A DVD I ordered for myself a week ago arrived today in the post. This could well be the only present I'm going to get this xmas. On the other hand, I know what it is and I want to watch it...
Lets see... I have a few aunts and uncles left, but they are getting old and have mostly forgotten about me. I have three sisters, but two of them live abroad - they've pretty much forgotten I exist too. The third sister has her own large family to provide for at xmas. While she does usually offer to include me, I don't expect it.
My ex usually tries to ingraciate herself at this time of year, too, although I'd far rather she didn't!
And that's it. I can't expect a gift from Connie. I know she would send one if she could, but she doesn't have the money.
It's ok, though. If I buy my own pressie, at least I know I'll get something I want :D
*hugs* If having something to open on Christmas is really an issue for you, I say keep it and toss it under the tree. If not go ahead and open it.
I felt bad reading your entry too. *pat* But then my mom and I usually go overboard with the gift giving around the holidays. Besides you shouldn't have to buy your own Christmas gift.
I sent you a card I hope you get it before Christmas. I would have sent you more, but I've been wallowing in my own self pitty lately, and was barely motvated enough to send out cards. ^^; Sorry... I'm such a bad friend sometimes.
Heh. It's not really an issue, but I kinda decided I'd keep it for xmas day. It's less than a week away now anyway.
Most of my remaining family are pretty widely scattered. The few surviving Aunts and Uncles have mostly forgotten me, as have two of my sisters. The third sister reads my LJ, so I best be careful what I say, but - well, she has her own family to buy expensive presents for, so I don't expect her to get me anything. As for Connie, she can't afford to buy me a present, and if she did she wouldn't be able to afford to send it here.
My ex has always got me something in the past, but I'd really rather she didn't!
So, I buy my own present. That way, I know it's something I want.
Hmph all I can say is I hope youre neighbours are in on friday! That is if your not of course.Spoiled the suprise now! Just for the record, Aunt marion is the only surviving Aunt, but is house bound 86 and with 7 children, 17 grandchildren 12 great grand children and 2 Great great grandchildren has enough keeping up with the cards. 2 elder sisters may/maynot send cards and one brother seems lacking in the present department the last couple of years too!!! especially for his nieces and nephews. Have you ever sent to your great nieces and nephews too! (total of 5 now!)
The fact that you have a home, a job, friends and good health are the best gifts of all really.
What bothers me is that you will be by yourself...or will you be going to your sister's for dinner? Or maybe perhaps you'd rather be alone, lol...
I cannot imagine having Christmas knowing that one of my siblings was alone that day..even though we all don't get along most of the time, I'd still feel like shit if I knew my brother or sisters were alone.
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My ex usually tries to ingraciate herself at this time of year, too, although I'd far rather she didn't!
And that's it. I can't expect a gift from Connie. I know she would send one if she could, but she doesn't have the money.
It's ok, though. If I buy my own pressie, at least I know I'll get something I want :D
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If having something to open on Christmas is really an issue for you, I say keep it and toss it under the tree. If not go ahead and open it.
I felt bad reading your entry too. *pat* But then my mom and I usually go overboard with the gift giving around the holidays. Besides you shouldn't have to buy your own Christmas gift.
I sent you a card I hope you get it before Christmas. I would have sent you more, but I've been wallowing in my own self pitty lately, and was barely motvated enough to send out cards. ^^; Sorry... I'm such a bad friend sometimes.
I hope you are doing well.
*hugs again*
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Most of my remaining family are pretty widely scattered. The few surviving Aunts and Uncles have mostly forgotten me, as have two of my sisters. The third sister reads my LJ, so I best be careful what I say, but - well, she has her own family to buy expensive presents for, so I don't expect her to get me anything. As for Connie, she can't afford to buy me a present, and if she did she wouldn't be able to afford to send it here.
My ex has always got me something in the past, but I'd really rather she didn't!
So, I buy my own present. That way, I know it's something I want.
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What bothers me is that you will be by yourself...or will you be going to your sister's for dinner? Or maybe perhaps you'd rather be alone, lol...
I cannot imagine having Christmas knowing that one of my siblings was alone that day..even though we all don't get along most of the time, I'd still feel like shit if I knew my brother or sisters were alone.
Merry Christmas Simon!!
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