IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS CONTEST|| A CHRISTMAS WORTH REMEMBERING
For me, this year’s Christmas was certainly one to remember and you might be curious why so I’ll further explain.
THE BACKSTORY
You see a few days before Christmas I fell into depression, no one noticed but I practically cried every morning, and I wasn’t in the festive mood, my goal for Christmas day was to spend it at my friend’s house because at my house my mother usually hosted people and I honestly didn’t want to see anyone.
My plan was set in what I considered stone until Thursday when I went to church, I heard the word and it didn’t exactly cure my depression at the spot but it gave me hope, and on Friday instead of crying I talked to God, and immediately, I felt better and began feeling festive.
Because of this, I decided to be intentional about celebrating this year's Christmas and promised myself not to treat it as just another day but as a day of celebration of the birth of Christ and I also decided to stay at home to help out instead of going out.
SO HOW DID I SPEND MY CHRISTMAS IF YOU MAY ASK?
Well, the day before Christmas we started preparing things to cook, and arranging the house to welcome guests and since I love cleaning, I cleaned the house with the aid of my brother.
A picture of my mother.
On Christmas morning before I woke up, my mother had already finished cooking and I was left with the task of making a salad but I had to go to church first and it was pretty amazing because I haven’t attended a Christmas service since I was a child.
After church, I was moved to give my nephews and niece money for what is tagged “Christmas dash” and they were pretty ecstatic because I was the first to gift them and as an aunty, I felt really proud.
I and my nephews and niece goofing around.
I spent some minutes afterward dicing vegetables for salad and after that, I spent hours serving guests and cleaning at the same time because I hate filth.
Roasted plantain and fish that was made by my mother, couldn't get pictures of other foods.
During this whole process, I tried to have intervals in which I spent dancing around and making conversation with some family friends and after a while, my friend @young-boss-karin came over and we spent time discussing mostly hive-related stuff which is the usual these days.
I and @young-boss-karin.
At the end of the day, we decided to head out with my brothers to get alcohol for Karina and ice cream for me and we also decided to surprise our friend at her house before we parted ways and this is pretty much me trying to shorten things because a lot more happened in between.
WELL YOU MIGHT WONDER WHY I SAID IT WAS ONE TO REMEMBER
The reason I said that was because this was the first Christmas since I became an adult that I was truly intentional about, I wanted to give which I did to those around me and I gave not just money but time and energy, also I took the effort to actually dress up which I never do and I even had three outfits.
I won’t lie, this is the first Christmas that I have enjoyed in years and I truly hope more years are like this.
I didn't really take pictures on Christmas day so I'll mostly be using gifs of videos I took and screenshots.
This is my entry to @starstrings01's in the spirit of Christmas contest and you can also enter here
Wow, it's started on a bad leg but ended well. Hmmm, falling into depression is not something new for me, most especially during the festive period.
I usually find myself doing that and not feeling the vibes others are feeling, I guess because I once mourned a loved one during this period and this year is no exception but I try to be intentional about it now, by being around people who make me forget even though they never noticed my depressed state because I wear a mask to cover it up and slide into that state even in their midst but it is better than isolating myself.
The new norm for me during the festive period is always being locked up alone inside my house, while others enjoy themselves and my but this year, I was not entirely indoors all to myself.
I on the other hand although always love to see people all excited about it but I just see it as another day, and that's one of the reasons I stay indoors all alone fiddling my phone away from the world. I guess because I am yet to come out of my state. Although it's been years since the incident but I am yet to get over it.
It's great you visited the church, it helps a lot during one depressing state.
I would have loved to eat the roasted fish if I was close and your smile is beautiful.
Merry Christmas to you and a happy new year.
I think you need to talk to people when you feel depressed, putting a mask isn't helpful at all.
You should also try to give yourself a reason to celebrate during the festive season, that is very important.
If you were close I would definitely have given you the bole, maybe one day.
Have a happy holiday okay.
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I see it the best Christmas one can tell from the videos you dropped.
The smile and the dance.
If it not too late merry Christmas
It was really amazing.
Merry Christmas.
It seems we may have been connected in spirit. Although I went to Church (dressed as a depressed patient) I still gave God praise for the miracles. Hehe. I'm glad you got yourself in good shape.
Yeah, just being grateful has brought me out of the sadness, I hope you feel better.
I am super thrilled that you had a beautiful Christmas. It's so lovely to see.
Wishing you many blessings in this season @khaleesii
Thank you so much, I hope you are having an amazing holiday.
It's a rest-filled one and that's okay.
Yeah it is.
See you looking cute, trying to have fun with siblings and friends. I am glad that you made this years Christmas a one to remember. hopefully next would be a mind blowing one.
Thank you so much, I know next year will be way way better.
Not only do you have a beautiful voice, you are beautiful in person too 🥺. I am happy you moves from being depressed to having a beautiful ending for your Christmas.
I am your niece too ooo, please give me my own Christmas Dash 🤲🥺
You want to just kill me with smiles abi? It's alright, thank you so much for your kind words.
You are my niece abi I am your niece?
Lady, your headlines drew me in! First, I was a bit worried from the start...then felt better when you decided to stay home and help out with entertainment.
I like that you did not allow depression weigh you down and steal Christmas joy from you...you went further to celebrate, gifted others and had a lovely time!
It's inspiring!
I love these gifs! 😅 You should goof more!
Good luck in the contest.
Sorry I got you worried, I am really happy that I didn't let depression steal my joy because I would have regretted missing all the festivities afterward.
Thank you so much, I hope you had an amazing Christmas day?
Depression is quite common especially during the festive season. Going to church and spending time with family were the right thing to do. I'm glad you didn't let it weigh you down. You look great.
Yeah, I guess it is because at this time we start reviewing our year.
Thank you so much for reading.
At the end, the Celebration was worth it. I guess you can dance 😊 and you look so beautiful too. Thank God you had the best Christmas and more like this every day for you. @dreemport
Thank you so much, the celebration was truly worth it even though I was stressed.
Hope you enjoyed yours?
I did too. Thank you 😊
You are welcome.
Glad to see that it all worked out way better than what you had written in [stone] hahahaha. God has a way of talking you into another mood of enjoyment with Him. Awesome and encouraging article.
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Thank you so much, I am glad it didn't work out the way I had planned also
Hello @khaleesii. So happy to hear that your day turned out good. It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you're satisfied with it. You don't have to adhere to any standards set by others. If you felt that the gift to give this year was your presence in others lives, then it means more actually in terms of the true spirit of the holiday.
Thanks for sharing. Take care.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, I really wanted to give more than money this year, and I am glad I did.
Hope yours went well also?