Cadvent Day 11

To be honest, I’m having trouble getting my Christmas mojo going. This is usually my favourite time of year, but I am just feeling sad. It’s been a difficult year. I only share with this you because I know I am not alone feeling sad during the holidays. So this is a post for all those who are feeling they should be happy but somehow can’t work up the enthusiasm, or those of you who are anxious or downhearted or just generally weary.

My advice is to go with it. Stay cosy and notice the small, sweet lovely moments of the season – like a mug of hot chocolate, or snuggling on a warm sofa when it’s chilly outside, or hugging your pet. This too shall pass.

In the meantime, I hope these happy Cadvent pictures will give you a little glimmer of happiness.

Let’s start with Silverstone’s dog Lacey. What a proud pup! And looking particularly festive 🙂

Next we have fan art. I love this picture. It’s by Iceflower and captures all that is jolly about the holidays!. 🙂

Wavesplash found this beautiful kitten, proving once again that baubles are a kitten’s best friend.

And Cadvent wouldn’t be Cadvent without a snowy cat picture. Thanks Fallenpaw for sending in. I hope this is the first of many. It’s snowing here right now, only lightly, but snow before Christmas in the UK is unusual and it’s adding a little festive cheer to the day.

Have a lovely day, all, and share a little cheer with the people around you. Cheer is good. 🙂

46 comments

  • Awww Lacey is soo cute ❤ Nice art, Icy 😀 , and cute kitties 🙂
    I hope you start feeling a little more festive soon, Kate 🙂
    I’m off sick today (I’ve got a cold and a sore throat 🙁 ), but I’m snuggled up with my dogs drinking tea, and planning to watch some Christmas films later 🙂 And all the snow from yesterday melted 😛

  • Thank you Kate! I’ve been really anxious for my science project presentation, and these just made me feel a bit better 🙂 It snowed here but there’s not much left on the ground. Again, thanks!

    • Good luck with your presentation. You are going to feel so fabulous once it’s done! I’m sure you’ll give a wonderful presentation 😀 😀

  • AHHH
    Christmas is absolutely amazing Kate and you should totally have a daily dose of cute festive cats to cheer you up 😉

    Ahhhh so cute

  • I am feeling a bit weary right now too, but you already know why. I don’t wish to elaborate further. Nonetheless, I hope we both can enjoy the season.

    I also hope you can still enjoy writing the final AVOS book.

  • Despite how busy i am, I am going to make some hot chocolate in a little bit and watch a Christmas film in bed to start off the day right. It’s almost 5 an here. I think part of it is I just need to catch a break.

  • That kitty in the snow is ridiculously cute!!!

    Nice fanart, Icy! And Lacey looks awesome!

    And yes, baubles are kitten’s best friends 😛

  • Wow great fan art Icy!! And Lacey is so cute! Very festive. 😌

    Aw I hope you feel better soon Kate! I give you many hugs! May StarClan be with you in times where you’re just feeling down like this. 🌌💖

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    Hey Kate did you get my pictures (they’re kinda the same but it depends which one you think is better/cuter)??? Just wondering. I emailed them to you if that’s alright. (I’m Foxtail btw if you didn’t recognize my Christmas name)

    • Hi Foxtail – I got your GORGEOUS pics of Jemma and they’ll appear in a Cadvent post.

      As for your questions about how to chat on BlogClan – there is a chatroom (see links in the header menu) which opens most days (or used to) and there’s also a Discord channel – there may be other ways (BlogClan are endlessly inventive), but the chatroom and Discord aren’t closely moderated. If you want to stay safe on BlogClan, the best way is communicate is by commenting on the blog (rather than leaving the site to use another site/platform). All BlogClan comments (like this one) are moderated so you won’t come across anything harmful or offensive. Commenting might be a slower way to communicate (because moderators aren’t always around) but it is secure enough for your mum not to worry.

      • Yay cool! Thx Kate! I’ll try to get some Christmassy pics of my cat but idk if she’ll let me (we’ll see!) and it might be too late by the time if I do get one (once again, we shall see).
        And yeah I think I’ll just stay on the blog (I feel safer in general anyway here). 🙂

  • Hope you feel better soon Kate <3

    Just a quick question, did you get the picture of my dog?

  • Hope you feel better! I actually feel the same… funny in my opinion! Love the article, Kate!

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