Not ready at all
By much2say
@much2say (55601)
Los Angeles, California
October 30, 2024 4:52pm CST
Late Saturday morning, I dressed in my 80s costume (Flashdance black and hot pink themed) and hopped into the car to pick my daughter up from work. We were going to an 80s Halloween party for our last day of zumba class 
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It was quite sunny out 
and nearly hot as I was driving. I turned the car radio on to try to find some 80s music to put me in the mood.
And so . . . what do I hear?
Nat King Cole . . .
"Although It's been said . . . many times, many ways . . .
Merry Christmas . . . to you"
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!
It was/is still not yet Halloween . . . I am not ready at all for this holiday stuff 
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Are holidays being pushed on us way too early these days?
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It was quite sunny out and nearly hot as I was driving. I turned the car radio on to try to find some 80s music to put me in the mood.
And so . . . what do I hear?
Nat King Cole . . .
"Although It's been said . . . many times, many ways . . .
Merry Christmas . . . to you"
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!
It was/is still not yet Halloween . . . I am not ready at all for this holiday stuff .
Are holidays being pushed on us way too early these days?20 people like this
19 responses
@rebelann (112870)
• El Paso, Texas
31 Oct
Good grief!! It's bad enough that they start all that xmas music after Halloween but watt the heck is it with starting in October!!!
So, how was that party?
Oh man, now youz done it, I wanna hear some 80s music too. Hmmmm Stray Cats maybe??
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Nov
It sickens me that a bunch of stores have already put away Halloween stuff in the past week and have replaced the shelves with Christmas stuff. What is going on???
The party was cool . . . did zumba to some 80s music and there was a potluck afterwards. I love Stray Cats !
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Nov
@rebelann Isn't that how it used to be . . . Christmas AFTER Thanksgiving??? Thanksgiving kinda gets mixed in with general autumn stuff it seems . . . poor Tday is sandwiched in between the biggies I guess.
Wish you could join us for zumba! We can go for coffee and chili rellenos aftewards !
Yah, it's cooled down considerably . . . it IS rather chilly at night and in the mornings. Brrrr. Is it still warm there like here during the day though?
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Yah, it's cooled down considerably . . . it IS rather chilly at night and in the mornings. Brrrr. Is it still warm there like here during the day though?2 people like this
@rebelann (112870)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Nov
I'm with you on that, they should wait til after Thanksgiving for Christmas stuff .... hmmm, so where's the thanksgiving stuff?
Dang it girl, I'z 
jealous ............. wait, never mind, if I tried to zumba I'd probably fall and break my butt or worse
It's finally getting really cold at night here, is it doing the same there?
jealous ............. wait, never mind, if I tried to zumba I'd probably fall and break my butt or worse
It's finally getting really cold at night here, is it doing the same there?2 people like this
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
31 Oct
Unfortunately Christmas music and sales get earlier and earlier each year. It is coming quickly though. You should post a pic of you in your costume! Have a good day.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
1 Nov
@much2say Thanks. You could always take it from the neck down. lololol
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Nov
I enjoy the holidays with my family . . . but I don't look forward to it now regarding my sister. She has sucked the joy out of "celebrating" now - I know what you mean by feeling drained and low.
Yah, the party was fun! But many of the ladies also wore black and hot pink . . . maybe we looked like a zumba team 
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
8 Nov
@grenery8 Big hugs. Yah, family life can be difficult. It's not always easy dealing with parents either. It's a whole complex ball of "things" that have built up through the years and is now at this point. And so we have to do what we have to do to save our sanity. For some reason, negative energy within the family just stays there, doesn't it?
Yes, having some joy in your life IS important - always find time to get that 
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@grenery8 (10592)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
7 Nov
@much2say i also feel the same and won't probably go to see my parents cause,i have similar relationship with them like my sister.tried to stay good only with my mum but her passive agressiveness, i don't feel it anymore.i say you hurt me and she says i never did is only one of examples.so,yes,draining.
O,yes,due to green,maybe.i wish i could see you yes, having fun is really important
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
31 Oct
Of course they are. We need time to savor the fall.
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@AmbiePam (92708)
• United States
31 Oct
That’s hilarious. I don’t like it when they jump to Christmas even before Halloween. Here, we have one radio station that starts playing nothing but Christmas music from Thanksgiving Day to January first, and I appreciate that. But too early bums me out.
I’m so glad to see a discussion from you. Keep them coming!
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Nov
It seems many of the stores have already jumped to Christmas (some from a couple weeks ago already) . . . I can't, just can't!!!! I thought our radio station did that too - who gave them permission to do this now???
Hee hee - I thought of you when I realized this could be a post 
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@snowy22315 (180661)
• United States
31 Oct
Oh, that is ridiculous! It never used to be that way..when retailers had some sense.
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@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Oct
It seems that every year the stores and channels start earlier and earlier. I hope you found some good 80s music and it got you in the mood.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16762)
• China
31 Oct
You must have dressed the part at the party ! To my surprise,you still keep the 80s costume !
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16762)
• China
1 Nov
@much2say I think that should be attributed to your graphic design specialism.
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@RasmaSandra (79833)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Oct
Me too I want the holidays to stay back a bit after all it hasn't even been Thanksgiving yet,
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@Deepizzaguy (102799)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Oct
I am afraid the Christmas holidays are being pushed too early since the Lake Charles radio stations begin their Christmas music starting on Thanksgiving.
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@Deepizzaguy (102799)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Nov
@much2say The same feelings I have that Christmas music should be in December.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
5 Nov
Xmas?
Oh I would have loved to have seen you two!!
Was it fun?1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (50243)
• United States
9 Nov
In September they had Christmas trees and decorations up in Lowes. It’s just ridiculous.
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