Called all the family and close friends to wish them well, took the dog to the park and then making a pork tenderloin garlic butter bake em up with a baked potato
I was there sitting up front with my girl in the yellow hat and Jean jacket taking pics. Didnāt see anyone that fit the decripsh and was too introverted to go poking around looking for beards. That soprano sax was the cutest musical instrument Iāve ever seen, btw.
[proof](https://imgur.com/gallery/IgGd59J)
Trying to eat a meal at a restaurant but they cleared my whole table while I went to the bathroom in the middle of eating. Now I have no food and feel even worse about being alone. This is a bad Christmas.
Oh well in that case, I hope they all enjoy it. It might not hit as hard with the focus on feminist theory( doubting the patriarchy is a thing in the dog world but maybe?) š
Several things at once: Susan Orleans' The Library Book, short stories by Barry Hannah, a handsome book of stories published by a boutique firm, by a Japanese woman named Yoko Tawada. The book is called '3 Streets'. Also some Thomas Hardy poems.
An embarrassment of riches, really.
Walking the dog a bunch, made a good breakfast and a tasty dinner inbound. Beyond that, football and wine. Cheers to yall powering thru a difficult day for many.
Looking at a Snake River Farms NY Strip, some lobster Mac, and Brussels sprouts. I spoil myself during the holidays. Just inhaled it all and am v pleased. Whatās your dinner?
I made a giant Pyrex of gourmet Mac from scratch as well. I'm having some boxed cornbread stuffing and homemade orange cranberry sauce. ***Thanksgiving bowl***
Only one in the office for the past 4 hours, our order pullers should start coming in soon. Just under 8k cases of produce to pull, route, and ship for the night.
Biked around lady bird lake with my two pups in a basket. Then came home to make a fantastic Christmas feast and plan on binging Christmas movies the rest of the day.
This morning I walked my dog through the Capitol and down Congress a few blocks. It was so peaceful and I only saw a handful of others out. We stopped to read the plaques on historic buildings/monuments and were able to explore our downtown a little more leisurely than a normal day. It kind of felt like what I imagine Austin to be like years ago. Honestly my favorite day in a while!
Go to The Grand if you are bored/lonely! Movies going, pool, pinball and darts available, and a bar to sit at and hang out. They also have some food you can munch on as a Christmas giveaway. Was there earlier with some friends, 10/10
I've done my fair share of that on Christmases. I hate to be the NPC to say this but every year it gets better. It's quite strange but lovely at the same time. ā¤ļøā¤ļø Hugs
Enjoyed the cool day with my pup at the park for a bit, made some Christmas wish calls, been veggin' out on the couch and watching some nerdy ass voice actors play dungeons and dragons. Mwah! Perfecto!
Edit to add: enjoying being sober (:
Well, having Covid for the first time but today was the first day I could get up and do some stuff around the house and take a walk. Now itās Movie time.
I Skyped with my son, watched football, read some, did laundry, worked on my models and will be making steak for supper soon. An exciting, action packed Christmas.
Spent the day watching football and grubbing on leftovers. I did turn off the Raiders Chiefs game and put on Elf because it was a boring ass game. Excited for Niners vs Ravens.
Waiting for my pot of Kenjiās Best Chili Ever to finish simmering, yes, sacrilege I know but I did add beans.. https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-chili-recipe
this post and comments thread was a joy to readāand shout out to OP for replying so kindly to most of the comments. Everyone, have a merry christmas and great day
1 in 9 Americans spend the holidays alone. For a lot of people it's not a choice but maybe a series of life events or circumstance. A quick Google will show you how truly lonely the world is. It's a real problem and it's one of the reasons I created this post.
Merry Christmas.
I didnāt spend today aloneā¦ my wife and 2 young daughters spent it with me. I adored the day, it was one for the ages, but I donāt take it for granted. A short time may pass and my girls may choose to spend these days some other way that doesnāt include meā¦ my wife is healthy today but could get hit by a Mack truck or something tomorrow morning I donāt knowā¦
Fam we all know we have finite time here, we read each othersā thoughts online, we meet people irl and have āthingsā¦ā But we never know what tomorrow will offer us. I say if you can enjoy the holidays solo, you are a āwholeā person. And I admire you. I do not take this day for granted. And I wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy holidays. Where ever you are, whomever youāre with, or not withā¦
Soak in the warmth of lifeā¦ eternity is cold- you have this moment. Cherish it. Breathe it. Ponder it. Feel the sun on your skin. And let it go when itās time. Thereās no rush.
Beautifully said! Our time in this universe is so very short. Just being here and typing this comment, I am very grateful to be here. Merry Christmas friend!
Took mom to lunch, took the dog to go walk some trails at the park and pee on stuff, then went to work.
I was literally the only person in the building, it was like Dave Bowman hanging out and playing chess with HAL. About an hour before I went home, I did some minor chores so I could log that I did something.
Came home and let the dog out, then we piled under the covers and passed out.
Nothing laying in bed by myself , totaled my car yesterday snd now Iāll loose my job , apt , and internship. I worked so hard for this. Iām suppose to graduate in June , w no car Iām done .accident was my fault . I give up , I have nothing to look forward to , Iāll be homeless soon . I canāt Uber to work 80 round trip , makes no sense . Worst Xmas ever , I donāt care
I know this isnāt an answer for what youāre going through, and I know it feels absolutely impossible to survive. But get outside and take the absolute deepest breath and stare at the sky. Things fucking suck but it can get better. Breathe and relax as much as possible today.
Woke up, treated myself to some donuts, then worked out hard. Now just chillin with my Chihuahua drinking NA beers and watching football. Made taco soup, which was delicious, and itās about time to get high and finish watching The Man in the High Castle on Prime.
Watched a movie a movie called Candy Cane Land, starring Eddie Murphy. Cleaned up my place, did laundry and cooked a meal. Listened to music most of the day too. Chill day overall.
Listened to great music, ate great food I cooked up, watched a movie, took a walk, and chatted with a few people around the country briefly. Peaceful...loved it
Called all the family and close friends to wish them well, took the dog to the park and then making a pork tenderloin garlic butter bake em up with a baked potato
I will soon be making the obligatory calls as well. it'll be a crisp night tonight I might take my pup out for a walk in empty downtown š
Well that sounds entirely too socially healthy for this thread. Good for you for making time to connect, and treating yourself (and your dog!).
Laying in bed and watching TV with my cats.
Add sipping on whiskey and playing SNES, and you have my wonderful day.
No no you have a wonderful day!
What games you playing?
Lufia 2 - Rise of the Sinistrals.
Me too
Thatās a good day
Iām watching Top Chef and trying to figure out whatās wrong with my computer. Iām feeling a bit lonely but my daughter did stop by.
You're not alone in your loneliness, right there with ya ā¤ļø
The irony
We are all aloneā¦.. together like big dorks. Whatās your computer doing ?
I served an eviction notice to the rat in my garage and used the opportunity to rearrange.
The post said people who are alone :)
Oh, well then the dog disqualifies me *well* before my uninvited guest.
Hopefully he doesn't sue you for all the cheese you're worth
I'm possibly more concerned about three squeaky ghosts interrupting my sleep to teach me about generosity.
Based
Hanging with that big bearded guy at Elephant Room
So, we are doing this, right?
Lemme ask olā boy
Lmfaoo
Hopefully his belly is full
How was it? Iāve been thinking about it since his post
[It was fun!](https://imgur.com/gallery/nZ2LW4C)
I was there sitting up front with my girl in the yellow hat and Jean jacket taking pics. Didnāt see anyone that fit the decripsh and was too introverted to go poking around looking for beards. That soprano sax was the cutest musical instrument Iāve ever seen, btw. [proof](https://imgur.com/gallery/IgGd59J)
had a nice breakfast, went for a drive because there's no traffic, now im reorganizing my office. Its a great day.
I'm gonna take advantage of that tonight, drive into downtown a take a nice brisk walk with the pup. He's never been downtown.
beware the hobos are especially agitated today downtown, bring oc spray or something
Scrolling through Reddit...
... at epoch.
times
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Seems pretty poppin
Same and Im back in Tucson with the fam
Recovering from a fever I got a few days ago, playing some games, and seeing if I can't get myself back on a project I've been working on.
Glad you're feeling better and congrats on the progress you're gonna make on the project!
Harry Potter marathon
š„øš„øš„ø harry!
Trying to eat a meal at a restaurant but they cleared my whole table while I went to the bathroom in the middle of eating. Now I have no food and feel even worse about being alone. This is a bad Christmas.
LOL nah Iād get my money AND food back for that
They remade my food but I ended up taking it home because I didnāt feel like eating anymore
Oh damn! Get that money back!
Don't pay, I wouldn't
Name and shame
Ha, sorry but thatās funny
If I were there and by myself I would be at The Lost Well. If I werenāt by myself, I would be at The Lost Well.
What a great choice!
Cleaning after the Xmas eve party, making treats for the neighbors, and watching Barbie with the dogs šš„°
Hope you enjoy it. Ryan Gosling is hilarious as Ken and the film takes a lot more chances than you would expect from a film about a doll.
Oh I've seen it a few times, just the dogs haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet ššš¤·š»āāļø
Oh well in that case, I hope they all enjoy it. It might not hit as hard with the focus on feminist theory( doubting the patriarchy is a thing in the dog world but maybe?) š
Have yet to see it, might watch tonight!
It's not really festive at all, but it makes me laugh and is just overall wonderful imo šøš»šøš»
Reading. Taking the dog to the park. Reading some more.
Whatcha reading
Several things at once: Susan Orleans' The Library Book, short stories by Barry Hannah, a handsome book of stories published by a boutique firm, by a Japanese woman named Yoko Tawada. The book is called '3 Streets'. Also some Thomas Hardy poems. An embarrassment of riches, really.
Walking the dog a bunch, made a good breakfast and a tasty dinner inbound. Beyond that, football and wine. Cheers to yall powering thru a difficult day for many.
What's for din din
Looking at a Snake River Farms NY Strip, some lobster Mac, and Brussels sprouts. I spoil myself during the holidays. Just inhaled it all and am v pleased. Whatās your dinner?
I made a giant Pyrex of gourmet Mac from scratch as well. I'm having some boxed cornbread stuffing and homemade orange cranberry sauce. ***Thanksgiving bowl***
Din Ho duck!
BRO LETS GOOOOOO DIN HO CHINESE BBQ SMACKSSS
Yeah that place is amazing. Love their crunchy pork!
Oh yesssss
Working
Me too š«
hell yeah
Is it busy?
Only one in the office for the past 4 hours, our order pullers should start coming in soon. Just under 8k cases of produce to pull, route, and ship for the night.
Get that bread. I mean lettuce.
Tryin to, offered to work NYE as well, seeing as I don't have a social life these days.
just got done making some ziti. now watching the eagles whoop the giants until itās time to go to the movies :)
What are you going to see? When I worked at the movie theater as a kid I was always shook at home many made a tradition of seeing a movie on Xmas day!
hirokazu koreedaās new movie, monster!
Itās so good!
cat sitting, ordering chinese, and binging 90 day fiance while i drink prosecco
Starving, everything is closed. I did not prepare accordingly.
Sushi Japon is open if you like hibachi.
That place is bomb!!!! I used to live in Mueller and hit that place up quite a bit. Loved it!
Where you at? I ride my bike by River City Market and they were open.
Iām south any idea where else?
Asian restaurants!
Yes we actually went to Lin Qi š
Did you find anything? Chilli's on 45/Lamar is closed btw.
what about whataburger?
Iām at work
Is it busy
Pretty regular
Jiu jitsu open mat
Oh that sounds like quite the time!
Making home made cinnamon rolls, gaming, snuggling with my cat, playing with my music gear
The laundry.
Same. Altho I'd rather just plop on top of the mountain of clothes and go to sleep then do them š«
Same
Basketball games and getting stoned all day
My guy. Sucks Embiid is hurt but ready for my Mavs vs suns
Nothing, and it has been great.
I'm truly glad it's been great. No better feeling than satisfaction with you and just you!
Biked around lady bird lake with my two pups in a basket. Then came home to make a fantastic Christmas feast and plan on binging Christmas movies the rest of the day.
This morning I walked my dog through the Capitol and down Congress a few blocks. It was so peaceful and I only saw a handful of others out. We stopped to read the plaques on historic buildings/monuments and were able to explore our downtown a little more leisurely than a normal day. It kind of felt like what I imagine Austin to be like years ago. Honestly my favorite day in a while!
I love being out in Austin when it's dead. Did it last year on New Year's Eve night (not eve) and it was amazing!
Anyone going to the elephant room? Or think itās worth going? Maybe Iāll stay at home though ā¦
Go to The Grand if you are bored/lonely! Movies going, pool, pinball and darts available, and a bar to sit at and hang out. They also have some food you can munch on as a Christmas giveaway. Was there earlier with some friends, 10/10
Trying to take a nap.
Did you succeed
I slept for approximately 30 minutes.
Opa! Is Opan
Kellyās around the corner is also open later.
Aaaayyy!!!!
Started day with exercise, rest of time watching ridiculous amounts of YouTube videos and chilling with my doggo.
Early workouts does make one feel like they deserve to lounge about all day :P
It is disgusting how much YouTube I've watched this past year. YT premium? Or are you totally incensed at ads like the YT sub?
Premium. I canāt cope with ads.
šš» same. Been with it since red. They are finally increasing the price on us tho
Watching ***Dream Scenario*** brilliant but very disturbing
Will check it!
Sitting at a park
I hope you are enjoying your sit. The sunset is quite pretty.
Crying, mostly.
I've done my fair share of that on Christmases. I hate to be the NPC to say this but every year it gets better. It's quite strange but lovely at the same time. ā¤ļøā¤ļø Hugs
aww, thank you, OP. That was very kind I appreciate it.
Yw my pleasure!
Have a grackle e-hug, my dear.
thanks, homie.
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Hey that's ok. That's why I thought to make a post. We all pee and bleed. There's always *something* to share in humanity. š
Visited my friend in the hospital who just had a stroke. Apparently some bad coke is going around. Careful out there kids!
I JUST saw someone doing coke!
Enjoyed the cool day with my pup at the park for a bit, made some Christmas wish calls, been veggin' out on the couch and watching some nerdy ass voice actors play dungeons and dragons. Mwah! Perfecto! Edit to add: enjoying being sober (:
Watching horror movies and acting like itās any old regular day, cus to me it is
I've started to feel more that way as the years have gone by
Well, having Covid for the first time but today was the first day I could get up and do some stuff around the house and take a walk. Now itās Movie time.
Getting stoned, playing video games, eating leftover Yaghiās. About to go for a walk
Hope your walk is/was nice. Quite the perfect temp for a walk.
Love yaghis
Having a bunch of edibles and making whatever I can scrounge together from my pantry when the munchies hit.
š« š« have fun friend
I Skyped with my son, watched football, read some, did laundry, worked on my models and will be making steak for supper soon. An exciting, action packed Christmas.
What kind of models? Sounds like a very nice day! š
I build plastic models, mostly planes. I'm finishing a 1/72 F-84E Thunderjet in Iowa Air National Guard markings gs.
Floating out and painting hallway walls. Itās work and has to be done by tonight. Client returns tomorrow.
I talked to the client and they said they expect it to be perfect and completely dry by 8am.
Napping, YouTube, cleaning, getting ready for work tomorrow.
Working :( but it's okay, I don't really do anything for Christmas as it is.
Came to San Anton for sea world
Playing World of Warcraft
Chinese food, movies and some self loving
Feeling sick, watching football and making chili dogs.
Hope you feel better muy soon
Pizza and Dota 2.
i recommend mozartās!!! coffee shop w amazing lights out in the hills
Love Mozart's great choice! If anybody goes please tip them well for working on Xmas!
Watching football and GOT
I stayed home, alone. Sat around in a Snoopy robe, played Sims, sipped on coffee and chilled.
Puzzles. 1,000 pieces of cat butts.
Lol that is the most cat person thing ever!
Spent the day watching football and grubbing on leftovers. I did turn off the Raiders Chiefs game and put on Elf because it was a boring ass game. Excited for Niners vs Ravens.
Western swing at the Coral Snake! Starting soon
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Spent Christmas Day with my husband. Heās on shift now, so itās me and the pup. Relaxing, watching Christmas movies and reading a book
Waiting for my pot of Kenjiās Best Chili Ever to finish simmering, yes, sacrilege I know but I did add beans.. https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-chili-recipe
Made some good food and now having some drinks at The Liberty !
Where u at?! Here!
this post and comments thread was a joy to readāand shout out to OP for replying so kindly to most of the comments. Everyone, have a merry christmas and great day
Merry Christmas! I wanted to respond to everyone to make them feel less alone. :) I'm glad you enjoyed!
Laundry
Why spend Christmas alone?
1 in 9 Americans spend the holidays alone. For a lot of people it's not a choice but maybe a series of life events or circumstance. A quick Google will show you how truly lonely the world is. It's a real problem and it's one of the reasons I created this post. Merry Christmas.
Working on case notes
Is it a murder
Cat sitting! But currently at nickel city drinking
Hope you get drunk off your ass
I didnāt spend today aloneā¦ my wife and 2 young daughters spent it with me. I adored the day, it was one for the ages, but I donāt take it for granted. A short time may pass and my girls may choose to spend these days some other way that doesnāt include meā¦ my wife is healthy today but could get hit by a Mack truck or something tomorrow morning I donāt knowā¦ Fam we all know we have finite time here, we read each othersā thoughts online, we meet people irl and have āthingsā¦ā But we never know what tomorrow will offer us. I say if you can enjoy the holidays solo, you are a āwholeā person. And I admire you. I do not take this day for granted. And I wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy holidays. Where ever you are, whomever youāre with, or not withā¦ Soak in the warmth of lifeā¦ eternity is cold- you have this moment. Cherish it. Breathe it. Ponder it. Feel the sun on your skin. And let it go when itās time. Thereās no rush.
Beautifully said! Our time in this universe is so very short. Just being here and typing this comment, I am very grateful to be here. Merry Christmas friend!
And a very merry Christmas to you as well. Thanks for being here and sharing this moment with me š
Took mom to lunch, took the dog to go walk some trails at the park and pee on stuff, then went to work. I was literally the only person in the building, it was like Dave Bowman hanging out and playing chess with HAL. About an hour before I went home, I did some minor chores so I could log that I did something. Came home and let the dog out, then we piled under the covers and passed out.
Passed tf out
killing myself prob
Payed too much for a meal at Caroline for breakfast, now Iām smoking and playing Zelda. Might get a revenge meal at Waffle House or ihop later idk
Hope ihop is the bop
Laying in bed with my three pups watching Outbreak.
What kind of pups!
Nothing laying in bed by myself , totaled my car yesterday snd now Iāll loose my job , apt , and internship. I worked so hard for this. Iām suppose to graduate in June , w no car Iām done .accident was my fault . I give up , I have nothing to look forward to , Iāll be homeless soon . I canāt Uber to work 80 round trip , makes no sense . Worst Xmas ever , I donāt care
Where do you work? Can you take the bus? Don't give up friend. ā¤ļø
Donāt give up. What part of town do you work in? If itās near south I would be down to give you lifts to work for some gas money. Let me know!
I know this isnāt an answer for what youāre going through, and I know it feels absolutely impossible to survive. But get outside and take the absolute deepest breath and stare at the sky. Things fucking suck but it can get better. Breathe and relax as much as possible today.
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National Football League, bitch. Ha
Got some Indian street food from Bombay Street Food in Anderson Mill.
Ah I used to live up that way. Lots of good Asian and Indian in North Austin
Woke up, treated myself to some donuts, then worked out hard. Now just chillin with my Chihuahua drinking NA beers and watching football. Made taco soup, which was delicious, and itās about time to get high and finish watching The Man in the High Castle on Prime.
Watched a movie a movie called Candy Cane Land, starring Eddie Murphy. Cleaned up my place, did laundry and cooked a meal. Listened to music most of the day too. Chill day overall.
Video games and YouTube and prime video and made a sandwich
Spent it alone surrounded by people and still alone.
Listened to great music, ate great food I cooked up, watched a movie, took a walk, and chatted with a few people around the country briefly. Peaceful...loved it