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Alone For Christmas
Faith177
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Hi all
Just found out I'm going to be spending my first Christmas on my own and I'm gutted
How do others cope with this as I have no idea where to start?
At the moment I think I'm just going to work my shift come home turn off my phone and sleep.
Just found out I'm going to be spending my first Christmas on my own and I'm gutted
How do others cope with this as I have no idea where to start?
At the moment I think I'm just going to work my shift come home turn off my phone and sleep.
First Date 08/11/2008, Moved In Together 01/06/2009, Engaged 01/01/10, Wedding Day 27/04/2013, Baby Moshie due 29/06/2019 :T
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Do that if thats what you want to do, by all means. Or have you considered volunteering at an homeless shelter or soup kitchen for the day?0
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Have you got a car, come up to us, we'll be having turkey and beef.
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You might find you get some invites even from neighbours.
I spent 13 christmases on my own and can't say I never enjoyed Christmas. I would still do all the normal christmas things and have a really nice day to myself (mainly scoffing chocolates!).1,2 & 5p: Christmas day food £9.31
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50p: Christmas presents £3.50
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Any elderly neighbours on their own who might like to come to you instead? Any single friends who might like to share your day?
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Don't drive unfortunately
part of the reason I'll be on own
Tbh I don't get on with my neighbours so that's not an option.
I'm sure something will come up but just won't be the same
As I said I'm just gutted my Christmas's are always a big family occasion and to not be able to see any of them plus having to work think if I do get other plans I'll just be lousy companyFirst Date 08/11/2008, Moved In Together 01/06/2009, Engaged 01/01/10, Wedding Day 27/04/2013, Baby Moshie due 29/06/2019 :T0 -
What about New Year? Just have a festive new year instead?
Is that your dog in your avator? Will you have them with you?1,2 & 5p: Christmas day food £9.31
10 & 20p: misc savings £2.70
50p: Christmas presents £3.50
£2: holidays £2.000 -
Nope on my own and working all New Year too.
It is my dog but both of them will be with my OH in Reading By that pointFirst Date 08/11/2008, Moved In Together 01/06/2009, Engaged 01/01/10, Wedding Day 27/04/2013, Baby Moshie due 29/06/2019 :T0 -
Well Merry Christmas anyway. I am probably the first person to say that
Ooh my 1,000th post too I think!1,2 & 5p: Christmas day food £9.31
10 & 20p: misc savings £2.70
50p: Christmas presents £3.50
£2: holidays £2.000 -
Thanks Hun
And congrats on the post
I'll be ok just a lot to take in atmFirst Date 08/11/2008, Moved In Together 01/06/2009, Engaged 01/01/10, Wedding Day 27/04/2013, Baby Moshie due 29/06/2019 :T0 -
Thanks Hun
And congrats on the post
I'll be ok just a lot to take in atm
What's happened for you to be on your own? Is your OH
Now away or working?
This will my 1st Xmas on my own too, I'm actually looking forward to it! I'm thinking... Pjs all day, Ferrero Rocher for brunch, & turkey (never ever had it for roast dinner at home, as am only one that likes it.
It might help to focus on what u may gain rather than what you'll miss IYSWIM? Big big hugs to you my lovely, xxxxPlease be nice to all moneysavers!
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