I feel like a reject today

[joeokw]

My 13 DS has pnuemonia... MY Dw is working 12 hours today.... I just BBq some chicken... very boring day..

 

[dtuleya]

Nothing much going on here. We went to the pool today as a family before oldest DS ditched us for a sleepover at a friend's house. We made some burgers, corn on the cob and cantalope for dinner. We live in a development with a country club (we don't belong) that sets off fireworks. We usually walk down and sit on the lawn to watch them with all of the other "non-members". I'm enjoying this because usually we spend every stinking holiday with the neighbors and that gets old real fast. Too bad you don't live near me or you could come with us. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

We didn't do anything today either. Washed our cars, took a nap. My sister and her dh are visiting from Atlanta, so dd spent the night at my Mom's house with them. It's 8pm here and she still isn't home! It's raining here too, so no fireworks...

 

[Grog]

Ds has watched the Disney World Planning video 3 times in a row so far

In case you weren't aware, there is a DLR planning video available at disneyland.com Your DS might like it.

It's been a slow day here too. We went out and did a bit of grocery shopping, watched some TV, nothing special. There are a couple of big fireworks show scheduled but I'm not up tp fighting the traffic or the crowds.

 

[Pugsley]

I had a nice day at my sister's house just hanging around the pool and cooking out. But on the way home I kept passing parties and I wanted to be invited! The Fourth of July always depresses me since I LOVE fireworks and want to see them, but I never go any more. It kills me that the DC fireworks (which are wonderful) are happening just ten miles down the road but it's too much of a hassle to go. I could go to a smaller local event, but I don't really have anyone to go with. The Fourth *is* another of those tough days for single people since, like everything else, it's very family oriented.

 

[EdiePA]

Being newly single, after 21 years of marriage, any holiday is tough. I feel like I'm the only one without a family to celebrate with!

DS#1 is away, DS#2 is with friends, so here I sit with my computer and an iced tea! This always happens on holidays and I know I've got to plan better. There were friends I could have called, I just didn't think to do it sooner!

Hugs all around!
Edie

 

[WDWLVR]

We do very quiet holidays. Today was a major cleaning day at home - something we really needed to do. A friend and her mom came over at 2 and we all went to the towns parade. A nice break of 1 1/2 hours in the heat. DH and I came home and finished cleaning up the computer room, then had dinner and now we are watching the Nascar Busch race from Daytona. At 9:30 we'll go out to the back yard and watch the fireworks the town sets off in a park about 5 blocks from our house. A nice somewhat lazy day.

 

[Pooh93]

Please don't feel like a reject. I know holidays can be hard when you are single, but they can also be difficult when you are married or in a difficult relationship. Trust me, you might feel like you are alone and everyone else is out having a good time, but this is not always the case. I wish I could have been alone today.

 

[Penny2]

Don't feel bad...holidays are a big bust with us, too. DH, Mom and me....every holiday....I have been lurking on the boards between doing some laundry and cooking. Hey, I think ANY day I don't have to work is FANTASTIC!! Hug to all...we're together here...right?

 

[DocRafiki]

Originally posted by Pooh93
I wish I could have been alone today.

Ha-- I have SO been there! Hence, still single

You're not a loser. Loafing is a good thing. I got the best of both worlds today by working half a day-- it gets me out of bed and dressed by a decent hour, and then I have the rest of the day to be productive or do whatever I want. Of course, I've been sleep deprived lately, so I took a big nap (after doing 2 hours of backed-up paperwork and then going BACK to work with my dogs to investigate the diarrhea I came home to). I wish I had a half-day every week. Very nice.

 

[Gail T AGAIN]

Well listen to this twist. The guy (brian) I was dating invited me over, I didn't go when he said "get over here, see you soon" . Every yr now he asks me over once a year like I am a hooker. That made my day worse. I had a few beers , took a Zanax, that I said I never would and sleep from I think it was 8 pm till 7:30 this morning. I am proud of myself though , I didn't run I said " I can't come over" but after I said that no more talking to me on the computer. My eyes are all swollen from crying, I am going to join the nunnery, maybe that is the best thing for a loner, at least I will feel like I am wanted.

 

[sharbear]

Sorry that stinks, Gail. We didn't do anything yesterday either. My DH is on call this weekend which means we can't go anywhere. The kids were so disappointed that I sent them to their grandmothers where they got to go to a party and the fireworks. Oh well, I caught up on my sleep.

BTW you did the right thing not going over to that guy's house. What a jerk! You don't need that kind of friend.

 

[Serena]

Gail, {{{hugs}}}.
I don't have time to say more, but you know how I feel about this attitude of yours' STOP IT, and how I feel about Brian.