I hope that all of my readers have a merry Christmas, despite all of the restrictions and anxieties this year. Christmas is tough enough for some people already, only to have the extra issues this year due to the coronavirus pandemic thrown on top. Due to the lack of direction and guidance from the government at not managing expectations, people had had their plans thrown apart at a few days' notice. Even those who did not have any plans with meeting with anyone else over this festive time had had their plans torn apart, and if I did catch this virus, it will be due to those last-minute plan changes and restrictions on my movement. Unfortunately, I have lost faith in the government due to their poor handling. Although Christmas is not my favourite time of the year, this one has been the quietest. No work Christmas parties to go to, festive afternoon tea and cocktails were cancelled, light trails and other events were cancelled, carol singing was cancelled, meals out were cancelled, shopping trips were cancelled... I did manage to get into London to see the lights and decorations, but it was an anxious and muted trip.
Instead of traditional Christmas parties, people had to have calls over video chats on the phone or computers. They had festive quizzes and bingo, escape rooms, cocktail-making, and so on. The above cocktail was made in one of the cocktail-making courses. A box of the ingredients was sent, and we were told how to make cocktails by someone who worked at Absolut Vodka (with Dirty Martini). The Christmas cocktail tasted amazing.
I bought some Christmas flowers to put in front of the fireplace. Just a little bit of beauty helps keep calm and happy in an otherwise depressing and anxious time.
On Christmas Eve, which I do much prefer to Christmas Day, I had some drinks outside with neighbours (all socially-distanced, of course). I enjoyed a hot chocolate with marshmallows in my new mug (I bought myself a Christmas Eve mug). Instead of reading a book, which was my original plan, I ended up watching one of my favourite films, "It's a Wonderful Life".
Today is just a quiet day with my Maine Coons. There may be more socially-distanced drinks later with neighbours. I will also be cooking a meal and possibly watching more films or reading. Whatever it is that you decide to do, I hope that you have an amazing day and take care of yourself and stay safe.
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