated by impressive young women I have been fortunate enough to teach and mentor. 

I have often been known to host an orphans Christmas. I put out an open invitation to any friends who should find themselves alone on Christmas evening and bring them together at my place to help me with leftovers from my family Christmas Feast. Alas, all my orphans are all spread out again but if you are at a loss tonight - gimme a call or come visit!

Festive hugs and kisses to all the orphans out there today!!