Joni knew what she was talking about

A river to skate away on would be pretty freaking fantastic right now.

There is nothing better to give you some holiday cheer than:

- not having a Christmas tree, stocking or lights
- your brothers screaming "faggot"and "asshole"at one another
- your one brother spending most of the day out in the car
- your stepmother screaming at everyone
- realizing your father and stepmother don't even listen to you when they pester you to tell them what you want. I mean...backgammon? Not that I care about presents (they make me feel awkward, actually, but I digress). Still, though....my brothers got video games and jerseys and I got...backgammon and old lady slippers.
- watching your cousin's dog collapse over and over and then fall down the stairs...during Christmas dinner. Finding out later that he might have to be put down is also a bonus
- your mother crying on the phone because she misses you
- realizing you probably aren't going to be allowed to go home until Sunday


That is only the short list, too. Ugh. I am going to bed!