Christmas cheer

[i_am_mad_hatter]

It's seeming to me that people are hating Christmas.  My family is grumpy; my brother is spoiled and greedy; my friends are conflicted, creeped out (not by me, strangely enough), and depressed; and I'm just a little annoyed.  That being said, it's also seeming to me that there is a reason for it:

For one, people have an expectation that on Christmas

Comments

[maudlin_effect]

adoration and christmas cheer.
from me to you.

[darius409]

I find that recently I have been making really good excuses for myself to be happy (I am alive, I have a family, etc.) and it actually does help cheer me up. Also, I sometimes tell myself, "Now look here Vikram, your life is probably only going downhill from here, so you might as well enjoy today while you can!" and then I start enjoying it.

[i_am_mad_hatter]

yep. I do that too. It really works.

[cupcake_08]

So I read this in an attempt to figure out who you are
I hope that isn't creepy of me

Also, are you Mario?
I think you are because of that picture
But one can never be too sure.

And if you are then
1) We called you I believe so call us back
and 2) Add me as a friend

[cupcake_08]

Oh!!!
HAHAHAHAH
I make myself laugh.
You are Mario because when I went over the picture it said your name

I feel REALLY stupid now

Again, sorry for being creepy
And return our call because you should come to our b-day party
If you're in town

[i_am_mad_hatter]

Ohh!!!
Heheheheh
I'm glad. One must be able to keep entertained.
Indeed I am. It's a nice picture, is't not?

Don't. You are a very astute young lady.

I've told you before... I think several times: you're not creepy.
I will. GEEEZ! Pester much? (and thanks for the invite. You're invited to mine)
I am.

[i_am_mad_hatter]

Sounds like something I would do.
You're not.

I am.
I thought you might gather that.
No. One cannot.

In that case I suppose I should...
1) I shall, once I regain my phone (I did get your message).
and 2) I am presently.

[underbaked]

I don't think it's always possible to make happiness for yourself (as in, you can't force yourself to be happy, but you can do things you know you'll enjoy), but as long as Christmas is looked at as another day where you could... opportunistically be happy. Then it's not that much of a big deal.

Merry Christmas!

(i'm totally sneaking around the internets.. this is Zosia from MSU, but no longer at MSU)

[i_am_mad_hatter]

Well, my meaning of making happiness wasn't a conscious thing... it's all in the link.

Anyway, it's really nice to hear from you regardless of your sneaky-ness. But what's this about no longer being at MSU?

[underbaked]

I shall click the link then!

Ahahah, good to know! Regarding MSU, I dropped out.. Taking a year off. MSU and I didn't click.

[i_am_mad_hatter]

Apparently, a lot of people are doing that.

Anyway, I have no idea whereabouts you are from, but if you're ever pretty bored, call me up.