One day you're heading to the beach for a fun day in the sun and the next you're hanging lights and tinsel on a Christmas tree.

某天你可能还在去沙滩玩耍的路上，阳光明媚，转眼第二天就开始给圣诞树挂金箔灯饰了。

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Let's see. The beach towel is spread out under the tree, the sandwiches and drinks are here... Whoa! What are you going to drink?

我看看。海滩浴巾已经摊放在树下、三明治和饮料在这儿……等等！你要喝什么饮料？

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The beach towel is spread out under the tree, the sandwiches and drinks are here... Whoa!

海滩浴巾已经摊放在树下、三明治和饮料在这儿…等等！

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And may every tree from Midland Beach to this Ellipse and all across the country shine as a beacon of hope for all Americans.

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If that happens, you can find me in the Caribbean sitting on the beach, under a palm tree, retired, and with no employees to worry about.

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