Rant 351 16/12/12 Subject: Dragging month

Rant number 351

I think by now that you have realised that I'm not a big fan of Christmas - or the month of December. They are not really my thing.

There is mass hysteria over toys, over food and over pretty much everything.

People push themselves to the brink trying to get it all right and expend far too much energy in a few short weeks - in the name of 'good will towards men' (and women of course.)

The whole thing is so obsessive - like the one day holds some humongous significance.
The reality however, is that its just another day - despite all the hype and 'magic' that by all accounts surrounds it.

I understand that people want something special for the winter but really - its not such a big day, its just 24 hours. Why not make your magic last all winter or all year or whatever? Surely that would be much better?

The worst thing of all is though - it means that I'm stressed out, busy as hell and each day is hard work that goes on forever. Which is making this month last forever!

Why is it not over yet - well this week at the very least.

Rant over.

Rant 343 08/12/12 Subject: Overlaps

Rant number 343

Christmas has many undesirable qualities to it, and probably one of its worse is the fact that you are almost constantly busy.

Work ramps up, there are parties and band jobs and carolling and various other drags on your time, it's. a frustration!

This results in some seriously frustrating situations of double booking and overlapping - such as tonight. I had a concert and a party to go to - so I've tried to do both - meaning I rushed off from the concert to the party - arriving very late indeed.

It's not the best of both worlds really - it's kind of the worst of both.

I really hate that! I feel obliged to make everyone happy - which is not going to happen.

It's a pain it really is.

Rant over.