((((( HUGS ))))) to everyone struggling right now whether you've shared on this thread or not.

I know I'm struggling this year trying to get into a more positive frame of mind. Nothing really wrong ... just kind of blah. I guess it's why I like Thanksgiving ... seems like a far less stressful holiday. :(

i know it sounds trite but when i'm feeling down, i pretend i'm not. ususally, after a while, i realize i'm not pretending anymore.

((((hugs))) beautiful people.

My main blahs are essentially money and time.

I don't really dig this time of year so much because other people are (seemingly) enjoying it more than I am or they have the space in their lives to enjoy it like it should be enjoyed.

Don't get me too wrong...I'm not a TOTAL grinch about the holidays, just I wish I had better space in my life for it. I have struggle, battle and fight to have a good time for a few hours out of a day/night. Then when I have that good time, it seems like I end up paying for it more than I care to think about. I'm spending money I should be sitting on, but if I don't enjoy myself somehow I'll go schizoid.

Doesn't seem to be enough time to do anything (I really want). However, since everyone has the same 24 hours in a day to live in, I know I just have to restructure things so that I have the time to do things. It's just that damn doing that gets me stumped.

Gah. In addition to all the "normal" stress that I go through this time of year, a freind of mine died early last Friday. Too much stuff to take care of to get to his memorial service tonight, too.

Shit.

Yes, I'm venting. So sue me.

(((((gg)))))) ~~ sorry to hear about your friend's passing

I'm also sorry for your loss of a friend, gekkogecko. :console:

Me too. Very sorry to hear of your loss gekkogecko. My very best wishes to you and to your friend's family.

Sorry to hear that GG.

Chey ~ Sometimes breaking your golden rule is necessary. We had a cashier like your broom man, was a good thing she quit cause my boss was gonna turn her in for harassment to the company hot line.

Coaster ~ Self employment has to be a bigger stress yet. Yup, Jan will really suck for us but then it will be nice and slow so all the new resets can be done. LOL at what's in your mind. ;)

DB ~ Thanksgiving is less stressfull, so much in fact that it gets overlooked in retail. :( We got a little bit of Harvest stuff in with Halloween but it did'nt last long. Everyday there would be several people in asking if we had Thanksgiving napkins and other items. If our company was smart they would carry more items instead of wondering why sales were low at that time of year. Put on some Christmas music and have some eggnog and chase them blahs away. ;)

wyndhy ~ Sometimes that works for me when I'm at work. :D

Irezumi Kiss ~ I agree, time and money are always a big issue. There should be extra hours given this time of year. :)

Hugs to all!!!!

Maybe if you just had a safe place to hide the bodies...

Feel free to hide them near me!





Oops...my bad. Thought you said "boobies". Never mind.

:boobs:

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SD..I still LOVE frogs and I can't wait. Oh and I'm so glad to know I will have your address AGAIN, because I was gonna PM you for it..I made you something :) :) :)

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I'll list my problems later...lol

I've been avoiding this thread......because its all so close to me.

I'm a cronic holliday "bah-humbug"-er. Since I stopped being a kid, the holidays always provided more stress than joy, because I could never provide what I wanted to, for my good friends and family. Last year with my somewhat financial sucess, it was a good year.

This year, due to my situation, it is at its worse. I don't want to bore everyone with the details that I'm sure you are all sick of, but man this really sucks. I did manage to scrape up enough $ to keep my power on over the holidays though..........And, I've got enough to get Ryan "something" for x-mas.

I guess I've been lurking around in this thread though, because its good to know that I'm not alone with thoughts of depression, as well as stress, around the holidays.

Awwww Nut.......that's why I started this thread. Even if a peep don't post to it at least they can know they are not alone. To bad you don't live by us, my boss wants to let our 3rd key go, I know she would hire you. :D

I have'nt been as depressed as I was, talking about it has helped alot. I still have little hurdels to deal with but it's sooo much easier.

Nut, you could never bore us with your problems, we're always here to listen, cause we're family here. I've been praying for ya and we are still gonna plan a meet this summer!!! Hang in there, things work out in strange ways.