Christmas Alone - what will you be doing

Sistergold

Katiehound said:

Probably too late to register as a telephone befriender pre Christmas. Looks like AgeUK, Ageconcern, Royal Voluntary Service all have a scheme. Just google 'Telephone befriending'

Otherwise whoever is providing a Christmas lunch locally (SA? Local Church?) may know of someone who would like a call. There is just about time to organise that

Thank you. Did not know about “telephone befriender”
thanks 

Stevenn3

Torry_Quine said:

I'll be on my own. It will be the same as most other days. 

you are not alone, my celebration will be the same

Katiehound

Have a read of this because it's got some great ideas for being positive
Stay safe
https://www.gylesbrandreth.net/blog/2020/12/21/my-festive-5-a-day-the-brandreth-rules-for-a-happy-christmas

[Deleted User]

Change your mindset, glass half empty syndrome will suck you further in.
Get outside, be it for a walk, or just going into the garden with a steaming hot drink - get out there, smell the fresh air and think of the things you have to be thankful for, there's always a lot more than you think 🙏

doingitanyway

Sistergold said:

Katiehound said:

Probably too late to register as a telephone befriender pre Christmas. Looks like AgeUK, Ageconcern, Royal Voluntary Service all have a scheme. Just google 'Telephone befriending'

Otherwise whoever is providing a Christmas lunch locally (SA? Local Church?) may know of someone who would like a call. There is just about time to organise that

Thank you. Did not know about “telephone befriender”
thanks 

An organisation called Silverline is always looking for telephone befrienders although you may have to volunteer at other times of the year too. I live alone and have volunteered for Crisis a homeless organisation in the past. This year I will be home alone as I did not factor in enough time to isolate. I'm looking forward to it. I will watch rubbish TV, eat nice food have a few glasses of fizz and catch up with people I want to on the phone. I must be unusual as I like my own company. I will also plan my 2021 and reflect on 2020. I hope you enjoy your Christmas too. Take care.

Kseniya

Hi! why not arrange a Skype meeting with friends? with a glass of wine or your favorite drink. to do all your favorite things - comfort in the house. favorite dishes. it is possible to arrange a walk near the house

Sistergold

Katiehound said:

Have a read of this because it's got some great ideas for being positive
Stay safe
https://www.gylesbrandreth.net/blog/2020/12/21/my-festive-5-a-day-the-brandreth-rules-for-a-happy-christmas

Thank you will have a read

Sistergold

[Deleted User] said:

Change your mindset, glass half empty syndrome will suck you further in.
Get outside, be it for a walk, or just going into the garden with a steaming hot drink - get out there, smell the fresh air and think of the things you have to be thankful for, there's always a lot more than you think 🙏

You are right, so much to be thankful for! Being alone just added to an already stressful time
with lockdown I guess? But hey I need to stay positive! Thank you

Sistergold

Kseniya said:

Hi! why not arrange a Skype meeting with friends? with a glass of wine or your favorite drink. to do all your favorite things - comfort in the house. favorite dishes. it is possible to arrange a walk near the house

Yes I dis make sure I was well stocked on the wine! Am hoping to have a nice walk hope it’s not too wet. Thank you

Sistergold

doingitanyway said:

Sistergold said:

Katiehound said:

Probably too late to register as a telephone befriender pre Christmas. Looks like AgeUK, Ageconcern, Royal Voluntary Service all have a scheme. Just google 'Telephone befriending'

Otherwise whoever is providing a Christmas lunch locally (SA? Local Church?) may know of someone who would like a call. There is just about time to organise that

Thank you. Did not know about “telephone befriender”
thanks 

An organisation called Silverline is always looking for telephone befrienders although you may have to volunteer at other times of the year too. I live alone and have volunteered for Crisis a homeless organisation in the past. This year I will be home alone as I did not factor in enough time to isolate. I'm looking forward to it. I will watch rubbish TV, eat nice food have a few glasses of fizz and catch up with people I want to on the phone. I must be unusual as I like my own company. I will also plan my 2021 and reflect on 2020. I hope you enjoy your Christmas too. Take care.

Thank you. Good suggestions. Am planning on watching lots of TV for sure! If it was not for lockdown I would have had lots of things to do with other single woman while children are away but will have to enjoy my own company this time.