Company Christmas party at my husbands new job.?

Question

My husbands company christmas party is this weekend and he has only been there 6 months. I don't know these people very well and they are planning on having people do karaokee and other stuff like that to claim prizes that they are drawing for. I am kinda shy especially around people I don't know. What should I do? Should I suck it up and possibly make a fool out of myself in front of these strangers for a potentially good prize, or decline and keep my dignity but risk looking like a prude? I know I could probably have a drink or two and possibly loosen up a bit but inside I am thinking I might have to get drunk to sing in front of people I dont know. (Basically I suck at carrying a tune!) I want to potray myself as a classy woman, not a sl*t or dork but I am 34 and don't want to act like an old lady either. Need some advise!

Answer 1

I would suck it up and go have a great time....Be very selective in the song you choose to sing, you should have a choice...Being known for being FUN and outgoing at a party shouldnt be a bad thing. Dont overdo it, just let your hair down a little, and dont embarras you or your hubby. ENJOY it.

Answer 2

I've read both questions. First (((((((((hug)))))))))))). There is a reason I live 950 miles from my family. I was reminded about that again two weeks ago. I know how it can be. Your children are young enough that you don't have to give them an explanation about why! That's a bonus. Also, as they grow up, they too would be subjected to those kinds of "teasing" about torment in hell. It's even worse for a child. It's not like you're taking anything away from them. We have created our own holiday traditions. Your kids are so young that you can do this and they'll never know any other traditions. One thing that is so much fun is to make a gingerbread house. We do this the week of Christmas. They love this so much - picking out all the candy and when they're older, making designs, etc. One of their absolute favorites is Christmas Eve. We have the All Snack Meal. It's a highlight of the year. We have mini-hot dogs, chocolate fondau, one year "gummy bear pizza". Christmas Eve is also sibling time - and that night they unwrap their presents to each other - about an hour before bedtime. They also just LOVE advent calendars. You can get non-religious ones. Really ambitious people make their own. You can make wooden ones - but I've never bothered with that! For THanksgiving - well that's a little harder without extended family I've always found. It's mostly about eating and watching football and I've never cared for it. I do make some traditional meals they love and we try to "go out" as a family that night - ice skating or something. You will miss the traditions - your kids aren't used to them. But replacing a petty and bitter environment with a supportive and positive one is the best thing you can do for your kids. Now that I'm older and have gotten through the "break" from my family, it's much better. I wouldn't go back for the world.