My Holiday was MEH!!
The box-man ornament on the Christmas tree doesn’t look so happy. credit: Unsplash
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope that you entered the new year with loved ones, lots of fun, or however you wanted to spend your holiday. It’s a new beginning, and I’m sure 2026 will bring something special, if not different, than 2025 did. Also, I hope you had a wonderful and merry Christmas.
As for me, I bought a bunch of snacks, pizza, and several drink options to ring in the new year. But I started out with a bang and ended up not welcoming 2026 when it arrived at midnight. I tried my best to stay up, but my full belly and the liquor took me out. I fell asleep in my recliner. It’s all good, though, because I’m still here to see what the new year will bring and spent it just how I wanted: from the comfort of my home.
Christmas, however, went a little differently for me. I actually went to my uncle’s house and spent the week of Christmas with him and my grandmother. That’s not something I’d typically do. I’d usually work on Christmas or just go to the movies, but with lots of challenges and illnesses striking my family, I thought it was best to spend it with them and offer any support I could.
Now, this is still the same homophobic, religious family from all of the stories I’ve mentioned in the previous blogs. So, nothing’s changed except that we actually need each other now more than ever, which is hard to admit when people are stuck in their ways or used to doing everything alone.
My uncle has a beautiful home in a lovely neighborhood, but he does not take care of it. Like, at all! It’s almost infuriating. I’ve attempted to help him clean up and get stuff in order, but it seems like the more I organize and clean, the more shit he brings into the house, so I’ve decided to give up. His house will just look however it’s looking, and my borderline OCD brain will have to be okay with that.
My grandmother, whom my uncle cares for, lives there as well. She’s so awesome, chatty, and loves to get drunk with me when my uncle isn’t around to monitor her alcohol intake. She’s ill, which is why he doesn’t want her drinking so much. However, she’s doing quite well, accidentally almost burning down the home she lives in with her cigarettes, and whatnot. She’s a handful!
I also got to see my cousin and his family while I was there, whom I never see, so it was nice to lay eyes on him and see that he was indeed okay. I spent time with my mother, too, and she is doing a little better. We got to chat, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company.
With all this family around, someone would think I was having a blast, but in reality, it was just the same old shit. Sitting around a kitchen table chatting about things outside of my interest and people I haven’t seen in years. The gossiping was out of control, and the lack of cheer made the atmosphere boring. However, all of this was expected because my family is predictable. They are who they are, and they do the same things over and over again. I love these people, but I’d wish they’d change it up sometimes, particularly living in the now and changing their super conservative mindsets.
Everything considered, though, Christmas went as well as it could. I got to spend time with my family, not be alone for Christmas, and even got some good food and drink out of it. Then, by the time Sunday came, I was ready to go! The introvert in me needed some space, and if I may be honest, I don’t know if I can do that again anytime soon. I may have to skip the family experience in 2026 and go back to the movies next time.
Speaking of the new year, I’ll have new stuff for you guys. Tomorrow, I’ll drop a podcast episode early in the morning. That way, you guys can listen to it on your way to work or school. I’m also working on other elements to add to the blog and podcast, so keep your eyes peeled for them. If I have any other updates, I’ll definitely put them in the newsletter, which you can subscribe to at the bottom of the page.
The end of 2025 was a little rough for my family and me, so I didn’t post much content. However, now that things are a little more on track, I can focus on The Black Quirky Queer more. So, thank you so much for sticking it out and being so understanding. I hope 2026 brings each of you some peace, love, and happiness.
