I feel a bit under the weather today, so I’m keeping it short. The fifth day of Yule can be celebrated by being around community and giving and receiving gifts. I’m not doing the first, but I am doing the second simultaneously. When you give yourself a gift, you’re both the giver and the receiver! How fun is that? I love giving myself a gift from time to time. There’s no one who knows what I want better than I do, so I never have to fake smile when I actually don’t like it, and never have to secretly re-gift something to someone else. To be fair, all of my current friends are amazing gift givers. Whether it be something they surprise me with or something they know I’ve wanted, I’ve received the most thoughtful gifts in the past couple of years. Sometimes that’s a little card with a sweet message, sometimes it’s a gorgeous painting that they know would look amazing in my house, and sometimes it’s an experience that I’ll remember forever.
Considering the above, even though I’m not surrounded by people today, I feel loved. I really do have some amazing people in my life. People who listen to understand, instead of to respond. People who’ve seen me in all kinds of states and have never judged me for them. People who make me laugh, even when I feel like there’s not much to smile about. People who genuinely root for me and want the best for me. People who’ve known me so long that they know all the ways in which I’ve changed and all the ways I’ve stayed the same. I’m incredibly grateful for them. This one is for you, my loves.
Tea Time With Amber 