Expectations:

I don't like them, they always bring me down.

Christmas and Christmas Eve is usually the same: an empty house, some presents, if I'm lucky a tree and a visit from my best friend.

This year, I thought it might be different.
Perhaps, a nice warm fireplace, that I actually have now. Some hot chocolate, a walk in Christmas in the park, video games, and opening presents.

I guess that is not going to happen this year though.
I expected too much again.

But this will not ruin my holiday, I will not let failed expectations ruin it.
It's easy to be miserable, the challenge is to be happy.