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Wrapped to unwrap. This is what it is all about in a nutshell. Sometimes I lose sight of the intent of the word “gift”. Taking so much in life for granted, I can lose the (gifts) of awe and thankfulness given in this Christmas season.

I have a preconceived idea about how my gifts will be received. I think and plan each expression of creativity. My gifts are sometimes purchased in January or February, and put upstairs in my blue room. This room is upstairs with little flowers like white forget me nots printed on blue wallpaper. I might wrap these presents early.

Sometimes I create a problem for...