It’s Wednesday. Well, here we go—it’s Christmas Eve! This is the day when “I’ve still got time” officially turns into panic, denial, and reckless decision-making. Every minute that ticks by feels louder, every store closes sooner than expected, and suddenly you’re trying to convince yourself that gift cards are thoughtful, not desperate. The pressure is real, the options are dwindling, and somewhere in the back of your mind a tiny voice is screaming that next year you’ll get your Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving.

Knowing full well you absolutely won’t.

-keep