I'm sick and tired of the obligation imposed upon us by the over-commercialization of holidays. It is not realistic or feasible to get everyone a gift this time of year, not should I have to. I also don't understand birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Easter. Why do I have to wait for any of these days to show people in my life that I care about them or give them a gift. Why only show their importance one day a year or a couple? I guess Ive reached a point where I've stopped pretending. If I don't care about you, it'll be obvious, but if I do...you'll know it. I may not show up to your birthday, or congratulate you on another year of marriage...but if your water main breaks, or you need someone to unload a truck, or you have no food to eat....I'll be the first one there to help you!