Lately it has been coming up a lot of nonsense topics on this forum, and today I felt the need to contribute. If you see it as nonsense, is totally up to you as an individual reader.

 

I woke up, and I was thinking about Sundays, and how we grow up and what it meant to us. Most of us have been raised to appreciate this day and with the knowledge it´s a day when all the family can come together. How is it today, for us living in Thailand. Some of us are retired, and that can make it look just like the headline of this topic. Is it just another Sunday, or do you still appreciate it and try to make it special?

 

After that we have people who not retired yet, and are maybe middle aged working in Thailand. How do you feel about Sundays? Some companies never close, and some are teachers that maybe have tests and papers to prepare or look over on the weekends. How to you guys feel about Sundays?

 

Moreover, we have the younger part of the ones staying, or trying to stay as long as possible, in Thailand. Maybe you were raised another way, and the appreciation of Sundays was not so prevalent growing up. How do you look at Sundays?

 

Also, how does a tourist in Thailand look at this day? Is that just same as all other days on a trip or do you also see it as a day to do something extra, even as you are on vacation already?

 

And now, to my view on Sundays. As I have 2 kids going to school mon-fri every week, both Saturdays and Sundays feel special having them at home around me all day. Both me and my wife are working and with that, we mean all 7 days a week. She runs a shop and I work online with my own business. However, on Sundays we try to minimize the work load and have some free time together. That can include doing something special, but not anything big. Like going swimming with the kids or just look a movie together. We usually also prepare some good food, as it is the day we have time to cook and everyone can attend eating at the same time. So, yes! We still see Sunday as a little bit special day, but after moving to Thailand, I must admit that at has become a little bit less important.

Sundays are for relaxing by the pool.

 

The rental will be around soon to wash my clothes/wash my bedding/mop my floors/prepare my work lunches then me, the missus and the rental will climb into the sack for a few hours of play.

Just another day to me, and as long as I can remember.  Only major difference, years past, use to look forward to reading the Sunday news paper (Philly Inquirer), and catching up on the world, along with finding out all the bargains & coupons on offer.

 

Years earlier, dreaded delivering the same news paper, as a bit heavy when swinging 50+ on your back, as a wee one.

 

Even work wise, just another day, as didn't really have 'weekends off', or even want weekends off.  Not a fan of crowds & congestion, and everybody tries to do everything on the weekends.  I'd rather work, and usually did.  Usually not by choice anyway, since in customer service, and didn't hold the seniority to have weekends off.  Since no kids of mine, never needed.

 

As a youngin', going to the S. Philly Italian Market ... yea, that Rocky movie scene... on Sunday morning, real early, before it got crowded with my father.   Also gave him an excuse to hit the bar and get drunk early.  The life of an Alky   I loved tagging along, as got my favorite scrambled eggs & scrapple brekkie, before hitting the bar, which was unlimited pinball playing.  Childhood memories.

I have to teach Science (online) to 10 different young students in China, USA and Ukraine 🙂  Just a normal day - no day is special for me.

Both my wife and I have busy daytime schedules during the week, mostly recreational but each to our own different sports with different friends.

Sundays are our full day together.

6 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Just another day to me, and as long as I can remember.  Only major difference, years past, use to look forward to reading the Sunday news paper (Philly Inquirer), and catching up on the world, along with finding out all the bargains & coupons on offer.

 

Years earlier, dreaded delivering the same news paper, as a bit heavy when swinging 50+ on your back, as a wee one.

 

Even work wise, just another day, as didn't really have 'weekends off', or even want weekends off.  Not a fan of crowds & congestion, and everybody tries to do everything on the weekends.  I'd rather work, and usually did.  Usually not by choice anyway, since in customer service, and didn't hold the seniority to have weekends off.  Since no kids of mine, never needed.

 

As a youngin', going to the S. Philly Italian Market ... yea, that Rocky movie scene... on Sunday morning, real early, before it got crowded with my father.   Also gave him an excuse to hit the bar and get drunk early.  The life of an Alky   I loved tagging along, as got my favorite scrambled eggs & scrapple brekkie, before hitting the bar, which was unlimited pinball playing.  Childhood memories.

Sad to hear your father had such problems. Wasn´t he working on regular weekdays or was it the bar every single day?

 

Yeah, childhood memories are many regarding Sundays, as I grow up in a traditional family. For me, all family came together and the dinner was usually the central part. As young, I can also remember working at a supermarket, and of course Sundays were open, so not only every Sunday free.

 

You also got a point with crowding as, still many people are free on Sundays and it´s really not the ultimate day for shopping.

Just now, FolkGuitar said:

Both my wife and I have busy daytime schedules during the week, mostly recreational but each to our own different sports with different friends.

Sundays are our full day together.

That´s as traditional it can be, right? I wish you and you wife a really good Sunday

16 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Sundays are for relaxing by the pool.

 

The rental will be around soon to wash my clothes/wash my bedding/mop my floors/prepare my work lunches then me, the missus and the rental will climb into the sack for a few hours of play.

That´s a great Sunday for the ones who are into it and agree to the solution. Have a great playtime!

Here in Surin province life proceeds at a Thai/Khmer/Lao/Buddhist pace. No relics of Christianity here (except in my library with an icon or two, and lots of books on the history of).

2 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Here in Surin province life proceeds at a Thai/Khmer/Lao/Buddhist pace. No relics of Christianity here (except in my library with an icon or two, and lots of books on the history of).

Ok, i know how it is. Lived in that part of Thailand for a while. I was really not looking at this in a religious way. Just curious if Sundays are special or if it´s just another day in the calendar for most people. 🙂 

I’m retired. Sundays are no different than any other day, take it easy and no rush.

 Most of us have been raised to appreciate this day and with the knowledge it´s a day when all the family can come together - Yes, I agree 100%, it was a special day!

 

In the good old days, friends or relatives used to visit home and spend the day - couple of drinks, lunch, tea and of course there was much good-natured banter too.

 

Today, 'socialising' is very rare. With social media, humans seems to have go into a cocoon and find it difficult to interact in person. The 'art of conversation" has died.

 

Further, I have a feeling, that the older we get, the more difficult it seems for some people to make new friends. It is sad, but true.

 

I remember sometime back, on another thread, someone suggesting a AN members getting together. But the responses were all negative!

33 minutes ago, ravip said:

 Most of us have been raised to appreciate this day and with the knowledge it´s a day when all the family can come together - Yes, I agree 100%, it was a special day!

 

In the good old days, friends or relatives used to visit home and spend the day - couple of drinks, lunch, tea and of course there was much good-natured banter too.

 

Today, 'socialising' is very rare. With social media, humans seems to have go into a cocoon and find it difficult to interact in person. The 'art of conversation" has died.

 

Further, I have a feeling, that the older we get, the more difficult it seems for some people to make new friends. It is sad, but true.

 

I remember sometime back, on another thread, someone suggesting a AN members getting together. But the responses were all negative!

Yeah, I totally agree with you. And it´s really sad that everything has moved to a digital landscape with no feelings whatsoever. I am trying to teach my children about the importance to feel that something is special, so a part of that is our Sundays. Actually have a ban on sitting in phones during the day as well. Only way to get people to socialize and actually start to talk. I think it´s important to keep this day so it don´t diappear.

I had a baked potato in its jacket, with some sliced roast pork and Tesco onion gravy.

Enough pork left on the joint to last another 2-3 days.

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Sad to hear your father had such problems. Wasn´t he working on regular weekdays or was it the bar every single day?

 

Yeah, childhood memories are many regarding Sundays, as I grow up in a traditional family. For me, all family came together and the dinner was usually the central part. As young, I can also remember working at a supermarket, and of course Sundays were open, so not only every Sunday free.

 

You also got a point with crowding as, still many people are free on Sundays and it´s really not the ultimate day for shopping.

That's if he worked at all 

 

Stone Alky, and terrible parent.  Only saving grace, wasn't violent, but could really knock you mentally, IF, you let him.  Luckily I lost total respect for him & his wisdom, early on.

 

Or I'd be in therapy blaming every wrong choice I made on my parents.  Did respect his 'free spirit', and 'do what you want, when you want...screw everyone else'. attitude   But, not what a responsible parent is suppose to be.   So we grew up quite poor, though did mean I started working quite early, if wanting spending money.  Talking 12 yrs old.

 

Even then weekends weren't weekends.   As Youngin, paper route had me delivering Sat & Sun, collecting money Friday nights.  Along with working with a restaurant linen vendor, also weekends.

 

Then high school, working at restaurant, against child labor laws, 3 weekday/school nights till 1 AM, then back to back 12 hs shifts (7pm - 7am, Fri & Sat, into Sun morning.   The 'work papers' authorization, had me scheduled 5-7pm 3 days a week 

 

Teachers use to wonder why I fell asleep in class, if I even showed up ...   Missed 40 days of school, in my senior year high school.  Threatened with being denied graduating, since missed minimum days to attend, even though great grades.  Told 'em 'I don't give a F ... I just get a GED'.  They gave the diploma anyway, or should I say, I picked it up, as didn't bother with the graduation ceremony.   My parents were such Alkys, they didn't even realize I graduated, and was at the NJ shore for week, at the end of high school.  Think that would be something to attend, maybe scribble on their schedule.

 

Raising my daughter, realized just how screwed up they were.  Didn't really sink in then, was just happy not to be in trouble when MIA.

 

Wouldn't change a thing though.   As living on the other side of the tracks, mixed neighborhood with all the other poor, alky parented kids, builds character and shaped me to who I am today.

 

Kind of like myself.   Silver spoon would have been nice though, but then I'd probably be an Ahole.

9 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Lately it has been coming up a lot of nonsense topics on this forum, and today I felt the need to contribute. If you see it as nonsense, is totally up to you as an individual reader.

 

I woke up, and I was thinking about Sundays, and how we grow up and what it meant to us. Most of us have been raised to appreciate this day and with the knowledge it´s a day when all the family can come together. How is it today, for us living in Thailand. Some of us are retired, and that can make it look just like the headline of this topic. Is it just another Sunday, or do you still appreciate it and try to make it special?

 

After that we have people who not retired yet, and are maybe middle aged working in Thailand. How do you feel about Sundays? Some companies never close, and some are teachers that maybe have tests and papers to prepare or look over on the weekends. How to you guys feel about Sundays?

 

Moreover, we have the younger part of the ones staying, or trying to stay as long as possible, in Thailand. Maybe you were raised another way, and the appreciation of Sundays was not so prevalent growing up. How do you look at Sundays?

 

Also, how does a tourist in Thailand look at this day? Is that just same as all other days on a trip or do you also see it as a day to do something extra, even as you are on vacation already?

 

And now, to my view on Sundays. As I have 2 kids going to school mon-fri every week, both Saturdays and Sundays feel special having them at home around me all day. Both me and my wife are working and with that, we mean all 7 days a week. She runs a shop and I work online with my own business. However, on Sundays we try to minimize the work load and have some free time together. That can include doing something special, but not anything big. Like going swimming with the kids or just look a movie together. We usually also prepare some good food, as it is the day we have time to cook and everyone can attend eating at the same time. So, yes! We still see Sunday as a little bit special day, but after moving to Thailand, I must admit that at has become a little bit less important.

Watch Hot Fuzz to find out about my perfect Sunday

11 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Sad to hear your father had such problems. Wasn´t he working on regular weekdays or was it the bar every single day?

 

Yeah, childhood memories are many regarding Sundays, as I grow up in a traditional family. For me, all family came together and the dinner was usually the central part. As young, I can also remember working at a supermarket, and of course Sundays were open, so not only every Sunday free.

 

You also got a point with crowding as, still many people are free on Sundays and it´s really not the ultimate day for shopping.

I forgot in my earlier post, yes dinner time was almost always the "family together" time. Long chats after dinner.

This happened later in life too, with friends who had the same habit - we used to go on and on (just chatting, sometimes no liquor either!) after diner till quite late.

Today, this is almost non existent!

"Every day like the last one, every day like a re-run".

 

-Patti Smith.

17 minutes ago, Prubangboy said:

"Every day like the last one, every day like a re-run".

 

-Patti Smith.

Kinda true, actually. Guess it will also depend on many factors, as one major. That is usually if you live alone, in relationship or as a family with or without children.

 

I remember when I lived alone. Then your reply fit 100%, as I never thought about what day it was. Now it´s a wife and 2 daughters. Then life gets a little bit different. Sometimes I miss the freedom and easy life, but I would not change what I have today.

All of my days are very much the same. And they're all a B-B+.

 

'Hard to generate the traction to attain A-days, but nothing is as stake if I don't.

32 minutes ago, Prubangboy said:

All of my days are very much the same. And they're all a B-B+.

 

'Hard to generate the traction to attain A-days, but nothing is as stake if I don't.

😂 Hell yeah! It takes a lot of energy and planning to get a perfect day a month 😉 

i might have had a tougher upbringing than even k. la   😉

 

"what doesn't kill you .............................." 

 

also gave me the critical thinking skills that kept me from succumbing to the pressures

to get medical procedures forced upon me .  

 

Sundays,  Holidays, Birthdays ........ never "special"  as far as my feeling.   Actually holidays are a pita usually, though for a lucky few that have a great family i envy them.

Make the best of what cards you got ........... 

4 minutes ago, rumak said:

i might have had a tougher upbringing than even k. la   😉

 

"what doesn't kill you .............................." 

 

also gave me the critical thinking skills that kept me from succumbing to the pressures

to get medical procedures forced upon me .  

 

Sundays,  Holidays, Birthdays ........ never "special"  as far as my feeling.   Actually holidays are a pita usually, though for a lucky few that have a great family i envy them.

Make the best of what cards you got ........... 

Yeah, you guys seem to have had a hard time, but out of what I read here got on well with your lives anyway. Actually, I did not have the perfect loving core family myself. As LA I had a father who was everything from a heavy drinker to an alcoholic. After that, a mother that just tolerated anything he did. The made me have to stand on my own feet already at 14 years of age. Worked after school and on the side started a small business. The business actually went rather well, so I got to get away from everything. After that I went into building and restaurant as well as disco business. Sold it, and travelled the world until I found my home in Thailand.

It was first after that, when my father had died, I got contact and good relation with my mother again. At least we had some good talks before Covid took her. Now there are only me and my sister left. I live in Thailand and She live in Spain with her husband. But, as with you two, also my life turned out okay.

On 7/7/2024 at 2:31 PM, KhunLA said:

Kind of like myself.

You should! Sounds like you have earned it.

2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

But, as with you two, also my life turned out okay.

 

I never said my life turned out ok !!  .............😂.................

 

goodonyou for going (what i take was)  the self-employed route .    I give kudos to those who found their own way,  by necessity very often.   

At 22 i rolled my van into SF with about 50 dollars to my name .  I am very proud to say that i have at least tripled that since then !

( thank you Beverley for taking me in at that time  🙂 )

49 minutes ago, rumak said:

 

I never said my life turned out ok !!  .............😂.................

 

goodonyou for going (what i take was)  the self-employed route .    I give kudos to those who found their own way,  by necessity very often.   

At 22 i rolled my van into SF with about 50 dollars to my name .  I am very proud to say that i have at least tripled that since then !

( thank you Beverley for taking me in at that time  🙂 )

Thanks!

I can see you were joking, but I am sorry if I took the good for granted. I assume you are living, or mostly living in Thailand, so It must be a little bit more than tripled. 😉 

…not much sun around these days!

 

bob.

2 minutes ago, bob smith said:

…not much sun around these days!

 

bob.

Right! For some people it´s just a day.

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