Truly. How was your holiday thus far?

[horseless carriage]

My original post was to be about the venues that we have been to, our traditional Christmas meal and what we have planned for new year's eve. Then, catching sight of the Christmas Alone thread, I read Rosemary's post: "I don't even have any cousins. I'm in Los Angeles, age 74. I'd love to meet others in the same boat. Thanks."
That simple message that gave the impression of being lonely, made me feel uncomfortable. it humbled me. I deleted my post, it looked too much like boasting. Of all the gifts, nothing can hold a candle to being loved, I treasure my wife and I am grateful for the real friends in our social circle, how very fortunate I am.

 

[Paulina]

Thanks, @Paulina; that's very kind. I have vented about this to the point where I'm pretty sure people have put me on Ignore.

There's nothing anyone can do.

Hi! I don't know why you would be put on ignore. I haven't read your previous thoughts, but I do know you have the right to vent. Good grief. I've vented plenty about my Autistic son and just how horrible he can be at times. I appreciate the input from folks but if some folks put me on ignore, I say okay then. Not your cup of tea so go on and be well.

 

[willnbugs]

I consider Thanksgiving the start of my holiday. I have tried to get my small family together at my home for quite a few years, but this year, as luck would have it, it came true on Thanksgiving..
Been a difficult year with serious health problems and unexpected death for some family members..

Then Christmas came and it went well, quiet, plus simple, good home made meals.
Watched a streaming movie and finally we also have our much loved Greyhound, Pancho who we adopted in June. He is the missing puzzle piece for me.
I am happy.

 

[KSav]

Mine has been good except much more fattening than usual. I tried real hard to get back to healthy eating this week, but somehow popcorn and peanuts jumped into my grocery cart today. And I've promised myself a small bag of chips and a box of pepperidge farms assorted cookies when it gets closer to New Year's Eve. So many tempting foods, and so few calories burned.

Same here! My healthy eating has gone totally off the rails, and I haven't been exercising as much. I've been eating 'way too many sweets. I really need to buckle down and renew my self-discipline.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Mine has been good except much more fattening than usual. I tried real hard to get back to healthy eating this week, but somehow popcorn and peanuts jumped into my grocery cart today. And I've promised myself a small bag of chips and a box of pepperidge farms assorted cookies when it gets closer to New Year's Eve. So many tempting foods, and so few calories burned.

I’m just finishing my box of
Pepperidge Farm’s cookies!

 

[Flarbalard]

It's been alright. Mostly low key and fattening. Wife wanted foccacia pizza for Christmas and we've been eating left overs since. I got what I wanted for Christmas, she's still around and in fact, she's doing really well. Didn't really seem too Christmasy though, but this year that's ok.

 

[jim_slim]

Uneventful……just the way I like it

 

[WheatenLover]

Mine was fine. I discovered I don't actually care about the winter holidays any more. Of course, I haven't mentioned that to anyone IRL. First, they would be astonished, and second, they would be bummed out.

 

[oldman]

Too much food, however, it looks like it’s going to a good holiday season.
Christmas was the best, but New Year’s is questionable.

 

[Buckeye]

My goal for the holidays, starting in November, was that neither of us would have any medical emergencies - no calls to 911, no visits to the Emergency room, etc. Since today (Sunday) is basically over, we only have 4 more days to get through. We did put up a small Christmas tree and a few decorations, and we took most of them down and boxed up today.

I have a feeling that this is our last holiday season. Nothing in particular to base that feeling on, but there it is.

Happy New Year to everyone.

 

[Coco]

so far it's been good. Our family is small and since we don't go out much gatherings are always here. Everyone brings something and that was Tgiving, and Christmas Eve. Now it's just our son and the two of us to round out the few days left.

honestly, I'll be glad to have a "normal" humdrum week once again.

 

[Jules]

It’s obvious when I’ve had too many sweets. Starting on the 26th anything that has Christmas labelling goes on half price. I only bought one bag of creamy caramel chocolates. Even that wasn’t too appealing.

 

[Babs2u]

It has been nice to hear from people I don't see anymore. But the guys who live here have been a disappointment. They have been making themselves scarce. I suspect drugs in one case and the other because he owes me money. I typically would not mention something like this but it is dragging on. I will deal with it.