That's Life
@amadeo (111938)
United States
December 9, 2016 3:10pm CST
Good afternoon.How are you doing.
I have been reading quite a few post of people being depress etc.
For unable to buy the things that they want for present.
They get stress out on this.Most people do not want a lot of things.
If you do not have enough spending money.Then let it be.Why do they worry about this.Yes we like to buy things for people.If you do not let it be.
Do some baking,make cookies,go visit them,give them a bear hug.
Do not make your self sick over this.No need.We are alive,living in a free
country.This is a good gift.
So so cannot get this.Well let it bed.Take them out.Go for a walk.Take in a movie.Hug the person I love you etc.
Now come on you can do better than this.
Never be jealous of someone.Look at your family and your children.
Yes,a lot of them will be unhappy.That's Life.My rant
© 2008 WMG That's Life [from Sinatra A Man And His Music Part II]
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
9 Dec 16
IT makes me sad that material things can get people so depressed. I was telling someone about the best gift I ever gave my dad, according to him, and he enjoyed it for years. I wrote down good memories I had of him and reasons I loved him on pieces of paper. Folded them and put them in a box. Every day he got to read one and know how much he was loved. It cost me nothing but time and a few sheets of paper and a box from the thrift store. People need to learn to be creative and give meaningful gifts, not just stuff.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
9 Dec 16
@dragon54u that was so wonderful there.A good idea.Yes,they need to be creative.Thank you for sharing this wonderful story
@adynsmommy (86)
• Spring Hill, Florida
10 Dec 16
I love that idea. Very special and memories that last a lifetime
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
9 Dec 16
I don't buy gifts for Christmas or birthdays. I would rather give a gift when I feel like it and when I want to.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
9 Dec 16
@marlina In the month of November, for no particual reason, except that I wanted to, I took my two daughters to a restaurant and after gave each an envelope for their families with a check in it. I do that a couple of times a year as when I want to and am able.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
9 Dec 16
I do not like the pressure of "Christmas gifts".So I am more like @1hopefulman and give much better gifts for birthdays.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
9 Dec 16
@1hopefulman that is a wonderful thing to do there.
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@marguicha (223001)
• Chile
9 Dec 16
I surely will not recieve many gifts and I don´t mind. I will only buy one small present for my younger granddaughter and I don´t mind either. She will be happy with her play-dogh. She has certain cookie cutters and other gadgets to play with it.
The rest of my people are expecting a jar of apricot jam from me. I´m starting with it now, as you know.
Now that the apricots are rippening, I am in the full Christmas spirit and by no means depressed.
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@marguicha (223001)
• Chile
10 Dec 16
@amadeo I just placed in jars the first batch. But I ran out of sugar.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
9 Dec 16
@marguicha that is a very wonderful gift there.Home made apricot jam.I can taste it now.
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@much2say (55604)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Dec 16
Exactly, no need to get stressed out over gift giving. Frankly I wish we could just do away with the gift part and just get together is all. I had no idea what to give our neighbors . . . finally I figured out I could just give them a basket full of organic little apples . . . thoughtful, simple, natural, and not expensive at all. Simple pleasures are the best.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
9 Dec 16
@much2smile that is very thoughtful and a wonderful idea
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Dec 16
You have got the right of it, things never make anyone happy people do and kindness does
@jstory07 (139697)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Dec 16
Yes things are going to happen in life and you have to just get over it and move on. That is life just move on.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
10 Dec 16
I often think many people would be happier if they would get out there and help others....nursing homes....special needs....even visiting shut ins. So many people just whine about how bad life is treating them but aren't willing to go out there and do something to make a difference.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
10 Dec 16
@Morleyhunt they do not want to face it.
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@vickycheeky (184)
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10 Dec 16
I agree with you. Not everyone appreciates expensive gifts. It is better to give small things coming from the heart.
@Stessia (192)
• Abuja, Nigeria
10 Dec 16
Yes ooo... People worry too much about Christmas gift... I worry about bringing up my kids... I'm 26.. With two kids... Why should I worry about buying Christmas gifts?... Why worry about Christmas gifts when I have two growing boys to worry about?.. My priorities now doesn't involve Christmas.... I worry about money; yes... But not for trifle things...they don't interest me....
@MarchBorn (17)
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10 Dec 16
Crying about your problems or insufficiency is anyway not going to turn the reality, but make it worse. So be happy, and enjoy life, taking it all, one day at a time.
@Letranknight2015 (51957)
• Philippines
10 Dec 16
Well, at least were safe and complete even though there's a problem I constantly feel irritated with.
@LeaPea2417 (37353)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10 Dec 16
I have family members who are more wealthy than my family is. And they always, each year, give us presents that we could never afford. They always outdo us. I could never repay them back. But, I will give them a present I can afford and I don't worry about the fact that I buy all my presents for them at Wal-Mart. It is the only store (that and other dollar stores), that I can afford. And being that they have everything and they realize we are poor, they seem grateful for what we give.
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Dec 16
There are a couple reasons for depression this time of year. One is the inability to get out of the house due to the cold and snow - which we haven't had a lot of yet, but as soon as we do cabin fever sets in. Another reason is that a lot of people have lost family and loved ones through the years and even this past year and they are depressed about the fact they aren't there with them any longer to enjoy the season with them.
A person should not get all stressed out and depressed because they were unable to get the gift they wanted for a certain someone in their lives. Life is too short for that kind of stress and depression. I agree, a person should get out and do something that will bring a measure of joy to their lives.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
10 Dec 16
Excellent advice. I have found too, that I prefer receiving things that do not take up space! So hugs, visits and so forth are more welcome.
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
10 Dec 16
We really have no family here, but I love the song. I have it on my iPod.
