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I'm invited, but should I even go?

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Sandi Papaya:
My cousin "June" is hosting the Christmas gift-opening - I mean, the annual audience to watch her and her family exchange oodles of expensive gifts - and dinner this year, and my name was on the invitation.

Considering that when I had my accident, she was the only person who showed NO support, moral or otherwise, told my brother (and my MOM!) she was glad I was in an accident because I "didn't care" about her two children, so she didn't care about me, I'm not exactly feeling inclined to go. I'm not really that enthused about watching the four-hour production that will ensue for her 2 kids to open their 313,468,987 gifts from "Santa." I know she's a terrible hostess and she'll have plenty of liquor on hand, but the food will either be scant and tasteless (she's not a good cook) or be prepared by her stepmom (my aunt) and my grandpa (who's getting too old for this sort of hassle). And the bottom of the invitation to her Christmas shindig said - I kid you not - "Bring lots of presents!!!!" Oh really? Lots of presents? I thought Christmas was about being together and celebrating family (and having lots of GOOD food), not about the gifts.

I've decided to beg off both due to the fact that I'm sick as a dog (got a monster cold), and also "still recovering" from my accident (in truth, I'm pretty much healed - my neck still a little stiff, but that's all). I'm sending the gifts for the kids by whoever's going, but I don't really much care to go myself. It would probably be the polite thing to do, but I'm sure it's more polite not to spread my sickness around if I can help it. ;)

Shoo:
Oh, definitely don't go.  I can't imagine why you'd ever care to spend another moment in that vile woman's company.  I wouldn't send gifts for her two kids, either.  But that's just me.

ZipTheWonder:
You have to ask????   :o :o :o

:)

Chartreuse:
Sounds like loads of fun...  just like having wisdom teeth pulled, a pap smear, and all those other delightful things we all enjoy.   ::)

I'd avoid it simply because of June, but all the other reasons you've listed also nail why this one's worth missing.  Stay home, relax, and nurse that cold along! 

Fluffy_Brit_Bunny:
It sounds as if she's willing to put aside her dislike of you - to get more gifts for her and her kids.

You have perfectly good reasons not to go.

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