A New Perspective (1027 hits)
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Submitted by ruthless (View user info) at 2005-12-05 12:54:25 EST
For the last 10 years or so, Christmas has been just another obligation to me, just another family get together to suffer through. I would grit my teeth at the Christmas music and decorations all over the place, and plow through December wishing the days to be over as quickly as possible. Christmas morning I would sleep as late as possible, and disappear as soon as I could after the gifts were opened.
I would watch the greed of my younger brothers and sigh in disgust. I would see my mother's fatigue and grumpiness and wish I were somewhere else. My sister and I would sneak out back for a smoke and groan about the upcoming dinner we'd have to suffer through.
This is the first year in a long time that I've actually looked forward to Christmas. I find that I can't wait to see his face when we decorate the tree and go visit Santa. I can't wait for the excitement of Christmas morning, even though I know I'll be woken up before 6am. I feel extremely lucky that Christmas Eve and morning fall during our custody of him that week.
People keep asking me what I want Santa to bring me, and I can't think of anything. I actually find myself telling them what he wants instead.
I can't wait to show him his first tree ornament. I can't wait to let him hang tinsel and plug in lights. I can't wait to help him wrap presents for his dad and grandparents - even for his mom.
I can't wait to make a gingerbread house with him and decorate sugar cookies. I can't wait to set out cookies and milk for Santa, and see his face when they are gone the next morning.
I'm learning what Christmas looks like through the eyes of a child, and it is beautiful.
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Submitted by thorpe (user info) at 2006-01-11 18:38:40 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-01-11 15:45:14 EST (#)
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It's Santa Voltage coming by to give you a big +2!
Submitted by minimumdino (user info) at 2006-01-11 15:18:33 EST (#)
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you anti semitic?
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2005-12-28 18:56:17 EST (#)
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Luckily this was anecdotal and not a recent event. Three Christmases ago.
Thank God I don't have to deal with those people anymore. My wife has decided that she likes my family infinitely better than her own and consequently we spend our holidays at my folks house now.
Good luck with ex-wifey
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-28 18:48:34 EST (#)
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Sounds like yours was worse than mine. Thanks for the sympathy. :)
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2005-12-28 18:44:16 EST (#)
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step-relation, in-law type people are great fun.
My wife and I rented half of my father in laws duplex from him for three years. He lived in the other half. The man spoke aproximately 2000 words to me the entire time, holiday gatherings and all.
When I went to her extended family Christmas, a five hour drive, her grandmother said, "Who are you and why are you here?" That was the last thing said to me, by someone other than my wife, at the entire event. Four hours long followed by the five hour drive back home. Very nice people. Made for a nice day.
My new solution is to drink until I find myself to be funny.
Sorry about the shit Christmas.
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-28 18:35:23 EST (#)
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It's not interesting enough to make a whole post.
The kid was great, the kid was the only thing that kept me from killing someone.
It was his mother that ruined it.
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2005-12-28 18:34:01 EST (#)
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Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-28 18:16:14 (#)
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My new perspective was ruined. Fuck Christmas.
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I demand to have this story posted. Did the little bugger not appreciate the shiny plastic shit that people generally heap upon kids?
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-28 18:16:14 EST (#)
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My new perspective was ruined. Fuck Christmas.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2005-12-23 13:46:03 EST (#)
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Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-23 13:38:13 (#)
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Technically... his.
But I consider him mine as well. Soon-to-be stepson.
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congrats
Submitted by ghola (user info) at 2005-12-23 13:44:10 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-23 13:38:13 EST (#)
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Technically... his.
But I consider him mine as well. Soon-to-be stepson.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2005-12-23 13:14:00 EST (#)
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Is that your ankle biter or his? or yours?
Submitted by NewGuy08 (user info) at 2005-12-07 19:01:40 EST (#)
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I did send her a note, she checked off (NO, NOT AT THIS TIME)
I cried but moved on
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2005-12-07 18:58:53 EST (#)
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Submitted by NewGuy08 (user info) at 2005-12-07 18:33:55 (#)
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I'm really having fun on here too. I like making fun of people. It's kinda easy with the 'personnel' I am working with. You seem fairly normal
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You sound like a virgin desperatly trying to get laid.
Jeeeeezzzuuuuus. Just blurt it out and tell her you want to fuck her already.
Submitted by NewGuy08 (user info) at 2005-12-07 18:33:55 EST (#)
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I'm really having fun on here too. I like making fun of people. It's kinda easy with the 'personnel' I am working with. You seem fairly normal
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-07 18:30:01 EST (#)
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Hahahaha! No, today I won't disagree with you. Depends on the day, you know.
Submitted by NewGuy08 (user info) at 2005-12-07 18:27:40 EST (#)
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I see you didn't disagree with me then =)
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-07 18:14:41 EST (#)
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Submitted by NewGuy08 (user info) at 2005-12-07 17:39:30 (#)
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I don't think you belong on this site. You seem happy, normal and attractive. It seems everyone else here is ornary, unhappy and fugly.
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I have way too much free time at work, and these fuckers make me laugh.
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2005-12-07 17:43:37 EST (#)
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Submitted by FilthyAssistant (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:27:06 (#)
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That's a ridiculously pretty man.
I'm planning to spend christmas in a drunken stupour, spattered with my own vomit. It's for the best.
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I'll be in jail.
<sobs>
Submitted by NewGuy08 (user info) at 2005-12-07 17:39:30 EST (#)
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I don't think you belong on this site. You seem happy, normal and attractive. It seems everyone else here is ornary, unhappy and fugly.
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2005-12-07 16:27:27 EST (#)
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Thats cool. It's nice to see people be happy for reasons like love and companionship...man that sounded gheyer than I thought it would be.....
Uh.....
Fuck it.
Submitted by wookie (user info) at 2005-12-06 12:23:01 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Tank_Ass (user info) at 2005-12-06 00:13:25 EST (#)
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I haven't seen such a genuinely nice photo of regular, happy people in a long time. Beautious post and picture :D
Submitted by Xcuses (user info) at 2005-12-05 19:00:50 EST (#)
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too much 'emotional' baggage
we still talk, even go out but at this point of my life, she just falls short in the stability category. Too bad, we get along so well and have the best sex. Oh well, easy come easy go!
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-05 18:57:36 EST (#)
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What happened with your new chick?
Submitted by Xcuses (user info) at 2005-12-05 18:52:59 EST (#)
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naw Ruthless, I'm sure you'll be fine, but go ahead with the update if you want.
I'll be happy with one woman one day.......maybe
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-05 18:42:42 EST (#)
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Submitted by Xcuses (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:24:59 (#)
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You seem happy now, we'll check in after New Years...
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Hahaha... I'll post an update. I'm betting the pictures from Christmas morning will be ridiculously adorable. Maybe by then we'll have a wedding date set.
And no, Shlongy, he's not your kid. Sorry dude.
Submitted by hollygolitely (user info) at 2005-12-05 17:30:06 EST (#)
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I love the way you and your boyfriend's hands are placed.....touching, but not in the way that most people pose for pictures. It's one of those unintentional things people do when they're in love.
Submitted by EatMeCompletely (user info) at 2005-12-05 14:39:08 EST (#)
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Rock on.
Submitted by LadyPlural (user info) at 2005-12-05 14:16:54 EST (#)
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Awwwww... He'll soon grow to hate it, just like you!
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2005-12-05 14:09:32 EST (#)
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You're screwing around on Shlongy?
Is that my kid, too?
Submitted by MandaPanda (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:53:13 EST (#)
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Good stuff.
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:35:58 EST (#)
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Submitted by FilthyAssistant (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:27:06 (#)
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That's a ridiculously pretty man.
I'm planning to spend christmas in a drunken stupour, spattered with my own vomit. It's for the best.
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I know. I'm a lucky girl
And that sounds like a fabulous time, Filthy. Enjoy!
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:31:53 EST (#)
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Seriously, I could look into that man's eyes all day long.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:29:59 EST (#)
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Umm, could the people in that photo be any more beautiful???
I think not.
Submitted by FilthyAssistant (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:27:06 EST (#)
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That's a ridiculously pretty man.
I'm planning to spend christmas in a drunken stupour, spattered with my own vomit. It's for the best.
Submitted by Xcuses (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:24:59 EST (#)
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You seem happy now, we'll check in after New Years...
Submitted by ruthless (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:22:22 EST (#)
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My arm is draped over his leg... it does look like I'm aiming my elbow at his crotch... but I'm not, I swear!
He is a cute kid, isn't he Caul?
And all in good time, Mike.
Submitted by Mike00295 (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:16:42 EST (#)
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Wedding
Submitted by Mike00295 (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:11:49 EST (#)
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I don't see any weddign rings in this picture...SINNERS!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:06:40 EST (#)
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Mmmm, eye-candy.
p.s. I'm talking about the little boy.
Submitted by pen_name (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:05:23 EST (#)
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and why do i have the song "you're pretty good looking...for a girl" stuck in my head?
i think it's in the soundtrack for that movie where deuce bigalo turns into a woman.
Submitted by pen_name (user info) at 2005-12-05 13:02:40 EST (#)
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why is it a woman's instinct to throw an elbow at a guy's crotch?