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I love spending Christmas alone! I'm 80, and every year I decorate a tree 1940s style with antique ornaments, and play carols on my piano. This year, I enjoyed a concert in a lovely historic church with a friend. Also, I bought a beautiful vintage copy of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol and am enjoying reading it. A friend came over and showed me how to make her special cabbage soup. My Christmases are hardly grim. They are filled with peace and joy. When I observe the high-stress Christmases chosen by many, I shudder.
My mom passed away from cancer. I was her caregiver for many years. The holidays for me are hard. The thing I've learned is I still have all the wonderful memories, so I focus on those good times. Much joy to you all this holiday.
@tamarashiels570 I think when times get really hard we find out more about ourselves. This is what makes life so precious. I will send cheers and love to your parents and you this Christmas.
@ Merry Christmas! I understand that 100%. My wife died. Then, my mother got cancer, so I started talking care of her. I found I had cancer. Then my mother died. She was Irish. Her health insurance denied the treatment her oncologist said she needed. I’m part Cherokee and the tribe took care of me all the way through my treatment. Anything I needed I got. I wish the USA had universal healthcare like the rest of the modern world. I’m lucky to be on the Cherokee (Dawes) Rolls. I wish everyone could have good healthcare like me. Sad thing is Trump will make healthcare in America worse cause cruelty is the point.
My mom died on Xmas day 10 years ago and I always have a hard time. This year we put tree up but I just couldn’t decorate it so my husband did the whole thing. I enjoy going to family Xmas get togethers though.
I’ve had 3 Christmas’ with family that made me feel far more alone than any solo day. I refuse to let that happen EVER again. Solo is just fine. Do what’s good for you.
Carolyn, I've been watching your channel for about 6 months and enjoying it. The scenery, the info you give on the history of the places and the total stillness of the Southwestern desert. I love Sadie! I've been divorced 32 years and have lived alone with my dogs for all that time. I'm trying to say that everything you said in this video of being alone at Christmas is true! I have learned those same lessons. Yes! We get nostalgic for a "feeling" during holidays. I make myself my favorite meal, I watch old movies on tv, I play with my dog (her name is Sadie too) and I love to read. I enjoy the peace and contentment. You made me cry when you said I should be proud of myself for making it this far alone. I will not settle for just anything or anybody again. I don't feel strong but you made me feel good about myself. Thanks!
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This was a good show Carolyn . I think a lot of people needed this and it helped some of us. It helped me definitely. I lost my husband last month and I had mixed feelings about being alone or not this Christmas. I’m still here, I’m ok and thank you for reminding me. I hope to join the chat on Christmas but maybe I’ll be at a movie or walking in the park with my dogs, because “ im still here and I’m ok”. Thank you
I LOVE Christmas, Winter, cold weather and I LOVE being alone with my dog on Christmas. A million ways to create a great life! I love my life and I am grateful that I love my own company :)
I can't seem to get into the holiday spirit. I've had this terminal cancer for over three years and I never knoow if this will be my last. I am just going to celebrate the rreason for the season and how miracles do happen. I do hope you and all the friendlies have exactly what you want for the holiday. Bless each and every one of you. Much love to everyone ❣️
You are not alone im with you and more of us i been watching you from Iraq almost from the first or 2nd video i learned alot from you and bob my love and marry christmas to you and to all the people in world my wish for the new year the world live in peace ❤❤❤
I have assured my family that I’m ok being alone on the holiday. I will take walks and have a peace filled day. Hope you all have the holiday that you want! ✌🏼
Since my husband died I no longer celebrate Christmas. He was really into it with family and friends. However I did most of the work. Also, I am not religious so it's not a holiday that I can honestly celebrate. Since then, instead of decorations and Christmas music, my sons and I, when they are in the area, have a special meal. We splurge on food we wouldn't ordinarily buy and just enjoy it. However, I have spent some Christmas days alone and it doesn't bother me one bit. I have many invitations but prefer my alone time. That's my personality though, am definitely an introvert and prefer my own company to a room full of people. I am alone but never lonely.
thing is family is obligated to spend xmas with you or not, even you you have nothing in common. I think it is good to ask your sons if they actually want to be with you or not and give them that choice so they will be happy
Well done, video! For my Happy Solo Christmas, I will be making dark French roast coffee, a baked turkey basted in butter, fresh cranberry orange sauce and organic sliced pears from the Sacramento Delta! Although I am no longer a vegetarian, I wholeheartedly agree that fresh air and nature does heal the soul! Thank you for mentioning the need for sunlight/Vitamin D! You are so right!
I found myself snowed in one Christmas, and had plans to see my mom. I was a little panicked, then decided to cook some chicken and stuffing and made a salad. I enjoyed it-and survived. It was fun. The dog, I mean her highness, Poppy, and I had a fun hike in the snow. What a blast.
My ex husband of 23 years walked out end of October. I remember walking through my neighborhood in a daze looking in the windows as families decorated their Christmas trees. I held on to the belief in the magic of Christmas that my ex would ring the doorbell Christmas Eve saying he made a horrible mistake and wanted to come back….yeah, didn’t happen. It took some years but as I’ve always been an introvert I’ve learned to make my own holidays and like being alone with my dog.
Thanks for this video. I’m definitely feeling lonely this holiday season. Although I’m an introvert, I find myself a bit envious of those who have the option of being around family and/or friends. I’m a teacher. My grandmother lives with me in my home. She’s 89 and has advanced dementia. Other family no longer comes around. I do the “traditional” holiday stuff to see my grandmother smile- cook, put up the tree, put up lights on the house, bake, blast music, etc. As a treat, I bought myself a Christmas gift of new sheets (mine had holes). ❤
I can definitely relate 😊 good for you for buying yourself something special.. I bought myself a small Keurig coffee maker that I’ve been thinking about getting for a while now. Have a wonderful Christmas!
I used to feel that way… envious of all the family cookouts that went on all around me. Now I’m relieved that my remaining family moved many miles away 30 years ago, for ten years later, fox “news” had consumed them & they became raging lunatics (much like those families I had been so envious of). My life has remained drama-free by cutting them off.
I will likely be alone on Christmas but that is okay. I have been hospitalized since December 5th and I look forward to getting home. Thank you for this video. It is helpful to know other people are also alone like me on Christmas. Merry Christmas Carolyn from Sandra.
Most of my family and friends have passed away and some moved far away. I am blessed to have my adult son ❤ I'm disabled and live alone with my dog and I'm generally happy with my life. I am blessed to have a strong relationship with the Lord 😊❤ I know some people have lost loved ones this year and it's really hard for them, I've been in their shoes. Blessings to everyone and Merry Christmas ❤
I am happiest when I'm on my own. I am alone. I am not lonely. I wish people, especially a family member who thinks I HAVE to be with people would respect my wishes and let me live my life they way I choose too. I start feeling agitated weeks before Christmas because they start putting pressure on me. Leave me to do what I wish to..
Hello and wishing you a Merry Xmas. Your video about being alone on Xmas. Back in 2015 I got ill with an assignment of ills brought on by diabetes. After 45yrs of going to work the Dr's basically told me I might as well retire. I became some what depressed. I had nowhere to turn. I found RUclips and the NOMAD VIDEOS. I watched tons of them. Singles, families, commercial RV makers of all varieties. I was planning to join the community also. Then Covid19 happened. My health has really improved. After Covid I have changed my mind about being on the road. But I am eternally greatful to all the people in the RV world who provided me an outlet with their adventures. Weather it was revues or road trips, it got me through my depressrd moments. You did 2 segments with Bob and those offered me a way to spend idleness. Don't know if I have ever posted here before, but in this season. I'm saying all to the RV community everywhere THANKS & ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON
I'm not into commercial holidays, fake happy movies & spending money unnecessarily. I enjoy being with my pets and really close friends & family. Thank you for sharing this info!
I hear you. All the commercialism this time of the year makes me think about grabbing the nearest fake candy cane and beating the wings off the sugarcane fairy. LOL.
My aloneness is not my choice. Imagine having a family that lives a half hour away, and never invited you for Thanksgiving or Christmas. No cards, no calls, no texts.
Thank you, Ms. Carolyn, a wonderful video! No problems here with semi-solitude spent with the old man, been doing that for years. I think the older we get (I'm 76 soon to be 77), the reality of losing our older and oldest friends and family members has a very particular bittersweetness. Not necessarily an isolation thing; I can't quite put my finger on it. But it's a definite feeling. Like standing on the train station platform and waving to loved ones as their train heads down the track. Makes me wonder if I"ll be the last one standing, and maybe that's a universal thought.
Enjoying alone time is so stigmatized - constantly get "ahh, so sad for you" when actually it just feels right. It starts to feel wrong when I start doubting myself and buying into the social construct that you must be with relatives to be happy during holidays. Yes, to exercise! I may not start out wanting to walk/jog but afterwards I'm so glad I did. Great video at the right time :)
When I am at a party or with a group I never know what to say , so I usually prefer my own company. I am a caregiver for my mother who has dementia , she says nothing but keeps me company.
8 and half years wow…I give you a lot of credit for being able to live like this, looks very hard to me to drive around almost everyday at time to find a place to spend the night, I know at times you spend 14 days in an area, to have to make sure you have water , empty your tanks , upkeep of your rig….wow , I admire your sticktoidness..is that a word? I have learned a lot from you and enjoy the country with you..thank you…merry Christmas and a healthy, happy , safe NewYear!
Merry Christmas Caroline. I love being alone, doing me. I recently cleaned a widowers house several mths ago, I know he's lonely cause him & his wife was married for years but now he won't leave me alone. I told him I'm a loner and love it, I been single for 20 something years and enjoy it. I told him I didn't mind having a friend to do things with but don't want anyone under my ass 24/7. My last divorce was 23 yrs ago and said I would never get married again and I mean it and told him. But anyways have a great Christmas and New Years. Stay safe
Merry Christmas Carolyn, Yes! I agree on everything you said. A peaceful and quiet Christmas this year is a good time to reflect on past-good memories and the coming year, and celebrating our faith. Quiet our brains.🎄🎄🥧🍷Good Blessings
I'm 3 minutes in and I'm tearing up. I'm going to keep watching, but I wanted to comment and preemptively thank you for the video, Carolyn. We've met so you know that I'm not shy. But it was very difficult for me to approach the group when we came to see you. I'm not a big group person. I got into a car accident when I was on my way to one of your campouts. I could have shown up late, but I didn't because showing up late draws attention to you and I couldn't imagine walking into camp and getting that much attention. I thought I would just put that here so I could explain that I wasn't just ghosting y'all. I was struggling. With some of the same stuff you're already talking about here. I haven't made any friends on the road. That's probably 98% my fault because I keep to myself. This will be my first Christmas alone in my rig. I'm not looking forward to it. But I'm going to finish this video and see if you've got any great ideas I want to try Thanks again for the video. Sometimes it helps just knowing that you're not alone... even when you are alone... with being alone. ❤️🩹
@@sunshine3914 I actually don't think it's that easy. And I don't think Caroline intended to suggest that it is easy. :) But I do think the suggestions were helpful! For instance, I realize how long it has been since I've watched my favorite movie of all time, Shawshank Redemption! So that's what I'll be doing on Christmas. Every other year I've been in my rig, I have spent Christmas with people. This is the first year that I decided not to make plans and go solo. I thought I was fine with it, but the closer it gets the more I was starting to question that decision. I'll be fine, though. It's just one day. I'll watch Shawshank redemption and I'll tune in to Carolyn's Christmas live. :)
Hi Carolyn&Sadie 🎄🤶🙏 I enjoy Christmas by myself, when River was here 🌈 and not...Always a long hike on the moors or the coast and lovely food 🤩 Time's changed, M.S surfaced, now functioning on 25% of capacity! Complete game changer! I still prefer my own bubble. ❤❤❤ have a beautiful Christmas 🎄 🫶✨️💫⭐️🪷🥰🤶🇬🇧🇬🇪🎄
Carolyn's Christmas Party's have become my Christmas tradition! Last year while taveling in my car, I had to pull over on the side of the road to make it to her party😂😂 This year I'm living back in my rv. See you all there!!🎄🎄
Great video Carolyn! Sometimes, we need reminders of why we are where we are at a specific time in our lives. So thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays to you also.
This is the first holiday season since my parents passed (mom in oct and dad in nov, years apart tho) that i am actually enjoying the holidays in YEARS im still so sad but you're right, there are people alone at this time of year, even because they lost their people themselves. I agree with everything you said and im wishing you a happy holiday (im jealous of the warm weather in your background; it's freezing here 😂)
Thanks Carolyn. I always enjoy your insights. I am going to be with my husband and new friends this Christmas. I am far from home and my remaining family. Being abroad brings many of my fellow expats together easily for the holidays since our biological families are far away. We group together to create new families, usually around the activities we do during the year. My family group is around musicians and theater. I seem to have more friends now living away from the USA than I ever did in all my years living in the USA. It really has been a surprise and a happy one at that. This isn't to say that I have not also had many difficult Christmas times and I just plan on taking one day at a time when it comes to whatever future Christmas times will look like. Your thoughts, again, on being kind and gentle with yourself on Christmas are so appreciated. I wish you and Sadie a good day of Christmas kindness and a New Year of safety, support for your channels and people treating you with respect.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday…my husband and I are spending it alone. I have a few pangs when I hear our best friends might be doing things without me, but I am not well enough anyway and I dont have the stamina. Anyway….we will have a nice meal, take a little drive and watch a movie. Still regrouping after a tough 2024 and hoping a better 2025 for us all….PEACE from the Bay Area!
First off, I'm not a very good cook. Sometimes watching your videos makes me hungry. But I do some foods good. Like most people I make my chocolate cream pie with Jell-O pudding mix. But I add some instant coffee to the mix. You did talk a little about pie so I thought I'd add this bit. Merry Christmas to everyone.
Merry Christmas, Carolyn! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with you this year. I hope our Venustas Heated Apparel keep you warm and cozy! Take care of yourself, and honestly, spending Christmas on your own sounds so cool! 🎄✨
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Carolyn. I just ordered one of the calendars and can’t wait to receive it. Have a great new year. Have fun and be safe. 🎉❤
I decided I'm going to splurge some this Christmas even though I've been diagnosed with prediabetes. But after the holidays I'll be back on my diet. Stress can be bad on your glucose levels too! My A1C has come down too below 6 so I'm going to have a brief celebration!
I love being a lone! Got married had a kid left him took him back left him again for good lived with my sister delt with her abusive kid, She passed away all most 3 years ago. i have 2 dogs a cat and a rabbit all of them are house broke and live in my home with me! i love it!!!!!
Merry Blessed Christmas Carolyn! you are amazing! Its not so bad to be alone for Christmas. To much emotional stress during the holidays. Its been awhile since I seen your videos I been so busy driving OTR.
I've been alone for years now during the holidays after growing up with a big family. Parents and one brother passed, a couple siblings moved out of state, closest friends are a ways off. It's not easy...but it is quite lonely. Quite. And here's one for you: Years back, in my 20s, the girl I was with for some time (and almost married), and after I gifted her with 16 presents no less, says to me forlornly --- "Everybody has someone at Christmas but me." I'll never forget that one, and never trusted a woman again as she was a compulsive liar. Hence...
@@rjb7569 brother , I can totally relate . I was with the same woman for 27 years and we had two children , a boy and a girl . In 06 they were killed by a drunk driver ( dec18th) . Now I'm 65 years old and I have run into many that did not see me as a viable loving human man . This seems to be the way today because I am not the man she is seeing on the picture book romance novel . Your the first I've ever heard speak my experiences as there have been many till I just gave up . I haven't heard the words " I love you " in over twenty years . Hey , without bending your ear any further I would just like to say MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of us out there who want someone to share with but don't . See ya
I look foward to the quiet holidays.Phew...many things to get done to prepare for these quiet times however.. hahaha Peace, head rubs ( for the bird,cat or dog) jovial thoughts in these much pressurized times.We'll make it
you may be a good cook but have you asked your guests what they will enjoy eating over christmas, some famillies cook the same thiing every year, and people are too polite to say it is boring. I am not spending christmas with my family and one of the many reasons is that I am bored with turkey
Merry Christmas. I'm not alone. I still have my Dad and Mom and two of my children here, but missing my oldest daughter and new grandson. We havent spoken for a while. I hope things heal. received my calander today!! It's beautiful 😍 Have a Happy Holiday!
Merry Christmas 🎄 I always Love my alone time! No hustle & bustle, I can watch what I want, and eat what I want, and mainly enjoy the silence. Take Care, Safe Travels Blessings 💕
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I love being alone too. Don't like chaos. Love silence and stillness.
I love spending Christmas alone! I'm 80, and every year I decorate a tree 1940s style with antique ornaments, and play carols on my piano. This year, I enjoyed a concert in a lovely historic church with a friend. Also, I bought a beautiful vintage copy of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol and am enjoying reading it. A friend came over and showed me how to make her special cabbage soup.
My Christmases are hardly grim. They are filled with peace and joy. When I observe the high-stress Christmases chosen by many,
I shudder.
MERRY CHRISTMAS ⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄
You are truly blessed. 🌲 🎄 😊
Good for you Nancy xo Merry Christmas.
exactly, have a quiet christmas and do what you want without the oligation and family drama
My mom passed away from cancer. I was her caregiver for many years. The holidays for me are hard. The thing I've learned is I still have all the wonderful memories, so I focus on those good times. Much joy to you all this holiday.
I know how heartbreaking it is, I lost my Mom Christmas morning and my Dad Dec 21st. That is ironically what makes me OK to be alone.
@tamarashiels570 I think when times get really hard we find out more about ourselves. This is what makes life so precious. I will send cheers and love to your parents and you this Christmas.
@ Merry Christmas! I understand that 100%. My wife died. Then, my mother got cancer, so I started talking care of her. I found I had cancer. Then my mother died. She was Irish. Her health insurance denied the treatment her oncologist said she needed. I’m part Cherokee and the tribe took care of me all the way through my treatment. Anything I needed I got. I wish the USA had universal healthcare like the rest of the modern world. I’m lucky to be on the Cherokee (Dawes) Rolls. I wish everyone could have good healthcare like me. Sad thing is Trump will make healthcare in America worse cause cruelty is the point.
My mom died on Xmas day 10 years ago and I always have a hard time. This year we put tree up but I just couldn’t decorate it so my husband did the whole thing. I enjoy going to family Xmas get togethers though.
@marieb6447 My Mom died Christmas morning in 82 and Dad died Dec 21 🫣 ten years later. So 100% understand how you are feeling.🥲
I love, love, love being alone for Christmas! It’s such a huge relief.
Like she said, alone but you can be around people.
same
Me to.
me too!
me four or five !
I’ve had 3 Christmas’ with family that made me feel far more alone than any solo day. I refuse to let that happen EVER again. Solo is just fine. Do what’s good for you.
exactly, feeling alone with your family is pretty bad. I love being away from my family too
Carolyn, I've been watching your channel for about 6 months and enjoying it. The scenery, the info you give on the history of the places and the total stillness of the Southwestern desert. I love Sadie! I've been divorced 32 years and have lived alone with my dogs for all that time. I'm trying to say that everything you said in this video of being alone at Christmas is true! I have learned those same lessons. Yes! We get nostalgic for a "feeling" during holidays. I make myself my favorite meal, I watch old movies on tv, I play with my dog (her name is Sadie too) and I love to read. I enjoy the peace and contentment. You made me cry when you said I should be proud of myself for making it this far alone. I will not settle for just anything or anybody again. I don't feel strong but you made me feel good about myself. Thanks!
You are one of the first RUclips creators I follow and was inspired to become a nomad. It’s been 4 months and the freedom is the ultimate gift. Thanks for sharing your journey.
That's wonderful to hear! Enjoy the freedom, it's truly a gift!
This was a good show Carolyn . I think a lot of people needed this and it helped some of us. It helped me definitely. I lost my husband last month and I had mixed feelings about being alone or not this Christmas. I’m still here, I’m ok and thank you for reminding me. I hope to join the chat on Christmas but maybe I’ll be at a movie or walking in the park with my dogs, because “ im still here and I’m ok”. Thank you
you have the freedom to do what you want now not want your husband wants
I haven't celebrated any "holiday" in over 20 years,, best life ever, no stress.
I LOVE Christmas, Winter, cold weather and I LOVE being alone with my dog on Christmas. A million ways to create a great life! I love my life and I am grateful that I love my own company :)
Totally know the feeling of being nostalgic for something that never was.
I can't seem to get into the holiday spirit. I've had this terminal cancer for over three years and I never knoow if this will be my last. I am just going to celebrate the rreason for the season and how miracles do happen. I do hope you and all the friendlies have exactly what you want for the holiday. Bless each and every one of you. Much love to everyone ❣️
Tracy I’ll be praying for you on this day and every day
Hi Tracy, sorry that you have this illness. I do hope that your Christmas is the one you are happy with. 'God bless.
Thank you
@@barefootrebathank you
Blessings to you. Praying for your healing, peace and comfort.
You are not alone im with you and more of us i been watching you from Iraq almost from the first or 2nd video i learned alot from you and bob my love and marry christmas to you and to all the people in world my wish for the new year the world live in peace ❤❤❤
I have assured my family that I’m ok being alone on the holiday. I will take walks and have a peace filled day. Hope you all have the holiday that you want! ✌🏼
I lost my eldest daughter in 2021 at age 50, Christmas has never felt same without her ...
christmassed will always change
This will be my first Christmas alone. Thank you Carolyn n Sadie for helping those of us who are alone this Christmas. God bless you. ❤🎉❤🎉
Thank you! Great advice. I choose to be alone and plan to join you on line. Take care and be well.
Since my husband died I no longer celebrate Christmas. He was really into it with family and friends. However I did most of the work. Also, I am not religious so it's not a holiday that I can honestly celebrate. Since then, instead of decorations and Christmas music, my sons and I, when they are in the area, have a special meal. We splurge on food we wouldn't ordinarily buy and just enjoy it. However, I have spent some Christmas days alone and it doesn't bother me one bit. I have many invitations but prefer my alone time. That's my personality though, am definitely an introvert and prefer my own company to a room full of people. I am alone but never lonely.
thing is family is obligated to spend xmas with you or not, even you you have nothing in common. I think it is good to ask your sons if they actually want to be with you or not and give them that choice so they will be happy
Well done, video!
For my Happy Solo Christmas, I will be making dark French roast coffee, a baked turkey basted in butter, fresh cranberry orange sauce and organic sliced pears from the Sacramento Delta!
Although I am no longer a vegetarian, I wholeheartedly agree that fresh air and nature does heal the soul!
Thank you for mentioning the need for sunlight/Vitamin D! You are so right!
I found myself snowed in one Christmas, and had plans to see my mom. I was a little panicked, then decided to cook some chicken and stuffing and made a salad. I enjoyed it-and survived. It was fun. The dog, I mean her highness, Poppy, and I had a fun hike in the snow. What a blast.
THANK YOU for verbalizing how manynof us feel being introverts. I love my aline rime and I'm ok with being alone.
My ex husband of 23 years walked out end of October. I remember walking through my neighborhood in a daze looking in the windows as families decorated their Christmas trees. I held on to the belief in the magic of Christmas that my ex would ring the doorbell Christmas Eve saying he made a horrible mistake and wanted to come back….yeah, didn’t happen. It took some years but as I’ve always been an introvert I’ve learned to make my own holidays and like being alone with my dog.
Thanks for this video.
I’m definitely feeling lonely this holiday season. Although I’m an introvert, I find myself a bit envious of those who have the option of being around family and/or friends.
I’m a teacher. My grandmother lives with me in my home. She’s 89 and has advanced dementia. Other family no longer comes around. I do the “traditional” holiday stuff to see my grandmother smile- cook, put up the tree, put up lights on the house, bake, blast music, etc.
As a treat, I bought myself a Christmas gift of new sheets (mine had holes). ❤
I can definitely relate 😊 good for you for buying yourself something special.. I bought myself a small Keurig coffee maker that I’ve been thinking about getting for a while now.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
@starrens, God bless you, taking care of your mother, I have lost mine, and wish she was still here. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
I used to feel that way… envious of all the family cookouts that went on all around me. Now I’m relieved that my remaining family moved many miles away 30 years ago, for ten years later, fox “news” had consumed them & they became raging lunatics (much like those families I had been so envious of). My life has remained drama-free by cutting them off.
Your the BEST...
Telling the truth is so why I love your videos.
I will likely be alone on Christmas but that is okay. I have been hospitalized since December 5th and I look forward to getting home. Thank you for this video. It is helpful to know other people are also alone like me on Christmas. Merry Christmas Carolyn from Sandra.
Excellent...happy holiday to you and Sadie
Hey Carolyn you're not alone. You have Sadie!
Most of my family and friends have passed away and some moved far away. I am blessed to have my adult son ❤ I'm disabled and live alone with my dog and I'm generally happy with my life. I am blessed to have a strong relationship with the Lord 😊❤ I know some people have lost loved ones this year and it's really hard for them, I've been in their shoes. Blessings to everyone and Merry Christmas ❤
Merry Christmas Carolyn and Sadie
I am happiest when I'm on my own. I am alone. I am not lonely. I wish people, especially a family member who thinks I HAVE to be with people would respect my wishes and let me live my life they way I choose too. I start feeling agitated weeks before Christmas because they start putting pressure on me. Leave me to do what I wish to..
Merry Christmas and much joy in the New Year.
Great advice! Have a peaceful, happy Christmas!
Hello and wishing you a Merry Xmas. Your video about being alone on Xmas. Back in 2015 I got ill with an assignment of ills brought on by diabetes. After 45yrs of going to work the Dr's basically told me I might as well retire. I became some what depressed. I had nowhere to turn. I found RUclips and the NOMAD VIDEOS. I watched tons of them. Singles, families, commercial RV makers of all varieties. I was planning to join the community also. Then Covid19 happened. My health has really improved. After Covid I have changed my mind about being on the road. But I am eternally greatful to all the people in the RV world who provided me an outlet with their adventures. Weather it was revues or road trips, it got me through my depressrd moments. You did 2 segments with Bob and those offered me a way to spend idleness. Don't know if I have ever posted here before, but in this season. I'm saying all to the RV community everywhere THANKS & ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON
I'm not into commercial holidays, fake happy movies & spending money unnecessarily. I enjoy being with my pets and really close friends & family. Thank you for sharing this info!
I hear you. All the commercialism this time of the year makes me think about grabbing the nearest fake candy cane and beating the wings off the sugarcane fairy. LOL.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to You & Sadie
thank you Carolyn. Been a big fan since 2019. I hope you have a wonderful day. Thanks a lot
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words!
My aloneness is not my choice. Imagine having a family that lives a half hour away, and never invited you for Thanksgiving or Christmas. No cards, no calls, no texts.
I am sorry....that is hard....sending a hug
that sounds like my family, they are narcissistic. I was always going the work, now I don't join them at Christmas at all, didnt get a happy xmas
Thank you, Ms. Carolyn, a wonderful video! No problems here with semi-solitude spent with the old man, been doing that for years. I think the older we get (I'm 76 soon to be 77), the reality of losing our older and oldest friends and family members has a very particular bittersweetness. Not necessarily an isolation thing; I can't quite put my finger on it. But it's a definite feeling. Like standing on the train station platform and waving to loved ones as their train heads down the track. Makes me wonder if I"ll be the last one standing, and maybe that's a universal thought.
Have wonderful and safe Holidays Ms. Carolyn. Yes, these Holidays call for self involvement.
I love Christmas, Carolyn, and I love your channel. Merry Christmas to you and your mom.
Have a good Christmas. I enjoyed this video. I sometimes feel more alone in a group.
Merry Christmas. Be well Carolyn and everyone!
Merry Christmas 🎄✨️🎄❤️ 4:16
Thank you for the video and also your beautiful calendar.
Grateful for a you … Happy Holidays … Stay Safe and Blessed 🎄❤️🐾☀️🫶
Enjoying alone time is so stigmatized - constantly get "ahh, so sad for you" when actually it just feels right. It starts to feel wrong when I start doubting myself and buying into the social construct that you must be with relatives to be happy during holidays. Yes, to exercise! I may not start out wanting to walk/jog but afterwards I'm so glad I did. Great video at the right time :)
Merry Christmas!
There’s too much emphasis on the holidays. I love being alone on Christmas. There’s nothing wrong with it.
I really liked this video! I related to it and I think it will be helpful to a lot of people.
Thank you so much! I'm glad it resonated with you.
Carolyn it is good to see you on here.
Love this video so much. Thank you for caring and being honest. Love you so much.❤
Happy holidays!
When I am at a party or with a group I never know what to say , so I usually prefer my own company. I am a caregiver for my mother who has dementia , she says nothing but keeps me company.
OMG! While you were talking about power outage and the Bluetti.. our power went out.
Have a Merry Christmas Carolyn and Sadie ! Love seeing the Sadie ears. She is so sweet !
This was a great video. Such good information and ideas. I was not alone on Christmas and had a very nice one. But, I'm so glad it's over!
8 and half years wow…I give you a lot of credit for being able to live like this, looks very hard to me to drive around almost everyday at time to find a place to spend the night, I know at times you spend 14 days in an area, to have to make sure you have water , empty your tanks , upkeep of your rig….wow , I admire your sticktoidness..is that a word? I have learned a lot from you and enjoy the country with you..thank you…merry Christmas and a healthy, happy , safe NewYear!
Merry Christmas Caroline. I love being alone, doing me. I recently cleaned a widowers house several mths ago, I know he's lonely cause him & his wife was married for years but now he won't leave me alone. I told him I'm a loner and love it, I been single for 20 something years and enjoy it. I told him I didn't mind having a friend to do things with but don't want anyone under my ass 24/7. My last divorce was 23 yrs ago and said I would never get married again and I mean it and told him. But anyways have a great Christmas and New Years. Stay safe
Merry Christmas Carolyn, Yes! I agree on everything you said. A peaceful and quiet Christmas this year is a good time to reflect on past-good memories and the coming year, and celebrating our faith. Quiet our brains.🎄🎄🥧🍷Good Blessings
I'm 3 minutes in and I'm tearing up. I'm going to keep watching, but I wanted to comment and preemptively thank you for the video, Carolyn.
We've met so you know that I'm not shy. But it was very difficult for me to approach the group when we came to see you. I'm not a big group person. I got into a car accident when I was on my way to one of your campouts. I could have shown up late, but I didn't because showing up late draws attention to you and I couldn't imagine walking into camp and getting that much attention. I thought I would just put that here so I could explain that I wasn't just ghosting y'all. I was struggling. With some of the same stuff you're already talking about here.
I haven't made any friends on the road. That's probably 98% my fault because I keep to myself. This will be my first Christmas alone in my rig. I'm not looking forward to it. But I'm going to finish this video and see if you've got any great ideas I want to try
Thanks again for the video. Sometimes it helps just knowing that you're not alone... even when you are alone... with being alone. ❤️🩹
Thank you so much for sharing, I hope the video helps a little. ❤️
Take her advice & you’ll have an stress-free holiday.
@@sunshine3914 I actually don't think it's that easy. And I don't think Caroline intended to suggest that it is easy. :)
But I do think the suggestions were helpful! For instance, I realize how long it has been since I've watched my favorite movie of all time, Shawshank Redemption! So that's what I'll be doing on Christmas.
Every other year I've been in my rig, I have spent Christmas with people. This is the first year that I decided not to make plans and go solo. I thought I was fine with it, but the closer it gets the more I was starting to question that decision. I'll be fine, though. It's just one day.
I'll watch Shawshank redemption and I'll tune in to Carolyn's Christmas live. :)
It's was nice seeing you again. I bought me a Toad, an upgrade out of my van
That’s great! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the freedom of the road!
Hi Carolyn&Sadie 🎄🤶🙏
I enjoy Christmas by myself, when River was here 🌈 and not...Always a long hike on the moors or the coast and lovely food 🤩 Time's changed, M.S surfaced, now functioning on 25% of capacity! Complete game changer! I still prefer my own bubble. ❤❤❤ have a beautiful Christmas 🎄 🫶✨️💫⭐️🪷🥰🤶🇬🇧🇬🇪🎄
WhooHoo! Received my calendar today 12/28/24! Thanks and Happy Hollydays and New Year!
Carolyn's Christmas Party's have become my Christmas tradition! Last year while taveling in my car, I had to pull over on the side of the road to make it to her party😂😂 This year I'm living back in my rv. See you all there!!🎄🎄
Great video Carolyn! Sometimes, we need reminders of why we are where we are at a specific time in our lives. So thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays to you also.
Merry Christmas my friend!
Same to you my dear friend.
You're such good spirits. Cheers
Happy Holidays Carolyn!
This is the first holiday season since my parents passed (mom in oct and dad in nov, years apart tho) that i am actually enjoying the holidays in YEARS im still so sad but you're right, there are people alone at this time of year, even because they lost their people themselves. I agree with everything you said and im wishing you a happy holiday (im jealous of the warm weather in your background; it's freezing here 😂)
Merry Christmas Carolyn and Happy New Year !
I love spending alone time cooking for myself! I feel so grounded and present. This makes me happy!
Same here!
Merry Christmas, Carolyn & Sadie! ☺️🐕❤️🎄
I enjoy and treasure my alone time. This is a great video for those who don't. Enjoy your free days and happy days! Excited my calendar is on the way!
Such great ideas! THANK YOU!
You're Awesome. Keep just doing you. Enjoy your special day
Thanks Carolyn. I always enjoy your insights. I am going to be with my husband and new friends this Christmas. I am far from home and my remaining family. Being abroad brings many of my fellow expats together easily for the holidays since our biological families are far away. We group together to create new families, usually around the activities we do during the year. My family group is around musicians and theater. I seem to have more friends now living away from the USA than I ever did in all my years living in the USA. It really has been a surprise and a happy one at that. This isn't to say that I have not also had many difficult Christmas times and I just plan on taking one day at a time when it comes to whatever future Christmas times will look like. Your thoughts, again, on being kind and gentle with yourself on Christmas are so appreciated. I wish you and Sadie a good day of Christmas kindness and a New Year of safety, support for your channels and people treating you with respect.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday…my husband and I are spending it alone. I have a few pangs when I hear our best friends might be doing things without me, but I am not well enough anyway and I dont have the stamina. Anyway….we will have a nice meal, take a little drive and watch a movie. Still regrouping after a tough 2024 and hoping a better 2025 for us all….PEACE from the Bay Area!
First off, I'm not a very good cook. Sometimes watching your videos makes me hungry. But I do some foods good. Like most people I make my chocolate cream pie with Jell-O pudding mix. But I add some instant coffee to the mix. You did talk a little about pie so I thought I'd add this bit. Merry Christmas to everyone.
Thanks for the video Carolyn that is so true about sugar and what it does to you i have experienced it Merry Christmas 🎄❤❤❤
Thanks Carolyn. So much appreciated. ❤
Carolyn I want to say, this is an excellent video ! Thanks for sharing . Merry Christmas to you and Sadie .
You are so wise. That may sound cliche, but the work you have put into your life is very evident. Thank you for sharing these points with us ❤
Merry Christmas, Carolyn! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with you this year. I hope our Venustas Heated Apparel keep you warm and cozy! Take care of yourself, and honestly, spending Christmas on your own sounds so cool! 🎄✨
Happy New Year! Always enjoy your videos and talks. Thank you for uplifting us! Look forward to 2025! Give Sadie a hug. Rose P
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Carolyn. I just ordered one of the calendars and can’t wait to receive it. Have a great new year. Have fun and be safe. 🎉❤
I decided I'm going to splurge some this Christmas even though I've been diagnosed with prediabetes. But after the holidays I'll be back on my diet. Stress can be bad on your glucose levels too! My A1C has come down too below 6 so I'm going to have a brief celebration!
Great advice for every personality type Carolyn❤
I've come to love being a lone. Being shy and introverted just makes it easier. Love your videos! See ya on Christmas day! ❤
I love being a lone! Got married had a kid left him took him back left him again for good lived with my sister delt with her abusive kid, She passed away all most 3 years ago. i have 2 dogs a cat and a rabbit all of them are house broke and live in my home with me! i love it!!!!!
Great video !!!
Merry Christmas Carolyn. I don't mind Christmas on my own. When I consider the alternative, I am quite happy spending the day in peace.
haha yes, the alternative can be absolutely awful
Merry Blessed Christmas Carolyn! you are amazing! Its not so bad to be alone for Christmas. To much emotional stress during the holidays. Its been awhile since I seen your videos I been so busy driving OTR.
Merry Christmas to you too! I understand about the holidays!
This was a great video. Merry Christmas Carolyn
I've been alone for years now during the holidays after growing up with a big family. Parents and one brother passed, a couple siblings moved out of state, closest friends are a ways off. It's not easy...but it is quite lonely. Quite.
And here's one for you: Years back, in my 20s, the girl I was with for some time (and almost married), and after I gifted her with 16 presents no less, says to me forlornly --- "Everybody has someone at Christmas but me."
I'll never forget that one, and never trusted a woman again as she was a compulsive liar.
Hence...
@@rjb7569 brother , I can totally relate .
I was with the same woman for 27 years and we had two children , a boy and a girl .
In 06 they were killed by a drunk driver ( dec18th) .
Now I'm 65 years old and I have run into many that did not see me as a viable loving human man .
This seems to be the way today because I am not the man she is seeing on the picture book romance novel .
Your the first I've ever heard speak my experiences as there have been many till I just gave up .
I haven't heard the words " I love you " in over twenty years .
Hey , without bending your ear any further I would just like to say MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of us out there who want someone to share with but don't .
See ya
I look foward to the quiet holidays.Phew...many things to get done to prepare for these quiet times however.. hahaha
Peace, head rubs ( for the bird,cat or dog) jovial thoughts in these much pressurized times.We'll make it
I'm never alone on Christmas darn it, lol,im thw best cook
you may be a good cook but have you asked your guests what they will enjoy eating over christmas, some famillies cook the same thiing every year, and people are too polite to say it is boring. I am not spending christmas with my family and one of the many reasons is that I am bored with turkey
Merry Christmas. I'm not alone. I still have my Dad and Mom and two of my children here, but missing my oldest daughter and new grandson. We havent spoken for a while. I hope things heal. received my calander today!! It's beautiful 😍 Have a Happy Holiday!
Merry Christmas 🎄
I always Love my alone time! No hustle & bustle, I can watch what I want, and eat what I want, and mainly enjoy the silence.
Take Care, Safe Travels
Blessings 💕
Same here, Merry Christmas!
Such kind advice, Carolyn! You're a good soul.
Thank you, I appreciate that!