First Christmas day by myself

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johnnyb47

Guru
Location
Wales
Well this a new one.
I was invited to join my ex in-laws for Christmas dinner today but I've just called them to cancel it. I've had this bug now since Wednesday and I just can't seem to shift it. For the sake of having a nice Christmas dinner and spreading my disgusting germs to some elderly ex family members ,I've thought its best not to be selfish.
So today it's just me and the stray cat at home in front of the t.v. lol ,enjoying all the repeats. I really can't wait to feel a little better again and get out and about into the real world again on my bike. Christmas was once a magical time but this year the only thing that reminds me its Christmas ,is that what's on tv.
I've not bothered with any decorations either as it feels somewhat pointless in a big empty house. Don't get me wrong though I'm not sitting here feeling sorry for myself ,but deep down I can't wait for it all to pass and just get on with life again such as cycling and back to work. These things have strangely enough, become more and more of an important part of my life after being a single guy once again after 25 years.Work is now not just classed as a means to earn money, but also a means of having friends and social interaction. The same also goes for cycling. It's a great release to enjoy seeing new things, and striking up new friend ships whilst out and about. Whether it be social rides or chatting randomly to other cyclists out on the road or cycle cafe stops. There's also sites like this though, where you can comfortably talk like this, knowing you won't be trolled.
Right , time for another cup of tea and flick through the t.v. channels to see if there's anything decent to watch.
Have yourselves a good day all :-) :-) :-) :-)
 

Roadhump

Time you enjoyed wasting was not wasted
Merry Christmas, hope you manage to enjoy the day. Although having dinner with the family, I am similar to you in that I have a bout of the dreaded manflu and can't wait to get over it and out on the bike again - also I wouldn't bother with decorations at all, but wouldn't get away with that because the family insist on it. All the best. :headshake:
 
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johnnyb47

johnnyb47

Guru
Location
Wales
Doesn't it ,drag you down though, when you don't feel up to getting out about on your bike. Your mind almost becomes "stale" somehow. Even if I could just stomach the thought of just getting a few gentle miles in today would lift my spirits lol ,and blow the cob webs away.
 
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johnnyb47

johnnyb47

Guru
Location
Wales
There's been some nasty bugs going around lately. People at work have been dropping like flies recently coming down with it. One of my friends was covered head to toe in a particularly bad rash. I was suggesting he may of had Shingles but he was told it was something called " hives"
I've never heard of this before, but he certainly didn't look well at all.
I been lucky up until now to of avoiding all these things going around up until now lol :-) :-)
 

Saluki

World class procrastinator
Christmas alone here too. Just me and my dog.
I gave up with the regular TV, and found something on Netflix instead.
Like you, work earns bill money and a tiny bit of play money. It’s social interaction for me. I do have a chap that I am seeing but he has been away since 15th Dec but I will see him next weekend.

I too think that I am coming in for something. I took my bike a piddly 20 miles and struggled for the last 5 and now feel horrendous. Snoozing on the sofa after walking the dog, I think. I am not feeling sorry for myself either. Kind of looking forward to getting back to work on Wednesday.
 

Lullabelle

Banana
Location
Midlands UK
Well this a new one.
I was invited to join my ex in-laws for Christmas dinner today but I've just called them to cancel it. I've had this bug now since Wednesday and I just can't seem to shift it. For the sake of having a nice Christmas dinner and spreading my disgusting germs to some elderly ex family members ,I've thought its best not to be selfish.
So today it's just me and the stray cat at home in front of the t.v. lol ,enjoying all the repeats. I really can't wait to feel a little better again and get out and about into the real world again on my bike. Christmas was once a magical time but this year the only thing that reminds me its Christmas ,is that what's on tv.
I've not bothered with any decorations either as it feels somewhat pointless in a big empty house. Don't get me wrong though I'm not sitting here feeling sorry for myself ,but deep down I can't wait for it all to pass and just get on with life again such as cycling and back to work. These things have strangely enough, become more and more of an important part of my life after being a single guy once again after 25 years.Work is now not just classed as a means to earn money, but also a means of having friends and social interaction. The same also goes for cycling. It's a great release to enjoy seeing new things, and striking up new friend ships whilst out and about. Whether it be social rides or chatting randomly to other cyclists out on the road or cycle cafe stops. There's also sites like this though, where you can comfortably talk like this, knowing you won't be trolled.
Right , time for another cup of tea and flick through the t.v. channels to see if there's anything decent to watch.
Have yourselves a good day all :-) :-) :-) :-)

Hope you feel better soon :hugs:
 
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