Happy Xmas - Part 2

Hi,
Just a quick note as I don't have a lot to say.

I've had a lovely Xmas day. I think the main reason is low expectations. As I didn't build it up to very much, it's been a lot of fun compared to an average day. It's been laid back, and I really enjoyed the Wallace and Gromit programs on TV - the Curse of the Wererabbit feature film and the new Loaf or Death standard episode. Both were excellent (though I think Loaf or Death isn't quite up to the incredible standard set by Wrong Trousers.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed your Xmas day.
Peace and love to you.
AcidCat

Happy Xmas

May I be (one of) the first to wish you all a happy Xmas for 2008.

I am typing this on my shiny old computer, which my brother has kindly resurrected for me with lots of hard work from him, and a new network card which we purchased today. I'm awfully excited as it's going to make working on it next term so much easier, and it means I get to use Windows less often (although I am still using Windows XP and have avoided the dreaded "Vista" like the plague) and am currently using a version of Linux. It's shiny, fast and isn't crashing which is nice. I'm a bit of a Linux novice, so it'll be a fun adventure.

When we were at the shops buying a network card, it really struck me that the credit crunch is indeed biting. The whole high street was much less busy than expected for the Xmas period, in particular for Xmas eve.

I visited the pub with a few old school friends too this evening. The pub was also way less busy - also a victim of the credit crunch? There were four of us (each of whom go back more than half my life) and I felt a bit alienated, and got the whole "I don't belong here, I don't fit in here, and the others have moved on" feeling. It changed a little when two of them left and I chatted to the remaining friend on my own. It felt like proper communication was happening and like I was getting something out of being there instead of us just turning up to the pub out of boredom/duty/nostalgia/habit. It was good to see them all though and good to see them happy, especially the two who were having problems in their life, and the remaining one is very happy and in love.

Happy Xmas to you all

AcidCat

Xmas boredom

Settled into the Xmas slow routine. I'm enjoying it as it's a hell of a change of pace. I never used to enjoy the slumming around doing nothing, but after the term that I've just had, I'm revelling in the absence of over-stimulation.

However, I get worried that my brother isn't enjoying his holiday. He's one of my favourite people in the whole world, and one of the nicest people ever, with a real kind heart. I think he's bored, and I'm worried he's feeling sad. I don't really know what to do to change things around for the better. He's just spent most of the day kindly getting my computer working and teaching me how to use it. Hopefully we're going to brave the crowds tomorrow and have a jaunt to the shops and that might be entertainment enough...

To all who are unhappy, sad or depressed at the moment, my thoughts are with you. May things improve, and may you grow happier and happier every moment of every day.

Love
AcidCat

Merry Xmas

Dear everyone.

Merry Xmas to you all.

Christmas. Overhyped. Expensive. Stressful. Boring. Depressing.

However, at christmas time, it's a time for family. A time for thinking of friends and the less material things. A chance for relaxation and boredom. A chance to stop and take stock of life and thinking about philosophy and the meaning of it all.

I do like it. Sod gifts. Be with people you love. Use it as a chance to tell people what they mean to you.

Good luck one and all with the Xmas period.

Love
AcidCat