Fuck You, Christmas... you... you Fuck.

[Joe Wordsworth]

No visit.

Holiday season blows.

 

[impressive]

Sorry, Joe.

'Tis the (disappointment) season ...

 

[OhMissScarlett]

There, there. I'm sure Santa hasn't overlooked you Joe. It's just not time yet, you'll get the Spiderman playset you want so very much.

Just kidding, I know what you mean, poor thing. I'd give you a gift, but I'm not sure how you'd put a ribbon on it.

 

[Honey123]

No visit.

Holiday season blows.

sometimes these seasons do really suck, don't they?

 

[cantdog]

Sometimes the one you count on is the one that falls through. Sorry, man.

 

[Guest]

Gosh, Joe, you really have a way with thread titles. I thought you, more than others, knew Christmas is not about you. Sorry for you anyway.

Perdita

 

[BlackShanglan]

I thought you, more than others, knew Christmas is not about you.

Gently but aptly put.

Commisserations for your unhappiness, Joe. I wish you some unexpected moment of joy that will soothe and enspirit you.

Shanglan

 

[Belegon]

Gently but aptly put.

Commisserations for your unhappiness, Joe. I wish you some unexpected moment of joy that will soothe and enspirit you.

Shanglan

I'll second that. The valleys must exist for us to appreciate the mountains Joe. I hope you're next climbing expedition is not too far away...

 

[Guest]

Re: Re: Fuck You, Christmas... you... you Fuck.

sometimes these seasons do really suck, don't they?

Like the jewelry ads that make you feel guilty for not buying expensive gifts?

or the ones with the people who buy each other BMW's, reminding you there are those doing better with Capitalism.

Actually, I loathe this time of year. But need to have the Xmas spirit for the loved ones.

Bah humbug!

 

[cloudy]

I despise christmas.....if it wasn't for the kids, it would just be another day for me.

*sigh*

 

[BlackShanglan]

Re: Re: Re: Fuck You, Christmas... you... you Fuck.

Like the jewelry ads that make you feel guilty for not buying expensive gifts?

or the ones with the people who buy each other BMW's, reminding you there are those doing better with Capitalism.

Actually, I loathe this time of year. But need to have the Xmas spirit for the loved ones.

Bah humbug!

Hmmmm. But that's not so much Christmas as annoying human behavior that happens to occur *around* Christmas. Christmas itself is rather lovely and requires no presents at all - just goodwill.

Shanglan

 

[Joe Wordsworth]

I'm usually much more centered than this. I spend my holidays, generally, by myself. I don't really mind that. I've gotten used to it over the years. Been at it since 16, now its just habit.

...but opportunity presented itself, hopes and promises made, and I can't deny that I'm just a little... ugh. I don't even know. I'm not used to being this emotional about something, I'm unaccustomed to frustration or disappointment.

 

[impressive]

... I'm unaccustomed to frustration or disappointment.

Wish I was.

A toast, Joe ... to hope.

 

[matriarch]

I'm usually much more centered than this. I spend my holidays, generally, by myself. I don't really mind that. I've gotten used to it over the years. Been at it since 16, now its just habit.

...but opportunity presented itself, hopes and promises made, and I can't deny that I'm just a little... ugh. I don't even know. I'm not used to being this emotional about something, I'm unaccustomed to frustration or disappointment.

Lucky you.

Hope you still manage to salvage something from the holiday.

 

[Guest]

I love Christmas.

Sad for those that don't, or those that suffer disappointment, loss, heartache, illness and any other bad thing, at this time of year.

Lou

 

[LadyJeanne]

...but opportunity presented itself, hopes and promises made, and I can't deny that I'm just a little... ugh. I don't even know. I'm not used to being this emotional about something, I'm unaccustomed to frustration or disappointment.

I'm sorry, Joe. I know how you feel. Missed opportunities leave you with such an empty disappointment you don't know what to do with yourself.

Use that as an excuse to do wonderful things for yourself that maybe you wouldn't otherwise. Indulge in your secret pleasures. If that fails, do nice things for other people - that always makes at least one person happy and you end up feeling a tiny bit better.

 

[BlackShanglan]

I'm usually much more centered than this. I spend my holidays, generally, by myself. I don't really mind that. I've gotten used to it over the years. Been at it since 16, now its just habit.

...but opportunity presented itself, hopes and promises made, and I can't deny that I'm just a little... ugh. I don't even know. I'm not used to being this emotional about something, I'm unaccustomed to frustration or disappointment.

*nuzzle* Agreed. A failed promise of joy somehow leaves one much more desolate than mere dull lack of hope.

Find a way to indulge yourself, is my advice. Were it me, I think I'd be looking for a friend to join me (I like dinner table conversation) over a proper seven-course meal with wine and port at appropriate intervals. Perhaps a day at a spa with a steam bath and a massuese? Don't underestimate the pleasure of such places; whether one's skin benefits or not, it is quite pleasurable to spend an hour being gently tended to, usually with pleasant, soft music behind. Or, personally, I quite enjoy simply checking into a good hotel and luxuriating in room service and cable television for the day. You might even take a laptop and work on a story for all of us to enjoy.

It's dangerous advice, I confess, but I will suggest it nonetheless; you are at a dangerous and unhappy juncture. Cure the soul by means of the senses.

Shanglan

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Re: Re: Fuck You, Christmas... you... you Fuck.

sometimes these seasons do really suck, don't they?

Honestly, pretty much all the holidays suck. And to disagree with Perdita (not that I enjoy to do so), the holidays are about Joe, and me, and her and all of you, as well as everyone else. It's easy to say forget yourself for a day, but too many of us are forgetting ourselves all year long. Do yourself a favor this year, shop for everybody else,and have some eggnogg (or vodka) just for you...

You deserve it.

Q_C

 

[Quiet_Cool]

Oh, and Happy Holidays, everyone.

Q_C

 

[doormouse]

A friend of mine just found out one of their twins has a rare brain disease. She's only 3 1/2 months old, and won't live till she's one.

This Christmas will be sad but 'special' to them in many ways.

Sorry for your grief Joe, but I always think I'm one of the lucky ones when I hear things like this.

 

[Guest]

Q.Cool, to clarify: I was speaking about Christmas, not just a holiday. Joe has more than once noted he is a Catholic (as I am), so that's why I wrote what I wrote. For us, Christmas is not about ourselves is all.

Perdita

 

[Joe Wordsworth]

Well... now, I feel guilty.

 

[impressive]

Well... now, I feel guilty.

Spoken like a true Catholic.

 

[Lisa Denton]

It is totally illogical to call christmas a fuck. It is inconcievable to adversely refer to a biological reproductive possible positioning as subjectively affecting a philisophical ideal with a spiritual connatation such as a holiday. At least, thats my story and I'm sticking to it.

Joe, hope things get better and you get fucked for christmas.

 

[Guest]

Well... now, I feel guilty.

Isn't it great?

Actually, Imp beat me to my first thought. P.