Throw cares away.

Christmastime will recede back into the calendar in a few mere hours. This year, a pleasant day was filled with gift exchanges, family phone calls and mass texts from friends, and a trip to the movies.

In order, let’s begin with the gift exchanges. This morning my step sister and her children came over for breakfast and presents. Generally, everyone was pleased with their holiday treasures. Items of note that I received: an iPod Nano , a handful of gift cards, a blazer jacket, and a bracelet.

Dad called of course, as did my cousins, some with whom I haven’t spoken in quite sometime. It made me reminisce about years ago when I was considerably younger. The holidays are a particularly emotional time for me; I suppose that’s my mother in me. I also spoke with a few dear friends to compare holidays and gifts, and left voicemails with those who were busy with their own families. A couple of texts from friends at school also brightened my day, knowing that people were thinking about me even in between semesters.

My brother made the mistake of venturing into the cinematic world and watching Black Christmas. Though, in all fairness, what could we expect? Aside from the flawed storyline and unnecessary graphic content, it was not a total waste of money, especially since we attended the matinee. The movie was somewhat tongue-in-cheek and was completely self-aware of its cliche. It is not completely impossible that that last observation is just not a large oversight on my part, however.

Also, and I realize that I am completely behind the times with this news item, but I have recently discovered (RED). I have known what it was for awhile now, but have only in the past weeks or so become involved. One of my relatives, after watching Oprah no less, decided to purchase all of her Christmas gifts from (RED) vendors. So, though Christmas is now over, and is gift-giving, I have vowed to make a conscious effort to purchase (RED) items when available- such as clothing, and whatnot.

I guess every little bit helps.

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