So good ‘ole Merlion City is getting dressed up for one of the most economically boosting holidays of the year. What else but Christmas?
The Girlfriend complains that it isn’t as nice as it was last year. Or the year before, in fact. This year’s theme seems to be of the red variety whereas in previous years, it was more purple or blue. I don’t really mind. Colour blind people tend not to care too much. Heh.
I tend to view myself as more of a Scrooge, bellowing “Bah, humbug!” at the idea of Christmas. It’s another day, after all, for me. I wonder if I’m losing the magic. Or whether there never was any magic for me in the first place.
As much as direct-to-TV movies, shopping propaganda, and general feel-good vibes in the atmosphere would lead most of us to believe, Christmas for me has never been anything more than another day. Sure, we’ll head to church, sing some carols, shake hands with people we don’t really know, and leave. Presents were never really a thing for us at home and I never grew up expecting presents at Christmas. Heck, I didn’t even get an allowance until I took a student loan for university! And when I started working, I never limited Christmas to the only day that I get myself something to enjoy. +P
Walked out of work one day and came across this sloppy mess of sparkly lights that is apparently, supposed to wish us a Merry Christmas. Good heavens, look at that. It’s like management vomited on the shrubs.
St Nick wishin’ me a happy Christmas at lunch. Thought this was a nice touch to the holiday season.
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Every week, I get constant updates regarding new job opportunities in town. And I find myself deleting them one after another, not even bothering to read up and see what’s out there for me anymore. I wonder what this says about my working status here.
Aaaannnnyyyway, I’ve used up all the pictures I wanted for this post.
Tootles.
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