My dog is scared of vacuum cleaners, and I am scared of Christmas.

Vacuum cleaners make a lot of noise and vibrations on the floor. My dog doesn't like that. But you still need to vacuum.

Christmas shoppers make a lot of noise and vibrations at the store. I don't like that. But I still need to Christmas shop. And grocery shop. And jean shop. And eat.

Counting down the days 'til New Years. It's ten.