Holidaze

[greatbear]

Today after work I braved entrance into the belly of the beast and did the little bit of holiday (boooyaaah!) shopping that I needed to do. While a tad crowded, it was not insane (by Columbia Mall standards, at least). Even had dinner in the eatery as I watched the people do their thing. And in this sea of capitalistic, purpose-minded humanity, I felt that inescapable hollow feeling that has been accompanying me like Pig-Pen's dust cloud. I toughed it out, made the best of the opportunity, even escaping into the coolness of the Apple store for a while. Found nothing I needed (read: didnt already have) in the tool section of Sears. Spied a kiosk for Vonage, and I felt the urge to hurl boxes at stupid people. Resisted the pull of Cinnabon. Cast a derisive sneer to the Aberzombie and Bitch twinkdrone standing near the entrance. Could not even get near the pet store to pick up a little something for Kodi (shhh, it's a surprise) because of the crowd fawning over the menagerie for sale.

Tis the season, I guess.

I guess I will make it. Does not mean it wont hurt.

I can't wait until next year.

Comments

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I sure hope yer right.

I too dont limit my giving to any particular time of year. I know what it means by 'the gift is in the giving'.

Waterlogged hugs back atcha. ;)

[sfmini.livejournal.com]

Chanting...Cinnabon...Cinnabon...Cinnabon...Cinnabon...Cinnabon...Cinnabon...Cinnabon...

It's been a hard year for some of us, especially you. Just hold your breath, hang on and the wave will be over and it'll be next year before you know it. And next year will be better.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

You're making me hungry!

Thanks for the kind words, Stephen. It means a lot.

*hugs*

[thetarnishedowl.livejournal.com]

You will make it. The sun rises every morning.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I wish I could rise as easily each morning.

Thanks, Bruce. :)

[beastbriskett.livejournal.com]

Ah, a holiday rite of passage!
Good you braved the crowds, and shed some dread.
Hang in there, Greatbear, it gets better.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I wish I knew how to describe it... even among all the people I feel disconnected like never before. Almost as if I am not there. Judging by the lack of attention paid to me by salespeople when I am ready to buy something, I just might not be there after all. :-/

*hugs*

[beastbriskett.livejournal.com]

It's common to feel like you're invisible in shopping crowds. Especially when you're damping down your emotions. It's cloaks everything, because you're not expressing your true personality..
The solution is to wear lots of leather. I get all the service I need, even though I have to put up with security following me around all the time. ;)

[detailbear.livejournal.com]

Yes. It does get better.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

That's what I'm hoping. Thank you.

Tis the season

[matblue.livejournal.com]

Same thing here in California..
Never been to Maryland, but i can imagine the scene, cuz all the scenes you've mentioned sounds familiar, each store with you perfect description.

The only difference, the weather is kinda awesome nowadays......

LOL
Have MERRY CHRISTMAS greatbearmd..

Re: Tis the season

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Maryland is a lot like Cali, but in miniature. Mountains, the Bay, city life, country settings, lots of tech, rich and poor, the big difference is that the sun rises on the ocean, and the waves arent all that.

The last several days here have been t-shirt weather (to me, at least). THat's starting to change again. The old saying here is, "If you dont like the weather, wait a while, it will be something completely different".

Welcome to my strange little world, btw!

[rockybear02.livejournal.com]

We didn't hit the malls at all this year - just doing the money thing - the kids like that better anyway. How would I know what to get a 19 year old girl??

SO WHAT DID YOU GET FOR KODI???

Big Warm Hug Phil