Holiday Cheer

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, I have many things to be thankful for. This semester, while unimaginably busy, has been quite an exhilarating time for me. My relationships have grown bountifully. My financial situation is better than ever and my studies are going better than expected. About the only aspect of my life that has been going poorly is my sleeping time. There is always a price to pay for your gains in life.

Today, I ventured into a Nashville mall. This is certainly a rarity for me as I don't shop much, don't like large masses of people, and am usually to busy to waste my time at such a destination. I came out of the mall feeling slightly annoyed by the Holiday Spirit that was everywhere. I love the Holidays, they mean a lot to me. They also seem to mean a lot to everyone else, but perhaps for a different reason. Preface this trip with the fact that I am already upset by all types of Christmas decorations and music going on BEFORE Thanksgiving (even some before Halloween wrapped up), and I left the mall one unhappy camper. The mall is heaven for the consumer. And a deathtrap for me. So many people throwing their money at the latest trend. So many people diluting the Charlie Brown sponsored message of Christmas. So many people being selfish and over indulgent for the obtainment of material possessions. I don't enjoy ranting on a topic or bringing people down for their personal characteristics, but I could not escape the greed and self desire that almost suffocated me today. Certainly, I have so many things I could do without, and I recognize my fortune, but I just wish some others would try to show a little restraint in their lifestyles.

Look forward to a review of either the Kanye or The Killers CD's that hit shelves tomorrow.

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