I am from Christmas time, dazzling lights and manger scenes. I am from frosty the snowman, from raging blizzards and killer snowball fights. I am from loving yet psychotic friends and intense pillow fights, and laughter filled jokes. I am from mello yello, pixie stix, and vamp cola keeping teens awake for days on end.

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I am from heavenly lilacs, from mellow pine trees, the fragrance that sparks eternal memories and dreams. I am from brothers who taught me how to cuss, from parents who taught me to love. I am from raking falling leaves and catching soft snowflakes.

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I am from brilliant stories and writing my own. I am from the stars in the heavens viewed from a creaking boat dock. I am from a continuous story started when I was born.