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no_hypocrisy

(49,234 posts) Wed Dec 25, 2024, 03:14 PM Wednesday

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I'm invited to a very nice Christmas dinner with very nice people whom I like a lot. I'm supposed to be there by 4:00.

I don't want to get dressed, drive over there, and mingle.

I want to stay here and chill.

It's quiet. I have food and beverage.

It's my day off after working 10 hours on Monday and 8 hours yesterday.

I'll probably go, but my heart's not in it.

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Confession: [View all] no_hypocrisy Wednesday OP

I get it. Most of the time I'd rather stay home with the cat and Netflix. Ocelot II Wednesday #1

You can always say you think you're coming down with something, that 10 hour day would have something to do with it. SheilaAnn Wednesday #2

I don't socialize much & I always feel this way, but I almost always have an enjoyable time. CrispyQ Wednesday #3

Just remember that they invited you because they want you there with them. Think. Again. Wednesday #4

Four of us loners had breakfast at Denny's this morning now doc03 Wednesday #5

If your heart's not in it, don't. anciano Wednesday #6

So just skip church. Frasier Balzov Wednesday #7

That's me too but as others have said, a good time is usually had. Merry Christmas, whatever you decide! yonder Wednesday #8

Right there with you luv2fly Wednesday #9

I hope you go. If only to keep the possibility open applegrove Thursday #10