Reasons I dislike November and December

I disagree with this being the "most wonderful time of the year."  A few reasons why...

My absolute favorite candy is out.  For $1.47.  So obviously can't pass it up.  And today just became a "refeed" day based on the amount of carbs I have since consumed due to these stupid, delicious cherries. 

-The happiest time of the year equates to the rudest people ever while shopping. 

-I have grown to hate shopping

-Personal property taxes are due by Dec 31st.  And since I purchased a car last year my bill is a tad more than the one hundred bucks I was used to. Not terrible...but more.

-Daylight savings time

-It never fails this time of year someone uses my credit card number and I have to close my account.  Like I did yesterday. Wish I could pull a Lian Neeson on those jerks "I don't know who you are.....I will look for you...I will find you..."  Charges for Eharmony mind you....like really...make sure you put in your profile "too cheap to pay for this CHRISTIAN dating site so stole a credit card.  Good person. Loves animals, occasional liar and fraud." 

-It's always awkward when people ask what we are doing for holidays and I explain my only family member still actively in my life is my mom, (and kid obviously). And too long of a story to explain why.  

-My email is flooded with tempting ads

-Other reasons too but that's a few and the others are ones I don't want to get into

What do I like? 

-hoodies, sweatshirts, leggings

-starting to sign up for 2016 races 

-watching Christmas vacation 

-the hope a new year brings

I am all about everyone else being excited about their holidays...but I could just skip it.  There's a lot more that I dislike about it than I like.  It's all from personal history so it's just my own view obviously.  But I do get some weird looks and reactions when I don't jump for joy over the holidays.  

I will admit one year I legit tried to skip Christmas.  The kid wasn't home and I gave her gifts before she left town.  I had a tree up and ordered myself a new watch and wrapped it when it came in the mail before I could open it and see it in person.  I stuck my one gift for myself under the tree and when I went to check it out I saw all kinds of wrapped gifts.  I was 30 years old and Santa had come.  I was like "what in the actual hell..."  Then it hit me my mom had snuck over at some point and loaded up presents under the tree.  I had presents for her but hadn't even noticed anything else extra until Christmas morning.  That year I give credit to "Santa" because she lifted my spirits. 

I don't think I am a Scrooge as much as I am affected by seasonal depression.  I will still watch Elf and eat good desserts and all that.  I will also be glad when it is over.  That's just me being honest about me. I can't get excited about this time of year like others do.  But I did order a fun new Christmas sweater this year....and I will admit the ugly sweater parties I find a blast!