Make this holiday season your own celebration....

[fauxartist]

Many here have no family, many have burnt bridges, many have isolation and social anxiety, and many live in fear of outside social situations even if it is with friends and family. When I first divorced from my 'ex-' of a fifteen year marriage....all our friends were not comfortable feeling like they had to take sides, so many avoided me in social situations we used to all enjoy together. Then previously I had to distance myself from some toxic family friends....And to top it off, the not so great memories I had from my childhood I pretty much had put behind me about my past lack of family and holidays, was now again at the forefront....I was again....alone during the holidays.

So.... I decided that I was done licking my wounds, and feeling alone...and I decided to make my own happy holiday celebration with my cat and I....yep....we got some great stuff to eat, cat included, and bought something I liked and really wanted to treat myself with. I loved it...and no....I was okay...I still hate 'rom com holiday movies'....but that's okay....I can watch what ever I want to.

Sometimes we are alone in life, but we can learn to be okay with that too.... sometimes I prefer to have my alone time and space even now, and I think that's healthy for anyone to be content with themselves doing your own thing too.

[Starrlight]

I find your post to be so uplifting. I love how you are doing whatever you want. It’s fabulous! ❤️💕❤️

[fauxartist in reply to Starrlight]

It is 'Absolutely Fabulous'.... sometimes you just gotta do what a girl hasta do for herself. Too many are waiting for others to come around, or too many expectations not met, or too many this or that's....just throw it out the back door, sit down and enjoy yourself....the world isn't going to stop turning just because you stop doing..... whether your alone or with family....sometimes you just gotta let um fend for themselves, and enjoy yourself....what a concept.

[Starrlight in reply to fauxartist]

Sooooo love it! Hmmm what to do for myself… endless possibilities… a walk and some art! Whatchya doing today?

[fauxartist in reply to Starrlight]

Fighting off a bug.... all the kids have been sick....sooooo.... yep... now all the adults are sick too.... but I'm okay.... got some new paints, so I'm hoping to get better quickly, as that's always fun to try out new colors.

[fauxartist in reply to Starrlight]

Fighting off a bug.... all the kids have been sick....sooooo.... yep... now all the adults are sick too.... but I'm okay.... got some new paints, so I'm hoping to get better quickly, as that's always fun to try out new colors.

[Starrlight in reply to fauxartist]

Oh no I hope you feel better soon 💐

New colors-yes so fun!!!

[fauxartist in reply to Starrlight]

I know, I'm down for the count again today, watching my cat sleep and Netflix...so doing my best to get better quick.

Take care of you my fellow artist....

[Starrlight in reply to fauxartist]

Good job taking care 😌

I am sooooo ready to take care too after a stressful day but it’s like some days I forget how to, ya know?

[fauxartist in reply to Starrlight]

I do know....but it's okay....we are going to have those days...and we do survive them no matter what....just remember it's okay to just do what you can do and thats good enough.

[Starrlight in reply to fauxartist]

I feel like something’s got to happen… I can’t continue to be so stressed as I am anymore… love ❤️ peace ☮️ joy 🌞and let’s be in present moment

Wishing you the best day!!!

[Starrlight in reply to fauxartist]

Hope u r feeling better (((((((((( healing vibes going out to you!

[fauxartist in reply to Starrlight]

Thanks pal!....I'm at 80%....almost there....

[Starrlight in reply to fauxartist]

So awesome!!! Sending you 20 % 😆

[Agora1]

How many people I know who have family and friends around them and yet still feel

alone. Happiness must come from within. Who better to enjoy our company than with

ourselves. Great post faux. xx

[fauxartist in reply to Agora1]

I totally agree Agora....it starts with us.

[Adlon57 in reply to Agora1]

Yes I'm a loner, a survivor, lived by myself most of my life, but just evolved to enjoy my own company set my own rules, set my own routine, okay nice to see family and friends, but I find Xmas is now fully commercialised, no tradition at all, if there is some unusual food or treat to eat I will find it myself, and have a binge at my house! I had a Xmas at my sister's house last year her religious beliefs and technological conversations with far away colleagues a right turn off! If I make it next year I am moving to my own small apartment in a couple of weeks, so no visitors next year😝🤗🖐

[fauxartist in reply to Adlon57]

I hear ya.... we can be our own best company.... I like my space. And can't stand being stuck listening to someone talking about themselves for hours.....I will never get those brain cells I lost listening to that back .... it's like watching commercials that aren't funny...just mind-numbing.

[Midori]

Well said, Faux.

cheers, Midori

[fauxartist in reply to Midori]

Thank you Midori...it's nice to see you....

[Midori in reply to fauxartist]

I still lurk; but I am not on as often as I used to be due to my son having been diagnosed with diabetes, with eye problems and a foot injury which was on the verge of turning gangrenous! It's all go and trips to the hospital cost a bomb in taxis! (Good job we have helpful neighbours, but I don't want to take advantage.)

Cheers, Midori

[fauxartist in reply to Midori]

Sending healing Karma your way Midori..... you have had a tough time of it, hope everyone gets some healing peace soon.

[Midori]

If I go down; I go down Fighting!

Cheers, Midori

[fauxartist in reply to Midori]

Me too, I've been through too much crap, abuse, heart break, disappointment, been cheated on, lost everything to illness. I was told I'd never be buying a house, running a business, and having all my cool toys and garden....and then again loosing it all to bad heath. I'm not going out easy after going through all that crap believe me....it's my time now....the rest of any more B.S. can take a leap....and let me be at peace for awhile...I friggin earned it.