After christmas Blues

I feel the same way, but to me, it's the money, the money is just not there! And that's what makes it seem so gloomy! I remember back when I used to make a lot of money, it wasn't like this! But with the economy the way it is, the high price of fuel, and everything else going sky high, it's just hard for a lot of people to have any money to spare!

Kathy, I kind of enjoy the end of the holidays. I like the end of the hustle and bustle and all the people and I like being alone for a while. Of course there are some customs I miss from my University days. We used to have Christmas in February for all the friends who had gone home or other places over the holiday and then we could celebrate all together. But I think some of the reason for depression in January is just the season. The world is no longer as bright and cheery as people turn off and take down lights and other decorations and with the short cold days, it is so gloomy. Everyone is short of money (worse now because the economy is so bad) and everyone is a bit tired. I however, really enjoy the after Christmas sales (I save some money to spend those first few days after Christmas), this is when I buy craft goods for next year, Holiday themed fabrics and those special ornaments I give to my granddaughters and daughter every year. My daughter was adopted when she was 16 so she did not have a lifetime collection of ornaments to start out with, so I am trying to help her build her collection with some special items (I think it helps continue our bonding) and her children will have a special ornament from my husband and I for every year of their life.

Kathy, I personally believe, it's a personal choice. There are people who feel lonely, and there are some people who choose to be happy!