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One thing about me is that I love a trinket. Since I was around 8 years old, I’ve collected figurines of fairies, cats, and various small animals. They’ve moved with me throughout the 20 homes I’ve lived in and have adorned many a bookshelf. I love them.

However, now that I’m in my mid-30′s, I’ve found myself hoping for more practical gifts. Ones that make my day-to-day life easier, ones that feel like a little luxury at the end of a long day. Even just a really, really good blanket.

It feels boring to ask for them though. Isn’t Christmas supposed to magical? Aren’t the gifts I get at this time........

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