Quote:I use to really like Christmas. Past couple years, not so much.. A lot has happened in my life to change the situation. What doesn't kill us, makes us stronger and I'm ready to Hulk out haha

 

Life sometimes throws us a curveball that will dampen our spirits. WD you will make it through. 

 

Quote:I'm a broke college student who can't find work so I won't be buying gifts for anyone this year .

 

I will be spending time with my parents, my brothers, my grandma, and my aunt and uncle. I won't be avoiding anyone except my incredibly annoying neighbor who will eat up half your day if you dare to let him start talking.

 

We'll be having ham.

Dont worry about the gifts, just the mere presence of family, friends, and loved ones in each other company counts.

 

I learned to write beautiful cards during my college days since they only cost a buck or two.

 

Quote:I'm going to be in the Pittsburgh burbs over holidays with the in-laws. Fun people and I like them. But looked the weather yesterday and the HIGH was 17. Yuk.

 

Hoping you have a safe trip. If you manage to get drunk, dont hang out with college kids because this will happen.

 

http://youtu.be/azUbx8XwOlU

 

Quote:Have you considered volunteering? It might help you feel better. I'm a firm believer in the old truism that things could always be worse.

For instance, about a month ago a friend of mine had a serious motorcycle accident. He's going to be in the hospital and a rehab facility for months and isn't expected to walk until May. Plus, both arms broken. That's bad, but a couple of weeks after this happened his youngest child, 16-years-old, died of a drug overdose experimenting with something friends had given her. The sadness, despair, and hardship for that family right now is soul-crushing and it makes me thankful for the piddling troubles I have.


I'm in no way implying that your troubles are small, but perhaps helping others in equally or worse situations will provide some perspective and help to soothe your pains.

 

Excellent point.

 

Quote:I'm looking forward to two and a half weeks off!

 

Why did I read this considering there is a strong possibility I may be working on Christmas Day? Can we trade?

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