Christmas Time

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So my Christmas rush is finally over (all that is left now is the returns). I cannot believe how quick the time flew by. It feels like it was just August a couple of weeks ago. This has caused me to decide to change some things in 2008. I want to make sure that I live each day to the fullest and waste a single waking minute. If anything 2007 has made realize how fast time does fly and I can never have any of it back. Anyways back to Christmas being over.

So last night was the last night (I hope) that I will have to deal with the crazy ass lines that I had to deal with. Four days in a row like that about killed me but I managed to survive. I know that my cashiers are even more grateful. Most of my team has never experienced a Christmas season working at a big box retailer before. I am glad they did and also proud that they did the work they did. Never once had to hear anyone bitch, they all understood it had to be done and there wasn't anything we could do about it. Plus they really didn't let it get to them, well maybe a little but they shrugged it off. At least now they know what to expect next year and can be prepared. The ones that did make it through the rush are the ones that I know will be here next year, unless something happens. But anyways I am thankful for them cause without them my job would have been even more stressful.

I also want to take the time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays if you don't celebrate Christmas. There are those that aren't religious or are religious but don't believe in Christmas. I myself do not believe in organized religion but I believe it Christmas and what it also stands for (besides the Christian meaning). Christmas is about love, family, and just being kind and giving. This is the one holiday where you celebrate all of this regardless if you buy anything or not. I too believe that Christmas, to some, has become too much about the gifts and less about the meaning(s). This is a time to celebrate family and friends and to give to others without expecting anything in return. It is about doing something helpful and courteous for your fellow man. So even though I may not believe in the Christmas and its meaning that is portrayed in church, I still believe in the other things that Christmas represents.

So as a gift to me in a way, I ask that you take some time out of your day some time this week and bestow an act of kindness on someone that you don't know. Whether it be something as small as opening a door to donation. Just do something kind to someone who is in need of kindness.

I want to wish all a Merry Christmas and may you have a safe holiday spent with those that you love.~~~~Erica