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Dear Santa Claus, I Don't Need Anything This Year

I don't need anything for myself this Christmas.

Rachel DiBisceglie

Dec 26, 2016

University of Scranton

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Dear Santa Claus,

I know it has been a while since I've written down my Christmas list and sent it off to the North Pole. You've been doing a great job with giving me what I've wanted every year. This year I have everything that I could ever want and more. I have a healthy and happy family, good grades and a great group of friends. Not to mention, an amazing boyfriend. My parents work hard to give me everything that I need and have provided me with the most amazing opportunities that I can't begin to thank them for. You have given me a great support system and all of these amazing people, and I don't think that I could ask for anything more.

This year I don't want something for myself this Christmas. I would like you to give back to the people that have given so much to me, the people that have been there for me through thick and thin. I want you to do something nice for them because they deserve it.

My friends are amazing because they know me so well. They know when I need a pep talk, a cuddle, or just a night out. Whenever I call, they are always there to pick up the phone.

My boyfriend is a trooper. He gives me the world. He knows how to deal with my cycle of moods and pushes through even during my worst days. He makes me smile and laugh uncontrollably. He always makes me feel safe but pushes me to try new things and is always taking care of me.

My parents work hard. They work hard so that I can go to school and get a good education. They work hard to make sure that I have a roof over my head and food to eat. Not only that, but they push me to be my best self. They have raised me to be independent, respectful, and intelligent. They have worked their entire adult lives to make sure that my sisters and I are taken care of.

So Santa, this Christmas I want you to redirect all of my gifts towards them. They deserve the world, and this is the least that I can do.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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