Life I'm having a miserable time gettin into the spirit

Megbert · 12-03-2009, 01:10 AM

No job. probably lose the house. can't tell if gf of going on 3 years. If she really wants to be a part of 'us' anymore. I am back in school for pharmacy tech since i've been unemployed since july 17. I am doing a bit of side work - laying out newspaper publications once a month. Guess I am just feeling miserable right now. Hopefully it'll pass if not well then I just don't know what I'm gonna do. - MERRY CHRISTMAS

KCChiefsMan · 12-03-2009, 01:14 AM

I hate the holidays. It's a BS thing and I hate the obligation, plus I don't have a huge family and I can drive down there any time to see the 3 family members I have left, but I must go on this specific day even if it's my only day off and I have to drive 4 hours there, spend 3 hours with fam and then drive 4 hours back. I tried telling my mom that I can go see them all at any time, but I must be there on that specific day. Plus it's a Friday this year....AHHH!

plus, Coca Cola made up Santa Claus with a brilliant marketing strategy

patteeu · 12-03-2009, 01:16 AM

That's rough. Good luck getting back on your feet.

**Slainte** · 12-03-2009, 03:59 AM

The 'obligation' we feel that we must be filled with the Christmas spirit at this time of year is truly despicable. Don't worry too much about it. Much luck to you in the future, AZ...

Param · 12-03-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AZChiefFan

No job. probably lose the house. can't tell if gf of going on 3 years. If she really wants to be a part of 'us' anymore. I am back in school for pharmacy tech since i've been unemployed since july 17. I am doing a bit of side work - laying out newspaper publications once a month. Guess I am just feeling miserable right now. Hopefully it'll pass if not well then I just don't know what I'm gonna do. - MERRY CHRISTMAS

From my experience, not every year at this time feels like xmas. Sometimes I'm fully into it, other times just not in the mood. This may be a down holiday spirit year for ya, but next year might be different.

**chasedude** · 12-03-2009, 04:27 AM

I used to be so thrilled as a kid around Christmas now I just feel like it's another day of the year. Reminiscing about the good times waking up on Christmas day to see what Santa left has come down to a "who gives a shit" attitude about the holiday. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a scrooge. I just don't feel like I used to anymore. Plus my birthday is in a couple days and I just want it to come and go like every other day. I guess I'm a bit depressed. I'm going to be 38 and I really don't feel human anymore. Numb is the best word I can come up with for what I feel like. It's been a shitty year for me. Lost a job too only to get another that I'm over qualified for. Going from a IT Admin job to stocking shelves at Walmart sure cuts down my confidence factor. I'm sure something will pickup somewhere, maybe. Eh, what the hell do I care anymore. At least I have the planet to share my pain with. Not that many care, it's just good to get it out.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 12-03-2009, 05:25 AM

For those of you that are feeling sorry for yourselves you need to sit back and put things in perspective and realize that ;

#1) You don't have to jack off pigs to earn a living

#2) There's always alcohol

#3) You're not Gochiefs

#4) It's probably been quite some time since you've shit your pants at Walmart

#5) You're not dead

Now don't you feel better !

**Lumpy** · 12-03-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

For those of you that are feeling sorry for yourselves you need to sit back and put things in perspective and realize that ;

#1) You don't have to jack off pigs to earn a living

#2) There's always alcohol

#3) You're not Gochiefs

#4) It's probably been quite some time since you've shit your pants at Walmart

#5) You're not dead

Now don't you feel better !

I feel better already! Thx Hog Farmer!

Hog's Gone Fishin · 12-03-2009, 06:32 AM

This should make you feel better!

**Buehler445** · 12-03-2009, 06:37 AM

Hang in there fellas. Hopefully times will turn around.

On the subject at hand, I too hate the obligation of it. It's just not what it should be. Maybe I am a scrooge.

InChiefsHeaven · 12-03-2009, 06:49 AM

So, nobody really celebrates Christmas for the original religious purpose? Not to be a wanker, but that might be part of the problem. If you view Christmas as nothing more than a material goods holiday (which is sadly what it's become) then yeah, I can definitely imagine it being a very depressing time of year. I personally can't stand the "Christmas Season" as our society defines it, but I look forward to Advent every year on the Church calendar. I mean, I like Santa and A Christmas Story and all that, but really to me there has to be much more to it, otherwise it IS just another day that one must simply endure.

Please, I don't want to get into a big religious discussion, I just figured I'd point that out.

**Buehler445** · 12-03-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

So, nobody really celebrates Christmas for the original religious purpose? Not to be a wanker, but that might be part of the problem. If you view Christmas as nothing more than a material goods holiday (which is sadly what it's become) then yeah, I can definitely imagine it being a very depressing time of year. I personally can't stand the "Christmas Season" as our society defines it, but I look forward to Advent every year on the Church calendar. I mean, I like Santa and A Christmas Story and all that, but really to me there has to be much more to it, otherwise it IS just another day that one must simply endure.

Please, I don't want to get into a big religious discussion, I just figured I'd point that out.

I agree. Wholeheatedly. It's just disheartening when the secular part of Christmas, that I dislike, is SOOOO overwhelming.

We were in Home Depot on October 15th and they had Christmas shit up FFS. A guy doing some work for my dad said his wife put up 5 ****ing Christmas trees in his house.

All that stuff does is create undue stress. "OMG I have to get the lights up!" "FOOOOOOOOCK a lightbulb burned out." "What if they don't like the gift I got them? We have to make sure we spend the same amount on each kid. But your sister got your parents that!!!!" "We're going to be late for dinner! ZOMGWTFBBQ The rolls aren't done...NOOOOOOOO"

**** that shit. I try to become a hermit and avoid the shit as much as possible and try to find a way to get to church and study the reason for the season.

Just my take.

sparkky · 12-03-2009, 08:17 AM

AZ, hang in there buddy.
as for Christmas, when ya ain't 10 anymore it kind of loses it's luster.
it's really just bills and obligations at this point.

**BigRedChief** · 12-03-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkky

AZ, hang in there buddy.
as for Christmas, when ya ain't 10 anymore it kind of loses it's luster.
it's really just bills and obligations at this point.

Yeah that will cheer him right up.

I've had many a low point in my life. Shots to the gut and then thoughts of what the hell am I going to do now? Where the hell am I going? There is no special sauce to make it all better. You just keep on the path to bettering your life and then at some point you turn around and realize that...hey, life is better now.

**ChiTown** · 12-03-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

So, nobody really celebrates Christmas for the original religious purpose? Not to be a wanker, but that might be part of the problem. If you view Christmas as nothing more than a material goods holiday (which is sadly what it's become) then yeah, I can definitely imagine it being a very depressing time of year. I personally can't stand the "Christmas Season" as our society defines it, but I look forward to Advent every year on the Church calendar. I mean, I like Santa and A Christmas Story and all that, but really to me there has to be much more to it, otherwise it IS just another day that one must simply endure.

Please, I don't want to get into a big religious discussion, I just figured I'd point that out.

+1

I love the Spirit of Christmas. The giving of yourself to others, being able to focus on doing good deeds, trying to be more Christ-Like, etc. To me, that is what pushes me into Holiday Mode. The fact that I have kids 8 & 11, who still really dig it as well, doesn't hurt my overall experience either.

12-03-2009, 01:10 AM
Megbert New and shiny. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: KC KS Casino cash: $9270260	I'm having a miserable time gettin into the spirit No job. probably lose the house. can't tell if gf of going on 3 years. If she really wants to be a part of 'us' anymore. I am back in school for pharmacy tech since i've been unemployed since july 17. I am doing a bit of side work - laying out newspaper publications once a month. Guess I am just feeling miserable right now. Hopefully it'll pass if not well then I just don't know what I'm gonna do. - MERRY CHRISTMAS
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12-03-2009, 01:16 AM	#3
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12-03-2009, 03:59 AM	#4
Slainte Please speak your mind Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $10010402	The 'obligation' we feel that we must be filled with the Christmas spirit at this time of year is truly despicable. Don't worry too much about it. Much luck to you in the future, AZ... __________________ And the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations Revelation 22:2
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12-03-2009, 04:27 AM	#6
chasedude Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Joe Casino cash: $9994900	I used to be so thrilled as a kid around Christmas now I just feel like it's another day of the year. Reminiscing about the good times waking up on Christmas day to see what Santa left has come down to a "who gives a shit" attitude about the holiday. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a scrooge. I just don't feel like I used to anymore. Plus my birthday is in a couple days and I just want it to come and go like every other day. I guess I'm a bit depressed. I'm going to be 38 and I really don't feel human anymore. Numb is the best word I can come up with for what I feel like. It's been a shitty year for me. Lost a job too only to get another that I'm over qualified for. Going from a IT Admin job to stocking shelves at Walmart sure cuts down my confidence factor. I'm sure something will pickup somewhere, maybe. Eh, what the hell do I care anymore. At least I have the planet to share my pain with. Not that many care, it's just good to get it out.
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12-03-2009, 05:25 AM	#7
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1429523	For those of you that are feeling sorry for yourselves you need to sit back and put things in perspective and realize that ; #1) You don't have to jack off pigs to earn a living #2) There's always alcohol #3) You're not Gochiefs #4) It's probably been quite some time since you've shit your pants at Walmart #5) You're not dead Now don't you feel better !
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12-03-2009, 01:14 AM	#2
KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	I hate the holidays. It's a BS thing and I hate the obligation, plus I don't have a huge family and I can drive down there any time to see the 3 family members I have left, but I must go on this specific day even if it's my only day off and I have to drive 4 hours there, spend 3 hours with fam and then drive 4 hours back. I tried telling my mom that I can go see them all at any time, but I must be there on that specific day. Plus it's a Friday this year....AHHH! plus, Coca Cola made up Santa Claus with a brilliant marketing strategy
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12-03-2009, 06:32 AM	#9
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1429523	This should make you feel better!
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12-03-2009, 06:37 AM	#10
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1365266	Hang in there fellas. Hopefully times will turn around. On the subject at hand, I too hate the obligation of it. It's just not what it should be. Maybe I am a scrooge.
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12-03-2009, 06:49 AM	#11
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $775437	So, nobody really celebrates Christmas for the original religious purpose? Not to be a wanker, but that might be part of the problem. If you view Christmas as nothing more than a material goods holiday (which is sadly what it's become) then yeah, I can definitely imagine it being a very depressing time of year. I personally can't stand the "Christmas Season" as our society defines it, but I look forward to Advent every year on the Church calendar. I mean, I like Santa and A Christmas Story and all that, but really to me there has to be much more to it, otherwise it IS just another day that one must simply endure. Please, I don't want to get into a big religious discussion, I just figured I'd point that out. __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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12-03-2009, 08:17 AM	#13
sparkky Veteran Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arkansas Casino cash: $10004900	AZ, hang in there buddy. as for Christmas, when ya ain't 10 anymore it kind of loses it's luster. it's really just bills and obligations at this point.
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