Just when I thought that I had built up my health and wellness levels as to be bullet-proof, Dan and I went for a third round of the 2022 flu season. This time we both went down hard, and I am still struggling to get back up. I have no voice and if a dishrag could feel, I am pretty sure this is what it would feel like.
This flu is brutal – everything a flu can throw at us and then some and it doesn’t spare anyone. Granddaughter Genie, her fiance Alec, and her brother Rory were all taken down hard these past couple of weeks as well.
But, everything has an upside and this little episode has been no exception. December, my famously least favourite month of the year, managed to arrive with much less todo than usual. I caught a few strains of some holiday carol, was pretty much able to ignore that, and let it go. I tried to find anything unholiday related on television on Sunday night. There was one non-seasonal Willy Nelson special on, but that turned out to be more depressing than the ubiquitous Christmas specials. I ended up watching a marathon of ‘King of the Hill’ episodes.
It never fails to amaze me how there is not one television channel that has not clued into the seasonal angst of so many in December. I would think now more than ever!
How many people in North America no longer embrace the holidays?
- People from different countries, cultures, and religions who have never celebrated Christmas
- People who have been force fed tales of Christmas Miracles, Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards All for decades and know it is nonsense or at least non-existent in December?
- People who are beyond dealing with the commercialization of Christmas – and the greed and garbage that it entails from September to January.
- People who have lost loved ones during the holiday season and walk a field of landmines – PTSD triggers during December – EVERY December – every friggin Holly Jolly holiday display, every Christmas Carol, every holiday movie.
- People who’s families are, or have been, torn asunder for whatever reason.
It is so ridiculous. So much is ‘said’ about mental health and well-being these days – but what is actually done to support those who mentally or emotionally struggle through the holidays? A ‘King of the Hill’ marathon, SERIOUSLY!
Anyway, on a true upside – I have had the time to do some meditating and some You Tube browsing in anticipation of my health comeback. If you are looking for some motivation for the week, I hope this Goggins helps to inspire you!
If you are not into Goggins, my Volley friends have made this a ‘Rocky’ Monday to help get me back in fighting form…
That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! 💞🌞
Seclusion 101 with AnneMarie 
I hope you and Dan feel better soon. I know all too well what that “dishrag” feeling is like. I also am not a huge Christmas person for many reasons. We will persevere and get through the month the best we can! Take care.
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Thank you, Karla. I hope you are recuperating well. I am pretty much in the ‘all of the above camp’. We will indeed get through the month and then it will be January in Saskatchewan. 👍Whoo! Hoo! 🤣🤣🤣 Have a good one, Karla.
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Yep. Next up, January! I have to say, though, that to me, December is the longest, darkest and dreariest month of the year.
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I have to agree. 😔
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I am sorry you are both sick and hope you recover quickly.
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Thank you, Cindy!
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Glad you survived the latest flu bump in the road and thanks for the latest inspirational videos.
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I wish you well in your dream of an uncommercialised and inconspicuous Christmas but you might be fighting a losing battle there. 🙂 I hope that you win your other battles.
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Thanks Geoff. Still have one foot in the grave but think I can save it. 😉
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Thank you, Tootlepetal. I know and I certainly don’t resent anyone who can appreciate the season. I pretty much feel the same about all holidays but Christmas is the worst.
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Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
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Thank you! 💞
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Wise words about the depressing side of Christmas.
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Sorry to hear that you got the flu again and that it knocked you out. I’ve been sick a lot this fall, which hasn’t been ideal. I’m hoping this means that I’ll be fine over the holidays.
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Thank you. I hope so too, Linda! I have been able to avoid or shake most of the bugs off but this one has been brutal. I am ready to feel well again.
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Thank you, Derrick.
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Sorry to hear that you and Dan are battling the flu and I hope you both are well very soon. As for holidays I think we have way too many and all of them are overrated. I don’t care for big celebrations holidays or any other time. They are stressful and people spend way too much money. Not for me! Hugs ❤
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Thank you, Mags. I hope so too! 😁 I think we are so much in the majority that I don’t understand how this overexploitation goes on? 💞
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They seem to invent new reasons for spending money which you can’t afford very year.
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I don’t understand how it does either. ❤
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