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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/21/2014 4:24:28 PM   
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I don't believe everything is "flat out consumerism". All I stated was an observation "every year it seems the stores start stocking Christmas stuff earlier and earlier" and that I agreed with another poster about the commercialism aspect.
On the exact same post I stated, under things I get excited about, "The picking out just the right gift for someone and wrapping into a pretty package."



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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/21/2014 4:26:59 PM   
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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/21/2014 4:42:20 PM   
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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 3:26:43 AM   
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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 10:23:15 AM   
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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 10:31:16 AM   
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I understand neither this:




nor this:




In the first one, the meme; is there a typo or something? I know what the words mean, but together as they are, they make little sense?

The second one just went over my head.





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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 10:36:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		The first just seems like a unnecessarily wordy, roundabout way of saying "I realize you aren't religious and don't celebrate the holidays for religious reasons, and I respect that!"

The other one, I dunno. No right angles?

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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 10:54:31 AM   
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The first just seems like a unnecessarily wordy, roundabout way of saying "I realize you aren't religious and don't celebrate the holidays for religious reasons, and I respect that!"

The other one, I dunno. No right angles?



I got the second one! It's a "rant" against having to put gifts together. It means: No Angle Brackets!



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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 10:57:18 AM   
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ORIGINAL: RockaRolla

The first just seems like a unnecessarily wordy, roundabout way of saying "I realize you aren't religious and don't celebrate the holidays for religious reasons, and I respect that!"

The other one, I dunno. No right angles?


I'm glad you didn't get it either, and you're smart! It is "no L", Noel.

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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 10:59:01 AM   
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I'm glad you didn't get it either, and you're smart! It is "no L", Noel.



Ugh! As corny as my jokes are, I should have gotten that one!



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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 11:28:20 AM   
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It is "no L", Noel.

A variation on that that I've seen is ABCDEFGHIJKMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.

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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 12:11:35 PM   
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Gauge, what ET said.

I've been there....and the first few years suck...until you decide its time to design your own holiday traditions, make it about connecting with friends, and so forth.

My holidays now are an awesome time with my girl, some time with her family, some time for us.

And this holiday is a reminder that in times of greatest darkness, the light returns. And grows stronger.


This

Since 2007 I am celebrating Christmas on my own...since 3 years with my better half in my life, though it means we will part in the morning of the 24th, as he then will visit his parents....

I would be invited there as well, but it is just a too long time for me, to spend there with his parents in a rather small flat....if we would ever have kids then yes, then I would go but so....not really...

I am - these days - just enjoying to chill over christmas....time...for myself...in peace and happiness

My parents try in most years to invite themselves to christmas but thats not gonna happen...cause they always powder their sons arse in way exaggarated ways and behave regularly very nasty indeed towards me....and therefore, quite frankly, since my grandparents are not around anymore, I don't see a reason to celebrate Christmas with them...

Cause celebrating it with Folks who terrorise you way too much during the year ON PURPOSE, is just against MY RULES at my Christmas Tradition

Therefore my parents now either celebrate on their own (since 2007) or are with my brother at his parents-in-law....

And therefore I am able to enjoy Christmas cause I know it will be with no bullshit nasty remarks, no unneccessary demands....just me and my cats once my Darling leaves in the late morning....and it is great that way

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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 12:30:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		I've never really liked the holidays. Well, everything after Thanksgiving and before about January 2.

I have always LOVED Thanksgiving...nothing like eating lots of decadent food and watching football...with no other expectations.

After that? Honestly, I've always just hoped December would come and go as quickly as possible. For a long while, it was just the "forced revelry" thing. *This* party, and *that* get-together....freaking BS. If we're not getting together and appreciating each other throughout the year, it doesn't magically resonate with me in December...

And then I had my turning point last December, when my partner passed away. That entire month, and several months that followed, were a complete blur to me. But, now, a year later, I have found myself thinking a bit differently. I am, frankly, more depressed than I've ever been in my life. But, with that being said, I'm seeing the "holidays" in a different light. My man has put up a *shitload* of lights and garland. Like over the top. But, he's done it because of *me*. I've asked him when the last time he's put up so many lights is..."oh crap, it's been years" he says, as he puts up the next piece of garland. Which has gotten me to thinking.... I still freaking hate the month of December. But, here's this guy who's celebrating what he apparently loves because I'm in his life....

In spite of what I am feeling...I see the lights, tinsel, and other holiday decorations...and HAVE to smile.

In terms of gifts? I am fortunate enough to be in a position, and to be with someone in a position, where we can get what we need throughout the year. With that being said, my gifts are very well thought out. Truly...it's the thought that counts.... I won't say more, in case he's reading this....

With that said, don't even get me started on New Years....

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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 12:52:49 PM   
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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 12:54:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		OMG...and a little orange kitty no less...

Don't get me started on my obsessive LOVE of orange kitties....

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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 1:14:05 PM   
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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 1:18:10 PM   
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I know how you feel.

I had this delightful duo for 14 years, and I still miss them.





OMG!!!!!!

I guess I have used the phrase "orange kitty" a little too much around here-- the one phrase that makes my crazy 70 pound hound stop in his tracks is "orange kitty".

Yeah, I wouldn't REALLY trade him in....maybe....

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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 1:21:36 PM   
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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 1:25:13 PM   
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Here's a better crop.





You just need to stop that.

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RE: I Hate The Holidays - 12/22/2014 1:26:55 PM   
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OMG...and a little orange kitty no less...

Don't get me started on my obsessive LOVE of orange kitties....

Mine is for tuxedo kitties, then tiger-striped tabbies. Uh, what am I talking about?... I'm obsessed with all kittehs.

dc, your muses look delightful.

Since I'll be going out of town, this is for LittleGirlHeart:




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