Relief? Of course. Christmas is over! Nothing now but a passing memory. Not only relief, but also release from holiday bondage.
Perhaps you enjoyed it and want no release.
As for me....
This Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were so unbearably miserable and appalling that I won't dare attempt to describe it.
It would be much too painful.
I spent Christmas in a chaotic insane asylum. Screaming and yelling inmates, horrible food. A nearby television (some other room) blasted full-volume all day and most of the night. I had to use makeshift earplugs.
Peace on Earth. My ass.
I haven't told the worst. I wouldn't dare.
The good?
I had this room to myself. My roommate was taken to the hospital for a bleeding ulcer.
He came back yesterday....pissed in his bed and it overflowed to the floor, heading towards my bed.
Joy to the World!
Damn the world. How the heck did I get here? How the hell do I get out??
Illustrations for you pleasure
To my left....
An enthralling window to see
To my right....
The curtain that seperates me from my enchanting roommate
It's an absolute delight to wake up and face another day.
BUT - - - -
Just before Christmas, there were people bearing gifts!
A group called Visiting Angels brought me a big package! It contained a new pillow, a new blanket, a (yes, new) shirt and pair of pants. Slippers.....and a word puzzle book.
I was pleasantly astounded.
THEN
One of the workers here brought a lovely gift bag, containing at least a dozen edible goodies.
A blue gift bag, these are a few of the contents.
A chocolate caramel reindeer with pretzel antlers
Holy goodness - - there is a Santa Claus!
The kindness of others always makes a very positive impact. Thank God for caring people.
I am truly in the most serious depression of my life. I have considered ******* to escape. And I'm not jesting.
These unexpected gifts buoyed my spirits. Simple things mean a lot.
What's next?
New Year's Eve.....
and perhaps a new path towards light.
...do I use too many dots?
Don't you wish I used some of my AI creations? Of course you do!
Jon ⛄️🌲❤️🌲⛄️
a lousy post, but I can't be perfect or charming all the time......
Can I?
Hurray for kind people. Sorry about the rest of it! And thank you for continuing to blog. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking time to read my blog. Venting my feelings in words is my only salvation. 🧡
DeleteMaybe not perfect and charming all the time...but...a "keeping it real soul." Who the hell is perfect and charming all the time anyhow? What a bore. I missed that boat decades ago and could care less at this point. We all appreciate your honestly...and some days/weeks/months/years.... are just shit with a ribbon on it. Mine is usually missing the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteKind people are our saving grace. It was lovely these kind folks brought you gifts and it certainly does lift our spirits. Enjoy your candy and goodies.
I hope your roommate doesn't flood the room! I had a patient whose foley catheter bag broke/leaked and I did a face plant when I walked in the room and slipped on the urine...face down into it! Yep, I got the stories.
I hope the New Year brings good news and a permanent trip home. A kitty is waiting for you somewhere out there!!
Paranormal John
I was never charming nor perfect, but my sarcasm is an ongoing gift (you already knew that). You can strongly indentify with all the crap (and pee) that I'm going through - - because you have endured similar things...and far worse! At least I didn't fall in the pee.
DeleteHopefully I'll see light in the new year....and a kitty. 😺