In 2020 I’m answering a list of 52 journal questions. Read about it here.
What was the last thing you celebrated?
When you ask people this question they usually think of the big things…birthdays, promotions, anniversaries. But there are so many little things I celebrate and I often think those are just as important.
On that basis, the last thing I celebrated was finishing my Christmas shopping. I know that seems a strange thing to celebrate, but I hate shopping and crowds, so it really is wonderful to have it done. There are just a couple of things to arrive by mail, but I did the last in-store shop on Wednesday. Now I just need to wrap it all and we’ll be set for when we bring the tree inside to decorate next week.
Sometimes it’s these little achievements that help get you through. Finding something to celebrate in the everyday makes time pass faster, and leaves you feeling so much happier.
The celebration itself doesn’t have to be anything spectacular. In the case of the Christmas Shopping, besides the sense of relief and achievement, I came home, made myself a cuppa, grabbed a piece of chocolate and put my feet up for 15 minutes. Bliss!
Do you celebrate the little things?
December 5, 2020 at 4:48 am
I mean I do now because what else is there to celebrate?! 😂😂 I celebrated one month since I started talking with E, but under normal circumstances I wouldn’t have lol
December 6, 2020 at 6:49 am
I think finding the little things to celebrate helps make the bigger problems a little less overwhelming. We all need a bright spot now and then.
December 5, 2020 at 8:34 am
I only celebrate the little things. The big things are so big that there’s such an expectation on it, that takes all the joy out of it.
I’m only shopping online for Christmas this year, and I’m just about done. Now just to wait for everything to arrive.
December 6, 2020 at 6:50 am
Actually, that’s quite true. Heckle’s birthday is coming up and there is a lot of work for me in that, so I don’t really ever enjoy seeing them enjoy their celebration (if that makes sense)?
December 5, 2020 at 11:53 am
The beast named Celebration is such a different beast this year. It had become a niggling thing; but a small Celebration is better than no Celebration at all.
I miss the ways I used to celebrate and hope our new normal uncovers itself soon; too many friends are almost like memories now.
The market I deal in has also changed. Now, plastic, big box store models are the rage, they are not the things I feel proud of, but a quarter of the people who are buying them will stick with kayaking and move to better models, the kind I am proud of, I can see the Celebration of the future an she will be a beautiful thing, when she is allowed to grow to her destiny.
December 6, 2020 at 6:55 am
Seriously, I can never introduce you to my Dad. My Mum despairs of all the kayaks he already has. There always seems to be the need for a new one, lol. One for every occasion 😉 Probably just as well you are in different countries! (I’m sure I’ve mentioned before he is rather serious about his kayaking – it’s his retirement passion)
Our Christmas will be different thanks to covid. Usually it’s a time for extended family, but this year it is just our little family of 4. But we will still do all the normal celebratory traditions, so it will feel like Christmas in every other way.
December 6, 2020 at 4:41 am
I rather agree with Liz. I celebrate both, but I think I prefer the little things. Sometimes the expectations and/or stress associated with a big celebration take away from the fun. But also, I wouldn’t turn down a big celebration right now, except we aren’t allowed to do any of that these days!
December 6, 2020 at 6:57 am
I hadn’t thought about it like that until I read Lis’ comment, but I have to agree. The little things are easy and fun to celebrate because there is no expectation associated with them. But the big things are a lot of work to have go well. Except Christmas. I am always prepared to do the work for Christmas because it is worth it.
December 6, 2020 at 6:58 am
Oh absolutely!! We definitely need it! Especially now