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| Topic Started: Nov 15 2006, 12:30 AM (602 Views) | |
| vix | Nov 15 2006, 12:30 AM Post #1 |
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Are you a fan of turkey day and xmas? It's probably the most hectic time of the year. Do you like the holidays? me, I don't particularly enjoy the holidays. Something bad always seems to happen around them to ruin them for me. The only thing I enjoy about xmas is the lights and some music. So what's everyone's take on the holidays? |
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| marbig | Nov 15 2006, 03:08 AM Post #2 |
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I like the holidays. A break from school.
Six weeks.But I do not like having to pick the right present for people at christmas, chaos. But time off school.
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| hellyes | Nov 15 2006, 04:52 AM Post #3 |
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I am not a big fan of the holidays for a variety of reasons. For one, I don't like the Thanksgiving "lie" that is still perpetuated. I wish we could just have holidays for genuine reasons without lying about why we have them. Just call it a day to be thankful for things and leave it at that, that's how I see it. Also, I kinda can't stand the whole being forced to be with your family thing. There is always a fight or dramatics, generally not involving me, but still, it's lame. My mom always seems to end up cryin over something, sometimes something stupid and sometimes something valid. It's a toss up. Or, well, I am the black sheep in my family and no one ever seems to wanna talk to me (unless it's about freaking law school, idiots) they all kinda just don't talk to me. Like, they act like I'm not even there. For real. My exboyfriend affirmed to me that it was not all in my head. I'm also at the weird age where everyone older than me is in their 30s and married or they're like 3 years old. Apparently, I don't get to be a grownup and included until I get married, too, and ahahahaha like that's gonna happen, like, ever. I'm also not religous, so I could care less about the religious implications of the holidays. Basically, I just get really, really drunk on the holidays. Reeeeeeally drunk. Like 2 bottles of wine drunk. So I sit in the corner (or by the fire) and be Drunky McDrunkerface until I can convince one of my friends to hang out with me or find someone to bother online. Though, I love to decorate. Now I can't even do that cause I had to move back in with my parents. I love Christmas Trees, I had two in my last apartment and I kept the big one up all year till I moved out lol. They're so pretty they cheer me up. I think I'll like the holidays better when I have my own family, or kids, or whatever. But, that is definitely a long looooooooong way off for me. Even like, a boyfriend to spend the day with would be nice. :rolleyes Oh, and I hate New Years. I feel like it is so much worse than Valentine's Day, cause I feel like there is soooo much pressure to go out and actually *do* something that night, and have a date. And it's funny, it's been years since I had a horrible New Years, but in highschool and some of college I had some horrible ones and I just have residual hate on the holiday. That's why Halloween and like, 4th of July are my favorite holidays. I really prefer the 'hang out with your friends' ones a lot better than the family/date ones. /rantyness
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| SocRATes | Nov 15 2006, 05:02 AM Post #4 |
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I like 'em. Christmas is the only time of year I get to see my sister. We're not Christians, so we don't do the whole tree/church/carols thing, but we do catch up on all the latest gossip, and exchange a gift or two. Also, we make fun of the Burning Yule Log (which is something a few local TV stations do--basically, they broadcast a loop of a burning log for a few hours, Christmas morning. It's quite ludicrous. Last year, we had the TV fireplace and the real fireplace going at the same time. Also, we put one of my horrible old socks on the TV as a joke. I guess you had to be there, eh? Ha, ha.) I don't bother with Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, or any of the rubbish commercial holidays, such as Valentine's Day. The only other one I really go in for is April Fool's Day, which isn't even a real holiday. |
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| Arctic Phoenix | Nov 15 2006, 07:03 AM Post #5 |
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I like the holidays except for last year. I had to get a spinal tap last year because I went to the emergency room for severe headaches. I was in so much pain and had to lie down all through christmas with it. Well, atleast I got what I wanted- the two Lunar games for the psx. Plus, I worked last year on Black Friday and probably will again this year. I get longer hours and the place is chaos. Well, atleast most of the games the customers get are new so I don't have to dig through the used drawers to get things. Despite that, the holidays are good. I like seeing everyone give eachother presents. |
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| waxc3 | Nov 15 2006, 08:01 AM Post #6 |
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i like them only cause as a teacher i get some paid time off! but summer vacation is the best one!!!! |
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| vix | Nov 15 2006, 01:34 PM Post #7 |
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I'm far from religious but we do a tree. Mostly for my niece but we all like the lights. I usually get stuck doing all the decorating outsde for the house so I'll have to take a pic of it when I finally do it. I love the decorations, I used to love going out for a drive to look at the lights and such. Fun times. |
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| discostu | Nov 15 2006, 01:44 PM Post #8 |
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christmas gets worse as i get older,specially now i have to work at sainsburys the place becomes a tip we get less and less space each year to take the deliveries and its freezing cold. im not religious at all i do love the tree and lights and i love feasting on all the food,the weather is crap here its so miserable.i either want a good sunny day or a lovely snowy day i dont bother with new years |
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| Queen of the Cosmos | Nov 15 2006, 03:50 PM Post #9 |
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I'm a fan of Christmas because that is the only time when I get to see my family as a whole again. And I mean my bro, sis and me together with my mom and dad. |
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| vix | Nov 15 2006, 04:18 PM Post #10 |
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Oh and I do love A Charlie Brown Christmas. Nothing beats that. I even have it on dvd.
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| kickstart | Nov 15 2006, 05:06 PM Post #11 |
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I love, love, love the holidays. I like all the decorations and special events. I love getting gifts for people and playing christmas music while I wrap everything. My Christmas music collection is freaking huge, but I buy more every year anyway :rolleyes I used to hate doing big family things, but maybe because I'm not a kid anymore, I don't mind getting together. When you're an adult you can show up and leave whenever you like (you know, before things get dramatic) which makes it so much more enjoyable. Around the holidays I like to catch up with friends I don't see much and go out for lunch, drinks, whatever. There are neighborhoods in LA that do huge outdoor decorations with props and lights, the whole works. I like to bundle up in the car with hot chocolate and cruise them while playing christmas carols in the car, of course. Last year we went out to Ventura harbor and watched a boat parade - all the boats were decorated and lit up. It was something different. Thanksgiving is all about food and leftovers :drool:droolNew Years is no big deal to me personally, but if there's something fun to do, I'd probably do it. |
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| hellyes | Nov 15 2006, 05:42 PM Post #12 |
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god damnit
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Yes, SocRATes, April Fool's Day is an awesome one too!!!
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| fleacollar | Nov 15 2006, 07:57 PM Post #13 |
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I can see how Christmas and Thanksgiving can be enjoyable holidays, but they've never been in our family so I never really cared for them much. I get money for Christmas which goes directly to college payments. So... My best friend is in a well-to-do family and so I get tons and tons of presents from them every year. Pretty nice presents too. Last year I got a gamecube, quite a few games, and something else. But I feel so bad because I can hardly afford presents to give to my friend. Especially since I transferred to a private college, tuition is crazy and I really don't have any money what-so-ever. So I like giving gifts, but since I really can't afford to give nice gifts, I don't like it. Do you guys get what I mean? This Christmas is the first Christmas I'm going to spend with my boyfriend's familiy. The thing is, not only is this just a 3-4 hour occasion, it's a 3 day occasion in a hotel like place. Everyone gets there on the first day, open presents on the second, then leave on the third. I had to think long and hard whether I wanted to even go. I was going to start a topic to get your opinions, but I ended up just saying yes. The thing is is that I can't even sleep in the same room as him; I have to sleep in a room with his mom and sister. Awkard. And am I supposed to buy his family presents? I really don't want them to get me anything. I like his family, but it's just wierd still. I don't know guys. I certainly hope that no family drama goes on then with his family because that would be very very wierd. It's going to be a time that I have to meet his grandmother and uncles and aunts and all of that and I'm such a shy person. I just don't know. It also feels like I'm intruding in a way because I've only dated him for about 9 months when it get's to Christmas. Not even a year yet. I don't know guys, I'm just nervous. I never do anything for New Year either, but I've never felt funny about it. My friends all go out and get drunk and all of that, but I hate them when they're drunk. They turn evil and smack people and stuff. So, I don't go. I stay up and watch the ball drop and maybe play cards and stuff, but that's about it. Thanksgiving. I don't know about thanksgiving. It's once again one of those holidays that seem real nice and warm, but never is, at least in my family. It's a nice day off and stuff, but I think I would rather spend it passing out food rather than eating a dinner with my family. I never passed out food before, but I would like to sometime. Or at least something of that nature. And that is pretty much how I feel about holidays. |
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| discostu | Nov 15 2006, 09:14 PM Post #14 |
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just buy them something non specific like a bottle of wine |
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| vix | Nov 16 2006, 03:13 AM Post #15 |
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It seems like more of the tough times have happened around the holidays, between pets dying, car accidents, family members in the hospital(on more than one occasion), family members losing their jobs, school issues, my own health problems, etc. I don't think I've had an uneventful holiday since I was 13 or so. While I enjoy certain aspects of it, it just seems that I can never get my spirit into it cause no matter how hard I try, something goes wrong. I even had a charlie brown tree that I like to keep in my room cause a lot of the times, that's how I feel. Like charlie brown. Good grief. I suppose if times weren't so rough, I would probably enjoy the holidays more but sometimes it can be so hard to find something to be happy about. Talk about depressing, eh? |
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| hellyes | Nov 16 2006, 03:21 AM Post #16 |
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Do you know what you could put on your Charlie Brown tree to make you feel a *little* better? This guy: You should make a Twinkle for the top of your tree! Decorations are really the only thing I like about them at all. Bah humbug. I should clean my room tomorrow and cover it with lights since I'm apparently never leaving this place. |
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| vix | Nov 16 2006, 03:25 AM Post #17 |
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Hahah, now a katamari xmas tree would be the most awesome thing ever. |
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| hellyes | Nov 16 2006, 04:22 AM Post #18 |
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Fleacollar, I so feel your pain. I hate meeting guy's families... especially under such stressful circumstances. It's scary cause you worry "oh great if they hate me I can't even LEAVE" which sucks. When I went to Texas with my ex to visit his family I really didn't like his brother and it SUCKED that I was stuck being around him for DAYS. Ugh. I wanna tell you not to worry *too* much, cause from everything I've seen you say, you seem like a very nice girl that is easy to like. Chances are his family will be glad their son has good taste and is dating you! I really don't think you have to buy all of them presents. How could you when you don't know them or haven't met them? I'd say, to be polite, bring something that could be considered a gift for the whole family that isn't too expensive. For example, you could get a christmas tree ornament or a holiday decoration for their house that they can *all* enjoy. Really, anything small like that that would be a gift for the home would cover you for the whole family and would come across as very thoughtful. If not, a bottle of wine for his parents would also be perfectly fine. And it doesn't have to be expensive wine, do not feel like you have to spend $20+ on wine for a gift, I really doubt these people are snobs and most people I have met really don't care about how much wine costs. It's the thought of just bringing something. I just have a general policy now that I *try* to be more adult that when I meet a guy's family I either bring a bottle of wine for dinner, or I bring the mom flowers or something like that. I think it makes a good first impression and shows that you are thoughtful. And don't worry too much about intruding. I have a feeling you wouldn't have been invited unless his family (probably his mother) really really wanted him to bring you! And why shouldn't they wanna meet you and have you there? If you were a mom you'd wanna meet your son's girlfriend, right? Especially if he really liked her! Good luck, but I really think you'll be just fine!
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| fleacollar | Nov 16 2006, 03:10 PM Post #19 |
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Thanks.
A bottle of wine is a very good idea that I never thought of before. Now I just need to bring a friend along so they can purchase it for me (stupid laws). I already met his mom, dad, brother and sister. His mom hated me at first, despite what my boyfriend said. I could tell, but she's gotten a lot nicer/warmer over the months. I went home calling my friend all upset the first time I met his mom, and she told me that she probably just feels threaten that her son is being "stolen" and that she probably didn't hate me , she just didn't like her first son being taken away. So I saw his mom's side and it made sense since I'm the first girl he ever brought home. For the Christmas gathering, it's apparently his grandma that wants to meet me so bad. But if anything horrible happens, I'll tell you guys and probably sob while I'm typing. Haha. Making a Katamari tree is a wonderful idea. If I had time, I would make all the cousins with those beads that you melt into shapes. I know you guys know what I'm talking about. |
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| kickstart | Nov 16 2006, 04:39 PM Post #20 |
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Don't worry, flea, you'll be fine. As you said, his mom has been getting warmer towards you. Another "family" type gift would be a nice box of chocolates or you could make cookies, if you're good at that sort of thing. Or you could bring of tin of Mrs. Field's cookies - yum. You don't have to spend tons, just a gift to show you're a thoughtful person - which you are. Having been in the "OMG, I'm stuck with his family!" situation myself, I'd recommend you bring some books. You don't have to actually read them, but you can pretend to if you need some alone time. Another idea is to become really interested in exercise and go for walks. I usually say something like, "I've eaten so much, I feel like a blob. I really need to walk some of these calories off." You can even invite the family to join you (so you don't seem like you're avoiding them). Trust me, no one ever wants to get off their butts, so they'll pass. I almost forgot - bring a game. (You can even bring one as a present!) That gives you something to do together other than eat and talk. Ask your boyfriend what kind of games his family enjoys. And don't worry about being shy. Shy is way better than being the new loud-mouth girlfriend.
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| vix | Nov 16 2006, 04:44 PM Post #21 |
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I made some cousins and posted pics in the fant art forum.
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| waxc3 | Nov 16 2006, 04:44 PM Post #22 |
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as a boy i am facinated in seeing what you girls say! i have been in the same position as you but at the girls house. i love how you girls try to go above and beyond. what wonderful girlfriends and wives you must be.
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| fleacollar | Nov 16 2006, 05:18 PM Post #23 |
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Yes! Those are exactly what I mean. I always have to skip over the art sections when I'm at home because they take incredibly long to load all the pictures. I always mean to look at them at school, but I always get so busy that by the time the day is through, I've completely forgot. But very cool. And thankyou so much for your kind words, everyone. It has calmed me down quite a bit, especially knowing that many of you here has also had a similar experience. So thankyou so much! |
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| hellyes | Nov 16 2006, 07:35 PM Post #24 |
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Kickstart - I have to say, you have some GREAT ideas. I hadn't thought of how well a game would work as a present before, but you are so right. Wow. You should have seen my expression when I read that idea, I was like, holy crap that is sooooo brilliant!!! It's something fun everyone can do together as a group. Very nice. Cookies or chocolate are also a nice idea, a good alternative to wine, actually. Especially since you can make cookies really easy these days with the precut plop-n-bake kinds. Next time I have a boyfriend I am asking you for opinions haha. Fleacollar - As someone who has been through having a boy's mother AND grandmother HAAAATE me, I can give you this advice: It's usually THEIR issue and not yours. Usually, a control issue. If you treat the guy well, and you're a nice girl and they still hate you, then they are the ones with the problems. My ex's mom and g-mom, well, long story short they were born again christians and I am sooooo not even close to that, and they hated me. You know what, though? I thank the god I don't believe in every day that she isn't my mother in law now Just be yourself and if that isn't good enough then they aren't good enough for you! Much like you, my holidays with my family are not good times for me... so damnit they better be nice with the guys we end up with!Wax - At this point I think my biggest issue with guys (aside from obvious ones) is that it appears to me that they don't even try to impress anymore. It seems to me that myself and my female friends try and think about the details and making a good impression. I know some guys out there have class, but they sure aren't the ones I have dated recently. I swear to god if I walk into one more guy's bathroom and see one more friggin Playboy right on the counter out in the open I'm going to punch out someone's teeth. I'm starting to think 26 year old guys are less mature than 16 year old guys and that scares the crap out of me. It's like, put that crap AWAY before you have a girl over... and for the love of GOD shut the bathroom door when you pee!!! /boysaresogross rant
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| waxc3 | Nov 17 2006, 08:15 AM Post #25 |
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i think at that age boys (men) want to be who they are and not act like they are someone else. at work we often have to pretend to be someone else (unless the job is only men like a construction site) and watch we say and watch what we do. so at home or with our close friends and with our woman we want to just be us! we want you to still love us for us. whether we have a playboy out or not. that MAY be what you are seeing hellyes i know i (and im not 16 or 26! add 10 more!) am myself with my girl (if i had one ) but i DO take into consideration HER wants and feelings too.like i would want to just dress casual to go to some thing she wants to drag me to, but if she thinks i need to dress a certain way and do certain things for that night and event then i have a choice to make. i would probably make her happy and do the things she wants, but sometimes the guy wants to just be himself and forget about what the world wants and have his girl still respect him for he is. |
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and leftovers :drool:drool
I'm starting to think 26 year old guys are less mature than 16 year old guys and that scares the crap out of me. It's like, put that crap AWAY before you have a girl over... and for the love of GOD shut the bathroom door when you pee!!!
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