so for some reason, i really got into the christmas spirit on friday. i watched nightmare before christmas first, then eight crazy nights. both great movies. i think il watch elf next.
i know is supposed to be x-mas, but my title has a purpose ill tell you guys later. first i wana clear something else. i know alot of you guys reading are religious, but are you the kind of guys who say you shouldent say xmas? because its actually just as correct as saying christmas. "X" is the greek symbol for chi, which when translated, is christ, so just wanted to clear that up.
now the reason i say exmas, is because i hate the holiday. its when my family is under the most stress. i remember crying christmas' and fighting christmas'. its also the biggest reminder my family isent a family anymore.
well, along with my movies, im getting back into the "i hate christmas" songs. like i wont be home for christmas by blink 182. look it up if you havent heard it.
on another note, i got invited to another bon fire like lastweekend. same place and everything. i just dont know if ill go. i want to, but i dont wana spend the night like most of the other guys are. i dont wana drink tonight. im not that comfortable with these guys yet, so i deffinatly dont wana loose control around them. i wana get to the point when ill be able to, i just dont think it'll be tonight. i wana see if Garry is going, and cant spend the night again. itll give me an excuse not to stay.
well see what happens.
Peace!
And So It Goes (2014)
9 years ago
5 comments:
Spys,
I hope you can channel the Xmas spirit you have now into happiness for the next few weeks. I have friends whose holidays are just like you describe, and this time can be miserable for them, too. I haven't had really great Xmas' for a few years either (for personal rather than family reasons), but I decided this year would be different. I'm going to watch at least one happy Christmas movie each weekend between now and Christmas to kinda help my resolve. I'm also going to decorate the house! If you decide to make it a happy time, it is much easier to get past the bad stuff.
As to the party...go if you wish...but you shouldn't need Garry as an excuse to not spend the night, just say "I gotta get home. Had a great time, cya l8r!" And since you've said you won't drink and drive, you can head on out when you want to. If anybody thinks that's weird, then they probably aren't people you want to hang out with anyway.
Peace <3
Jay
Christmas was a difficult time for me at your age, too, kid... It meant that the parents were completely stressed out, with 7 kids to think about... Of course what created that, had NOTHING to do with religion, or semantics around the way you describe the holiday.
My happiest times during both Christmas and Thanksgiving, were the times I volunteered at the food banks and the times I actually brought food and donated gifts to various homes in town where the resources were very scarce and the kids living there, were actually hungry... I'm not talking about, 'between meal' hunger. More like one 'crummy meal a day' hunger.
I've always objected to the commercialization of Christmas, and, as a result, shop only for the children in my life, since their happiness is important to me. As they get older, (into their teens) I make it my duty to explain the facts of life to them, and, over the years, there have been instances where the money I gifted to them was voluntarily used or donated to see that someone less fortunate didn't go hungry or cold... To me, that has always been the lesson of Christ's life, which, after all, the celebration is supposed to be about. So, now, altho I hold my nose, and buy an occasional gift for a little one, most of the time it will take the form of a contribution to their 529 college accounts that I set up, at their births... Beyond that, I really enjoy the company of good friends... This year will be special for me because for the 1st time, I will join them as a gay man, since they are all now aware...
Avoid the bonfires if there is booze present, or, expect to be brow beaten into drinking by immature people who don't really care about your well being or safety.... Things have not changed that much, over the years... I know this because I still have many young kids in my life, who go thru this on a daily basis... luv, tman<3
Jay, haha i love the idea! im totaly in!
Tman, last year, my religion class went a week before our winter exams to a local food bank. it was a great expirence. the thing is, it was a one time thing for me. to be totaly honest, i dident feel comfortable. i think ill stick to donations this year. PS its great you out to your siblings kids!!!
also, i know what you mean about drinking, alot of people are like that, but this group is all about everyone who even has a sip is spending the night, and they wont let you leave if youve drank. and there always glad i dont drink because i get the redbull for there jager bombs haha
both T and J, ill post bout my night when i can haha
Peace!
OK, here's a list a couple of us came up with. I'm gonna watch Elf and Nightmare this week!
Here's a list...
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1996)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
It's a Wonderful Life
A Christmas Story
The Santa Clause (and 2 and 3, but 1 is best)
Christmas with the Kranks
if you like British comedy: Black Adders A Christmas Carol - and if you can find it, but it is on Netflix Instant Play
A Christmas Carol (with Jim Carrey)
Bad Santa (Billy Bob Thornton)
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
And if this isn't enough for us:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christmas_films
bahahaha! that is great! i just watched nightmare with my mom. it was her first time seeing it. its the perfic movie for right now, just after halloween
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