Christmas Hangover and New Year's Resolutions
It was Christmas Eve and a bunch of the family was gathered around eagerly awaiting midnight to open presents. This was the first time we had done this together with our cousins and all, and it was the first time I opened my presents at midnight in a while. I guess the fact that we did secret Santa this year added to the excitement. The tree had so many presents under it, about half of the living room was filled, we could barely wait. Then the time came. We took pictures, then opened the presents one person at a time. It was fun hanging out with everyone, receiving gifts, and watching the people we gave gifts to open theirs. Everyone got spoiled this Christmas, but the next morning it seemed like all the excitement was gone. I was left with a feeling of dissatisfaction. Don't get me wrong, I really like the gifts I got, but I was reminded of how the things of this world do not satisfy. The living room which was filled with presents the night before now seemed empty and I just th...