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Tweak says, "Hmm... I dunno."

Quentin Coldwater (magicianking) wrote in valarnet,
@ 2014-12-21 21:01:00

Entry tags:

lina inverse, malia tate, peter king, quentin coldwater, sirius black

Looking for Christmastime activities that a solo person can do on his own without turning into the creepy alone guy everyone fears and/or pities. Any suggestions?

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	of_delain 2014-12-22 11:22 am UTC (link)
	Alone on Christmas? That's always depressing. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-22 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	Most years it's by choice. This year it's by circumstance. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	of_delain 2014-12-23 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	That sucks. I might have a get together, I don't know. If I do, you're welcome to join, stranger. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-24 03:42 am UTC (link)
	You'd invite a stranger to your Christmas celebrations? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	of_delain 2014-12-28 05:24 pm UTC (link)
	I've found that meeting in neutral locations has been pretty safe. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2015-01-01 05:25 pm UTC (link)
	You have more faith in humanity than I do. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	not_the_grim 2014-12-22 11:41 am UTC (link)
	Wanking is always a good time passer. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-22 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks for that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	not_the_grim 2014-12-23 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	Any time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-24 03:44 am UTC (link)
	You enjoy talking about wanking on the internet? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	not_the_grim 2014-12-28 05:24 pm UTC (link)
	Do you not? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2015-01-01 05:32 pm UTC (link)
	Under normal circumstances that's the sort of thing I like to keep to myself. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	malia_tate 2014-12-22 06:00 pm UTC (link)
	Pubs are always welcoming to loners during holiday seasons. Also you can still make gingerbread houses, decorate a tree, ect by yourself. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-22 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	Decorating a tree and making a gingerbread house by myself sounds incredibly depressing. But a pub, on the other hand, sounds interesting. At least it'll be warm. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	malia_tate 2014-12-23 02:46 am UTC (link)
	Yeah it does but doesn't mean you can't do it by yourself. Sounds a hell of a lot more fun and people are even there. You might even make a friend. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 04:05 am UTC (link)
	Definitely not in the mood for an even more depressing activity. Perhaps. I'll give it a go. Nothing to lose, really. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	malia_tate 2014-12-23 04:08 am UTC (link)
	Hey you just asked for suggestions. That's the attitude. Maybe you'll see me, because that's my plan. Can't go wrong with finding yourself at a bar. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 04:31 am UTC (link)
	True. I should have been more specific. Which bar? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	malia_tate 2014-12-23 04:33 am UTC (link)
	(Insert bar name here) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 06:01 am UTC (link)
	Maybe I'll see you there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	malia_tate 2014-12-23 03:48 pm UTC (link)
	Maybe. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 01:36 am UTC (link)
	Drink, break a few things. Or if you feel like being really altruistic, soup kitchens. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 02:04 am UTC (link)
	Not sure if altruism suits me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 02:10 am UTC (link)
	Then drink? There's probably a bar or two open during Christmas. And sometimes a restaurant, I guess, if they want to be dicks to their employees. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 02:11 am UTC (link)
	I'd hate to be the bane of someone's Christmas simply because I have no one here to share mine with. I can make my own food. Or Chinese. I hear they're open. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 02:13 am UTC (link)
	I mean, you're being the bane of someone's existence by ordering Chinese. I just say take advantage of what ever's open! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 02:15 am UTC (link)
	Am I? Darn. I guess I'll be drinking instead. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 02:16 am UTC (link)
	It's only depressing if you're drinking at home by yourself. Doing it at bars, though - socially acceptable. You'll be fine. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 02:18 am UTC (link)
	Then for one night out of the year, I shall be socially acceptable. Do you have any recommendations? Good bars in the area? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 02:26 am UTC (link)
	You, sir, are talking to the right person. [List of bars.] Top ones are the more decent ones, the closer you get to the bottom, the more likely you'll find razors in your beer, so be careful! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 02:31 am UTC (link)
	Y'know, I had a good feeling about you. Sounds like I've got some rounds to make. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 02:38 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, I'm pretty swell, thanks. Good luck! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Solistice, etc. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 04:04 am UTC (link)
	Humble, too. ;) And to you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 04:11 am UTC (link)
	Thanks! I'm Lina, by the way. Guessing you're new to Valarnet, so welcome aboard the crazy train. Free subscription on the bright side, but the psychiatric help's pretty pricy, I hear. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 04:32 am UTC (link)
	Hello, Lina. I'm Quentin. Fairly new, I've only been in Orange County about six months now. I'm intrigued about the psychiatric help comment, though. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 04:38 am UTC (link)
	~~Virgin blood for the OC, poor dude.~~ You'll find out. Just get familiar with the bars and you'll be alright. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-23 06:01 am UTC (link)
	That's the plan. So far it seems to be working. So, you're a believer in it all, then? All the Dream stuff? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dragonspooker 2014-12-23 01:28 pm UTC (link)
	Living proof of the dram stuff, more like it. But you'll likely figure it out on your own. Once you get pass over the 'WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON' bump, it gets easier. ~~Mostly~~. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicianking 2014-12-24 03:43 am UTC (link)
	It sounds both a little exciting and a little terrifying, if I'm being completely honest. Still not sure I believe it, exactly, though a part of me wants to. (Reply to this) (Parent)