I'm sitting at the bar now having a cigarette, all the customers are gone and the bartenders are out back smoking weed. I have to go home soon and go to bed just to wake up early and come to this place all over again. For tomorrow is the bars Christmas party which is on my only day off. I really hate going to these things, mainly because I don't drink anymore. Not only will every employee be drunk except me but it is also the time we exchange all the I really don't know you presents. The only reason I'm even going to show up this year is because a bartender I've worked with for years now owns this place. I apologize for this nonsense I've written but I truly hate Christmas time. I hate having to buy gifts for people that I put time and effort into getting something they like and it's not reciprocated. I constantly just get last minute shit from Walgreens or a gas station. It's like he'll like this he doesn't care. So every year I put on my plastic smile and say thanks I love it. Then shortly after they are gone it's dumpster bound. I don't mean to sound unappreciative but damn, if I've known you for years you think you could put a little effort in. And just so you know this year I've gotten some good gifts for people which I've spent my hard earned money on that I know they are going to love because I put some thought behind my purchases. If this year is anything like the last ones I'm just done with it all. And if that makes me a Scrooge so be it, but no more thought or money will be wasted.