"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store..."
This time of year is tricky. For some, it's harder than they care to discuss (which is okay, by the way). They are probably fighting through loss and sadness, and this time of year reminds them of that. For others, it's a magical time full of joy and happiness (which is also okay...). They see this time of year full of the Christmas spirit - everything is incredible and wonderful! Then there's me. I was raised in a family that centered their lives around family time - and while it's still very much a part of who I am, this year I was not feeling the Christmas spirit - at all. Sure, I can listen to Christmas music and decorate and watch Christmas movies - but I don't feel the happiness that usually comes with all those things. I don't feel the warmth in my heart, or the excitement that Christmas is TOMORROW. By all context clues, I should be feeling all the wonderful things that surround Christmas - life is so much better now for me. While travel...