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Eugene

( Elf on the Shelf )

WHERE WERE YOU BORN? NORTH POLE, AK
WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW? DES MOINES, IA
FULL-TIME OCCUPATION? IRS AUDITOR

Do you have many childhood memories of Christmas?
Christmas was tough. I was a foster child, so I lived with many different families over the years.
I was often moved in to crowded homes, having to sleep in random places all over the house.
Each Christmas was a little different, but I remember myself and all of the other kids getting excited
about the toys.
So you must’ve had lots of friends growing up.
Not really.
Why is that?
I’m not sure. My favorite thing to do was help my foster parents by monitoring the children’s behavior
and reporting back. I helped to decide what they’d get for Christmas! I don’t think it went over well
with the other kids.
Why do you say that?
I started finding my toothbrushes in the toilet and notes under my pillow saying “snitches get stitches.”
What would you say to those kids now, if you had the chance to start fresh?
If you broke the rules when you were young, you’re likely to do it now. I hope I never catch you slippin’ on your taxes.

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