my life, my pace

The holidays are coming up way too fast on me and I haven't finished up my Christmas shopping yet.  What I really need is a holiday from the holidays.  But as much as I want to avoid the impossible gift-hunt and awkward get-togethers with the in-laws, I can't.  There's no hiding from reality, right?  But there's always wishing I can.  So my song for this week is Jack's Mannequin - Holiday from Real.  Because that's what I need right about now.

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