Christmas for me really is just a time to relax and watch my little brothers go nuts over what they got for Christmas. In many ways I feel that being excited about getting gifts for Christmas is for children.
I feel that Christmas Changed for me at 17. At that age I realized it wasn’t about me anymore, it suddenly became more about my little brothers. For instance, instead of being asked what I want for Christmas I am now told what my little brothers want and how my dad might get everything they ask for. I would rather see a smile on my little brother’s faces then receive gifts. This is a part of growing up and besides its better to give than to receive. Over the next week i will be with my little brother watching them play with their wonderful gifts that their going to receive . The one wish i have is to come back to school and completely earn my internship. The only event I can really think of is,the youngest child in the family puts the star on top of the tree.
I like the reality that set in on the part where you say it's not about you anymore. I realized that this year for Christmas
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way most of my life because my little brother is only 5 years younger than me. The thing that changed my perspective was when I saw my brother one day and he was taller than me. It feels like I am the younger brother because he is bigger than me. Now I can enjoy my presents because he feels like presents are for kids. So don’t worry you’ll get the feeling back once your little brothers become plain bigger than you.
ReplyDeleteDeJone, I really liked this blog post. It was clearly written, interesting, and thoughtful. I particularly liked the line about you wanting to get back to YU and to earn your internship as this is exactly what I want for you as well. A few suggestions for future posts (and writing in general): 1) don't forget to capitalize "I" when it stands alone and 2) include more details when you can. I would have liked to know more about the kinds of gifts your brothers got and more about your brothers, for instance.
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