Shadows of Holidays

Although I experienced an entirely enjoyable holiday season filled with family and friends and celebration, I always feel I lose hold of the season in the end. Especially when, as usual, I forget/am late/otherwise neglect to produce a Christmas letter- or at least a card- to send out to friends and family, and further neglect the less common but more practical post-holiday card, I guess I feel like I've unwrapped each gifted day and am unable to tie up the loose ends. I feel like I've forgotten to say "thank you" to someone and have only to grab the discarded wrapping paper from the floor and throw it out.
I'm not the least bit depressed or saddened the holidays are passed. I really had a great time and I actually enjoy the beginning of a new year quite a bit. I guess I just regret that I'm a bit sloppy about recounting the days and visits properly and achieving the little bit of closure which people probably experience most conveniently by keeping in touch a little more closely with those they are close to and saying "See you next year" to those who merely crash my New Years' party on an annual basis.
Either way, if you're reading this and I saw you this holiday season, be assured that I enjoyed your company immensely, wished it could have lasted hours or days longer, and look forward to keeping in touch with you. You also may ignore the "About you" section which is a permanent component of this blog.
Happy New Year!