Passed out Xmas Cards @ work

Passed out Christmas Cards at work - came in on my off day which was Christmas eve and passed out cards to my co-workers and sent off my christmas cards to family and friends on Christmas eve. This was not good for the mailed ones, but, at least they went out. Some people got them before christmas. The mailed ones didnt. But, they will be getting their cards soon enough. Hey, its the thought that counts! I used to do cards every year and on time too, but lately, havent had the gumption to do much of anything. For the third year in a row now, we havent even put up a Christmas tree at home. Mom put one up at her place in Fenton, so we called that our tree, because it used to be our tree, we gave it to her after we purchased a bigger one. Ironically, that bigger tree has never left the box. It was the tree that Charlie first saw as his first tree, it has been ours since the late 90's, but it wasn't here. I just dont like Christmas anymore, it seems. People put too much into it and it takes away the value to me. But I try. I try to be social, try to be positive, etc., give gifts sometimes, etc. But, when you're not making much money and things are tight, it can lead to making what has become such a commercial holiday rather depressing because you cant afford this or you cant make this person happy, or whatever. What it is is you have to get away from that and please yourself by giving what you can and giving of yourself - be a friend, be a neighbor, be something positive and affect the word and your work in a positive manner, and maybe some of that will come back on you.