( Family and money and frustration. )
( Christmastime is sneaking up on me. )
Anyway, the most authentic Christmas experience I've had so far is probably being frustrated at my family and resigned to the fact that they will never listen to me. Happy holidays!
And writing this out has made me think I'll donate the money they gave me to a food bank or Warm Welcome or something. If my old people refuse to keep themselves warm and fed on my behalf, I can at least make sure that some strangers are warmer and less hungry instead!