Is it over yet?

Well , it's almost over.... The holiday season. I have been in a very ant-holiday mood this year! I have boycotted the commercialism and obsessive tendency to to become all consumed by "things" and "stresses" that seem to rule us all us each at this time each year. We as a family did not do the overblown Thanksgiving feast, and had no planes to do the ridiculousness that was our gift giving last year. That being said, I did spend the greater part of Christmas eve Cooking a LARGE meal that we decided to do at the last moment because we thought that 2 of the older kids where going to come in..... So I cooked all day and was up until 2 am Christmas morning cooking and letting myself become completely obsessed with the desire to make a feast fit for kings and queens!  That being said, time came for the kids to come and.......we wait.....and wait.....and text.....and call.............and NOT A DAMN peep! So am I mad? um......YES! I am so sick of the step kids hurting not only my feelings but there Dad's feelings! First and foremost on my mind is this, I KNOW if we had done the overblown Christmas gift giving extravaganza that was given last year they would have all been here with bells on! But because we wanted a simpler holiday, one that was more about the true spirit of what we see the holiday should be, they not only didn't show up.....but didn't even have the common courtesy to call and let us know they were not going to come! It made me mad, and really upset there dad. So needless to say, I will NOT be doing any big things for them anytime, that ship has sailed!

 On a good note, It was a blessed yule with my coven! They are such a wonderful group of loving people! The Ritual was amazing and I simply can not say thank you enough to express all of the hard work that my wonderful HP and Elders go through taking care in all the details and work that they do each and every time  we have ritual! It was amazing! I love you each and every one and Thank the Lady and Lord for bringing you each into my life!
 So now, the only one left is New Years. So what is my plan for New years Eve? NOT A THING! I am here in Athens and I do not see a night out or party happening anytime soon. So as for plans?...... Nope. Not a one! I hope everyone has had a Joyful holiday! Be it Yule, Christmas, Hanukkah or any other day of joyous celebration that is uplifting to your heart! And my you all Have a safe and Joyful new year!