A Few of my Favorite Things

“When I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad.” The Sound of Music

This week I have been feeling a little blue. I started thinking about Christmas, my favorite holiday, and it made me sad that this year we will be apart from most of our family. Rafi and Emily will be spending it in New York. Alex and Keely in Kentucky. And just like on Thanksgiving, the extended family will separate into smaller groups to minimize the spread of Covid-19. For me, Christmas is about gathering with friends and family, going to mass together, exchanging gifts and sharing a meal together. This year, we will not be able to gather. I haven’t even started decorating simply because I have not been in the mood.

One of my favorite movies is “The Sound of Music.” I can watch it hundreds of times and it never gets old. I love the music, so as I sit here melancholic, I remember the lyrics of one of its songs: “When I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad.” Let’s see it it’s true. 

Sunrises at the beach and rainbows after a rainstorm. Walking by the seashore while holding hands with my hubby. Sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows on a cold winter morning. Staring at a Nativity scene while remembering the first Christmas. Butterflies flying over flowers while flapping their colorful wings. These are a few of my favorite things.

Watching the sunset after a long sunny day. Bubble baths while enjoying a glass of champagne. Ice cream sundaes with lots of chocolate fudge. Enjoying a meal with friends and family. Wrapping Christmas gifts to share with family and friends. Sitting under a tree while rocking on a swing. These are a few of my favorite things.

French toast and mimosas for brunch. Watching Christmas movies in July. Reading a good book while lounging by the pool. Cuddling under a blanket with my favorite pooch. Singing Christmas carols while decorating the tree. Eating cake with lots of icing. These are a few of my favorite things.

Traveling to faraway places. Taking pictures both of castles and ladybugs. Spending time with my family. Visiting old churches and listening to mass in foreign languages. Taking a romantic stroll under the moonlight. Wearing charming earrings. These are a few of my favorite things.

Spending a quiet hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Writing on my journal. Looking at old family photos. Reading good Christian literature while learning about my faith. Picking wild flowers on a cool day of spring. These are a few of my favorite things.

Yes, I guess it worked. I don’t feel so sad anymore. Maybe I should jump on the bandwagon and start to decorate. The important thing to remember is that even if we cannot physically gather together, we can do so spiritually and with the help of technology. It is up to me not to allow what’s happening around me in the world to take away the joy of Christmas. I will not let it happen. So next time I start feeling a little blue, all I need to do is remember my favorite things, and then I won’t feel so sad.

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