conv: I spent a Christmas working in a computer lab on a school project.  My family were thousands of miles away celebrating together_comma_ but I had to work on my project by myself.  It wasn't at all festive and I felt isolated. I spent my first Christmas away from home in a computer lab_comma_ working by myself. Oh! pity about you.  Yes_comma_ it wasn't very fun.  But I had to do it because my project for work was due the next day. Hope you had good time after your work!