Ok, so my Christmas was pretty horrible. Well, not horrible just lonely, see this year (I know it sounds shallow) I didn't get ANYTHING that I wanted/needed, no one in my own family gave me anything, but then again I didn't give them anything. I didn't spend Christmas with any of my friends, all I did, was sit in bed, get out of bed momentarily and eat dinner, then I went back to bed and resumed watching T.V. now Christmas is over, and I'm feeling really sad/angry. Partially because I know for a fact that a lot of my friends are doing amazing stuff for Christmas, and getting tons of gifts. I know it doesn't mean that they are happy, but still, what am I supposed to say when they ask me how my Christmas went, "Oh I sat in bed and watched that 70's show."
2006-12-25 18:11:48 · 24 answers · asked by LalaLola 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I know it sounds like I'm being really material and spoiled and I know there are much less fortunate people in the world, the thing is, none of my friends could make it, so I was all alone on Christmas, my parents were there but they were hanging out with THEIR friends. So my Christmas was really lonely.
2006-12-25 18:28:00 · update #1
well you certainly come across as a little Miss Precious
why didnt you buy your family pressies?...or make them something if money is tight?...you could of done a Santa Hat thingy where you each buy/make something for just one other family member but you have to really work at buying/making something that person would really love and appreciate.
You could of rung up all of your friends and arranged to go something on Christmas Eve...like driving around looking at all the Chrissy Lights in your neigbourhood.
Theres no excuse for sitting in bed all day and whingeing about how bad you have it
Next year make the effort and hope you have a better Christmas Season
2006-12-25 18:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by panda64 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Interesting paradox there. If you hadn't been duped by the people that have economized Christmas then you wouldn't have expected anything material for Christmas. And yet who is really to blame here? Your parents for allowing you to get duped or you for hanging on so tightly to the idea that everyon should be paving your streets with gold because, afterall, its Christmas. You know there were a lot of hungry and homeless families out there that wouldn't think your cozy bed and cable was such a bad thing for one day a year.
I guess all things considered the part that is wrong is that you were lounging around in bed instead of helping out a soup kitchen or visiting some old folks at your local nursing home. But hey, it doesn't have to be Xmas for that anyways. You can make that up today.
2006-12-26 02:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by Meatball ;) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, not all Christmases are spectacular events.Just tell your friends it was a good christmas and move on.Dont worry about it, maybe next year will be better.
You didnt explain why you didnt go anywhere for christmas..... was it because your family really doesnt do much? Or was it because you chose to spend the day home?
Either way, look at it as a learning experience.
And about the gifts...you said you didnt get anything you wanted or needed? Well, lol I didnt get anything, not one single gift...but i still had a wonderful christmas.
I spent it with my mother and even though i cant really get along with her..it turned out really wonderful because i got up off me bum and went.Chrstmas is just soooo not about the gifts...at all.Gifts are for children, thats their lvl of understanding.But for us adults...its something different because we know life is way to short.
For new years, try and get yourself involved in something.See what your friends are doing, maybe you can hang with them...the moment is what you make it.
relax and make it a fun day..enjoy the moment while it's happening.Because its not the gifts,the money ,the dinner or even the traditions that makes the holidays............its the people...whoever you chose to spend the day with...and whether you realize it at that moment or not,you are making memories..not just for youself but for everyone there..the ones who are sharing that same place and moment in time with you..so make the moments good ones.Because its the memories from last year and the year before that and the year before that and so on .....that truely and i mean truely make the holidays what they are.
2006-12-26 02:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by Dream 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I mean anyone could be lonely on Christmas && that does suck .. but the whole you didn't get anything you wanted thing does sound kinda selfish [no offense] unless your still a kid or teen.
You could go take advantage of post-Christmas sales && buy yourself something you really want to cheer yourself up, b.c it sounds like your pretty materialistic so maybe that'll make you feel a little better.
Also I think you need to do something for New Year's. Go to a party or something && have a great time ;; maybe that will help make up for your uneventful Christmas!
Hugs && Kisses
⥠Abby â¥
2006-12-29 14:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's when a white lie is appropriate. Don't tell anyone your christmas sucked. Say it was good and don't elaborate. Next year stick your neck out and invite someone to come over, plan a little meal, don't care about the presents, just have fun with your company. Presents aren't everything but family and friends are. But also if you felt good about lolly gagging about then accept it. Sometimes I feel that way too, it just happened to fall on you at christmas.
keep your chin up, you're OK!
2006-12-26 02:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by jabbergirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I almost feel the same way.I went to my friends house for Christmas dinner.Me and her had a great time together.I didn't want to be alone neither did she so both of use made the best of it.Even we gotten at each other backs.Still had a great time in a way.Have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.People forget Christmas is not about the gifts it is about God!!!Pray to him and you will see.
2006-12-26 02:18:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some reason not all Christmas go as well as we would like. We don't get what we want and for some reason you just know its not going to go as well as expected, so we just stay away so we don't show every one that we are hurt by what we did not get. Maybe we stay in bed or don't even go to those family dinners. Honey, next year i hope, will be better for you and you will see that maybe that is what you needed.
2006-12-26 02:21:42 · answer #7 · answered by ASHLEY M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont tell them u sat in bed make up a story and tell them u got amazing stuff but ur dad spent all the money on ur gifts and u cashed in all ur stuff to pay for the bills becuz ur dad didnt have any money and make up a really great story LOL! no im lyin u should have went out and done something or told ur parents u wanted to do something
2006-12-26 02:45:07 · answer #8 · answered by ablock 781 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell the truth, maybe next year get into it a little more, i hate Christmas and wish i could have been lying in bed watching TV, but i couldn't you sometimes have to sacrifice a little time around the holidays to make others happy
2006-12-26 02:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by Cassie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is what you make it! Christmas is not about what you did or didn't get but what you have to be thankful for! Besides I'm sick and @ work wish I was in bed right now.
2006-12-26 02:15:15 · answer #10 · answered by LSD 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋