Sugar Savvy

Have you functioned the entire day with an almost continuous sugar buzz?  It’s safe to say I have.  I’m not sure what has contributed the most to this feeling of euphoria.  I’m pretty sure it wasn’t my requisite morning/noon coffees or my never empty glass of iced tea, no it must be have something to do with all the holiday goodies, but is it thanks to my overloaded stocking which practically ripped the mantel down?  But then again, now that I think about it, my sugar buzz may have something to do with the dozens of holiday cookies that magically appeared over the past week. 

It doesn’t seem to matter how much or how little I eat, I can’t shake the feeling.  I’ve been giddy and giggly, full of smiles all day.  I’ve gone hours without eating a single cookie or even the smallest bit of chocolate, yet I can walk into the kitchen and just smile as the sweet spiciness of the gingerbread fills the air.  Or have my eyes light up while sitting at my desk, look over at my candy jar, filled to the brim with new candies I can’t wait to try.  Surely I’m not alone am I?   

I think the happiness I feel is much more related to the memories I hold of Christmas’ past along with the thrill and excitement of those yet to come.  Looking back on my life so far many things have changed, but many things have not.  The holidays are much different, as a grown up it’s no longer about waiting up at night for Santa or wondering what gifts I’ll get.  But as a grown up, I’ve learned to be excited about other things instead, like family and friends, not to mention learning more and more about the true meaning each and every year.  Some things will never change, I will always get excited about Christmas cookies and having my stocking filled to the brim with candy.