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Posted by tabitha on November 24, 2003, at 3:09:05
I'm having another emotional slump. I was planning to spend Thanksgiving with some friends and they cancelled yesterday. I had other options but they all involved air travel, so I decided to stay here, and now it's going to be another holiday alone. I've done it before, and I know it's miserable, yet bearable. I always feel such relief when the day is over.
Still waiting on the jobhunt process-- of course I don't expect much news next week since people are on vacation, so it's going to be a blah week overall. I have group tuesday and individual wednesday and that's it. I feel like I have no steam, and just anticipate the whole week being s***.
Posted by Elle2021 on November 24, 2003, at 3:32:05
In reply to My Thanksgiving plans fell thru, posted by tabitha on November 24, 2003, at 3:09:05
Well, that makes two of us. A lot of my family is down and that can only mean one thing...FIGHTING. Oh yes, it's already started and it isn't even Thanksgiving yet. So far, one family has already said they aren't coming because someone else is coming. It's ridiculous. Now, there is talk of cancelling the dinner altogether. Ugh... In the words of Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along?"
I'm sorry your plans fell through. Maybe you could plan a pleasant, pampering evening for yourself. You could still get the turkey. I know this might sound ultra-Pollyanna, but you might try volunteering at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving. Hope you feel better. God bless you.
Elle
Posted by Susan J on November 24, 2003, at 9:20:50
In reply to My Thanksgiving plans fell thru, posted by tabitha on November 24, 2003, at 3:09:05
Hey, Tab,
That sucks. I'm sorry. If you live anywhere near Washington, DC, you are totally welcome to hang out with me and my superdysfunctional family. :-)
Susan
Posted by Susan J on November 24, 2003, at 9:21:45
In reply to My Thanksgiving plans fell thru, posted by tabitha on November 24, 2003, at 3:09:05
When my family changed up Christmas and didn't celebrate on that day, I started going to the movies...
I love going to movies alone, and it fills up a nice chunk of the day, especially if you are like me and like to sleep til noon.
Take care,
Susan
Posted by Wildflower on November 24, 2003, at 9:23:46
In reply to My Thanksgiving plans fell thru, posted by tabitha on November 24, 2003, at 3:09:05
I'm sorry that your plans fell through. I know how disappointing that can be. Instead of travelling, maybe you can relax at home and papmer yourself. Treat yourself luxuriously and be thankful that you are able to take a day off from the world.
I should be at my computer later in the day of you need someone to chat with. :-)
Posted by jay on November 24, 2003, at 9:45:42
In reply to My Thanksgiving plans fell thru, posted by tabitha on November 24, 2003, at 3:09:05
Tabitha...that sucks majorly. I could never stand to be alone on holidays. I've been luckily graced with a family who sticks really close, so I've never had to. One of my fav all-time movies "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" plays great on the Thanksgiving theme...and...I realize just *how much* I miss John Candy.:-( (Typical depressive of me....always has to bring in something melodramatic..lol.) They just don't make comedians like that anymore. "You're going the wrong way.."..hahaa..oh man now I gotta go watch the movie!
Job wise..I wish I could add some inspiration, but I am currently unemployed, so any/all of my advice would suck severely. heh. (Ironically..I *used* to be a job counselor!) If you can find a job that inside makes you feel at least peaceful, less stress, and even if it pays less, that might be the key for you.
Hope and faith..
Best,
Jay
Posted by Penny on November 24, 2003, at 10:06:20
In reply to Re: My Thanksgiving plans fell thru » tabitha, posted by jay on November 24, 2003, at 9:45:42
> One of my fav all-time movies "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" plays great on the Thanksgiving theme...and...I realize just *how much* I miss John Candy.:-( (Typical depressive of me....always has to bring in something melodramatic..lol.) They just don't make comedians like that anymore. "You're going the wrong way.."..hahaa..oh man now I gotta go watch the movie!
Jay,
I just had to mention - once when I was feeling really down, my former T recommended that I watch this movie - I had never seen it - and apparently it was one of her favorites! Anyway, I watched it and it made me so sad! When I saw her the following week, I told her and she apologized for recommending it. Now, however, I can watch it and laugh (though it is touching at the same time) and think fondly of my former T.
:-)
P
Posted by Penny on November 24, 2003, at 10:10:52
In reply to My Thanksgiving plans fell thru, posted by tabitha on November 24, 2003, at 3:09:05
Tabitha,
I'm sorry to hear that - I would love it if you would take my place at my family gathering! The food is wonderful, and it's really not *that* bad, and they would be ultra-nice to you! Not that they're mean to me or anything, but it's just such a pain in the a** to have to go. I only do it for my grandmothers...
I do like the idea of volunteering on Thanksgiving. Or going to a movie. Or just sleeping in and renting some flicks and staying home and trying to make the most of it. I know, easier said than done when you're alone. I'm sorry...
But the offer to replace me at my family gathering still stands...
P
Posted by Dinah on November 24, 2003, at 19:32:39
In reply to My Thanksgiving plans fell thru, posted by tabitha on November 24, 2003, at 3:09:05
Let's see. I've had chickenpox, but i could still get the Mumps between now and Thursday.
Nothing horrible. Visit the inlaws, who are really nice people. But visiting is stressful for me.
Overall I'd like to go curl up with Harry right now and sleep till January. I'm sick of holidays. Too much trouble, too little payoff.
Bah. Humbug.
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