Santa Claus
I was just sitting in my chair, finally getting around to wrapping the presents for my family. I was listening to Mosaik Role, and just letting thoughts flow over myself freely.
Then, as I was wrapping a present to my brother from 'Santa', an idea struck me to update my Facebook status with the words "Is Santa Claus this year".
I stopped what I was doing and stared at the misprinted wrapping paper with yellow snow men. There was a kind of bittersweet feeling in the act... the magic lost. The present had cost money, my presents had cost money. I watched them be bought and watched my bank account drop two hundred dollars in one go, paying for both the presents from myself and my family.
I sighed, and continued doing a job I hadn't anticipated doing for another few years. When I had kids of my own.
A conversation with Mom I once had, a long time ago came to mind...
"So, there really isn't a Santa Claus?"
"Well... yes and no. You see, first there is a Santa Claus.
Then there isn't.
And then, you become Santa Claus."
The words had hit me hard then, and they hit me hard now. I can't imagine anything more beautiful. It's a circle of magic that has nothing to do with money or material wealth.
It's about a dream, pure magic, and bringing joy to another. The power that comes with that, the feeling of happiness that you get when their face lights up in delight... isn't that the best gift of all? It's something that money can't buy, and you were the one that brought it into life.
So now, I'm going to stand up and proudly say it:
"I am Santa Claus this year!"
I wish everyone a wonderful holiday. May your lives be filled with beauty and love. I'll upload all of your sketch requests when it's Christmas my time. I'll try to do it early in the day, so I can get it to people on as many Christmas Days as possible. =)
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EDIT: While I'm on the topic of Christmas, I'll just say that I don't like to know what's under the tree until I unwrap it. Surprises are just more fun~
But speaking of surprises, I got something in the mail a few days ago. It was mailed from Minnesota BUT IT WAS A FINNISH COMPANY. THE FLAG WAS ON THE ENVELOPE. I NEARLY DIED LAUGHING. It was confiscated from me so I expect it's contents are under the tree but lol present directly from the big man himself!
Then, as I was wrapping a present to my brother from 'Santa', an idea struck me to update my Facebook status with the words "Is Santa Claus this year".
I stopped what I was doing and stared at the misprinted wrapping paper with yellow snow men. There was a kind of bittersweet feeling in the act... the magic lost. The present had cost money, my presents had cost money. I watched them be bought and watched my bank account drop two hundred dollars in one go, paying for both the presents from myself and my family.
I sighed, and continued doing a job I hadn't anticipated doing for another few years. When I had kids of my own.
A conversation with Mom I once had, a long time ago came to mind...
"So, there really isn't a Santa Claus?"
"Well... yes and no. You see, first there is a Santa Claus.
Then there isn't.
And then, you become Santa Claus."
The words had hit me hard then, and they hit me hard now. I can't imagine anything more beautiful. It's a circle of magic that has nothing to do with money or material wealth.
It's about a dream, pure magic, and bringing joy to another. The power that comes with that, the feeling of happiness that you get when their face lights up in delight... isn't that the best gift of all? It's something that money can't buy, and you were the one that brought it into life.
So now, I'm going to stand up and proudly say it:
"I am Santa Claus this year!"
I wish everyone a wonderful holiday. May your lives be filled with beauty and love. I'll upload all of your sketch requests when it's Christmas my time. I'll try to do it early in the day, so I can get it to people on as many Christmas Days as possible. =)
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EDIT: While I'm on the topic of Christmas, I'll just say that I don't like to know what's under the tree until I unwrap it. Surprises are just more fun~
But speaking of surprises, I got something in the mail a few days ago. It was mailed from Minnesota BUT IT WAS A FINNISH COMPANY. THE FLAG WAS ON THE ENVELOPE. I NEARLY DIED LAUGHING. It was confiscated from me so I expect it's contents are under the tree but lol present directly from the big man himself!