Unknown2011-12-19 13:21:42
For some reason the holiday season seems to be in the doldrums, at least for me.
Have a best friend who's really in the dumps lately--lost his job this fall, things have been pretty bad for him. I wish I could do more for him. In addition to me worrying about him, it's sort of killing my holiday mood.
Been a little un-Christmasy here in Southern New England. And like I said there's been a lack of cards (at least on my end). Things seem rather quiet of lately throughout all aspects of my life--I dunno, something seems "off" this Holiday, but I can't quite put a finger on it. Maybe it's a bunch of things in general in society coming together, but it's weird. For lack of a better term, it seems a lot of things are "emptier" this year--the shops don't seem as crowded, and activity seems down in general in everything I participate it (even stuff not Christmas-Holiday related).
I'm not depressed, but something seems somber, sober, and solemn and it should be a little more enthusiastic right now...
Have a best friend who's really in the dumps lately--lost his job this fall, things have been pretty bad for him. I wish I could do more for him. In addition to me worrying about him, it's sort of killing my holiday mood.
Been a little un-Christmasy here in Southern New England. And like I said there's been a lack of cards (at least on my end). Things seem rather quiet of lately throughout all aspects of my life--I dunno, something seems "off" this Holiday, but I can't quite put a finger on it. Maybe it's a bunch of things in general in society coming together, but it's weird. For lack of a better term, it seems a lot of things are "emptier" this year--the shops don't seem as crowded, and activity seems down in general in everything I participate it (even stuff not Christmas-Holiday related).
I'm not depressed, but something seems somber, sober, and solemn and it should be a little more enthusiastic right now...
Lawliet2011-12-19 15:47:35
Pretty much the same here, gotta say after the horrific not-cancer experience my christmas cheer has definitely gone. Only made worse by the fact that my parents have decided we should have the most christmassy christmas ever, but neither of them have the energy to really make it so. Why the hell do we have to make a christmas pinata? That makes no sense!
Still, there's always the Christmas Doctor Who to look forward to :P
Still, there's always the Christmas Doctor Who to look forward to :P
Eventru2011-12-19 16:02:25
Phred:
For some reason the holiday season seems to be in the doldrums, at least for me.
Have a best friend who's really in the dumps lately--lost his job this fall, things have been pretty bad for him. I wish I could do more for him. In addition to me worrying about him, it's sort of killing my holiday mood.
Been a little un-Christmasy here in Southern New England. And like I said there's been a lack of cards (at least on my end). Things seem rather quiet of lately throughout all aspects of my life--I dunno, something seems "off" this Holiday, but I can't quite put a finger on it. Maybe it's a bunch of things in general in society coming together, but it's weird. For lack of a better term, it seems a lot of things are "emptier" this year--the shops don't seem as crowded, and activity seems down in general in everything I participate it (even stuff not Christmas-Holiday related).
I'm not depressed, but something seems somber, sober, and solemn and it should be a little more enthusiastic right now...
You know, I can share this feeling.
I keep forgetting christmas is a week away - but I'm not with the people I usually spend it with, so perhaps that's why.
Diamondais2011-12-19 16:27:22
Seems a common thing, I'm not really interested in that Christmas is in five short days for me (we don't do the 25th really, just the 24th, the 25th is for sleeping <3), all I can think of is "OMG OMG OMG EXAMS ESSAYS OMG" on top of work and an 11-12 hour bus ride just so I can go home and rest. But Doctor Who Christmas is always a perk, can't wait to see it. :)
(and get these ruddy exams out of the way, grumble)
(and get these ruddy exams out of the way, grumble)
Unknown2011-12-19 16:50:36
Well, I usually enjoy Christmas, and I still do, but I guess it's just a perception of things being better last year.
I've noticed for instance that the communities I partake in have slowed down a little, when they were much more active last year. Facebook, for instance, seems kinda subdued this year--of course it could be all the damn behind the scenes filtering--but I've e-mailed people with no answers. Even here, things seem subdued--last year there was a ton of activity (tweets was getting over 20 posts per day or something like that) and the forum seems pretty dead. (Can't tell if it corresponds in game thanks to a deluge of cloaking gems and/or the event not starting yet or people finishing up university/college stuff--I'm surprised I'm seeing 70 people at peak times instead of over 100--but in any event it seems empty compared to last year, perception being everything).
I'm not sure why "cyberspace" is different this year than last, but it feels more like "bleak midwinter" than "holly, jolly Christmas".
But even in the physical world, things seem subdued--shopping centers seem a little emptier for this time of year. Movie attendance is down lately in the US. I'm not sure why the world has gone into "hibernation" of a sort.
I'll probably feel better later this week. Probably just me...
And Dr. Who is good too--thanks to BBC America I can watch it Christmas Night this year at 9PM EST. (Although I still like the Old Doctor Who better).
I've noticed for instance that the communities I partake in have slowed down a little, when they were much more active last year. Facebook, for instance, seems kinda subdued this year--of course it could be all the damn behind the scenes filtering--but I've e-mailed people with no answers. Even here, things seem subdued--last year there was a ton of activity (tweets was getting over 20 posts per day or something like that) and the forum seems pretty dead. (Can't tell if it corresponds in game thanks to a deluge of cloaking gems and/or the event not starting yet or people finishing up university/college stuff--I'm surprised I'm seeing 70 people at peak times instead of over 100--but in any event it seems empty compared to last year, perception being everything).
I'm not sure why "cyberspace" is different this year than last, but it feels more like "bleak midwinter" than "holly, jolly Christmas".
But even in the physical world, things seem subdued--shopping centers seem a little emptier for this time of year. Movie attendance is down lately in the US. I'm not sure why the world has gone into "hibernation" of a sort.
I'll probably feel better later this week. Probably just me...
And Dr. Who is good too--thanks to BBC America I can watch it Christmas Night this year at 9PM EST. (Although I still like the Old Doctor Who better).
Unknown2011-12-19 18:20:19
This year is my first year completely out on my own - even last year, I returned home for Christmas. This year I work Christmas Eve and Day. So to me it seems like just another workday, but hopefully one a lot slower than normal. I've already felt really isolated from my family and friends, and while I'm pretty good and I'm happy, I just... can't seem to get into the Christmas hype. It's fun to be able to plan presents and I've really enjoyed doing so over the past few weeks, as each year I've been trying to carefully plot what everyone gets to insure at least a chuckle, but other than that... it's just another day. I'm glad I'll be able to get together with everyone in Boxing Day and have a nice family dinner, but I certainly won't be getting up at 8am on Christmas morning to peek around the presents. However, my mom -did- buy me two stockings full of food, and I decided I'm not opening those until Christmas. :P
However, we're probably going to do a potluck at my work on Christmas day, which I am pretty excited about. Just have to get TL approval for it, but I'm really hoping we can. Something to make the day a little more than just a day where I stare at a computer for 8 hours.
Bleh. Christmas really isn't all that exciting.
However, we're probably going to do a potluck at my work on Christmas day, which I am pretty excited about. Just have to get TL approval for it, but I'm really hoping we can. Something to make the day a little more than just a day where I stare at a computer for 8 hours.
Bleh. Christmas really isn't all that exciting.
Unknown2011-12-20 21:49:58
My father munched all of my breadsticks while I was asleep.
Those were my breadsticks. I payed for them. Now what will I munch on? The only other snack food is popcorn, and that will get stuck in my sockets.
Those were my breadsticks. I payed for them. Now what will I munch on? The only other snack food is popcorn, and that will get stuck in my sockets.
Stangmar2011-12-21 03:17:24
*laughs at the kid who got his wisdom teeth out*
I feel for you man, sounds like you're getting it like I did, the long recovery.
Anyways, I lost my composure today in public. I was leaving my apartment to head home for the holiday(first time home for christmas since 2008!), and as I got about one block from my house, my car went haywire. Lights flashing, alarm sounding, locks locking and unlocking. I pulled into a parking lot and got out and started swearing at it and kicking it until it stopped honking.
I feel for you man, sounds like you're getting it like I did, the long recovery.
Anyways, I lost my composure today in public. I was leaving my apartment to head home for the holiday(first time home for christmas since 2008!), and as I got about one block from my house, my car went haywire. Lights flashing, alarm sounding, locks locking and unlocking. I pulled into a parking lot and got out and started swearing at it and kicking it until it stopped honking.
Druken2011-12-21 03:34:45
I just electrocuted myself. Ouch. How long does one's finger stay numb after such a thing?
Unknown2011-12-21 03:35:00
stangmar:
*laughs at the kid who got his wisdom teeth out*
I feel for you man, sounds like you're getting it like I did, the long recovery.
Anyways, I lost my composure today in public. I was leaving my apartment to head home for the holiday(first time home for christmas since 2008!), and as I got about one block from my house, my car went haywire. Lights flashing, alarm sounding, locks locking and unlocking. I pulled into a parking lot and got out and started swearing at it and kicking it until it stopped honking.
So cursing at it worked?
And yeah, Could probably have done stuff faster, but I'd prefer to avoid a dry socket.
Unknown2011-12-21 04:35:42
I fell on ice yesterday. I was fine, got up and walked away. Bit of a limp.
Today, every time I breathe, my shoulder aches. Merry Christmas to me, too.
*grumps*
Today, every time I breathe, my shoulder aches. Merry Christmas to me, too.
*grumps*
Unknown2011-12-21 09:17:04
Druken:
I just electrocuted myself. Ouch. How long does one's finger stay numb after such a thing?
Ouch! It varies, sometimes no numbness and sometimes a few hours.
And doesn't electrocution require death?
Tervic2011-12-21 20:40:51
I felt like crap the past few days, so I organized my schedule to get lots of sleep. I felt even worse. Then last night, I force myself to my usual 6.5 hours, and I wake up with way more energy than anyone has a right to have. WTF.
Unknown2011-12-21 20:57:40
Oversleeping is bad too. If you want a good restful sleep, you need a regular schedule.
Stangmar2011-12-21 21:45:34
Regularity more than anything is what helps you be rested. Optimal is 8 hours every night.
No, electrocution doesn't require death.
And yes, apparently cussing, beating, and kicking worked, cause my car works now. But, the crap never stops raining down, because I'm trying to fix a car for my little sister to drive when she turns 16 this week. It's a 99 saturn SL2 and my diagnostics lead me to believe that the fuel pump is shot. So now I'm getting it pushed up into the cement part of the driveway so we can jack it up and drop the fuel tank in order to change the pump. I want to blow it up....
No, electrocution doesn't require death.
And yes, apparently cussing, beating, and kicking worked, cause my car works now. But, the crap never stops raining down, because I'm trying to fix a car for my little sister to drive when she turns 16 this week. It's a 99 saturn SL2 and my diagnostics lead me to believe that the fuel pump is shot. So now I'm getting it pushed up into the cement part of the driveway so we can jack it up and drop the fuel tank in order to change the pump. I want to blow it up....
Unknown2011-12-22 02:07:17
I have been alternating between restless and upset about something for a few hours now. I'm...not sure why really.
Tervic2011-12-22 02:30:10
Echoes of my own reverberating through the ether.
Unknown2011-12-22 02:31:34
I swear, I'm 18 in a 50 year old's body. :(
Jack2011-12-22 04:23:44
I didn't think it was possible to actually skip a day, but now I know better. No more drinking (until new year's eve, obviously).
Unknown2011-12-22 05:33:17
Jack:
I didn't think it was possible to actually skip a day, but now I know better. No more drinking (until new year's eve, obviously).
The Road Trip arc is still one of my favorites to this day. Classic Achewood is the best Achewood.
