I'm on the tail end of three (okay, five) consecutive nights out and I'm knackered. I've also been holding down my full-time job and various freelance commitments in between, so don't worry too much. I imagine you were though, so thanks.
Being that we're a week out from December, this is merely the beginning of the end. So in the spirit of the eating-and-drinking-more-than-our-bodies-can-take holiday season that awaits us all, I thought I'd jot down some things I'm preparing for.
It's also my first night in for a while, I have no work to do and I'm incapable of chilling out. So welcome, and apologies in advance.
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
If you're freelance AND managing to hold down one or more friendships (congrats) for instance, you may find yourself agreeing to all sorts of faux Christmases in the run up to the real thing. Expect clashes, cancelations and more mulled wine than any stomach should suffer - I'm just not that into it. But on the plus side, more crackers, more party hats and more opportunities to show off your finest party tricks. I like to fall off buses, apparently.
FOMO
As the previous mention of clashes suggests, this all inevitably leads to our good friend, FOMO. Keeper of all that is insecure and complicated. If you manage to miraculously be in all places at once, well done. If not, stay off Instagram and enjoy your life in real time.
WEAR YOUR JUMPER AND LIKE IT
Christmas Jumper Day is upon us, people. Bring your A-game or go home, because everyone is going to be wearing the same ETID sweater, Instagramming the same snaps and pretending they're perfectly fine about it. If in doubt, grab some fairy lights (battery operated preferable) and wrap them around your least precious piece of knitwear. Ta-dah!
SHOPPING
I vaguely remember a time when I loved shopping. I was REALLY good at it, too. I'd rummage through charity shop rails, uncover magnificent vintage finds and generally dominate the high-street. Even at Christmas. Now, however, shops annoy me, fellow shoppers annoy me and the available stock, more often than not, annoys me. Especially at Christmas. Subconsciously, I have spent the year tactically declining the number of important relationships in my life... leaving me with less presents to buy. You're welcome.
WORK
Christmas deadlines are like the devil wrapped in tinsel. On the outside, they're full of hope and happiness. But inside, pure evil.
MORE WORKING FROM HOME
Try as you might, you can't escape the interweb. Working from home is how it shall be. The end.
I ACTUALLY REALLY LIKE CHRISTMAS...
Despite the impression you may have by this point, I actually love December and all the joyus mess that comes with it. Let the partying commence*!
*sorry if you are affected by any of my inevitable partying and/or the results of my behaviour.
INVOICES
I've just remembered the delights of doing my taxes on Christmas Day. This will probably happen again.
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