Yule be right, mate
It’s Christmas morning here in New Zealand. And as I sit here enjoying my morning coffee, having done a few chores and taken the dog for a walk .. I find myself pondering “Peace on earth” and all the other sayings trotted out at this time of year.
I think really, it isn’t peace on earth we should all strive for. It’s peace within. If we attain that – we’re winning.
A short time ago I was reading overnight texts, emails & facebook updates. Everyone is posting gorgeous pics of kids and trees and gifts and the like. I have no tree, no xmas decos, nothing to say it’s Xmas here in the way of decorations. There’s other history behind why Xmas is of little joy to me, not appropriate for this blog.
However, I have to admit for the first time in a few years: I feel at peace this Christmas.
And it’s nice.
Happy Christmas to you. Where-ever you are and however you celebrate this date: I hope it is safe, relaxing and enjoyable.
PS Why the title? A fave kiwi saying is “she’ll be right, mate” It seemed apt to Xmas-it-up a bit!
Posted on December 25, 2012, in Happy-ness, Hope, Humour, Life, Love, Relationships and tagged Alone, Blogging, Christmas, Dating, Family, Friends, Hope, Humor, Life, Love, Musings, New Zealand, Random, Relationships, Romance. Bookmark the permalink. 18 Comments.
Merry Christmas to my favorite Kiwi. Miss you, but glad you’re feeling a sense of peace.
*hugs and hot chocolate*
mmmm hot chocolate! Thanks Julie but champagne please! It is 30 degs C here, we’re melting as usual. Such a bad time of year to eat, drink and be merry!
I hope you have a lovely one tomorrow / when you get there
I had chilled champagne (too much of it heheh) but do think sometimes a cold Xmas day would be quite fun. On the bucket list: Experience a white Xmas. Done!
I have to tell you, they get old after a while, which might explain why I moved to a place where it’s raining on xmas day.
Yeah I would last about 5 minutes into a real winter then be moaning and whinging about how friggen cold it is heheh Does look pretty in the movies and postcards, maybe I should leave it there and not ruin the ‘mystique’
That’s an excellent plan.
Also looks pretty on the distant mountains, which is where I like it in my present locale.
I can see snow capped mountains from my place in winter too! And am by the beach, so it’s a little trippy lol
Happy Christmas my friends! woo woo woo!
Merry Christmas, Fred.
I’m glad you found inner peace.
Thanks Edward, it’s a nice feeling. Hope yr Xmas is going well there x
Sounds like you got the best present there is, litfl – peace.
I hope you enjoy through the new year and beyond.
And of curse, that you have a blast doing it!
Thanks EG, I hope you and yours are having a wonderful Xmas day there. It’s a time to think fondly of loved ones and cherish those we’re with. x
I never realized until a few days ago that you’re from NZ! Can I visit?!
Absolutely, I have just bought a bigger house so have room for up to 10 guests, bring friends! (And wine!)
Okay, I’m coming! Well, not quite yet… Just give me a year or so to get more time off since I am using it all up already, haha.
that would be helpful, the whole getting fired for calling in sick from NZ – not good *grins*
Hugs and More Peace from Alabama.. (maybe harp music if you are into it)
Thanks, and the same to you also I hope your day is going beautifully