If I wanna say Happy Holidays, I fucking will. Christmas isn't real here anyways.
Well, Christmas didn't suck as bad as it could I suppose. It was still dysfunctional and retarded as most every other day the family is stuck together in the house for too long. With the exception that today we're "supposed to get along" and all that good holiday cheer that is supposed to permeate the day.
Dad doesn't know the meaning of cheer. And Lately neither does Jes. XD; Dad turned off our Christmas CD cuz it bothered him. Jes went on to put his Tool CD and blasted "Eulogy" full volume. But then someone turned that off too.
Christmas Eve? I totally forgot it was Christmas eve last night. My aunt asks me what we had for dinner, and I'm like, "Eh? um, fish? cereal? (why are you asking me what we had for dinner last night? *sweatdrops*" "didn't your mom make tamales or anything like that?" "uh (oh shit she must mean Christmas Eve dinner! Shit, I forgot!)...we've been busy. wait, yes, a few days ago, we had menudo. Otherwise, no. Nothing." ^^;
Today feels like a wasted day-off. ^^; Nothing was accomplished today except going to mass half way through and getting more pie and cake from big brother and big sister.
Dude....I'm so sending big brother a Hannukah card next year. What a friggin' punk! Making fun of the christmas card we gave him, cuz it doesn't mention Jesus or anything like that and all it says is Happy Holidays. To be honest, mom picked it out for him, cuz it had a pretty winter blue picture on the front. I'm guessing its the most masculine looking one. *sweatdrop* These things came in a package, who the hell cares. We hate Christmas in the US. I'm not that offended by his jeering. But it's still rude to pick at someone's (be-it-pathetic) attempt at being 'proper' or 'holiday-ish'.
At any rate, he asked for it, Hannakah it is next year! And the following year Kwanza.
Smartass. Well, if mom won't let me do it, I'm definantly getting him another "HAPPY HOlIDAYS" card.
Anyways, It was pretty boring day, except for when dad almost came to blows with Jes over some stupid chore that dad had asked Jes to do. (Jes hates wasting time with Dad). That pretty much ruined everyone's afternoon. And we FINALLY got to use the toaster oven I bought for mom last month. X3
Eldest brother is in Guadalajara with his ex-fiancee. What a flake...Middle Big Brother and his family are in Texas with his in-laws. Oh I'm sure he's having tons of fun. Big brother just came by to wish us a merry christmas and give us a check and pie. The pecan pie is really good, but you're still getting a Hannakah card. Big sister came by to visit and give us her homemade fruitcake (good stuff).
And Jes and I watched a little Samurai Champloo before sis dropped by. After she left we got in a fight about him using the computer and just as I kicked him off, Dad comes by to again bother Jes with the chore from earlier.
*rolls eyes*
So I guess for Jes it sucked big time. Good news is, tomorrow's his day off and I work closing shift so at least he won't have to put up with my presense that bothers him so. 9_9
I dunno, Last year I ignored christmas cuz I worked fulltime during the winter. Mom was in Mexico so she didn't have to put up with Dad's stupidity. Brother did, but for the most part he avoided him at home. This year we both are working full time over winter break.
*sighs* I swear, the holiday season sucks big time with dad and it just sucks big time here in the U.S for me. In my grandma's hometown, its more religious, more community centered, almost non-commercial. A lot of time is spent praying, cooking, and chatting with your neighbors and family. The commercial aspect comes from its Trick or Treating type, where you go to people's houses and pray with them and then you get a bag of bolo which has candy and cookies. Adults and teenagers get a hot cup of champoorado (corn chocolate drink), hot cocoa, or hot fruit cider-type drink. And all this is done in the wee hours of the morning when its freezing cold outside and the sun isn't up yet.
Hardcore, man. That's my kind of christmas. In other towns there will be plays based on the shepards who went to see baby Jesus or the nativity story is played out as well. There are native dances too. But the point is, its a month long business. Everyday, every night there are ceremonies and prayers to perform. The gift giving comes in January actually, when the day of the Three Wise men (or los tres reyes). But in my grandma's hometown, they dont' really celebrate that too much. So again, the commercial-ness that is found in the US is nonexistent in Mexico.
*sighs*
Tomorrow at work is gonna suck the big one. I'm so pissed she didn't put me for opening. Although that does have its advantages (like I won't be dealing with the crazy doorbusters), but I promised I'd save something for this sweet old lady tommorow. I won't be there until noon so I won't be able to help her. UGh, I suck.
Anyhoo, I do like wishing people a Merry Christmas. The title is mostly aimed at my big brother. XD I know a lot of people deserve one and I truly hope others enjoy themselves today. As for me, I try not to pay too much attention to it. It's just another day, with the difference that we celebrate Jesus's birth and I do owe giving thanks to God for letting me survive another year without too much sacrifice. I'm not ungrateful. I really am grateful. I got a roof over my head, food in the fridge, money in my bank account (finally) XD, I passed all my classes this semester. I went to college for practically free. This year I didn't get dreadfully sick in the winter, and when I did, I wasn't out for two weeks like usual. I even went to work like that. So, I'm happy about that. Life has been good to me.
I just wish daddy-o would realize that. He certainly acts as though God owes him much more. Idiot, he's only asking for misfortune to fall upon our family. I swear, I hate men like him. He really is an ass.
Good news! The creep at my work is gone! He actually had been keeping his distance for a while. I guess he finally got smart. My hostile aura and non-response attitude might have something to do with that. That much lowered my stress levels significantly. And now he's gone. My manager had gotten several complaints, so she had to let him go. Good, cuz he was a useless jackass. If you're not gonna work hard or respect other people, you don't deserve to have a job. I do feel sorry for people who don't have a job during the holidays, but in his case, no way. It really pissed me off that this jackass was getting a paycheck for doing nothing and being disrespectful to customers when I know good working people who need a good paying job but don't have one because of circumstances (just had a baby). Sorry dude, but you friggin' asked for it!
Right now my biggest problem is surviving tomorrow and my next review, which is a month overdue. *sighs* I still haven't done any credit applications. But I'm getting more and more comfortable with the computer and with poolstock. More so than my fellow coworkers, so that has to count for something. ^^; Oh lord, please help me out!
X_x; man, too much pie and egg nog...*goes for some eggs and beans now*
Dad doesn't know the meaning of cheer. And Lately neither does Jes. XD; Dad turned off our Christmas CD cuz it bothered him. Jes went on to put his Tool CD and blasted "Eulogy" full volume. But then someone turned that off too.
Christmas Eve? I totally forgot it was Christmas eve last night. My aunt asks me what we had for dinner, and I'm like, "Eh? um, fish? cereal? (why are you asking me what we had for dinner last night? *sweatdrops*" "didn't your mom make tamales or anything like that?" "uh (oh shit she must mean Christmas Eve dinner! Shit, I forgot!)...we've been busy. wait, yes, a few days ago, we had menudo. Otherwise, no. Nothing." ^^;
Today feels like a wasted day-off. ^^; Nothing was accomplished today except going to mass half way through and getting more pie and cake from big brother and big sister.
Dude....I'm so sending big brother a Hannukah card next year. What a friggin' punk! Making fun of the christmas card we gave him, cuz it doesn't mention Jesus or anything like that and all it says is Happy Holidays. To be honest, mom picked it out for him, cuz it had a pretty winter blue picture on the front. I'm guessing its the most masculine looking one. *sweatdrop* These things came in a package, who the hell cares. We hate Christmas in the US. I'm not that offended by his jeering. But it's still rude to pick at someone's (be-it-pathetic) attempt at being 'proper' or 'holiday-ish'.
At any rate, he asked for it, Hannakah it is next year! And the following year Kwanza.
Smartass. Well, if mom won't let me do it, I'm definantly getting him another "HAPPY HOlIDAYS" card.
Anyways, It was pretty boring day, except for when dad almost came to blows with Jes over some stupid chore that dad had asked Jes to do. (Jes hates wasting time with Dad). That pretty much ruined everyone's afternoon. And we FINALLY got to use the toaster oven I bought for mom last month. X3
Eldest brother is in Guadalajara with his ex-fiancee. What a flake...Middle Big Brother and his family are in Texas with his in-laws. Oh I'm sure he's having tons of fun. Big brother just came by to wish us a merry christmas and give us a check and pie. The pecan pie is really good, but you're still getting a Hannakah card. Big sister came by to visit and give us her homemade fruitcake (good stuff).
And Jes and I watched a little Samurai Champloo before sis dropped by. After she left we got in a fight about him using the computer and just as I kicked him off, Dad comes by to again bother Jes with the chore from earlier.
*rolls eyes*
So I guess for Jes it sucked big time. Good news is, tomorrow's his day off and I work closing shift so at least he won't have to put up with my presense that bothers him so. 9_9
I dunno, Last year I ignored christmas cuz I worked fulltime during the winter. Mom was in Mexico so she didn't have to put up with Dad's stupidity. Brother did, but for the most part he avoided him at home. This year we both are working full time over winter break.
*sighs* I swear, the holiday season sucks big time with dad and it just sucks big time here in the U.S for me. In my grandma's hometown, its more religious, more community centered, almost non-commercial. A lot of time is spent praying, cooking, and chatting with your neighbors and family. The commercial aspect comes from its Trick or Treating type, where you go to people's houses and pray with them and then you get a bag of bolo which has candy and cookies. Adults and teenagers get a hot cup of champoorado (corn chocolate drink), hot cocoa, or hot fruit cider-type drink. And all this is done in the wee hours of the morning when its freezing cold outside and the sun isn't up yet.
Hardcore, man. That's my kind of christmas. In other towns there will be plays based on the shepards who went to see baby Jesus or the nativity story is played out as well. There are native dances too. But the point is, its a month long business. Everyday, every night there are ceremonies and prayers to perform. The gift giving comes in January actually, when the day of the Three Wise men (or los tres reyes). But in my grandma's hometown, they dont' really celebrate that too much. So again, the commercial-ness that is found in the US is nonexistent in Mexico.
*sighs*
Tomorrow at work is gonna suck the big one. I'm so pissed she didn't put me for opening. Although that does have its advantages (like I won't be dealing with the crazy doorbusters), but I promised I'd save something for this sweet old lady tommorow. I won't be there until noon so I won't be able to help her. UGh, I suck.
Anyhoo, I do like wishing people a Merry Christmas. The title is mostly aimed at my big brother. XD I know a lot of people deserve one and I truly hope others enjoy themselves today. As for me, I try not to pay too much attention to it. It's just another day, with the difference that we celebrate Jesus's birth and I do owe giving thanks to God for letting me survive another year without too much sacrifice. I'm not ungrateful. I really am grateful. I got a roof over my head, food in the fridge, money in my bank account (finally) XD, I passed all my classes this semester. I went to college for practically free. This year I didn't get dreadfully sick in the winter, and when I did, I wasn't out for two weeks like usual. I even went to work like that. So, I'm happy about that. Life has been good to me.
I just wish daddy-o would realize that. He certainly acts as though God owes him much more. Idiot, he's only asking for misfortune to fall upon our family. I swear, I hate men like him. He really is an ass.
Good news! The creep at my work is gone! He actually had been keeping his distance for a while. I guess he finally got smart. My hostile aura and non-response attitude might have something to do with that. That much lowered my stress levels significantly. And now he's gone. My manager had gotten several complaints, so she had to let him go. Good, cuz he was a useless jackass. If you're not gonna work hard or respect other people, you don't deserve to have a job. I do feel sorry for people who don't have a job during the holidays, but in his case, no way. It really pissed me off that this jackass was getting a paycheck for doing nothing and being disrespectful to customers when I know good working people who need a good paying job but don't have one because of circumstances (just had a baby). Sorry dude, but you friggin' asked for it!
Right now my biggest problem is surviving tomorrow and my next review, which is a month overdue. *sighs* I still haven't done any credit applications. But I'm getting more and more comfortable with the computer and with poolstock. More so than my fellow coworkers, so that has to count for something. ^^; Oh lord, please help me out!
X_x; man, too much pie and egg nog...*goes for some eggs and beans now*