Anybody else not looking forward to Christmas?

Heineken Helen

This year I wish it would just come and go... or that I'd a few more months to prepare... really not looking forward to it AT ALL!

CHANGEinWAVES

I'm not.... i have no christmas spirit. I just think I'm numb this year.... everything is passing me by as if I'm sleepwalking. Let's hope I don't miss too much;)

Heineken Helen

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

I'm not.... i have no christmas spirit. I just think I'm numb this year.... everything is passing me by, like I'm sleepwalking. Let's hope I don't miss too much;)

same here... numb is a really good word... I just really don't care... but I'm dreading the day itself :(

I'm usually mad about christmas :(

pearljamjen

I really enjoy the holidays. Yesterday was so nice, having a great meal with family that I don't get to see too often, especially my grandparents. I'm looking forward to Christmas Eve and Christmas, as well as doing things througout the holiday season such as baking with my mom, spending time with family in general, enjoying the weather, etc.

norm

Heineken Helen wrote:

I'm usually mad about christmas :(

that's what i thought....sorry you're down this year

pjtradeking

Not a fan of it at all....It is when people get ugly...It has turned into nothing but a commercial for who can buy what for whom and I will take no part in it...people are rude...the traffic sucks...family fights and those F-ING SWEATERS!!....Otherwise, looking forward to the holidays!

CHANGEinWAVES

Heineken Helen wrote:

same here... numb is a really good word... I just really don't care... but I'm dreading the day itself :(

I'm usually mad about christmas :(

i refuse to decorate this year...no sense in pretending I'm excited for it, in fact seeing the decorations would just bum me out. First christmas in my life where I'll wake up alone. (*though it's MUCH better then waking up in a LIE!)

pearljamjen

Heineken Helen wrote:

same here... numb is a really good word... I just really don't care... but I'm dreading the day itself :(

I'm usually mad about christmas :(

Aw, why Helen? :(

Bathgate66

i am not.

thanksgiving, i had to work, so things generally didnt have time to seap in.

Christmas , New Years , i'll be home alone ,




thinking

pearljamjen

pjtradeking wrote:

Not a fan of it at all....It is when people get ugly...It has turned into nothing but a commercial for who can buy what for whom and I will take no part in it...people are rude...the traffic sucks...family fights and those F-ING SWEATERS!!....Otherwise, looking forward to the holidays!

I'm really glad my family isn't like that! I actually enjoy spending time with them.

Heineken Helen

cutback wrote:

that's what i thought....sorry you're down this year

thank you this will be my first year away from my family... and to me that's everything... so the thought of christmas and other people going on about everything is reminding me how I don't have my family... it's really tough!

Whizbang

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

i refuse to decorate this year...no sense in pretending I'm excited for it, in fact seeing the decorations would just bum me out. First christmas in my life where I'll wake up alone. (*though it's MUCH better then waking up in a LIE!)

I've said it before - being alone is better than wishing you were.

Anyway, you'll find a way to enjoy it. It's weird to be alone at first but then it just...I don't know...fits. I don't spend every Christmas alone, my mom has stayed with me (she's single too!), I was seeing someone last year and spent Christmas Eve with him and his family...which I must say was weird. Kind of looking forward to a quiet Christmas Eve just me and my dogs this year.

Heineken Helen

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

i refuse to decorate this year...no sense in pretending I'm excited for it, in fact seeing the decorations would just bum me out. First christmas in my life where I'll wake up alone. (*though it's MUCH better then waking up in a LIE!)

I won't wake up alone but to be honest I'd kinda prefer I did... I'm gonna spend christmas with the boyfriends family... but I'd rather actually just get drunk alone and watch chick flicks all day. This way I'm gonna have to pretend to be happy to be spending it with someone elses family... otherwise I'll drag everyone else down... and I'm not sure I'm capable of pretending to give a fuck to be honest :(

pjtradeking

pearljamjen wrote:

I'm really glad my family isn't like that! I actually enjoy spending time with them.

My family is the worst...they get on pretty well most of the year, but when the holidays come, FORGET IT!! Someone is always fighting and not coming to this house if that person is going to be there, or "why do we have to always work around your sched".....or..."I have a job and kids too, and we ALWAYS do what YOU want to do"....blah blah blah....My family actually gets mad when I say I dont want/need anyting for christmas...They always say'''I HAVE to gfet you something???" HAHAHA...Perfect example was yesterday....One sister wouldnt go to the others house because she couldnt bring what SHE wanted to make so she said FUCK it and went to my cousins....making it very awkward at the dinner table!! booooo...holidays...boooooo....:D Tis why I keep to myself and dopnt partake too much...

Heineken Helen

pearljamjen wrote:

I'm really glad my family isn't like that! I actually enjoy spending time with them.

I love spending time with my family... and we always have a great christmas... I'm just spending this year away from them :(

I usually go all out for christmas.. this year I've been hoping we're NOT putting up decorations.. haven't even shopped for my secret santa yet and it was supposed to be sent today. Haven't even thought about what I'm getting anyone else and would rather not. Just wanna get on with normal stuff and forget about anything else.

Lizard

pjtradeking wrote:

Not a fan of it at all....It is when people get ugly...It has turned into nothing but a commercial for who can buy what for whom and I will take no part in it...people are rude...the traffic sucks...family fights and those F-ING SWEATERS!!....Otherwise, looking forward to the holidays!

yeah--more and more it seems to just be a pain and I know that is sad.....but I do enjoy it when it gets here.
I am not all Bahh Humbug it is just so ridiculously commercial and stressful anymore.

MattCameronKicksButt

Heineken Helen wrote:

I won't wake up alone but to be honest I'd kinda prefer I did... I'm gonna spend christmas with the boyfriends family... but I'd rather actually just get drunk alone and watch chick flicks all day. This way I'm gonna have to pretend to be happy to be spending it with someone elses family... otherwise I'll drag everyone else down... and I'm not sure I'm capable of pretending to give a fuck to be honest :(

That's how I've been for the last eight years and the pressure is only getting more intense. There's always good things to go with it though.

Heineken Helen

MattCameronKicksButt wrote:

That's how I've been for the last eight years and the pressure is only getting more intense. There's always good things to go with it though.

what's that??

Oh and this will be the first and last year of it for me!

MattCameronKicksButt

Heineken Helen wrote:

what's that??

They have nice traditional Christmas'! Roasted Chestnuts, lovely fireplaces, etc. I just miss eating Twiglets in front of a good cheesy American movie.

Heineken Helen

MattCameronKicksButt wrote:

They have nice traditional Christmas'! Roasted Chestnuts, lovely fireplaces, etc. I just miss eating Twiglets in front of a good cheesy American movie.

IMO there's no christmas tradition better than your own

catefrances

christmas makes me feels like a hypocrite. and for me thats almost unforgiveable.

FinsburyParkCarrots

Well, I fookin' love it. It's the first few days of January that are a bit crap.

corduroid

Gonna be a tough year this year, both financially and otherwise, no doubt Very trying times for our family but I will endeavor to find the good for the kids.

corduroid

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

First christmas in my life where I'll wake up alone. (*though it's MUCH better then waking up in a LIE!)

This will be my second in 4 years, we alternate every other, and I couldn't agree with you more ... waking up 'right' is such a good feeling!

Good on ya!

CHANGEinWAVES

corduroid wrote:

This will be my second in 4 years, we alternate every other, and I couldn't agree with you more ... waking up 'right' is such a good feeling!

Good on ya!

I'm glad to hear you say this:)
I do fear the alone part... but knowing it was a lie before makes it THAT much easier:)

BustedDownThePretext

definitely not in the holiday spirit this year. i even went so far as to take a trip to vegas this week to try to temporarily escape all the madness that has recently unfolded. sadly, it didn't really work.

beachdweller

I can't wait for Christmas, and am already have plenty of yuletime cheer. Friends and family coming together, what could be better?

I hope all can enjoy the holidays with friends and family, the rest is overrated.

corduroid

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

I'm glad to hear you say this:)
I do fear the alone part... but knowing it was a lie before makes it THAT much easier:)

There's a lot of adjustment of course but I found some beautiful peace in those thoughts my first morning alone, and I know I will this year too

CHANGEinWAVES

hartamh wrote:

I hope you do to

corduroid wrote:

There's a lot of adjustment of course but I found some beautiful peace in those thoughts my first morning alone, and I know I will this year too

thanks:) well I'm sure my LAME ass will have NOTHING better to do then post on here in the morning so, you'll know how I'm feeling;):D

corduroid

CHANGEinWAVES wrote:

thanks:) well I'm sure my LAME ass will have NOTHING better to do then post on here in the morning so, you'll know how I'm feeling;):D

I'll be replyin'

CHANGEinWAVES

corduroid wrote:

I'll be replyin'

glad to know I'll have good company:D