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Hey, Im single but I dont hate holidays, its just another day to me, a merchants holiday! If family plans something where my presence is required (figure of speech, lol) then I'll go, but am just as content taking myself to a movie or the truckstop for the all-you-can-eat buffet.
Bah, humbug. This thread is for miserable single people. no eggnog for you.
I hated the holidays up until a few short weeks ago. I just see them as another excuse for people not to go to work and an excuse to spend more money.
This year, I'm just going with it. It seems to take more energy hating and dreading it than to just go with it. My son loves the holidays and I hate being a bah hum bug for him. So I'll cut it out for his sake. Don't want to die and have them remember me for being the one who hated the holidays.
Yesterday was actually quite nice at my home for thanksgiving. We had a nice quiet dinner, some conversation and family went home after about 3 hours.
Bah, humbug. This thread is for miserable single people. no eggnog for you.
Now, now, Green I'm sure you're not all that miserable
I've been on my own for the holidays for about ....fuzzy memory....oh I guess 5 maybe 6 years (the brain refuses to pin down the exact date).
Yeah, they do act as if you MUST be hooked up with someone, anyone during the holidays and it can bring down the most optimistic of us!!
Fortunately, I have learned to focus on the things I like about the holidays.
The supposed goodwill towards all. The classic christmas specials (Frosty, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, etc). The lights, the bustle, the happy (though sometimes hyper) children, the EGGNOG!! (enough spiked eggnog and it all looks much better) And let's not forget Starbucks holiday biscotti **sigh**!!
See, I feel better already Think I'll go get me some Eggnog!!
I always love the holidays. When I was single, I celebrated with all of my friends and family I understand if you suffered a loss on the holidays, that it can make it difficult to get through. The first few Christmases after my father died were difficult for my family, and then again after the death of my sister.
But that aside, we still enjoy the spirit of the holiday. Having a significant other does not change how I celebrate.
You should embrace your single lifestyle. You could volunteer at a children's hospital, and buy gifts for them, and watch how their faces brighten up on Christmas morning when "santa" came.
Actually, I lit some candles today, took a long hot bath, and am now playing Christmas music. I'm going to try and make the best out of it.
I'm doing the same. I actually went out to dinner, which is such a luxurious experience. It wasn't anything fancy. My table, my command, my presence. It's so peaceful.
Thank you, GoRT. That is much better.
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God Bless Us Every One!!
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