I haven't had to work a christmas in as long as I can remember. In fact, I don't think I ever had to work on Christmas. This year, I will have to. I'm not exactly pleased that I have to work, but I am happy to use the situation to my benefit.
There was a time when I was almost liking the holidays. I haven't really had any family of my own in quite some time, and this time of the year is a little lonely for me. So I was happy to go with my wife and spend them there. That is, until about a year ago when it all went to shit because my wife's mother openly remarked about her disapproval of me. After a heated argument and such, I was left feeling rather uncomfortable being there. It's been that way ever since.
Obviously, if I have to work on Christmas, I chose to work just a little later in the day so I can at least open gifts with my children. Then, I'll go to work and my wife will head north to her family. When I'm done working, there really won't be much point in trying to head up there, because I will still have to work the next morning. So I'll come back to the empty home and sit here alone. I'll likely watch a lot of porn and British sitcoms and drink.
I suppose I could go to my mother's house, but I think I would much rather stay here alone. It shouldn't be like this, I think, but there it is. I would rather be alone than be around any one in my extended family.
I miss when I was young and no one went anywhere during Christmas. That day was for presents, toys, and food. There was no driving hours to get to somewhere to open more presents. That's what the rest of the holiday week was about. But I seem to be the only one who feels this way, so there it is.
But I won't have to travel this year... always look on the bright side...
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