Family :(

toothpastekisses · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject: Family :(

Tomorrow is gonna be so bloody stressful! Firstly, it's my nan's birthday which means ALL my family will be round there when I go and see her, many of which I don't like and I know the feeling's mutual. They're really loud and I'll just end up sitting there like a lemon the entire time while they exchange glances and smirks. I've avoided most of them for such a long time it'll be so embarrassing to see them all tomorrow. As if this isn't bad enough, I then have to go to my aunt and uncle's leaving party as they're emigrating to Australia next week (my dad's side of the family. I must admit, I prefer this side much more). It's at some posh club thing and SO many people are going to it...It'll be the epitone of anxiety for me, I won't know where to stand and who to talk to and what about and stuff. My dad'll probably go out of his way to embarrass me too. How am I going to get through this?! (aside from drinking tons of alcohol beforehand, which I don't have anyway) Rolling Eyes

IceNerveshatter · Newbie User Joined: May 28, 2008 Posts: 47

My advice is to get properly drunk and find the least annoying person and talk to them most of the night.

joeljjison · Newbie User Joined: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 58

I can't suggest anything for your nan... thats a situation i know fairly well, and have never managed to defeat. Be sure to chat about it with anyone close to you who could understand beforehand. Be as relaxed as possible before it happens, so that it takes longer for you to lose your calm.

The second thing sounds better... the fact there are so many people is in a sense an advantage.. your more able to move away from people, you don't really have to stick anywhere long, there may be a bar tab. Find a senile and alcoholic relative by the bar and stick with them. That would be ideal if you have one on hand. If not, i'm sure you can find someone to stick to, whether they be a black sheep of the family who doesn't get on with your dad too much, someone your age who doesn't want to be there either, etcetera.

At least it'll be over by sunday.