Alone for the Holidays

cara · 11-15-2011, 09:47 PM

I am trying to go into this holiday season without dreading it. This time of year is always rough for me. I am lucky that my parents live about 1.5 hours away. IWe will be having a low-key Thanksgiving and Christmas this year since my dad's been so sick. I will probably be around here quite a bit. I'll say hi!

Hollylane · 11-16-2011, 12:37 AM

I will be spending my first set of holidays alone in at least 15 years. I have been dreading it. This thread is a good idea, I just don't know if I'll be full of holiday cheer. I'm feeling pretty bleak about it.

I've been seeking/looking into a few ideas for volunteering on the holidays. I'm hoping that helping someone else have a good holiday will make it more enjoyable for me.

SugarFemme · 11-16-2011, 01:10 AM

Organizations that feed the poor get SWAMPED on the holidays. They would welcome any and all help they could get on the holidays. Not only will you be, "paying it forward" and helping someone else, but it will give you company and be good for your soul.

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Originally Posted by Hollylane

I will be spending my first set of holidays alone in at least 15 years. I have been dreading it. This thread is a good idea, I just don't know if I'll be full of holiday cheer. I'm feeling pretty bleak about it.

I've been seeking/looking into a few ideas for volunteering on the holidays. I'm hoping that helping someone else have a good holiday will make it more enjoyable for me.

Toughy · 11-16-2011, 01:31 AM

I will be doing a dog sitting gig in Vallejo, but on T-day will come back to my house for the whole turkey dressing etc with Isa and Hawk (housemates and family of choice). But that will be just a couple of hours.

I think hanging out in the Planet's chat room would be good. That way any other orphans would have folks to chat with also.........

edited to ad: someone could at least keep a window open in chat and invite anyone else to hang with Skype/Yahoo if you wanted too.......shrug....

SoNotHer · 11-16-2011, 09:29 AM

Toughy, that's a great idea accessing the chat room and opening up to a call.

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Originally Posted by Toughy

I will be doing a dog sitting gig in Vallejo, but on T-day will come back to my house for the whole turkey dressing etc with Isa and Hawk (housemates and family of choice). But that will be just a couple of hours.

I think hanging out in the Planet's chat room would be good. That way any other orphans would have folks to chat with also.........

edited to ad: someone could at least keep a window open in chat and invite anyone else to hang with Skype/Yahoo if you wanted too.......shrug....

dykeumentary · 11-16-2011, 10:05 AM

i only have my phone.
No chat room for me.
Eldercare is kind of like a holiday every day-- food, naps, card games, not going anywhere, talking about the good old days.

SoNotHer · 11-19-2011, 01:14 PM

Let's touch base before Thanksgiving. :-)

Kätzchen · 11-24-2024, 10:41 AM

It’s been a long, long time since I’ve been alone during the holidays. But I’m definitely alone, this year. I’m looking forward to it, actually.

I’m going to do a deep purge of my studio apartment. I’m going to not do any special cooking, but I will roast a small turkey and split it all up and make meals for myself and freeze them so they don’t spoil.

I’m on a calorie deficit type diet, so this future meal preparation will work out nicely.

I learned that my gym will open up early during the holiday and close by 2pm, so I’m going to go hang out with others at the gym, during the holidays. I’m excited about that because my new daily exercise habits and dietary habits are visible on me, even since a month ago when I made some big changes to my daily routines.

I’m looking forward to my alone time and making time for me and taking the best care of me that I can do.

Maybe my level of fears about the political fallout in our country will subside a bit and give me time to problem solve my way around things that are terrifying and truly upsetting to me.

New adventures. That’s what I’m gearing up for: a new adventure.

Kenna · 12-02-2024, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kätzchen

It’s been a long, long time since I’ve been alone during the holidays. But I’m definitely alone, this year. I’m looking forward to it, actually.

I’m going to do a deep purge of my studio apartment. I’m going to not do any special cooking, but I will roast a small turkey and split it all up and make meals for myself and freeze them so they don’t spoil.

I’m on a calorie deficit type diet, so this future meal preparation will work out nicely.

I learned that my gym will open up early during the holiday and close by 2pm, so I’m going to go hang out with others at the gym, during the holidays. I’m excited about that because my new daily exercise habits and dietary habits are visible on me, even since a month ago when I made some big changes to my daily routines.

I’m looking forward to my alone time and making time for me and taking the best care of me that I can do.

Maybe my level of fears about the political fallout in our country will subside a bit and give me time to problem solve my way around things that are terrifying and truly upsetting to me.

New adventures. That’s what I’m gearing up for: a new adventure.

I wish we lived closer.

SoNotHer · 11-16-2011, 01:36 AM

I've done that in the past, and it's a good thing. I hope you find something good, and please join us if you don't.

Cheer? Who said anything about cheer? ;-)

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Originally Posted by Hollylane

I will be spending my first set of holidays alone in at least 15 years. I have been dreading it. This thread is a good idea, I just don't know if I'll be full of holiday cheer. I'm feeling pretty bleak about it.

I've been seeking/looking into a few ideas for volunteering on the holidays. I'm hoping that helping someone else have a good holiday will make it more enjoyable for me.

Scuba · 11-16-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollylane

I will be spending my first set of holidays alone in at least 15 years. I have been dreading it. This thread is a good idea, I just don't know if I'll be full of holiday cheer. I'm feeling pretty bleak about it.

I've been seeking/looking into a few ideas for volunteering on the holidays. I'm hoping that helping someone else have a good holiday will make it more enjoyable for me.

Hi Hollylane...I have also decided to do some volunteering over Thanksgiving...in the true spirit of the holiday

There are plenty of places that would love to have you help out!

11-15-2011, 09:47 PM	#1
cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,995 Thanked 13,255 Times in 2,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I am trying to go into this holiday season without dreading it. This time of year is always rough for me. I am lucky that my parents live about 1.5 hours away. IWe will be having a low-key Thanksgiving and Christmas this year since my dad's been so sick. I will probably be around here quite a bit. I'll say hi! __________________ "The world in which you were born is just one model of reality. Other cultures are not failed attempts at being you; they are unique manifestations of the human spirit." ~Wade Davis

11-16-2011, 01:31 AM	#4
Toughy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: pervert butch feminist woman Preferred Pronoun?: see above Relationship Status: independent entity Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,826 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,068 Thanked 7,654 Times in 1,523 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I will be doing a dog sitting gig in Vallejo, but on T-day will come back to my house for the whole turkey dressing etc with Isa and Hawk (housemates and family of choice). But that will be just a couple of hours. I think hanging out in the Planet's chat room would be good. That way any other orphans would have folks to chat with also......... edited to ad: someone could at least keep a window open in chat and invite anyone else to hang with Skype/Yahoo if you wanted too.......shrug.... __________________ We are everywhere We are different I do not care if resistance is futile I will not assimilate www.butchfemmesocials.com/

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dykeumentary Member How Do You Identify?: butch dyke Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 449 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 341 Thanked 1,548 Times in 359 Posts Rep Power: 19160663	i only have my phone. No chat room for me. Eldercare is kind of like a holiday every day-- food, naps, card games, not going anywhere, talking about the good old days. __________________ The Origins of Butch & Femme (a retelling): https://youtu.be/U7VkXpZl4Mk Watch more of my funny butch/femme movies here: https://www.youtube.com/dykeumentary1

11-19-2011, 01:14 PM	#7
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11-24-2024, 10:41 AM	#8
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: As a very feminine woman. Relationship Status: Busy dating a special someone here at home Join Date: May 2010 Location: In a small community Posts: 16,265 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,369 Thanked 33,632 Times in 10,724 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	Alone for the holidays … It’s been a long, long time since I’ve been alone during the holidays. But I’m definitely alone, this year. I’m looking forward to it, actually. I’m going to do a deep purge of my studio apartment. I’m going to not do any special cooking, but I will roast a small turkey and split it all up and make meals for myself and freeze them so they don’t spoil. I’m on a calorie deficit type diet, so this future meal preparation will work out nicely. I learned that my gym will open up early during the holiday and close by 2pm, so I’m going to go hang out with others at the gym, during the holidays. I’m excited about that because my new daily exercise habits and dietary habits are visible on me, even since a month ago when I made some big changes to my daily routines. I’m looking forward to my alone time and making time for me and taking the best care of me that I can do. Maybe my level of fears about the political fallout in our country will subside a bit and give me time to problem solve my way around things that are terrifying and truly upsetting to me. New adventures. That’s what I’m gearing up for: a new adventure. __________________ “The way someone treats you is not a reflection of your worth: It’s a reflection of their emotional capacity,” — Jillian Turecki. ”Without justice, democracy dies,” — Jess Michaels (Epstein survivor).

11-16-2011, 12:37 AM	#2
Hollylane Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: . Posts: 11,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,694 Thanked 26,362 Times in 5,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I will be spending my first set of holidays alone in at least 15 years. I have been dreading it. This thread is a good idea, I just don't know if I'll be full of holiday cheer. I'm feeling pretty bleak about it. I've been seeking/looking into a few ideas for volunteering on the holidays. I'm hoping that helping someone else have a good holiday will make it more enjoyable for me.