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Monday, 27 November 2006 at 23:10

Well, I don't have to worry about it.

Last night ABC-TV news had a segment on those who can't handle the bullshit of the holidays. I've seen news stories in the past about people being victimized by seasonal stress and depression, but now we can add holiday rage. The ABC-TV news segment featured a man who is receiving professional treatment to deal with the seething emotions induced by this hectic time of the year, especially with the bumptious crowds at the shopping mauls. He is learning to deal with his anger.

Apparently holiday rage, according to the experts, can spill over into road rage. I hope no Santas get runned over this year.

Me, I've opted out of eXcessMas. I've told friends that I'm not sending out greeting cards. I'm not bothering running around, trying to find the Perfect Gift That Doesn't Exist. Hey, don't get me wrong: I'm a materialistic person, not some sort of spiritual hippie who's bummed out because the holiday has become pseudo-religious and commercialized. But I decide when and what I buy for gifts. I'm not a desperate rat on Black Friday, pushing aside others to get that one item for $10 less.

What about you? Are you stressing out, try to meet the expectations of the commercializers? Are you struggling to meet the demands of The Ideal Holiday? Are you dreading the fights that might occur when the relatives visit? Well, screw it. Cancel eXcessMas.

Or were you put on this planet to live your life for everyone else?

Tags: Christmas Holidays Xmas eXcessMas