Thanksgiving cards

I have always been the kind of person who is just a sap when it comes to holiday sentiment.  I think that when I was in kindergarten I did those little crafts where you make cards out of macaroni for other people in your class or in your family and I just fell in love with the idea right then and there. Ever since then I don't think I have missed an opportunity to make some kind of gift or greeting for every member of my family, and some friends, for each holiday or celebration that came along.

                Now that I am in college things have gotten a lot more hectic. This semester I am especially stressed out and frustrated with the schedule that I have throughout my day. Like most students out here I have been forced to sacrifice some of my hobbies and interests for the good of my own education. Though I have held this so dear to my heart for so much of my life, I have been forced to go from making things and getting something for everyone every time, I have slimmed down my practice a bit. This year I will still do my Christmas cards personalized for each family member, it's always really fun. I won't be able to make thanksgiving cards this year since I have bunch of papers and mid terms due the weeks before.  For these cards I will just be going online to a website I really like and send out either some digital cards, the ones that play songs, or paper cards in the mail. I will still be seeing everyone this year but it is a little bit saddening to think that people won't be getting their usual gift this year before we all meet up for the holiday dinner.

                I hope that I am not alone on this funny little value. I just think that people love to feel special and it is important for family members to do that for one another.  We are the only family we will ever have and I for one am willing to sacrifice my time, when I have it, to make them all happy.