Just_A_Guy Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 If it's any consolation, there will be children at my in-law's driving me nuts. And they will be mine. I child-proofed my house, but they keep getting in somehow . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I child-proofed my house, but they keep getting in somehow . . .Now THATS funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWyvern Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm heading to my parent's house for Thanksgiving, but I'm 23 now and this is becoming slightly awkward. I feel like I should be having Thanksgiving dinner with my fiance, or something, by now, but I'm not engaged yet. ...I'm not trying to channel Eowyn or JaG on purpose, I promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephP Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Nope, I'm going to sit around my tiny apartment feeling sorry for myself.That was my plan also, until someone in the ward invited me, so now my plan is to go to someone else's dinner, feel like an outsider, while feeling sorry for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 That was my plan also, until someone in the ward invited me, so now my plan is to go to someone else's dinner, feel like an outsider, while feeling sorry for myself. If you go with that attitude then you will be an outsider and only have yourself to pity. Go and have fun and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 That was my plan also, until someone in the ward invited me, so now my plan is to go to someone else's dinner, feel like an outsider, while feeling sorry for myself.I think you're trying to be funny.But, I'm going to pretend that you were serious because I have a little peeve about this. See... this is one of the reasons people dread inviting new people to their shindigs. Some people make it a giant chore for the host to have to make sure they are enjoying themselves and not feeling left out. A lot of times, when they've done what they can and the guest still leaves the party miserable, the host feels miserable too. So, it's like you put all this effort for people to gather and it all goes to waste.I invite new ward members to my house. It's sink or swim time. There's the kitchen, there's the food, here's the people. As a host, I don't sweat it - you jump right into the mix, or you sit in a corner and enjoy the view (some people like that - the airport-personality). I don't hold your hand to make sure you're enjoying yourself. You get to find your own comfort zone. At the end of the day - if you enjoyed it, great! If you didn't, well, I gave it a shot. But yeah, it would be great if you try to at least mingle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I was never the hostess type, not naturally, at least. I've taken baby steps over the years, though, and I'm able to host BBQs and small get togethers -- all casual. I'm not at the point, and perhaps it's not my nature, where I'm comfortable inviting new faces outside my clique. It's always been close friends and family that come over. Back on topic.. I think we decided to eat out at a buffet somewhere. We don't want to do anything fancy, since we'll have baby with us. It'll be a nice evening. We were invited to my husband's brothers' homes for Thanksgiving but we decided to opt out -- not for us -- and we're just fine with that decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I was never the hostess type, not naturally, at least.So then, you won't be filing for bankruptcy? Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 That was my plan also, until someone in the ward invited me, so now my plan is to go to someone else's dinner, feel like an outsider, while feeling sorry for myself.Well, to each their own, but I do pretty good in others homes. For one, they thought of me and invited me over but mainly, they invited me into their home. If there's one thing my old man drilled into my head is to don't ever disrespect the working person, and a person's home. So I'm on my best behavior (as best as it can be) and I tend to watch my mouth a bit more. But I always, always make sure I go with a good and grateful attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephP Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Well, to each their own, but I do pretty good in others homes. For one, they thought of me and invited me over but mainly, they invited me into their home. If there's one thing my old man drilled into my head is to don't ever disrespect the working person, and a person's home. So I'm on my best behavior (as best as it can be) and I tend to watch my mouth a bit more. But I always, always make sure I go with a good and grateful attitude.In reply to Anatess and you, Yes I was being tongue in cheek. I'm very grateful for the invitation. I love and respect the couple that invited me. But there is still, of course, that sadness of not having my own family to have Thanksgiving with. Since the break of my engagement this feeling has been heightened and this holiday really accents it. I'm not a gloomy guy, in fact the more I'm hurt the more jovial I attempt to appear. I don't think anyone is responsible for my entertainment or my happiness. I'm very grateful to be spending thanksgiving with good friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Well I wish it be a pleasant holiday for Slam and Joseph :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 So then, you won't be filing for bankruptcy? Good to hear.Took me much longer than it should have for me to "get" that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahlia Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm heading to my parent's house for Thanksgiving, but I'm 23 now and this is becoming slightly awkward. I feel like I should be having Thanksgiving dinner with my fiance, or something, by now, but I'm not engaged yet. How old are you and where do you live? I have a nice, attractive son who is looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWyvern Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I have a nice, attractive son who is looking... son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 How old are you and where do you live? I have a nice, attractive son who is looking... I really don't think that gay matchmaking is part of lds.net's mission. Nor that Little Wyvern is game. However, LW, I have a very cute niece who is a teacher in Davis County. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I also have a cute 23 year old daughter who isn't married or engaged. I want to start singing "Matchmaker, matchmaker make me a match." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 And I have lots of cute, attractive, highly intelligent cousins.... ... and they all need visas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahlia Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I don't get it. Are you a guy? A gay woman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahlia Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I also have a cute 23 year old daughter who isn't married or engaged. I want to start singing "Matchmaker, matchmaker make me a match."How does she feel about older guys? Guys who are going to be college administrators and make some decent money? Guys who want about 3 kids, preferably boys. Can she handle that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnn727 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 We're going out to a Buffet -- no muss, no fuss and personally I don't really care for turkey so I'll have something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleWyvern Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I don't get it. Are you a guy?Yes.A gay woman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classylady Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 We're going out to a Buffet -- no muss, no fuss and personally I don't really care for turkey so I'll have something else.Gasp! Not care for turkey? I thought everyone liked turkey, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnn727 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Gasp! Not care for turkey? I thought everyone liked turkey,Nope, I'll eat it if I have to but I sure wouldn't choose it for a meal if I had a choice -- and lucky me, at 56 years old, I can choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Well, I got my Thanksgiving meal all set. Stuffed turkey breast, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, candied yams and for desert: pumpkin bread & banana bread with tea. It's only me so I get to set the menu, thus, not a green thing on it. And lest I forget, the annual tradition of waiting until mom forces my kids to call me to wish me a happy Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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