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ichoosefight

65,02 - My third Christmas this year.

Dec 22, 2011 13:24

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It's strange, coming back here after leaving so suddenly. It's like I fell out of my life and now I'm trying to fit back into it again. It's amazing how much a couple of months can change, but I guess that's what college is supposed to be like, right? That's what they said about high school, too. I think they're just afraid to admit that ( Read more... )

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feels_no_love December 22 2011, 21:11:30 UTC

Why, pray tell, should people pretend to be happy when they are not? For some people this is a depressing time of the year. The pressure to pretend to be happy was one of the things that made the man I was particularly miserable, and I do not blame him. Christmas is not a pleasant time or even a meaningful holiday for many.

ichoosefight December 22 2011, 23:07:55 UTC

To make other people less miserable. You don't have to ruin it for the people who do want to enjoy it.

feels_no_love December 22 2011, 23:18:41 UTC

Expecting other people to hide or fake their feelings for your sake is erroneous, selfish and immature. Be happy if you wish, but do not expect others to play along if they are actually unhappy.

ichoosefight December 22 2011, 23:24:03 UTC

Actually, I'm pretty sure it's common courtesy not to run around sniping at everyone with a smile on their face and moaning in public about how miserable you are. It's like driving by to laugh at a funeral because you believe in reincarnation. It's rude.

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majorum_pride December 23 2011, 00:17:38 UTC

It's a holiday that seems to be just as much constructed in selfishness and entitlement as much as generosity.

I would presume that it's the only time of year people actually feel less guilty about dwelling on the things they've lost. It's necessary to remember the good times, therefore those that can't be involved in any good any longer are keenly missed.

I don't know much about ancient Christmas celebrations, but I do know a bit about family gatherings.

ichoosefight December 23 2011, 00:22:40 UTC

I always thought that despite the rampant consumerism it's really the thought that counts.

Then again, Christmas always gave me plenty of excuses to get away from my family. 'Will work through holidays' is a great asset on job applications.

majorum_pride December 23 2011, 00:27:10 UTC

Even without rampant consumerism, the end result of a social occasion tends to be much the same.

I've been military for most of my life. I'll keep it in mind should a job application become necessary.

ichoosefight December 23 2011, 00:29:17 UTC

If you ever need a reference for McDonald's, let me know.

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meanstwin December 23 2011, 01:50:51 UTC

It's actually not bad. Busier, but... I don't understand what there is to hate.

You were here before?

ichoosefight December 23 2011, 23:11:02 UTC

I guess I can see the things there are to hate, I just don't think I've ever seen so many people so adamant about it.

Yeah. I took an unexpected leave for a few months.

meanstwin December 23 2011, 23:54:03 UTC

I don't think that was what we were supposed to be doing there at all.

ichoosefight December 23 2011, 23:55:00 UTC

That's kind of the nature of a breach, though. Whatever you were supposed to be doing goes out the window.

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hourglass_twin December 23 2011, 16:23:27 UTC

The Barge is the first I've even heard of the holiday, though I did enjoy Halloween more. At least, until the faceless beings started attacking.

ichoosefight December 23 2011, 23:14:27 UTC

I guess it's lucky I missed out on that one.

Christmas on the barge is always pretty 'special'. Really, it's not the place to get a fair impression of any holiday.