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[Jaythulhu]

I hate christmas. I hate the entire damn thing, from the carols to the decorations, everything. I hate it almost as much as I hate the people who've abused the animals that are now in my care at work.

 

[DreamKing]

I hate christmas. I hate the entire damn thing, from the carols to the decorations, everything. I hate it almost as much as I hate the people who've abused the animals that are now in my care at work.

Look into the night sky. When I see stars I feel warm inside that humans have not messed up the trillions of other worlds out there. Star are like diamonds, so close for you reach them and far enough to escape human stupidity.

 

[jim_doki]

how do i stop myself from throwing myself at a cute girl with the intention of saving her?

 

[xitel]

how do i stop myself from throwing myself at a cute girl with the intention of saving her?

Stop thinking of it as saving her. Think of it as helping her realize that she doesn't need to be saved.

 

[Jaythulhu]

I hate christmas. I hate the entire damn thing, from the carols to the decorations, everything. I hate it almost as much as I hate the people who've abused the animals that are now in my care at work.

Look into the night sky. When I see stars I feel warm inside that humans have not messed up the trillions of other worlds out there. Star are like diamonds, so close for you reach them and far enough to escape human stupidity.

??? Sorry, not quite following. How will looking at the sky alieviate my hatred of christmas?

 

[Akas]

I hate christmas. I hate the entire damn thing, from the carols to the decorations, everything. I hate it almost as much as I hate the people who've abused the animals that are now in my care at work.

Look into the night sky. When I see stars I feel warm inside that humans have not messed up the trillions of other worlds out there. Star are like diamonds, so close for you reach them and far enough to escape human stupidity.

Think of yourself and see what you have. You have a family, friends, you've got a computer and internet, and the luxury to enjoy video games. Now think of the amount of people this year that have been laid off, people who die from hunger, simple illness, etc. Tolerate the annoyances Christmas, because it's a luxury many people don't have. Sorry to sound depressing, but people griping about the annoyances of Christmas tend to be a little bit spoiled (i.e. I know a kid that screamed, threw tantrums, etc. at his parents. Why? Because they got him a $300 Xbox 360 instead of a $2000 computer).

 

[Jaythulhu]

I hate christmas. I hate the entire damn thing, from the carols to the decorations, everything. I hate it almost as much as I hate the people who've abused the animals that are now in my care at work.

Look into the night sky. When I see stars I feel warm inside that humans have not messed up the trillions of other worlds out there. Star are like diamonds, so close for you reach them and far enough to escape human stupidity.

Think of yourself and see what you have. You have a family, friends, you've got a computer and internet, and the luxury to enjoy video games. Now think of the amount of people this year that have been laid off, people who die from hunger, simple illness, etc. Tolerate the annoyances Christmas, because it's a luxury many people don't have. Sorry to sound depressing, but people griping about the annoyances of Christmas tend to be a little bit spoiled (i.e. I know a kid that screamed, threw tantrums, etc. at his parents. Why? Because they got him a $300 Xbox 360 instead of a $2000 computer).

My reasons are a little more personal and come from real experiences, rather than just being about "stuff", and the annoyances caused by carols and people.

I have certainly not been "spoiled" at any point in my life. My family does not buy or give presents (nor do we accept them), and birthdays were a "small gift" affair. Also, my income is only slightly above the national abject poverty line. I do my job because I love it, not for the remuneration.

I would like to "get into the spirit" a little more, but as far as I can see, the "spirit" is about hypocrisy and greed.

 

[Akas]

Okay,

I hate christmas. I hate the entire damn thing, from the carols to the decorations, everything. I hate it almost as much as I hate the people who've abused the animals that are now in my care at work.

Look into the night sky. When I see stars I feel warm inside that humans have not messed up the trillions of other worlds out there. Star are like diamonds, so close for you reach them and far enough to escape human stupidity.

Think of yourself and see what you have. You have a family, friends, you've got a computer and internet, and the luxury to enjoy video games. Now think of the amount of people this year that have been laid off, people who die from hunger, simple illness, etc. Tolerate the annoyances Christmas, because it's a luxury many people don't have. Sorry to sound depressing, but people griping about the annoyances of Christmas tend to be a little bit spoiled (i.e. I know a kid that screamed, threw tantrums, etc. at his parents. Why? Because they got him a $300 Xbox 360 instead of a $2000 computer).

My reasons are a little more personal and come from real experiences, rather than just being about "stuff", and the annoyances caused by carols and people.

I have certainly not been "spoiled" at any point in my life. My family does not buy or give presents (nor do we accept them), and birthdays were a "small gift" affair. Also, my income is only slightly above the national abject poverty line. I do my job because I love it, not for the remuneration.

I would like to "get into the spirit" a little more, but as far as I can see, the "spirit" is about hypocrisy and greed.

Okay, then forget all of what I said. I'm sorry, I'm used to dealing with a LOT of people who feel "entitled" and subsequently have some of the stupidest concerns in life (half of them are in debt cause they buy shit they don't need with money they don't have).

I agree that the holiday spirit has been corrupted by greed, but perhaps then you should make a stand? I took a stand and have held on to it since high school: I try to never accept gifts. As my way of protest (as well as giving thanks to my life), I've never accepted a Christmas gift unless it's something a relative gave me that's cheap (i.e. clothing given by my aunt and uncle who don't understand what I'm doing).

I know other guys that never accept or give gifts on the 25th (they do the day before/after, or New Year's maybe) cause they feel like one day is as good as the next for giving thanks for their family. I know people who ask their folks what they got, and then turn around and donate it straight to charity. We're all against the greed and stupidity that Christmas brings, and you can be too.

PLUS, if you're really devious/vengeful, you can rub it in everyone's faces. Most workers will be cowed when you say you don't celebrate Christmas, because they don't want to offend (i.e.Hanukah, Kwanzaa, etc.). If you feel like it, say that you don't celebrate Christmas with gifts but rather by volunteering for charity/etc. It'll make them feel guilty for being so selfish, and they'll hate/love you for it (ironically enough, both things can happen). That's what I do when facing the abomination known as Christmas.

EDIT: I just saw that you said your family doesn't buy or give presents. Then rub it in their faces even more (again, if you're vengeful). Your main weapon to counter these annoyances should be guilt, for at no other time in the year do people feel more spoiled/entitled than the holiday season.

 

[Jaythulhu]

Funnily enough, I work for a charity. Of sorts. Animal Welfare actually, but still a charity organisation.

 

[WeedWorm]

I need help!

Back in August I went to a music festival with a chum from school. VIP passes and it was free because his Dad worked there. My friend's family went and he was allowed to bring a friend (hence me going for free) and his sister brought her friend. I fell in love with her (the sister's friend) and I still think of her. For the entire concert, I just dumped my friend on his own (selfish, I know) and stayed with said girl. However, the festival was only for five days and I haven't seen her since but I can't stop thinking of her. I haven't felt the emotions that I have for her for quite sometime and I can't imagine myself with anyone else at this very moment in time.

Now, in January I have the possibility of seeing her just for one day at another concert. I want to ask her out and express my love for her but I don't believe I have the courage. Even if I do she'll most likely say no or will be currently taken because I doubt I have much chance with her. There is also the possibility that she won't come to the concert, if in that case should I move on or attempt at contacting her some way or another by getting her phone number or something off of my friend's sister but then I'll appear as a stalker and I wouldn't know what to say?

If someone can just give me advice or suggestions, I will truly appreciate it.

-Ricky

Get absolutely shit faced drunk. I mean at least a bottle of whiskey and a few (6+) cans. After that, youll have the courage you need. Even though you probably wont be able to speak properly...

Hooray for Dutch Courage!!!

 

[FireFly90]

Is anyone else having trouble connecting to the PSN or is it just me? thats my only prob at the mo

I can't help you with that one, but I can say it's probably either a router problem on your end or a server problem on their end. Are you having problems connecting to anything else?

No everything else is fine. I even tried downloading the update file off my PC but still wouldn't download from sony's playstation website.

 

[xitel]

Is anyone else having trouble connecting to the PSN or is it just me? thats my only prob at the mo

I can't help you with that one, but I can say it's probably either a router problem on your end or a server problem on their end. Are you having problems connecting to anything else?

No everything else is fine. I even tried downloading the update file off my PC but still wouldn't download from sony's playstation website.

Well then, it sounds like a problem with the PSN.

 

[DreamKing]

I hate christmas. I hate the entire damn thing, from the carols to the decorations, everything. I hate it almost as much as I hate the people who've abused the animals that are now in my care at work.

Look into the night sky. When I see stars I feel warm inside that humans have not messed up the trillions of other worlds out there. Star are like diamonds, so close for you reach them and far enough to escape human stupidity.

??? Sorry, not quite following. How will looking at the sky alieviate my hatred of christmas?

My interpretation of your post was that you hated crass commericalism. I am sorry that I confused you with my post. The focus of my post was that although there is a lot commericals on TV and online, and the false happiness permeating the pores of the world, there is still areas that have not marred by humanity's presence. The stars and space is blissfully ignorant. It's knowing that all the crap in the world cannot dim the light and that will be the only thing to change for the better, that something as beautiful as the object before it will take its place.

 

[PsykoDragon]

I need help!

Back in August I went to a music festival with a chum from school. VIP passes and it was free because his Dad worked there. My friend's family went and he was allowed to bring a friend (hence me going for free) and his sister brought her friend. I fell in love with her (the sister's friend) and I still think of her. For the entire concert, I just dumped my friend on his own (selfish, I know) and stayed with said girl. However, the festival was only for five days and I haven't seen her since but I can't stop thinking of her. I haven't felt the emotions that I have for her for quite sometime and I can't imagine myself with anyone else at this very moment in time.

Now, in January I have the possibility of seeing her just for one day at another concert. I want to ask her out and express my love for her but I don't believe I have the courage. Even if I do she'll most likely say no or will be currently taken because I doubt I have much chance with her. There is also the possibility that she won't come to the concert, if in that case should I move on or attempt at contacting her some way or another by getting her phone number or something off of my friend's sister but then I'll appear as a stalker and I wouldn't know what to say?

If someone can just give me advice or suggestions, I will truly appreciate it.

-Ricky

Get absolutely shit faced drunk. I mean at least a bottle of whiskey and a few (6+) cans. After that, youll have the courage you need. Even though you probably wont be able to speak properly...

Hooray for Dutch Courage!!!

I suggest NOT

 

[Bagaloo]

My problem...procrastination.
I've known about needing to do an essay due in this Friday for about 6 weeks now.
And here I am, Thursday morning at 3.26am and I'm still not doing it.

 

[Jaythulhu]

I hate christmas. I hate the entire damn thing, from the carols to the decorations, everything. I hate it almost as much as I hate the people who've abused the animals that are now in my care at work.

Look into the night sky. When I see stars I feel warm inside that humans have not messed up the trillions of other worlds out there. Star are like diamonds, so close for you reach them and far enough to escape human stupidity.

??? Sorry, not quite following. How will looking at the sky alieviate my hatred of christmas?

My interpretation of your post was that you hated crass commericalism. I am sorry that I confused you with my post. The focus of my post was that although there is a lot commericals on TV and online, and the false happiness permeating the pores of the world, there is still areas that have not marred by humanity's presence. The stars and space is blissfully ignorant. It's knowing that all the crap in the world cannot dim the light and that will be the only thing to change for the better, that something as beautiful as the object before it will take its place.

Quite a bit more to it than that, but I don't really share the story with people. It's something I try to keep buried, but this time of year always brings it to the surface, and it colours my every thought and word.

 

[WeedWorm]

I need help!

Back in August I went to a music festival with a chum from school. VIP passes and it was free because his Dad worked there. My friend's family went and he was allowed to bring a friend (hence me going for free) and his sister brought her friend. I fell in love with her (the sister's friend) and I still think of her. For the entire concert, I just dumped my friend on his own (selfish, I know) and stayed with said girl. However, the festival was only for five days and I haven't seen her since but I can't stop thinking of her. I haven't felt the emotions that I have for her for quite sometime and I can't imagine myself with anyone else at this very moment in time.

Now, in January I have the possibility of seeing her just for one day at another concert. I want to ask her out and express my love for her but I don't believe I have the courage. Even if I do she'll most likely say no or will be currently taken because I doubt I have much chance with her. There is also the possibility that she won't come to the concert, if in that case should I move on or attempt at contacting her some way or another by getting her phone number or something off of my friend's sister but then I'll appear as a stalker and I wouldn't know what to say?

If someone can just give me advice or suggestions, I will truly appreciate it.

-Ricky

Get absolutely shit faced drunk. I mean at least a bottle of whiskey and a few (6+) cans. After that, youll have the courage you need. Even though you probably wont be able to speak properly...

Hooray for Dutch Courage!!!

I suggest NOT

I forgot to add, dont really do this. It will end badly. Maybe be a bit funny for some poeple but not for you.

 

[SecretTacoNinja]

Sorry about a little bit of thread necromancy but I have a problem that's been chapping my ass for a while now...

I have a friend in London, she was my best friend when I lived there but I never get to see her since we never have any money to drive to London. I was supposed to be keeping in touch with her over the phone, but I hate phones (and I think I gave her my phone number wrong...), and when she asked me if I had MSN, I was still a computer noob so I didn't know what the hell she was talking about... So now I don't know how long it's been but I'm really scared of getting in touch with her since I'm now completely paranoid, anxious, scared of other human beings, scared that she doesn't care about me and I'm terrified of cocking up...

What should I do?... It sounds as simple as picking up the phone and calling her but... I don't know how she'll react...

 

[Death Magnetic]

I need help!

Back in August I went to a music festival with a chum from school. VIP passes and it was free because his Dad worked there. My friend's family went and he was allowed to bring a friend (hence me going for free) and his sister brought her friend. I fell in love with her (the sister's friend) and I still think of her. For the entire concert, I just dumped my friend on his own (selfish, I know) and stayed with said girl. However, the festival was only for five days and I haven't seen her since but I can't stop thinking of her. I haven't felt the emotions that I have for her for quite sometime and I can't imagine myself with anyone else at this very moment in time.

Now, in January I have the possibility of seeing her just for one day at another concert. I want to ask her out and express my love for her but I don't believe I have the courage. Even if I do she'll most likely say no or will be currently taken because I doubt I have much chance with her. There is also the possibility that she won't come to the concert, if in that case should I move on or attempt at contacting her some way or another by getting her phone number or something off of my friend's sister but then I'll appear as a stalker and I wouldn't know what to say?

If someone can just give me advice or suggestions, I will truly appreciate it.

-Ricky

Get absolutely shit faced drunk. I mean at least a bottle of whiskey and a few (6+) cans. After that, youll have the courage you need. Even though you probably wont be able to speak properly...

Hooray for Dutch Courage!!!

I suggest NOT

I forgot to add, dont really do this. It will end badly. Maybe be a bit funny for some poeple but not for you.

Yeah I doubt I'll use this advice but it's the thought that counts. Also, I'm anti-alcoholic so I couldn't even if I wanted to but I may get the same effects of being drunk if I spin around on the spot for some time which is always fun.

-Ricky