On the whole, I prefer Christmas as an adult than I did as a child.
And cooking is about balance and harmony.
I am not a chef. I am not even a trained or professional cook. My qualification is as an eater.
I was shy as a child. Now I'm not really shy any more, unless I'm with shy people. I find it contagious and I don't know what to say. But I don't think shyness is something one should feel apologetic about.
I don't like conflict.
If I could go into the woods and kill a bear myself, I'd wear it proudly as a trophy.