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Going to a BBQ? u_u

Posted December 12th, 2009 at 6:32 PM by Misheard Whisper

Christmas party thing at a friend of Dad's' place. Eu.

AGAINST:
  • I'm not good with social things.
  • I won't know many people there.
  • All I can take with me is a book/manga and my iPod.
  • If the host is the person I think it might be, she smokes.
  • I didn't know we were going until last night. I haven't had time to psych up for it.
  • I won't have internet access.
  • Did I mention I'm not good with social things?
  • There's never anywhere quiet to sit down and read.
  • Even if I was feeling sociable, the chances of somebody my own age being there (two-year bracket upwards, one downwards) is about fifty to one, and if there was, the chances they were interested in something I'd like to talk about (anime, manga, role-playing games, books) would be about a third of that.

FOR:
  • There will be food.

Hmm. Not looking too promising.

Anyway, I'll leave you with this Christmas rant, c+p'd from . . . the FFL, of all places. :/

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Speaking of which, I wonder how long this post is going to go on for before I run out of material to discuss. I've been writing this, on and off, for an hour now. I guess I'm bored. I'm waiting for our Christmas tree to be delivered. Personally, I hate real Christmas trees. They're itchy, smelly, hard to put decorations on and a hell of a mess to clean up afterwards, what with all the needles and crap. Eh? Dad just passed my room, carrying the Christmas tree stand. I wonder if that means it's arrived? Either way, I'll probably be called out soon to help.

Oh, man, that means I'll have to help decorate it, most likely this afternoon. That is, after the Santa parade (which I'm thankfully not attending) and before the Christmas barbecue. I am feeling so bah humbug this holiday season, and there's no logical reason for it. I'm not a big fan of celebrations in general; if everyone skipped my birthday, I wouldn't care at all. I thought Christmas was a Catholic holiday, celebrating the birth of the Messiah, right? So how did it evolve into nothing more than an excuse to get stuff?

And I'm at the age where I'm really difficult to buy for. I don't do toys, I hardly play video games other than Pokemon and the occasional bout of Final Fantasy, and my parents have no idea what music I'm into. I've told them - entirely truthfully - that I wouldn't mind at all if all I got for Christmas was the new Muse album or something. Although I already know my sister bought me Hybrid Theory, which is pretty sweet. The point is that they're actually asking me what I want for Christmas instead of just expecting me to bring out a wishlist, like my sister does. If we got her everything on this year's list, plus all the other crap she's hinted at, the total would most likely come out to be over a thousand dollars. @[email protected]

I want the old Christmases back, the ones you see in the fairy tales where the family just spends the day together, happily. Pulling crackers, eating the Christmas roast, maybe playing a new board game together or something. Playing SingStar and Buzz, or something of the like. Maybe spending an hour or so in the pool, because it's summer, and even though I hate swimming, I honestly wouldn't mind if everyone was there.

Of course, I've done my Christmas shopping, most of it. The bookstore in town has a sellout sale going on, and I've done all my shopping so far there - two novels for Mum ($20), a cookbook for Dad ($15) and a diary for my little sister ($10) - which is all good, though I need something to go with the diary. I like giving people presents more than I like getting them - although spending large sums of money seems annoying as usual. The big companies and corporates have turned Christmas into a farce, a means to put more money in their fat wallets. People like my sister have gotten used to large amounts of presents, and the recession is putting pressure on parents. I'm trying to relieve some of that pressure by not being demanding, but it saddens me that I have to worry about money when it's Christmas. So basically, what I'm doing here is flipping the bird to those big corporations. It's nice of them to put on sales and all, but they're just commercialising what used to be a sacred holiday.

I hate economics. I knew it was a good choice not to take it this year, even though I would have already passed NCEA level one a year early if I had.

The world is slowly getting more dependent on money. It's always been an integral part of the way humans live, but . . . nah, let's not get into that now. Not enough energy

Anyway, the tree just arrived. I think it's stupid that they chose a tree that was clearly too big for the living room. I just spent the best part of half an hour helping Dad chop half of it off so it would fit inside. :/ And even now it doesn't really fit properly. XD

So tomorrow, while sister is at school and Mum and Dad are at work, I'mma wrap all my presents up and stick 'em under the tree.

*tries to think of a way to connect all this crpa back to fanfiction*

Y'know, I'm tempted to post the Christmas oneshot I did last year. It's a whole load of crap, though. I seriously cannot believe I actually wrote it, but . . . actually, no. I'm notr going to post it here. If your curiosity is piqued, it's here. BAWWWWW, nooby lil' me. Please don't judge me by this. It's old and crappy, and the Jolteon beats up Celebi. Somehow. Because nobody really knows why Jolteon learns Pin Missile, but it seems to come in handy when trying to take down a legendary Pokemon so that it will fix Christmas for you. idk. I remember very little about this, and it's shameful just linking to it. So enjoy . . . or not. Most likely not, but we'll see.
And yep, just had confirmation that the BBQ is, in fact, at the smoker's place. :/
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    Hiidoran's Avatar
    Ouch, doesn't sound too fun at all. D:

    But, being in awkward situations has always been part of the holidays for yours truly. I just learn to stand around with a fake smile and try my best to mingle a bit. People don't seem to really notice you're bored out of your mind that way.
    Posted December 12th, 2009 at 6:44 PM by Hiidoran Hiidoran is offline
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    Misheard Whisper's Avatar
    My strategy usually consists of slinking off to a quiet corner with a book and trying to be invisible. When someone tries to talk to me, I talk quietly and evenly without really looking at them until they get the idea and leave. It's rude, but I don't like talking to people.
    Posted December 12th, 2009 at 6:51 PM by Misheard Whisper Misheard Whisper is offline
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    Rogue planet's Avatar
    If the biggest problem you've got is deciding whether or not to go to a BBQ then you must have an amazing life.

    Just go, eat the food (you don't have to talk whilst eating) then leave.
    Posted December 12th, 2009 at 8:29 PM by Rogue planet Rogue planet is offline
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    Hiidoran's Avatar
    Since she's going with her dad... I dare say she has the ability to decide when to leave. XD;

    The food is a plus though.
    Posted December 12th, 2009 at 9:23 PM by Hiidoran Hiidoran is offline
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    Misheard Whisper's Avatar
    God, that was the most FAIL bbq ever. Guess what? Mum, Dad, my sister and I were the only ones to show up. I kid you not. We had a, um, party with just the four of us and the two hosts, both of whom kept smoking. :/ I just hid in a corner and read my book, then ate and read my book again.

    High point of the night: I befriended their cat.

    And lol suddenly I'm a she, Larry?
    Posted December 13th, 2009 at 12:14 AM by Misheard Whisper Misheard Whisper is offline