Anyone else spending the holidays alone? I don't know if this will make any sense, but... I'm in this weird place...somewhat relieved I don't have to do presents and holiday music and pretend happiness with everyone around me. But, I've never been alone on a holiday before; this is weird. My grandmother is in the hospital; my brother is with his girlfriend's family...so we had our "Christmas" yesterday. That means, tomorrow...I'm on my own. Christmas day I'm supposed to go see Les Mis with my mom (yeah!!!), but that's the end of that. It's weird...and it actually bothers me more than I thought it would. Usually Christmas Eve is a HUGE day for our family, and Christmas Day is spent with my immediate family...so tomorrow is going to be ultra strange for me to be alone at home. What do you do when you're alone on a holiday?
Listen to music, play videogames, post in every thread on EC, text random people, make mediocre tasting food... I'm alone a lot, lol. Most of the time by choice, though- so don't be sad for me. x)
I feel sorry for myself for a bit then I get off my ass and find something to do that helps someone else. It usually revolves around helping out at the local soup kitchen, it makes me realize how good I have it.
I'm going to go see her on Christmas day. And, that's a good idea...I'm sure there will be some marathon of something on TV. Law and Order is usually a safe bet...
Well you did already have a Christmas, so there's that at least. Sometimes the calendar date is less important than the fact that you celebrated at some point. Otherwise, watch funny videos. Chat with people online. Call family during the day and wish them a merry christmas/happy holidays/etc. (assuming that that won't make you feel more awkward). Make a blog post/thread about seeing Les Mis (I wish I could see it tomorrow!).
Thank you. This is helpful. I will DEFINITELY be talking about Les Mis here tomorrow! I'm REALLY excited!
This is my first year truly alone. When I was overseas, my mom and i video called and watched the movie we watch every year, so I felt like we really did celebrate then. In some ways I feel bad about this situation. But if given the opportunity to go home, I don't think I would have. I want things to be like they were when I was younger and christmas was such a happy time of gifts and family. Even if I went home, it wouldn't really be like that anymore. Wishing the best to all you others who are alone. I hope resting up and doing whatever you feel like is good.
This is only the second year I've ever done anything for Christmas. Always spent it alone due to not celebrating. I always rented movies, made drinks and had a great time by myself.
