I’m not in the Christmas mood this year. All I want to do is veg out and watch Netflix. Although Criminal Minds makes me wonder why I am on social media at all. That’s scary stuff to think about! It’s why I don’t say names.
It’s 73 degrees here in Texas. It’s my 3rd Christmas without my dad. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I lost my weight so I don’t eat much junk, what do I have left to pull back these feelings? My own mother isn’t even in the spirit. We just don’t care this year.
This is what’s keeping me sane. Well, this and taking care of my neighbors cats. Nothing else to do.
I started thinking about this About Me part of my blog. I'm going to expand it just a little from the 3 words I had before.
I am a single mom. I love my son. We have been alone since he was 6 months old. He really is my sun, moon, and stars. I am very proud of him.
I am an entrepreneur. I started my driving business 2 years ago. I don't want to work for a "boss" ever again. I always tell people they can do it too. In what I do, there is no competition because there are plenty of people that need rides (and maybe that would help get some of these bad drivers off the roads!). I work hard and have fun on my own time doing what I like to do.
I really am a Netflix addict. When I am not working or doing something with my son, I am watching Netflix. There are so many shows that I've never re-watched anything either. I will watch anything and make my own opinion.
I am opinionated. This blog is really just my opinions and my life. People don't have to agree with me all the time. I welcome discussions and other people's opinion whether they agree or not. I'm not petty, I'm not going to block anyone for not sharing my opinion, why do people freak out these days when someone doesn't share their opinion? Who cares?!? There is a reason we all are different.
There's a lot more about me but you'll have to read the blog to find out!
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24 thoughts on “Christmas Eve”
I am sorry you are not feeling festive this holiday eve, writes the Jewish-raised atheist.
That said, you are not required to do anything except whatever you and your mother choose to do.
Just do whatever you enjoy doing and forget everything else.
I only get the 25th off from work and it’s just me and my 92-yo Mom who could not care less about Christmas, so I’m just doing what I love to do: Eating, reading, binge-watching, and reading blogs. LOL
Well hope
You are able to extract some good time with your son and family – because the hype of this holiday can be overdone even for the non atheist – ugh…
And wishing you a wonderful new year 2020
You’ve never seen it? It’s a crime show. A few of their episodes talk about how criminals find their victims through social media. Freaked me out a bit!
Oh I know the show – and they used to have the “goth” character when I was an art teacher – it was a private school and I recall a couple young girls like that gothic character – not a show I love (kind of dark) but I was wondering what specific aspect they mentioned –
That was why I asked for more –
But now I see what you mean- just the general stuff-
And did see a different show where a person was filling someone on social media and saw they clicked a photo at a restaurant and posted it and the creepy person said “thanks for letting me know where you are tonight…”
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And side note – a while back when you shared how phones were listening was something I needed to hear! I knew it but was forgetting –
And then last month my Instagram app -suddenly allowed itself access to my “microphone” without my knowledge – I deleted the app and feel pissed about that.
Anyhow – it amazes me as to how many people are completely okay with all the echos and home devices listening and recording what they say
Hey Julie, long time no see !! … I’ve been very busy … I hope you had a nice Christmas day anyway, take care and don’t forget to work out (I never do !)
I am sorry you are not feeling festive this holiday eve, writes the Jewish-raised atheist.
That said, you are not required to do anything except whatever you and your mother choose to do.
Neflix away!
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I am, thanks! My son says he is atheist as well so no real reason to celebrate, ya know?
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You’re allowed to be you! Just Enjoy that, Dear. 😇💖🤗
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Thanks, you too
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Just do whatever you enjoy doing and forget everything else.
I only get the 25th off from work and it’s just me and my 92-yo Mom who could not care less about Christmas, so I’m just doing what I love to do: Eating, reading, binge-watching, and reading blogs. LOL
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Sounds like a good plan to me! Enjoy your day 😀
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If binging on Netflix works so be it!
Wishing you some time to relax and decompress.
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Thanks, you too!
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Well hope
You are able to extract some good time with your son and family – because the hype of this holiday can be overdone even for the non atheist – ugh…
And wishing you a wonderful new year 2020
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You too! We watched Home Alone and had dinner with his father. That’s enough for me!
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Sounds good
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And can you share more about what you mean with the criminal minds and social media?
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You’ve never seen it? It’s a crime show. A few of their episodes talk about how criminals find their victims through social media. Freaked me out a bit!
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Oh I know the show – and they used to have the “goth” character when I was an art teacher – it was a private school and I recall a couple young girls like that gothic character – not a show I love (kind of dark) but I was wondering what specific aspect they mentioned –
That was why I asked for more –
But now I see what you mean- just the general stuff-
And did see a different show where a person was filling someone on social media and saw they clicked a photo at a restaurant and posted it and the creepy person said “thanks for letting me know where you are tonight…”
—
And side note – a while back when you shared how phones were listening was something I needed to hear! I knew it but was forgetting –
And then last month my Instagram app -suddenly allowed itself access to my “microphone” without my knowledge – I deleted the app and feel pissed about that.
Anyhow – it amazes me as to how many people are completely okay with all the echos and home devices listening and recording what they say
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I got rid of my Alexa just for that reason! Yeah on the apps. That’s why I stopped posting from trips until I was back home. It can be scary!!!
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And on that note – hope the rest of your holiday is pleasant and wishing you Ann he end of the year too – peace
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Oy! Criminal Mines is so creepy, and is only going scary the crap out of you…lol. I think you may enjoy this post on holiday emotions
Managing the holiday rollercoaster | Real Life of an MSW
https://reallifeofanmsw.com/2019/12/18/managing-the-holiday-rollercoaster-emotional-honest
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Just enjoy some quiet time the way you like it!
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I hope you had a Merry Christmas, however you spent it.
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Netflix all day lol
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Netflix is a wonderful way to spend Christmas day ❤ & oh my gosh, why was it so hard for me to see what was written in the tilt your phone meme. 😂
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Lol, it says merry Christmas 🎄🎁
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Hey Julie, long time no see !! … I’ve been very busy … I hope you had a nice Christmas day anyway, take care and don’t forget to work out (I never do !)
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I haven’t worked out in a couple of months. I do need to get back into it! I’m glad you are still here and busy is a good thing!
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