I don't have many Christmas wishes. They don't bubble forth with anticipation. It freaks me out a bit. The excitement of wrapping presents and decorating aren't core in me at this time of the year. I don't know if something is "wrong" with me or why I lack the enthusiasm.
This year has been close to a great one though. My gf wrapped my son's presents as he was driving up from Camp Lejeune, NC where he is based in the Marines. This is my first Christmas in Jersey instead of Texas. No family stress of mandatory church attendance. We went in to NYC to walk around, drive around, see the lights and eat dinner together. It was a great 5 hours of time in the city when even the taxi drivers are relaxed - so few cars and people around, no need to hustle and bustle. It was amazing.
This year I am dating someone that I have truly enjoyed buying presents for because of who she is and what she means to me. This year buying for her and giving to her was the best - watching her face light up was sooooo adorable and made ME happy to see!
I have an independent streak that this Christmas has completely hit on in all regards. This is my Christmas present to me.
