Why do I feel as if there is so much pressure placed upon me this holiday season? I get the feeling that my friends and family are expecting something great from me for Christmas and I already know that I can’t deliver that for them. The more I think about it, the more I realize that I’m broke and that just adds more stress. And knowing that I want to give the ones I care for a present that they’ll love becomes a more difficult task to pursue. I can’t afford to buy gifts for every person I want to and how I’m going to pull that off remains a question to me.

I never thought I’d find myself in this position, but I knew I had it coming for me. I just didn’t realize how soon the holidays were considering now that my life gets more and more busy with the things I have on my plate. Sure the holiday songs are playing and Christmas lights are lit, but it’s all just secondary when you’re trying to balance so many other things. This year, I’m putting my family and friend’s wants first priority and disregarding mine and I’m satisfied with doing so. I know I have work cut out for me, and I intend on succeeding, but I really do hope that everything works out.