Of course the older you get the more acute your phobia’s become. No shocker for those of us that are already old and cranky… getting ALL wrapped up in our qualms and nagging anxieties. Spiders, lightening, heights and flying, germs, dogs, darkness…as the list goes on and on. And Oh yes…there is even Pentheraphobia: the fear of Mother in Laws! (we know this aversion isn’t going anywhere!)
I have quite a few constant vexations myself. One being the “Holidays”….”Heortophobia”!
I try my best to keep nick knacks out of my way…(clutter phobe). I do my darnedest to stay out of malls. (not out fear just pure displeasure) I don’t cook eccentric dishes that consist of a combination of cooked food. I am rarely compelled to light candles, I haven’t a need for napkin rings, or the problematic location of elves in my house. Almost all of which are imperative to the Holiday fundamentals.
I have bought my father in law 40 sweaters. My mother in law has more robes than the Pope, and my brother in law doesn’t need another coffee table book. I have a daunting complex for opening gifts in the presence of others, and year after year I get queasy with anxiety with the mere notion of watching anyone open my Mickey Mouse contributions to this festive holiday jubilee!
Glitzy roof tops, blow up Santa’s, or antler’s on your car does not fill me with me peace nor tranquil…. it’s kinda gaudy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not so phobic that I can’t handle a wreath, a tree, stockings and a few scattered pine cones, but I admit “Christmas Villages” spread across sideboards smothered in cotton gauze that go on for miles sort of creep me out.
We went to Jingle Mingle the other night. I didn’t so much mingle or jingle, but I did witness the kindness of Mercy as she so patiently waited for the girls to see Santa. I saw the courage of my four year old, Annie Kate, as she bit her lip and sat in his lap for the very first time. I felt a tingle of enthusiasm. A keen jingle of excitement for the month ahead withholding my misgivings and dread. I want to face my woeful soul this Holiday Season and up and coming New Year to be Fearless, Mingley and Bright…
“Let it go… Let it go”
Novinophobia: the fear of running out of wine!
I love you and all your phobias! Let it shine merry & bright! ‘Tis the season! Ho, ho,ho!
You know my phobia’s well…I love you too! I will do my best to be merry and bright, but no promise’s! Happy Thanksgiving Carol!
What kind of phobia is the fear of buying the right gift? I might have that; thank you for sharing yours. I won’t, however, run out of wine!! Totally enjoyed another blog from you!!
So give the gift you like to give yourself….WINE!
Thanks Carole…Have a fun Holiday and be Merry!
AK was great but look at how Santa teased Payton. Could it be that Santa has his own issues-weight, stress over things that don’t really matter -toys,etc, pleasing everyone in the world,he has it pretty tough! Let’s all be thankful we are not in Santa’s shoes! Family is the true gift, so we can share our phobias!!!!!
Family/Phobia’s go hand in hand…what would we do without them. Love you!
Another “home run!!!” ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Courtney! But I’m not athletic…I don’t really even exercise!
I empathize with everything you’ve said and laughed as I read it– can’t ask for more than that 🙂
I imagine you may be the one person that hates shopping and Mall’s as much as I do….It’s so overwhelming and I do such a crappy job…I’m just so “thankful” I’m NOT SANTA!
You do remember bringing your kiddos to the Lake Shore Mall EVERY year so our Haynes THE ELF could photograph them with Santa?! Living proof that you had ‘da spirit.
Of course I remember our Lake Shore Mall when it resembled a MALL! I was so jealous she got paid to be an elf! I wanted that job…but she had acting experience, and I did not! I have every pictures of my kids throughout the years sitting on Santa’s lap and they were by far the worst dressed kids in town! Or maybe just the day I had their picture taken….HaHa!
Love your blogs Tracey – they crack me up!!!! You write so well!!!!!
Hi Peggy, You are so nice to say that. Thanks! There is nothing I would rather do sit by my fire and write a silly blog about Christmas…because the “Holiday’s” make me CRAZY! Have a happy one!
I love your blogs. Always remember Hazel Haley is smiling down at you. I also wanted to tell you that my Ben (youngest son you met at Ashley’s wedding) is starting tomorrow as Assistant Manager at Home Depot in Gainesville. They move them around a bunch like Publix. Anyway if you’re a Hardwaee Girl – please look him up. Remember he went to Alabama with Anna. Happy Thanksgiving to your family! Love ya! Olinda
Olinda Hi! So you think Hazel is smiling huh?….I don’t know. I bet she is busting a gut to find her red pen! I’m s excited to have an excuse to go to Home Depot and see Ben. I can’t wait to see what he thinks of our little G’ville! You have a wonderful Thanksgiving also! Much love! Tracy
You nailed it lady.. holidays are filled with anxiety for most adults.. especially the women who do 95% of all the food and gift shopping! I am doing more and more for the underprivileged sand that’s what makes it all make sense to me…
I couldn’t agree with you more except for the 5% of the cooking and shopping you left out.
Enjoyed another writing by my favorite new author. Keep them coming!
Andrea…You can say you knew me when I wan’t famous!HaHaHa!
New to your blog and now I have a new phobia…FOMO (fear of missing out)!!!
Loved connecting with you on my recent trip to Georgia and seeing everyone!
I’m missing out, but hopefully not for long!!!
Hi LeAnn….Hurry up!