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Don't feel too badly for me. I did have a great time at the office party. I admit that I went overboard with the generous free flowing libations. I also confessed my undying love to a myriad of co-workers. However, afterwards I think they understood that as much as I might hold genuine affection for many of them, it's rather clear I had too much holiday "cheer" - at least, it's better than tears.

I've been to at least one holiday party where a single person actually cried from sheer seasonal loneliness. It makes me too reminiscent of a few exes, 'lest old acquaintance be forgot.' Nevertheless, I know I'm the one that got away, normally, just just in time. Besides, I've had enough holiday romances that ended abruptly at the start of the February blues. That sucks more than being single on New Year's Eve as it conveniently coincides with my birthday too.

I prefer to think of this time as a chance to take stock of where I'm at and I'm always more rational not caught up in a romance. If I sound as if I'm rationalizing, I probably am. It beats the heck out of feeling sorry that there's no mistletoe hanging over my front door. Making the best of things is better than letting them get the best of you. Anyway, I'm having Christmas dinner at my friend's boyfriend's family's house, trying saying that five times fast after one too many eggnogs!

She told me his ex-girlfriend is eating with us. She lived at his house when they were both still in high school since she had problems with her parents. She thinks of his family as her own even 4 years after their breakup. Reminds me of someone I was dating at Christmastime last year. I'm not sure if feeling sorry for someone is the same as caring about someone.

Since my invite came under the same "alone for the holidays" obligation, I shouldn't judge. Nevertheless, even Scrooge had to let go of Christmas past to move onto Christmas future. I've needed an occasional push myself. A little tough love isn't always remiss.

Anyway, it makes me realize that sometimes it's easier when the only present under the tree is marked with the same name beside to and from on the tag. No one nags me to read the card first.