I caught my mom listening to Christmas music today. There it was mixed in with the normal tunes of Phillip Phillips, Dido and Norah Jones. There’s no place like home (for the holidays). Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Sleigh Ride. I’ll Be Home for Christmas. That’s right, folks, all the classics joined the Christmas party. In June.
At first I was concerned, and thought perhaps she was confused by the really long winter/non-existent spring we’ve had around here. But we’ve had our fair share of randomly beautiful days too, so that couldn’t be it. My next thought was that something must be wrong at that place called work. But her job changed for the better a few months ago and the result was a much happier (not to mention more well-rested) version of herself. So it can’t be that. In my little doggie mind, I found myself making a mental checklist of anything else that might be awry with her, and nothing made sense.
That’s when I realized I was breaking one of my cardinal rules. Your resident optimistic pooch was assuming the negative before considering the positive. Maybe nothing is wrong at all, I realized. Maybe the music is actually reflective of her joyful mood.
At second glance, there is a way about her that exudes happiness as she hums along. Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la! (Silly me, thinking the worst.) I’m not sure what’s got her so giddy, but I sure do like seeing her this way. That’s got to be among my favorite things about joy: it’s so contagious. It may not be wrapped up in pretty paper and bows, but it doesn’t need to be. She’s happy, so I’m happy, so I’m sharing it with you. Merry Christmas in June.
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Good you changed from negative to positive! Here we also have Christmas in June!
Happy to hear it! Happy Christmas in June to you, dear friend! 🙂
He he thank you it really is an advertising stunt
I like that your forever Mom is exuding happiness. Lovely, Wiles!
Me too!!!! Thank you, friend!
Christmas for us here in Oz is in the middle of summer. Imagine cooking turkey, ham, chicken and all the trimmings in 100+ degree heat. But we do it, year after year. We also have Christmas in July so we can have a little taste of a “white Christmas” even if it doesn’t snow. So, Merry Christmas every day dear Wiley xx
It never ceases to amaze me how different things are for some of my closest friends who are so far away. I’m so excited for you having Christmas coming up so soon! Merry Christmas every day to you too, dear friend!
Joy is joy! You’re smart to lean into it without question. Wiley. It definitely IS contagious! Particles of it absolutely float in the air. It’s even spreading over to ME! Breathe it in and enjoy it.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
I do indeed lean into joy without question! I also lean into friends! 🙂 Thanks for being such a pal, dear Cupcake!
Some times you just need to do things that make you happy! If Christmas music does it, although Phillip Phillips would do just fine, then dance around the room and have a joyous heart. Life is too short to be negative.
Nikita, my dear. I agree wholeheartedly-having a joyous heart anytime is the only way to enjoy our lives – life is indeed too short to be negative. Lots of love to you! Wiles
Huggies right back at ya!
You are such a happy one 🙂 totally love the optimism 🙂
that’s what i stand for too 🙂
pawsome to meet you x Cat xx
Wow, thank you! And thank you for the follow! Welcome, my new friend! 🙂
animal lover over here 🙂 big time 😉 xxx
so welcome 😉 C
You rock that Christmas music! I tend to break it out mid-way through the year as well. There’s just something uplifting about it! 🙂
So true! And thank you so much for the follow! I look forward to seeing a lot more of you! 🙂
Hi, there, Wiley! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and liking some of my posts. Sundae and I are pleased to meet you!
Dianna
Dianna! It is so nice to see new paw prints on my pages! Please bring Sundae back to visit me again soon! 🙂
Hi Wiley,
This is a lovely post and I like the idea of Christmas in June! Thanks so much for visiting my blog and following, too! I’ll follow you, as well, and Copper says, “Woof!”
Lauren 🙂
Well hello new friend! And welcome!!! It’s so nice to have you and Copper on my pages! Come back and visit me again soon! 🙂
Wiley, Granny is also always singing Christmas carols during the year. Happy Christmas in June to you too 🙂
Granny has good taste and a big heart then! Lots of love and joy to you! 🙂
Merry Christmas right back at ya!
Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la! 🙂
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Is there really ever a “wrong” time to listen to Christmas music?