#### History You always knew that you would need to leave home to be successful. There wasn't much call for a designer of your caliber at home, and no one seemed to understand your desires or ambitions. Sure, it was hard to say goodbye to your family. You didn't so much break up with [[R. Blitzen (Town Hottie)]] as just leave home without even saying goodbye or giving them a forwarding address. That's why you asked [[S.P. Rossman (CEO)]] to stay in the big city this Christmas... So you could say your final goodbyes and celebrate your successes in life with your family and childhood friends. At least, you think you told [[S.P. Rossman (CEO)]] to stay behind. It was a whirlwind of packing bags and trying not to think about old memories. Christmas was the best of times and the worst of times - it always highlighted the beauty of the country landscape, but shining a light on things has a habit of showing the cracks in them. You want to see your old friends and relatives succeed, but you've sometimes felt like they aren't able to see the trees forest. You've tried to explain to the Town Toymaker that if you close your shop for 11 months out of the year, you won't be able to pay premium mortgage for that downtown corner window. You've had conversations with [[D. Fritz-Williams (The Stuff Aunt)]] about what is a reasonable amount of things to keep in a purse, especially if they're going to insist on carrying it everywhere. You've run races and competed with [[N. Williams (Cousin)]] while worrying that you've encouraged them to stay in a rut rather than pursue achievements of their own. You've listened to [[O. Dunder (Town Hottie)]] and [[R. Blitzen (Town Hottie)]] discuss their excitement for Christmas in June when the summer sun is blazing and could not help but wonder if they ever had goals or wants or wishes that didn't involve twinkle lights on the longest night of the year. Regardless of the turmoil of your thoughts, your parents are excited to see you, and you can finally say that goodbye to your ex that you've owed them for many years. You think. You hope. #### Questions Where are the complexities in people and what kind of risk is it to share your dreams with someone? Is it easy to say goodbye to someone who loves you and treated you right? Were you wrong to leave without saying goodbye? Is it possible to have it all? #### Opportunities Help [[H. Fezziwig (Mayor)]] with the budget. Bring [[D. Fritz-Williams (The Stuff Aunt)]] into it if needed - they know finances better than you! Put off breaking up with [[R. Blitzen (Town Hottie)]]. Convince your family that [[S.P. Rossman (CEO)]] is a good person and a good influence.