Merry Day of Inconvenience

I suppose that I should be wishing everyone a Merry Christmas or something.  I really don't even celebrate this holiday.  Sure, I purchase gifts for my daughter, and even go to parties, but I really cannot get into the commercialism of what used to be the best time of the year for me.

It all started when I worked for a major toy company the year that Tickle Me Elmo came out.  It was the first year that I really began to despise this time of year because of what it had become.  A breeding ground for greed, and breaking up more fights over that stupid toy than I knew what to do with.  It just got worse for me after that.  Sing 'n' Snore Ernie came out a while later.

We'll forget the fact that most places are closed except for convenience stores, bars, and some places like movie theaters.  Why the heck would I want to visit any of those places which will surely be crowded beyond my comfort zone?

So, this year I decided that I would visit my daughter, who is staying with friends, and then visit friends.  Actually, I am on their computer as I type this.  One of these days I will get a laptop of my own and be very happy indeed.

So, to all the Bah Humbugs out there, you are not alone.  I wish I could say that this only comes around once a year, but then there is always Easter, Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.  Bleh!

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