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In Japan and safe!
Posted 7 years agoSee title. I'm landed safely in Japan and I'm all good. I should have occasional WiFi so I'll try to keep contact!
Going to Japan!
Posted 7 years agoYes, you heard right! I'm going to Japan in a day!
I could have sworn I posted a journal about it earlier, but I guess not.
Yep, I'm going on a week-and-a-half long trip to Japan, all paid for by my extremely, insanely generous sister. Like, holy hell, do you know how much those tickets cost? I'm eternally grateful to her.
This is also my first time out of the USA. Yep, first time out of the country. Hell, it'll be the first time out of my timezone. The most exotic place I've ever been is Florida. It'll be quite the culture shock, I'm sure.
I'll be sure to post some pictures if I find anything of note, and wish me a good trip! ...And a good sleep on fucking 24 hours of planes.
I could have sworn I posted a journal about it earlier, but I guess not.
Yep, I'm going on a week-and-a-half long trip to Japan, all paid for by my extremely, insanely generous sister. Like, holy hell, do you know how much those tickets cost? I'm eternally grateful to her.
This is also my first time out of the USA. Yep, first time out of the country. Hell, it'll be the first time out of my timezone. The most exotic place I've ever been is Florida. It'll be quite the culture shock, I'm sure.
I'll be sure to post some pictures if I find anything of note, and wish me a good trip! ...And a good sleep on fucking 24 hours of planes.
Moving out on the 7th.
Posted 7 years agoI'm gonna be moving on the 7th of April, so I won't be online most of the day.
Letting everyone know because it's a big thing, and it's gonna be the start of a great stage in my life, I think. <3
Wish me luck!
Letting everyone know because it's a big thing, and it's gonna be the start of a great stage in my life, I think. <3
Wish me luck!
Important changes to Vani!!!
Posted 7 years agoHello guys! As of today, Vani is getting some major changes.
First of all, she's no longer a robot. They're overrated and overused, anyways.
She's now a fox wolf hybrid. (A Folf!! Isn't that a cute name???)
Colors are now: Bright cyan all around with pink stripes!! Not turquoise, not blue! CYAN!!!
She now has giiiiiiant angel wings because she is an angel and perfect in every way and if you don't draw them right I'm not paying you!!! SImple as thattttt!!!!
Magic powers include mind control to make you do anything she wants and world bending so she can make whatever she wants any time.. shes also invincible. It's not ""godmodding!!!"" Stop calling it that it's her CHARATCER!
Extra attributes are tailmaw and vore belleh!!!
Thx for your understanding for these changes!!! <333
First of all, she's no longer a robot. They're overrated and overused, anyways.
She's now a fox wolf hybrid. (A Folf!! Isn't that a cute name???)
Colors are now: Bright cyan all around with pink stripes!! Not turquoise, not blue! CYAN!!!
She now has giiiiiiant angel wings because she is an angel and perfect in every way and if you don't draw them right I'm not paying you!!! SImple as thattttt!!!!
Magic powers include mind control to make you do anything she wants and world bending so she can make whatever she wants any time.. shes also invincible. It's not ""godmodding!!!"" Stop calling it that it's her CHARATCER!
Extra attributes are tailmaw and vore belleh!!!
Thx for your understanding for these changes!!! <333
April Fools!It my birfday.
Posted 7 years agoInitial boot day.
Date of manufacture.
Date of manufacture.
Nils motherfucking Frahm.
Posted 7 years agoI could not have asked for a better birthday gift. The show was everything I could have possibly wanted and more.
The only words I can say are: I have no words that could possibly describe how amazing it was there. Just. F u c k.
Oh, and if that wasn't enough, I got to briefly meet the guy and got his autograph.
https://i.imgur.com/3ScckMch.jpg
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The only words I can say are: I have no words that could possibly describe how amazing it was there. Just. F u c k.
Oh, and if that wasn't enough, I got to briefly meet the guy and got his autograph.
https://i.imgur.com/3ScckMch.jpg
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In Philadelphia for Nils Frahm!
Posted 7 years agoTitle! I'm currently across the state in Philadelphia, passing time and seeing sights before going to a Nils Frahm concert later this evening, as a birthday gift from my sister for my birthday on the 27th.
Super excited because this is going to be my first "real" concert; one I chose, got tickets for, and actually stand up for! The only other concerts I've been to were sit-down events and/or I was dragged along.
For those that haven't heard of Nils Frahm: just look up his song Says or All Melody on YouTube. Amazing synthesizer and piano composer.
Super excited because this is going to be my first "real" concert; one I chose, got tickets for, and actually stand up for! The only other concerts I've been to were sit-down events and/or I was dragged along.
For those that haven't heard of Nils Frahm: just look up his song Says or All Melody on YouTube. Amazing synthesizer and piano composer.
A happy update!
Posted 7 years agoSo, and the end of this month, I am moving in with my cousin, away from my sister!
In addition to, well, having food, he also lives quite close to the college campus I wanted to head to this year, as well as living close to plenty of work. Since he works at home, he suggested that it'd be beneficial that he could drive me to work or class since he has time out of his day to do so. His wife is also a social worker, and she has plenty of contacts that can sort out the (royally fucked at this point) paperwork of insurance, financial aid, and finally get me on food stamps.
This is gonna be a great new start for me, and I'm definitely looking forward to it.
Also, in addition, for my birthday, I'm heading out to Philadelphia to see Nils Frahm live in concert! It'll actually be my first "real" concert, as in one that I selected myself, and not just out in the open during an event like the 4th of July.
That's all for now! I also have a commission from
Giik coming up in the near future, so look out for that!
In addition to, well, having food, he also lives quite close to the college campus I wanted to head to this year, as well as living close to plenty of work. Since he works at home, he suggested that it'd be beneficial that he could drive me to work or class since he has time out of his day to do so. His wife is also a social worker, and she has plenty of contacts that can sort out the (royally fucked at this point) paperwork of insurance, financial aid, and finally get me on food stamps.
This is gonna be a great new start for me, and I'm definitely looking forward to it.
Also, in addition, for my birthday, I'm heading out to Philadelphia to see Nils Frahm live in concert! It'll actually be my first "real" concert, as in one that I selected myself, and not just out in the open during an event like the 4th of July.
That's all for now! I also have a commission from
Giik coming up in the near future, so look out for that!A vent about my current life situation.
Posted 7 years agoToday I got literally no sleep. Not a drop, not an ounce. In the morning I called my uncle, who's my employer where I do electrician work, that I'd prefer not to come in because hard labor doesn't go over too well with no sleep. In return I got a rant, a tirade of how I'm a horrible person for trying to keep my well-being instead of fucking myself up by doing hard labor on no sleep. After that rant I'm not sure if I even have a job right now. It's literally unclear to me. I have no idea.
I tried to explain this to my sister, where she immediately berated me for how dare I try to take a day off when I'm literally falling asleep standing up, and how I 'lost my last job like this' when that's not even remotely true. When I tried to argue that that's not even how I lost my other job she just quipped "Yeah sure whatever" and stomped off.
This isn't the first time this has happened. This is one of several tens of times where she has consistently put me down for what I've done, even if I didn't necessarily do anything completely wrong. Instead of giving an ounce of compassion or sympathy, she decides to stress me out even fucking more.
This isn't a new occurrence, and it's just happened one too many times now to ignore. I want to get out of this godforsaken fucking house. I want to get away from this spaghetti tangled fucking mess that is my family. The downward spiral that's been happening ever since my dad killed himself with a self-induced heroin overdose when I was thirteen. Ever since my mother took to heroin to calm her pain after my dad passed. Ever since my family started to outcast my mother as an unsaveable addict, leaving her with no support. Ever since her boyfriend started to become overintrusive and overrestrictive of her. Ever since I as a 16 year old kid at the time was thrust into the role of the only one who could deal with my mother and take care of her and her problems while I simultaneously tried to juggle high school and keep some semblance of a social life. Ever since I had to move in with my sister because my mother relapsed for the 7th time, now with an alcohol problem, and had to go out of state to a rehab facility again, this time for half a year.
But back the current. Back to what I've been feeling inside for the past year bursting out because of my sister's inability to find a shit to give to me.
I just... As soon as possible want to get out of this fucking house. I don't need the extra stress of my sister constantly being on my back about shit. But with only 300 dollars in my bank account and an uncertain future of work, I don't know what I'm going to fucking do. Best part is, when my sister's mad at me, she refuses to do literally anything for me. Doesn't even consider making food for both of us, even though she's my legal guardian. Even though I do it for her all the time. Plus she gets food from work.
She just acts like a roommate, and I'm just the younger sibling along for the ride trying to fend for my goddamn self with a shitty job with shitty pay and no irl friends while she does yoga every day, is going to a fucking coding camp in a week, and is worrying about what kind of new MacBook she wants to buy. Goes to bars with her friends all the fucking time to get drunk and play games, gets food at expensive places and invites people over for our roommate to make damn near gourmet food while I wonder if the leftovers will last for a few days. Stays at her boyfriend's house all the time and does fuck if I know while I sit here wondering what kind of food I can make with bread and mustard.
I like to think that I'm pretty privileged because I have a house and a computer and a Switch. And I've just been trying to appreciate the fact I can drink soda and be on the computer without a limit unlike some. But I don't know how much longer I can keep up this fucking façade of 'my life is fine' before my depression starts to set in. Because everyone around me is doing great, has all sorts of new stuff, can afford to get some fucking snacks as well as groceries. But I'm sitting many days trying to think if I should spend another 20 dollars on Chinese food or eat boxed Mac and cheese with no butter for the third day in a row. Not because my sister is poor, but because she literally doesn't want to go to the grocery store.
If I try to do anything for myself I'm told I can't handle it, and if I ask for help, I'm told that I can do it myself because I'm an adult. An adult that never learned how to be at a job because I went from high school in my mom's care to having to fend for my goddamn self within the span of a few weeks. And all I can possibly hope for, all can possibly do, is wait. Wait for every single element that's out of my control to change, and then I might have some semblance of a chance to have a life.
I don't know what to do right now.
I really don't.
If you made it this far without skipping, I seriously, dearly thank you.
If you skipped through, or just didn't read, I also completely understand, and do not blame you. It's quite the essay.
But I do ask you right at least skim through to see where I'm at right now. The situation I'm tangled up in and can't escape.
I need help. In any way possible. Any kind words you can spare. Any sympathy, empathy, similar situations. Any advice on how to get out of this fucking rut. Even money if you want, but I in no way at all expect any, and that's fine. Just literally anything at all to get me out of here.
Thank you for reading. Thank you so much.
I tried to explain this to my sister, where she immediately berated me for how dare I try to take a day off when I'm literally falling asleep standing up, and how I 'lost my last job like this' when that's not even remotely true. When I tried to argue that that's not even how I lost my other job she just quipped "Yeah sure whatever" and stomped off.
This isn't the first time this has happened. This is one of several tens of times where she has consistently put me down for what I've done, even if I didn't necessarily do anything completely wrong. Instead of giving an ounce of compassion or sympathy, she decides to stress me out even fucking more.
This isn't a new occurrence, and it's just happened one too many times now to ignore. I want to get out of this godforsaken fucking house. I want to get away from this spaghetti tangled fucking mess that is my family. The downward spiral that's been happening ever since my dad killed himself with a self-induced heroin overdose when I was thirteen. Ever since my mother took to heroin to calm her pain after my dad passed. Ever since my family started to outcast my mother as an unsaveable addict, leaving her with no support. Ever since her boyfriend started to become overintrusive and overrestrictive of her. Ever since I as a 16 year old kid at the time was thrust into the role of the only one who could deal with my mother and take care of her and her problems while I simultaneously tried to juggle high school and keep some semblance of a social life. Ever since I had to move in with my sister because my mother relapsed for the 7th time, now with an alcohol problem, and had to go out of state to a rehab facility again, this time for half a year.
But back the current. Back to what I've been feeling inside for the past year bursting out because of my sister's inability to find a shit to give to me.
I just... As soon as possible want to get out of this fucking house. I don't need the extra stress of my sister constantly being on my back about shit. But with only 300 dollars in my bank account and an uncertain future of work, I don't know what I'm going to fucking do. Best part is, when my sister's mad at me, she refuses to do literally anything for me. Doesn't even consider making food for both of us, even though she's my legal guardian. Even though I do it for her all the time. Plus she gets food from work.
She just acts like a roommate, and I'm just the younger sibling along for the ride trying to fend for my goddamn self with a shitty job with shitty pay and no irl friends while she does yoga every day, is going to a fucking coding camp in a week, and is worrying about what kind of new MacBook she wants to buy. Goes to bars with her friends all the fucking time to get drunk and play games, gets food at expensive places and invites people over for our roommate to make damn near gourmet food while I wonder if the leftovers will last for a few days. Stays at her boyfriend's house all the time and does fuck if I know while I sit here wondering what kind of food I can make with bread and mustard.
I like to think that I'm pretty privileged because I have a house and a computer and a Switch. And I've just been trying to appreciate the fact I can drink soda and be on the computer without a limit unlike some. But I don't know how much longer I can keep up this fucking façade of 'my life is fine' before my depression starts to set in. Because everyone around me is doing great, has all sorts of new stuff, can afford to get some fucking snacks as well as groceries. But I'm sitting many days trying to think if I should spend another 20 dollars on Chinese food or eat boxed Mac and cheese with no butter for the third day in a row. Not because my sister is poor, but because she literally doesn't want to go to the grocery store.
If I try to do anything for myself I'm told I can't handle it, and if I ask for help, I'm told that I can do it myself because I'm an adult. An adult that never learned how to be at a job because I went from high school in my mom's care to having to fend for my goddamn self within the span of a few weeks. And all I can possibly hope for, all can possibly do, is wait. Wait for every single element that's out of my control to change, and then I might have some semblance of a chance to have a life.
I don't know what to do right now.
I really don't.
If you made it this far without skipping, I seriously, dearly thank you.
If you skipped through, or just didn't read, I also completely understand, and do not blame you. It's quite the essay.
But I do ask you right at least skim through to see where I'm at right now. The situation I'm tangled up in and can't escape.
I need help. In any way possible. Any kind words you can spare. Any sympathy, empathy, similar situations. Any advice on how to get out of this fucking rut. Even money if you want, but I in no way at all expect any, and that's fine. Just literally anything at all to get me out of here.
Thank you for reading. Thank you so much.
Happy Walentine's day!
Posted 7 years agoMy best wishes to all the couples out there to have a great time~
And my additional best wishes for those who haven't found their one yet. It'll come, I promise you.
As for me, I'm looking forward to next week when all the Valentine's chocolates will be discounted as fuck! Priorities.
And my additional best wishes for those who haven't found their one yet. It'll come, I promise you.
As for me, I'm looking forward to next week when all the Valentine's chocolates will be discounted as fuck! Priorities.
My music is now on Spotify and iTunes!
Posted 7 years agoThe title says all! Check me out on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sK.....RbKdev3k6QjTsQ
I'm also on iTunes, Google Play, and others! I'd love it if you could take a listen, share it around if you like it even. This is a huge step for me, and I hope it can lead to good things!
I'm also on iTunes, Google Play, and others! I'd love it if you could take a listen, share it around if you like it even. This is a huge step for me, and I hope it can lead to good things!
I just really want more malfunctioning robots.
Posted 8 years agoTitle.
WHY AREN'T THERE MORE?!?!
*dies*
WHY AREN'T THERE MORE?!?!
*dies*
Snek.
Posted 8 years agoSnek.
2 years since I opened this account!
Posted 8 years agoYep, I opened my FA account on 9/11. Classy, right? I actually didn't even realize until, like, a month after.
Anyways, happy 2nd birthday, account! You've.... been an account. I guess.
In other news, Nova and I will be celebrating our second anniversary on the 14th. 2 years together with my love, and I wouldn't have it any other way.~
Anyways, happy 2nd birthday, account! You've.... been an account. I guess.
In other news, Nova and I will be celebrating our second anniversary on the 14th. 2 years together with my love, and I wouldn't have it any other way.~
Is there any interest for music commissions?
Posted 8 years agoAs a few of you know, I make music a decent amount. I've only really made it for myself the majority of the time, and I'd like to change that.
So, I ask, is there any interest for me opening up for music commissions? Be it a theme for your character, a piece for a story, or a soundtrack to a game, I'd love to make one for you. I'll work with you for the entire time to make sure it's exactly to your liking.
I still need to work out prices, but it would be hour-based. Possibly something like $8 an hour or so. Some tracks take a really short time, others much longer, depending on how complex. Just a suggestion, though. What sort of prices would you be willing to pay for if you were to get a commission?
For those that want a sample of stuff I've done, my soundcloud is now updated! https://soundcloud.com/mercury-rivers is my page so you can listen.
Let me know any thoughts you have!
So, I ask, is there any interest for me opening up for music commissions? Be it a theme for your character, a piece for a story, or a soundtrack to a game, I'd love to make one for you. I'll work with you for the entire time to make sure it's exactly to your liking.
I still need to work out prices, but it would be hour-based. Possibly something like $8 an hour or so. Some tracks take a really short time, others much longer, depending on how complex. Just a suggestion, though. What sort of prices would you be willing to pay for if you were to get a commission?
For those that want a sample of stuff I've done, my soundcloud is now updated! https://soundcloud.com/mercury-rivers is my page so you can listen.
Let me know any thoughts you have!
Jeez, I haven't journaled in a while. Let me fix that.
Posted 8 years agoHi!
Just a journal to let the people who aren't always in contact with me know that I'm here, and I check FA on the daily, so if you need something shoot me a note or a shout!
Otherwise, not much has happened, really. I had a job for about 7 days, but I got fired due to the fact that my back was giving me excruciating pain after extended periods of time. Though it's a bit bullshit that I was fired on a moment's notice when I worked so hard, it's understandable, so I'm not too miffed about it, and I'm still in good relations with the bossman. I may try to get the job back after I do some exercises and maybe get to the doctor. (I have scoliosis, so it's not just normal back pain that everyone gets)
I was supposed to get some money from that, but my cousin offered to get me a synthesizer if I covered half of it, so I owed him $150. The majority of my paycheck went there, but I'm fairly certain I got more than $200 for the ~7 days I worked, on average 6 hours each at $9 an hour. (couple full shifts, couple half-shifts.) So, I'm going to try to see if he even has the check. He's a great guy, but he's notoriously horrible about losing things, and also about being in contact with people.
I got Rising Storm 2 as a gift from my mate, Nova, and I've been playing that a ton, along with Overwatch, and a few other assorted games like BeamNG.drive and Insurgency. Been fairly bored as of late, but, oh well.
So yeah, basically TL;DR my life is boring, but nothing huge has happened, so that's good in it's own way.
Good to see yinz!
Just a journal to let the people who aren't always in contact with me know that I'm here, and I check FA on the daily, so if you need something shoot me a note or a shout!
Otherwise, not much has happened, really. I had a job for about 7 days, but I got fired due to the fact that my back was giving me excruciating pain after extended periods of time. Though it's a bit bullshit that I was fired on a moment's notice when I worked so hard, it's understandable, so I'm not too miffed about it, and I'm still in good relations with the bossman. I may try to get the job back after I do some exercises and maybe get to the doctor. (I have scoliosis, so it's not just normal back pain that everyone gets)
I was supposed to get some money from that, but my cousin offered to get me a synthesizer if I covered half of it, so I owed him $150. The majority of my paycheck went there, but I'm fairly certain I got more than $200 for the ~7 days I worked, on average 6 hours each at $9 an hour. (couple full shifts, couple half-shifts.) So, I'm going to try to see if he even has the check. He's a great guy, but he's notoriously horrible about losing things, and also about being in contact with people.
I got Rising Storm 2 as a gift from my mate, Nova, and I've been playing that a ton, along with Overwatch, and a few other assorted games like BeamNG.drive and Insurgency. Been fairly bored as of late, but, oh well.
So yeah, basically TL;DR my life is boring, but nothing huge has happened, so that's good in it's own way.
Good to see yinz!
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Another TMI Tuesday!/Suggestions for art?
Posted 8 years agoYou know the drill by now. Ask anything, even if it embarrasses the hell out of you!
In addition, I'd love to get some ideas from you guys about art to get, as I may finally be getting a source of steady income soon. Just brainstorm them out, I'm sure one or two will strike me. Also suggest some good artists!
In addition, I'd love to get some ideas from you guys about art to get, as I may finally be getting a source of steady income soon. Just brainstorm them out, I'm sure one or two will strike me. Also suggest some good artists!
TMI Tuesday! This time on time!
Posted 8 years agoIAmA snak- oh wait no this isn't reddit
Time for another round of TMI! Ask this glitchy-ass sergal snake robot anything you want! From the most innocent inquiries to the dirtiest fantasies your mind can muster, ask away! I'll try not to crash in the middle of it.
Time for another round of TMI! Ask this glitchy-ass sergal snake robot anything you want! From the most innocent inquiries to the dirtiest fantasies your mind can muster, ask away! I'll try not to crash in the middle of it.
More lore!
Posted 8 years agoI made another post of lore, this time longer and slightly more inclusive!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/.....it?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/.....it?usp=sharing
Dammit, I missed TMI Tuesday again! Let's do it now.
Posted 8 years agoI missed Tuesday when I said to myself I would do one of these, and now it's Friday. Oh well, better late than never!
Ask me (Or the stinky fleshbag human behind) anything! And really, don't be shy about literally anything. I just love telling people stuff, no matter if it's weird, obscure, or even lewd/sexual. Go right ahead!
I'm probably gonna head to recharge soon after this, but I'll answer it all tomorrow!
Ask me (Or the stinky fleshbag human behind) anything! And really, don't be shy about literally anything. I just love telling people stuff, no matter if it's weird, obscure, or even lewd/sexual. Go right ahead!
I'm probably gonna head to recharge soon after this, but I'll answer it all tomorrow!
That War Thunder April Fool's joke...
Posted 8 years agoIs absolutely fucking AMAZING. So much fun, and so well made!
If you have War Thunder I very highly recommend checking it out.
It's been a 4 for 4 of their April Fool's events, every single one of them has been absolutely top-notch. From giant mechs to potato-shooting tanks to sailing ships and now to War Thunder: Modern Warfare, it has been absolutely amazing the dedication they have.
If you have War Thunder I very highly recommend checking it out.
It's been a 4 for 4 of their April Fool's events, every single one of them has been absolutely top-notch. From giant mechs to potato-shooting tanks to sailing ships and now to War Thunder: Modern Warfare, it has been absolutely amazing the dedication they have.
It's my activation anniversary!
Posted 8 years agoMy manufacturing date.
My birthday, in other words!
Another year 'round the sun for this hunk-o-junk. And I'm glad to have spent it with all of my best friends and loving family. Thank you all so much. <3
My birthday, in other words!
Another year 'round the sun for this hunk-o-junk. And I'm glad to have spent it with all of my best friends and loving family. Thank you all so much. <3
TMI Tuesday!
Posted 9 years agoMay as well make one of these! Ask Vani (Or the secret human behind the camera) anything! And I mean anything. Seriously, I have absolutely no limits, ask away and you shall receive. :D
Happy Holidays N'at!
Posted 9 years agoTitle! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Festivus, may you have a wonderful gift-giving season. Unfortunately, my personal Christmas art is going to have to come after Christmas, because I'm only getting money on Christmas day. But, I do have plenty of ideas planned! If you'd like to do a Christmas art for me, go right ahead!! I don't mind at all as long as it isn't too extreme.
I'm probably not getting much exciting this christmas, but getting to see my family and having good food is its own reward. Sad that with age, presents just aren't as fun anymore. When I was a kid, I couldn't wait for Christmas, all the presents and cool stuff to open! I always got pretty decent stuff, if not the most expensive gifts, ones that kept little me entertained. Not only are they fun to get, they're fun to give. The joy of seeing a kid's face light up as they see their present... Oh wow, it's one of the most gratifying feelings. I'd compare it to getting the gift in the first place. But now, all I usually want is some socks, some money, some food, and a chance to see my loved ones, which I definitely get. While it may not be as fun, it's certainly a good time of the year, despite the logistical nightmare that is our family's christmas.
Anyways, I wish you all a happy holidays and many good times, not just this season, but with the new year to come, as well.
- Vani
I'm probably not getting much exciting this christmas, but getting to see my family and having good food is its own reward. Sad that with age, presents just aren't as fun anymore. When I was a kid, I couldn't wait for Christmas, all the presents and cool stuff to open! I always got pretty decent stuff, if not the most expensive gifts, ones that kept little me entertained. Not only are they fun to get, they're fun to give. The joy of seeing a kid's face light up as they see their present... Oh wow, it's one of the most gratifying feelings. I'd compare it to getting the gift in the first place. But now, all I usually want is some socks, some money, some food, and a chance to see my loved ones, which I definitely get. While it may not be as fun, it's certainly a good time of the year, despite the logistical nightmare that is our family's christmas.
Anyways, I wish you all a happy holidays and many good times, not just this season, but with the new year to come, as well.
- Vani
