Happiness Is Here Already

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I was kind of a nightmare to be around last Christmas.  You probably wouldn't have noticed here - because we bloggers like to keep things sparkly even when we're keeping it real - but it was a tough time for me.  By Christmas, I had decided to quit my job in London which, we knew, meant that I'd almost certainly have to move back to DC before summer.  Jon and I had begun talking about what that would mean for us as a couple, but nothing was decided.  And, on top of all that, my grandmother had started to very seriously not be doing well.

So yes, there was a ton going on, and I was stressed out.  Although I'm ashamed of this, I admit now that I took a lot of my frustration and confusion and sadness out on Jon and those around us.  (You remember how I deal with stress, right?  They do say that the first step to solving a problem is realizing you have one...)

Things have really fallen into place since then, though, so there's no excuse for that sort of behavior this Christmas.  Yes, there are still changes afoot (some of which I'll be able to share soon!) but, relatively, life is great.  So this year, while I'm surrounded by Jon's family for two gloriously chaotic weeks, I'm going to make the above quote from Robert Holden my mantra.  I wish I had known of it last year, as it would have made a huge difference, but it's never too late to start with this kind of attitude.

Tell me, dear readers - where is your happiness this season?