I’ve been seeing this phrase a lot on bumper stickers and car magnets lately. A few weeks ago, I pointed one out to my girlfriend as we were behind a car with one, just as casual conversation. Her response was something like this: “That’s because a lot of people are forgetting that Christ is the real reason for Christmas. Also, it is CHRISTMAS not X-Mas, that’s just people getting lazy. Can’t even write the word Christ in Christmas.”
I couldn’t agree more with that assessment but it made me realize that I had been one of “those people” who sometimes wrote X-Mas instead of spelling out the word. Now, I am so self-conscious about it that I have caught myself doing it and have corrected myself many times since that day!
Just thought I’d share this because I think it is an interesting conversation and because, yes, it is true that we must keep Christ in Christmas. It’s not just a holiday for material gifts. Let’s not forget the true meaning of Christmas.
I’ve been in California since Monday for a business trip and decided to extend my trip over the weekend so I could go out and explore some things I don’t get a chance (for lack of time) to explore while traveling on business.
My first couple of days were spent in San Diego, my first time there and I fell in love with this town. So much I already want to move to SD . I took a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway, which this being my first time, was a magnificent experience.
Yesterday afternoon I decided to head out to Venice Beach and watch the sunset. I love sunsets and the one from yesterday did not disappoint.
Today was a beautiful Sunday after the rain from last night and we decided to take advantage of it and hit the pool again. My daughter, the little fish that she is, spent a lot of time in the water. Here’s a video of her trying to swim….and then an ultimatum to the cameraman at the end!
In case anyone has been wondering where I’ve been for most of the last week, here lies the answer: I have been the victim of a vicious stomach bug that literally zapped all my energy for all of 6 days. My food intake during this time was minimal because I couldn’t stand the sight of food, which only made matters worse.
I believe other stress factors may have worsen the situation, namely, the fact I’m in the middle of my impending divorce and also a heavy workload. My divorce is nothing new really, I have been separated from my child’s mother for three years and we just never put closure to the marriage in the legal aspect. Now we are taking measures to legally divorce and we are ready to move on with our lives. The good part about it is that we are going through an amicable divorce and agree on almost all issues so it is not a contested divorce. This is very important to us for the well-being of our daughter and so that we can enjoy a healthy relationship as co-parents in the future. Still, it weights mentally on you.
She’s moving on with her life and I’m moving on with mine.
So there….this was a very personal post, but I thought I’d share.
. I took a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway, which this being my first time, was a magnificent experience.
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