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It will be okay. I know it isn’t right now, but it will be. This part of it will be over soon.

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Sagittarius: Staying home and avoiding anything Christmas-related.

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I savor you from afar, relishing in every moment you remain nestled in the deepest reaches of my mind, but I long for you to arrive at midnight, our hearts beating as one as we reunite.

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A huge picture frame full of pictures of my son. My sister-in-law took the time to go through my pictures on Facebook, save the best ones, get them printed out in different sizes to match each spot of the frame.

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You are allowed to wish you had someone to kiss beneath the mistletoe. You are allowed to feel awkward when your aunts ask you about your love life and when your grandmother calls you a heartbreaker even though you haven’t been on a real date in over a year.

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I dream of your dark hair and soft lips, your arms enveloping me as we meet once more, warming each other through the bitter chill.

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I had my wedding vows to him engraved on a wallet sized card. So he can carry them around all the time. He will cry.

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The holiday season is a time of extremes. 

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Take each other window shopping. Try on ugly sweaters. Grab a holiday-themed drink from Starbucks.

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I don’t want any more THINGS. For Christmas all I want and need is love and respect. Not another stupid item. It seems like love and respect is too much to ask for from some people. That’s why I’m a grinch during Christmas.