When I was very young I saw a Christmas commercial that showed a smallish tree in the middle of a field lit entirely with blue lights. I believe it is this moment that has fueled my fascination with Christmas trees out in nature. It is something I spot rather quickly and no matter the time of year or weather I picture it decorated with lights and surrounded by snow.
I also believe that this commercial is what draws me to the color blue.
In early November I started to have this thought that I wanted to take a trip for Christmas. Reason argued with me that I should not spend money like that; it wasn’t practical and did not fit my long term goals. Peace of Mind countered with the fact that I had taken little to no time off this past year in advance of the paid time off of work I would need in early 2016. Practicality chimed in with the fact that as the office would be mandatorily closed on the 24 & 25th of December I should take advantage of that. Frivolity contributed that I had been pretty financially responsible for a while now and there should be some room in the budget for an expedition. And thus the decision was made. The rental of a charming cottage 30 minutes from Acadia National Park was arranged and here I sit before the lovely stove enjoying…. well everything.
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