Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas • Hacker News Board

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#41

Post by thom » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 11:54 AM UTC

abzug wrote: post #32

gigatexal wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Dang! That’s tough! How are you coping? You good?

I'll be lying if I tell that I'm good. In 2022 I'll study to become a programmer. Focus on algorithms, data structures, and try to learn math (I'm very math illiterate, I don't know anything beyond basic arithmetic). So at least by this time next year I'll have more knowledge.

Sounds like a great plan! Any way we here could help you out with some books or something?

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#42

Post by deepersprout » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 11:55 AM UTC

I think this whole christmas thing makes a lot of people feel alone and depressed. I hate that. Posts like these make me think this even more. I am alone, and I like it. I can play Warzone and code some stuff I wanted to finish. I can do things I like. I know this may sound stupid, but if you feel alone, don't. There is no reason to. It's just a day like many others. There is really nothing to it.

And we don't need "Christmas" for a virtual hug. We can do that every day of the year.

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#43

Post by vorticalbox » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 11:55 AM UTC

abzug wrote: post #32

gigatexal wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Dang! That’s tough! How are you coping? You good?

I'll be lying if I tell that I'm good. In 2022 I'll study to become a programmer. Focus on algorithms, data structures, and try to learn math (I'm very math illiterate, I don't know anything beyond basic arithmetic). So at least by this time next year I'll have more knowledge.

I wish you the best of luck.

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#44

Post by mongol » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 11:56 AM UTC

Fortunately I have never been alone at Christmas, but plenty New Years Eves. I think I can relate but I think these events are quite different, one is mostly about family, and the other mostly about friends. Wish you a pleasant holiday no matter where you are.

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#45

Post by hahamrfunnyguy » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 11:59 AM UTC

sAbakumoff wrote: post #30

XMass is just an artificially distinctive day designed to sell more stuff to people. Why do guys even care about being or not being alone?

For most people that celebrate the holiday, it's a day to spend time with friends and family. I am not Christian, but I still celebrate the holiday with my family. It's the only time of year I see certain family members. It's a convenient time to do this because everyone else is taking time off to do the same.

If someone is used to do doing this and is unable to, it's not hard to see why they would feel lonely.

I chose not to visit with friends and family last year due to covid but I didn't feel lonely. I observed some of my usual traditions like preparing some fancier than usual food and drink, zoomed and played games online with friends and family and had a nice and relaxing day.

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#46

Post by abzug » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 12:00 PM UTC

thom wrote: post #41

abzug wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'll be lying if I tell that I'm good. In 2022 I'll study to become a programmer. Focus on algorithms, data structures, and try to learn math (I'm very math illiterate, I don't know anything beyond basic arithmetic). So at least by this time next year I'll have more knowledge.

Sounds like a great plan! Any way we here could help you out with some books or something?

Since I'm focusing on the job market, I'm collecting resources to learn C++. From what I gathered the best beginner book is Bjarne Stroustrup's Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++, which I think it'll be good since it's a programming book that uses C++ and not a book solely about C++.

But I'm open to any advice.

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#47

Post by abzug » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 12:00 PM UTC

vorticalbox wrote: post #43

abzug wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'll be lying if I tell that I'm good. In 2022 I'll study to become a programmer. Focus on algorithms, data structures, and try to learn math (I'm very math illiterate, I don't know anything beyond basic arithmetic). So at least by this time next year I'll have more knowledge.

I wish you the best of luck.

Thanks.

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#48

Post by ignoramous » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 12:00 PM UTC

abledon wrote: post #33

kombine wrote: post #15

I'm an immigrant living in the UK by myself and it is not even in my homeland tradition to celebrate Christmas. So today will just be a regular Saturday for me!

happy dec 25th coffee in the morning feeling!

Even if one doesn't "celebrate" the year-end holidays, the vibes all around are alright, to be fair. The coffee, much like the air you breathe-in itself, feels very different when almost everyone is in a jolly good mood.

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#49

Post by siva7 » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 12:03 PM UTC

A holiday is only as important as you make it. There are lots of people who don't give a damn about which holiday it is because it bears no meaning to them and still are perfectly chilled friends. There is nothing wrong with that

Re: Tell HN: You are not alone this Christmas

#50

Post by manuelabeledo » Sat, Dec 25, 2021, 12:04 PM UTC

I feel you. Haven’t been with my family for almost three years now, although I’m lucky I have my wife and children with me. Let’s hope next year gets better!