My tree is up, I strung lights around my apartment, I keep a pine tree candle lit, it’s Christmas time for me.
Usually I like to wait until after Thanksgiving before going Christmas crazy, but this year, I really needed some extra light and cheer. It’s amazing how much my mood improved after putting up two strands of lights and a tree. Merry Christmas!
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