Will you be celebrating christmas? what will 2013 mean to you?

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Just wanted to wish everyone on here a very Happy and Safe Christmas Holiday and Best Wishes to the New Year where ever you are in the world.

If you are anti-celebrations at this time of year...then I wish you a very successful Ba-Humbug!

I'm expecting a challenging 2013 with some big changes (leaving home, family splitting up, working round the clock just to buy food) rather scary actually after all that's happened but I'm determined to face it head on whatever comes my way. What do you hope to get out of 2013?

All the best to you folks on IIN!
~sugarb

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  • NoraBaker
    11 years ago

    Why, thanks for asking. That's really nice of you and I wish you the same! :D

    Christmas has been canceled in my family this year, so I dunno yet. Seems like a great day to go to Member Chat for the first time. Boy, I feel so adventurous! Haha.

    I thought 2012 would have been the year of reconstruction, but it turned out to be the year of preparation for it. That's what I expect from 2013. To rebuild what I singlehandedly destroyed in 2011. Better yet, I wish to build new and better things. I hope I have the strength and courage to do so. IIN has been a great part of this process, so many thanks to the site and everyone who's been a part of it, directly or indirectly. Ah, fuck, I'm not good with these things, KTHXBAI. :)

    Merry Christmas, lovelies!

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Aww best of luck to you...I didn't feel like celebrating much this year, gone very flimsy on the decorations but mainly looking to enjoying some rest from work. (This websites helped me too :))

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  • bananaface
    11 years ago

    I'm celebrating Christmas, like always.:) As for 2013, I don't know. I'll be finished sixth form next year, which I'm going to be absolutely gutted about. Just A2 exams really, and preparing for going to Uni. As for Uni, if I do go (which is what I'm hoping for), I will be leaving home, and leaving the North East. I guess it's quite a bit of change, and I'm not sure how well I'll cope with it, so I'm pretty nervous, although excited at the same time. I love the prospect of leaving home and being in a different city.

    To be honest, though, I feel like I don't want to do anything. I don't want to change, and to be quite honest, I really just want to crawl into a little cave and just live there forever undisturbed. That's so stupid and annoying, isn't it? I don't want to leave sixth form and I don't want to leave my friends. I probably just need to start growing up better. I'm just whining on about problems which aren't really problems. Not really, compared to everyone else, it's trivial. Maybe I'm just too immature, and should stop writing, because this comment is already embarrassing enough.D:

    I hope 2013 will be good. It will probably be excellent, and I'll most likely be fine, because I usually am. I probably won't *feel* fine, though, I'll probably feel anxious. Blah, I'm sorry OP, I'm just silly. Hope you have a really good Christmas and that your 2013 isn't as scary as you think it might be.

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    • dom180
      11 years ago

      My year's going to be exactly the same as yours. And you're right; I'm sure we will both be fine, even if we don't feel fine. It's going to be a year with a lot of big changes in it, but the changes will be good ones. Maybe this is what growing up feels like; leaving home and friends and family for something largely unknown. I don't think growing up is ever easy for anyone; I think it's something we have to be pushed through or we'll never make it through at all. We'll come out the other side just fine even if it isn't easy at first, I'm confident enough about that... or at least, I think I am =L

      I'm looking forward to next year :)

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      • bananaface
        11 years ago

        Thanks. This might sound a bit weird, but I've always really liked having someone else on the site who's in the same situation as me, with us being pretty much the same age and both in sixth form, etc etc.:P

        I'm sure we'll both love it. I'm just such a procrastinator at times, though. Part of me wishes that I didn't have to deal with it and could just get around to doing it later, in the distant future:P. Ah well, I'll have to get over being like that, it really is the bane of my life.D: I'm such a wimp sometimes. Heh, I bet this time next year we're both in Uni wondering why we ever worried about it:P. Hope so anyway!:O

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        • dom180
          11 years ago

          Haha, I feel the same way :P It's funny, because I have loads of people in my "real life" who are the same age and in sixth form too. It's different when it's on IIN, somehow.

          We really are very alike.

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Never did Uni personally, but visited friends and apparently its some of the best years of your life. (My friend is determined not to leave Uni). They'll be hundreds of students in the same boat as you...and if you don't like your house mates can apply to change houses (and they offer counseling as well if your desperate..but most people who finish Uni don't want to come home :)) Take a few special things that feel familiar to you from home, that's what I'll be doing to help easy the shock of change when I move :)

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      • bananaface
        11 years ago

        That's a really good idea, actually. I hope your move works out well for you. Thanks for the reassurance as well, it really does mean a lot.:)

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    I'll be celebrating in a minor way. I'll be alone and I've already opened all my presents to myself, but I'll be cooking a version of Christmas dinner and I have Christmas pudding and brandy sauce.

    We're supposed to have a kind of party in the Member Chat so I'll bob in there at some point.

    As for 2013, hoping for good things. 2012 was the worst year of my life and I'll be glad for it to be behind me. I know the actualities of the real world don't play ball with the human-invented calendar but I need a personal watershed and New Years' is it. Back into work on the 2nd so back to reality (a reality I enjoy, though).

    Merry Christmas!

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Aww hope it all works out for you ok
      Do you mind being alone at Christmas? There was a slight chance I may have been on my own but plans changed so I'm not now but I didn't actually mind if I was going to be, quite like time to myself now and then.

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      • dappled
        11 years ago

        Nah, I don't mind being alone at Christmas. Certain things are a bit painful, like when you go out for a walk and see everyone having a big Christmas through the windows in their houses (plus the programmes on TV like to make you feel like a freak for not celebrating with loads of people). But if you ignore what everyone else is doing and focus on yourself, it's not so bad. It's really just like any other day for me. Until I looked at the calendar to see what date it is, I didn't even know when Christmas was. I thought it was three days away. Didn't realise it's Christmas Eve tomorrow!

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        • RaNdOmPoPcOrN
          11 years ago

          I'd celebrate christmas with you <3

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          • dappled
            11 years ago

            You know what? You would be more than welcome. :D

            We'd have fun.

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        • [Old Memory]
          11 years ago

          Ha, well, can't remember where but pretty sure saw advertisement for January sales already!

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          • dappled
            11 years ago

            Eeek! Not for me. I'm all spent out. The next money I'll be spending is in the January sales of 2014.

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  • Severus'sDaughter19
    11 years ago

    Yes. Merry Christmas everyone and have a happy new year! ^__^

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  • bemah
    11 years ago

    Christmas is no big deal for me, just usual family dinners, boring stuff. It's nice, pretty casual. As for 2013, well, i have absolutely no idea. meh, i guess i am kinda looking forward to it, aiming high this year!!!

    Good luck to everyone else in 2013, merry Christmas!!!

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Hooray for happy times :)

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    Christmas day will be busy. I will spend the morning with my family, then drive to visit my inlaws and spend the evening with them. I may drop in the chat at some point depending on how the day goes.

    I am very much looking forward to 2013 and welcoming my child into this crazy world.

    Good luck OP, you have a great attitude!

    Merry Christmas, happy holidays, season's greetings, etc...

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      wow busy day, best of luck with the new kid next year! :)

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      • howaminotmyself
        11 years ago

        Thanks! And double thanks for all the kind words to other users. :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Have a good Christmas and stay safe everyone. Here's to a prosperous 2013.

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      And to you :)

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  • hawaii1956
    11 years ago

    I stopped celebrating Christmas 10 years ago! I am single 57 with no kids. Not getting involved in christmas i pretent i am Jewish. No money to spend - "more for me" no hassle at the malls or buying wrapping paper. My Mom is 90 doesnt need anything. I dont get along with my family and i have FIVe other brothers and sisters all we do is fight and most are bullies and so is my Nieces and Nephews. I would NEVER introduce a Man to my so called dysfunctional family!. I hope to meet a man with no kids or ones that are grown and not spoiled but id rather have a man with No KIDS. I have a Dec 23rd birthday thats enough christmas for me!! I take off to Las Vegas and dont come back until Dec 26. I recommend that for ALL singles !! SAVE your money - SKIP Christmas. and if your want to give something - MAKE it !! dont buy it. I had a Jewish sister in law and she always gave us hand made cut our of cardbard and glitter - tree ornaments. best gift ever. oh I DONT even spend money on a tree - I DECORATE nothing in Christmas - to me its another Friday !!

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  • capcrunch6
    11 years ago

    I wish I could, but i'm jewish.

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    • Wild_Child
      11 years ago

      Hmmmmmmm. Celebrate 12/25 with a ski day.

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      • capcrunch6
        11 years ago

        Very good idea, but last time I skied I broke my nose.
        D-:

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        • [Old Memory]
          11 years ago

          Didn't think you could break your nose skiing? Thought it was just arms and legs prone to getting hurt. Never done proper skiing, just a short crash course on a dry slope

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          • capcrunch6
            11 years ago

            Well, usually it is, except for when you ski at a slope where some shmendrik decides to put a pole in the middle of it.

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  • Smartasscookie
    11 years ago

    I doesn't feel like christmas.

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      lack of snow? think its gona be warm and wet this yr

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  • xxwrong-as-rainxx
    11 years ago

    Christmas will be spent watching my son open a ridiculous amount of toys he doesn't need lol and drinking rum eggnog :D
    2013 I'll be quitting a job I've been at for 5 yrs and despise. I'll be moving to another state newly married, and be starting school and a new job. Lots of change ahead, and a hope for a better year than the last.
    Happy holidays to all!

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Sounds good :)

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  • BlueJeansWhiteShirt
    11 years ago

    I hope 2013 will be a good year.
    I'll be desperately trying to pass my uni exams as I've done shit so far.
    I'm hoping I'll find a very nice gentleman to be with.
    I'm hoping all my friends and family will be in good health.
    And overall I just hope it will be a happy year. 2012 has been good but it's had it's downs for me. It's been like a soap opera. I have people in my life which cause too much drama.

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Know the feeling with living in a real life soap opera...I hopes to fall for a bloke whos actually single and available for once! Good Lucks to you! :)

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  • kupokupo
    11 years ago

    My Spanish relatives are coming over to celebrate with us this year so that'll be awesome :D I haven't seen them in about 8months or so. So on christmas day I'll be with them for most of the time, but whenever I get a spare moment I'll jump into Member Chat to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & I'll join in with the party!:D

    2013 holds university for me. I'm pushing it to the back of my mind for now because I still have my last year of school to get over & done with. I can already tell I'll be a nervous wreck when the time arrives to head off to uni though.

    Thank you for the poll, OP, & I bid you all a very merry christmas! :D <3

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Uni a thousand times better then school, you'll do well! Good Luck :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Bit of a handful huh? Don't worry its only one day (or more like half a day if you've gotta wait for the relatives to arrive)

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  • Cucco
    11 years ago

    Like hell I'm celebrating Christmas. :D It's an excuse to drink.
    But as for 2013, this year has been complete hell and I don't expect it to get any better next year. I lost almost everything and I expect to lose more. I hope to regain at least some of what I lost, but I don't think it's possible at this point. Not much to look forward to but more shit, really.

    But for now, merry Christmas~

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Know the feeling good on you for celebrating Christmas. Maybe instead of regaining what's lost look for 'new things'? Best of of luck you you :)

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    The traditional celebration of christmas is going to be changed this year. Because of a huge argument that occurred last christmas, we are only going to give out money to each other. I'm not going to eat christmas dinner/lunch with my family and I don't plan to do so for future christmases or other other holidays. I don't think my grandmother will be spending the night at ours (I really hope not!). We have yet to put up our christmas tree and since christmas is around the corner, I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't do it at all. I am looking forward to the IIN Holiday party and I'll stop in if I have the time.

    2012 for me has been a difficult year. It's been the year for change and also the year of realization... I'm tired of procrastinating and I want to get in touch with my creative side again. For 2013, I'm looking forward to improve myself as well as my technique. I need to take the bull by the horns and get my shit together!!! I need to branch out on certain things and I'll do so one step at a time.

    Happy Holidays, everyone!

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      OMG a row over presents!? We've only got a dinky little tree. We are sort of having Christmas dinner with the family, but my dad is living in the garage with his girlfriend while still being married to mum so he wont be joining us (parents divorce - long story!) And my brothers coming round but he always picks fights with everything I say (sibling thing I guess) so I'm just going to stuff my face.

      Maybe, if it would help ease the tension on your family just send them a card wishing them well (know its tough - I'm debating whether to leave my dad a card)

      Liking your determination for 2013! Seems everyone's had a bad year on here

      All the best to you! :)

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  • dodongos
    11 years ago

    I LOOOOVE Christmas! :D
    It's one of the only times in my life that is happy.

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      :D nothing beats a good Christmas

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  • disfunkshinal
    11 years ago

    Christmas is a little out of my price range this year ^^

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Agreed, went to the Pound shop for most of my presents, not sure what I'm going to do next year...might try making things next year :)

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      • disfunkshinal
        11 years ago

        So envious of people who can do this. I don't have one creative bone in my body.

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        • [Old Memory]
          11 years ago

          well have a go and if they don;t like it they can stuff it, meant to be the thought that counts :)

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          • disfunkshinal
            11 years ago

            Aren't you so jolly. :) and I guess it is the thought that counts...

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            • [Old Memory]
              11 years ago

              with the life I'm leading I'm enjoying this jolly mood while it lasts :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I'm gonna be alone Christmas day so I guess I'll pop by the member chat drunk off my ass weee!

    I'm going away to college on the 3rd. :x I'm nervous. It's the first time I'm going to be all by myself and I can't rely on anybody. I'm really anxious about it. I hope to become even more independent and shit maybe I'll move somewhere on my own. Get a dog or gerbil. ;) I don't know we'll see what happens! :D

    Merry Christmas everyone!

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    • [Old Memory]
      11 years ago

      Go for the gerbil first, slightly cheaper if you're struck for money and less looking after then a dog. If you want to be able to hold something without it jumping everywhere go for a hamster. I'm sure you'll find some new friends at collage then you won't feel so lonely. Sure the colleague can provide help if you need it.

      I'm moving into rent next year on my own (family break up and parents messy divorce), but I'm going to have to live off around £20 a week and with little savings I'm basically screwed. I'm on a low wage and I can get help from benefits(in the UK) but because of my age and I'm on my own I only get a very small percent (government cut backs) and once I own £200 a week (inc the benefits) they'll stop paying. And with high cost of living I'm going have to make major changes like living with the lights switched off, no TV, cheap food at supermarkets, hand wash clothes, heaters barely on, counting every bit of water & electricity I use. Pretty scary because I don't want to get into debt. I was given a gift card of £25 from work this Christmas but I really don't feel like spending it with what's to come.

      Best of luck to you :)

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      • [Old Memory]
        11 years ago

        I'm worried about having to go down there with a rental car. I have to find a way back to my dorm. XD I'm anxious about that. I've only been down there once and briefly. I was hoping maybe if one of my roomates has a car they can come with me and drive me back. XD

        I wish you luck as well. That's got to be tough, more than I'm dealing with and I don't even think i can do all of what I'm doing on my own. I already messed up on one of my classes and have to take Trig. in it's place. -.- Not that I hate math but I didn't feel like taking a math class this semester.

        After the first sememster I think I'll take a break and move somwhere (God knows where XP), get a job, pay off my medical bills and school loans and learn a language or two while I do that.

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  • NocturnePonyFan
    11 years ago

    I'm celebrating Christmas with family. I can't decide if I'm excited or dreading it yet.

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      11 years ago

      Will all be good till the arguments kick off :) Hope it goes smoothly for ya

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