I'm having a miserable time gettin into the spirit

[Megbert]

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

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

So, nobody really celebrates Christmas for the original religious purpose?

Sadly, the "religious part of Christmas seems like its getting less and less each year.

I do enjoy buying and recieving gifts, but the whole "Mall culture/BlackFriday" thing has gotten out of hand IMO.

I surely dont want to raise my kids into that sort of mindset.

[Dayze]

I’m in the same boat. I’m not religious, so let’s get ‘that’ out of the way.
But it seems like each year as soon as Halloween hits we have to start planning our schedules and finances to deal with Xmas. We’re grown a** people – we can get whatever we want, whenever we want (within reason). But, each year, we have to buy gifts for like 20 people; and even if they’re small gifts, that adds up. Plus, it’s F’n cold and dark by 3pm; I’m wiped out from working, and have our own stuff to deal with without adding in the frustration of xmas.

We usually buy for our nieces and nephews who are still youngins, but man…those kids get a ton of stuff. I’m not sure we’ll be able to swing it financially this year anyway, so hopefully the parents will understand (I’m sure they will).

It seems like Xmas is just another holiday that occurs each month to stimulate buying goods. Each month there is a a holiday / big sale of sorts.

[Inspector]

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 !

This reminds me that I haven't pooped in my pants in Walmart for weeks.

And yeah, Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Christ - and we always remind the grandkids of that - but with that said, it does sort of seem like a once a year huge bill that has to be paid. With 5 kids, their wives, the kids, nieces, nephews, etc...it can really add up quick.

Keep your chin up, good luck, things will turn around and get better! Happy holidays!

[Bugeater]

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.

Whatever, wanker.



In all seriousness, I'm not a religious person at all and I totally agree. We are trying to get it down to less and less of a material holiday each year. This year my brothers and I have agreed there will be no gift-giving at our get together this year, not even for the kids. Not because any of us can't afford to, but the whole premise is just silly. What am I going to go buy someone else's kid for $20-30 that they are going to really need or have it mean anything to them.

For me, it's more about taking some time off and relaxing a bit, catching up with the family on what I've missed over the past year, maybe a friend that doesn't live in town anymore will come visit...and eating and drinking and being just generally merry.

Oh hell, I almost forgot, to the thread starter, sorry to hear you're down on your luck, hope it turns for you soon!

[kc rush]

As an adult I don't enjoy receiving gifts, but I love giving them. It will be tough this year due to finances, but we will be able to do a little for the kids.

We've been trying to plant the seeds by saying that Santa is working extra hard this year because so many people are out of work, and since other kid's families can't buy toys Santa will need to deliver more to those families. Since my kids are 7 and 3 it will still be difficult for them to get it.

[Iowanian]

Steel doesn't get it's strength until its' been put through fire.


Hang in there. Find something positive to do that makes you feel good.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

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.

There's some pretty good wisdom here, AZ. I know it doesn't make things any better now, but be confident that if you keep on chugging, no matter how bad it gets for now, things will eventually be better for you.

[patteeu]

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.

Ever since my youngest daughter (now 12) started thinking that her gifts from Santa really came from mom and dad, Santa doesn't deliver to our house anymore. Since then, I've been telling her that she killed Santa.

[sparkky]

Originally Posted by patteeu

Ever since my youngest daughter (now 12) started thinking that her gifts from Santa really came from mom and dad, Santa doesn't deliver to our house anymore. Since then, I've been telling her that she killed Santa.

LOL
I'm sure now the easter bunny and tooth fairy get a little more love and respect from her!!

[ChiTown]

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

AZ

I want you to do yourself a favor. Go to a homeless shelter this weekend, and donate your time. Take a moment and talk to some of these folks and listen to their problems. In doing this, it will help you to remember that in giving, that is when we REALLY receive. I promise you, that if you take the time to do this, it will help you to remember that:

1. No matter how bad your problems are, somebody else's problems are probably worse - and you can actually help them, just by listening

2. Christmas spirit is more about giving yourself to others, and when we do this, it's only then that we can fully capture what it means (and reap it's blessings).

Good luck!

[sparkky]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

AZ

I want you to do yourself a favor. Go to a homeless shelter this weekend, and donate your time. Take a moment and talk to some of these folks and listen to their problems. In doing this, it will help you to remember that in giving, that is when we REALLY receive. I promise you, that if you take the time to do this, it will help you to remember that:

1. No matter how bad your problems are, somebody else's problems are probably worse - and you can actually help them, just by listening

2. Christmas spirit is more about giving yourself to others, and when we do this, it's only then that we can fully capture what it means (and reap it's blessings).

Good luck!

very good post!!
I often remind myself that the local cemetery is full of folks that would trade their problem for mine.

[stevieray]

Originally Posted by chasedude

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.

chasedue. let's hook up for a beer....

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by stevieray

chasedue. let's hook up for a beer....

Yeah sounds good, count me in.

[Great Expectations]

You don't need a pharm tech degree to be a pharm tech. You probably won't make anymore money w/ the degree either.

[Demonpenz]

sometimes you just have to grin and bare it. My whole family including me had the flu through thanksgiving. So what should have been a well earned days off turned into everyone just being miserable. I urged my dad to go to the doctor but he is too proud too.