Silent Night

Let me be serious for a second. 

For some reason I haven't been enjoying the holiday season as much as I usually do.

I was leaving Potter's House last night rather disgruntled, trying to remember all I have to do this week.

As I was leaving, Brett and Sampson began singing in harmony. Silent Night. More joined in. The whole kitchen was singing as I walked out. And I think I realized why I've been kinda sad the past few weeks. 

Cause I forgot that what we're celebrating at Christmas, has nothing to do with Santa or presents or giving your heart to someone else this Christmas (I hate that song). 

It's about a birth that happened in a barn in the dead of night with nobody else around to help but a very scared husband who wasn't even the father of the baby. About a very young mother, probably scared to the bone, but choosing life. And about a baby. A really important baby. 

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Happy Christmas blog lovelies. 

I'm missing this post for my 30 day music challenge. Just enjoy this loveliness.

Dear Coffeehouse (a love note),

Home is lovely. 

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But let's all be honest with each other and just realize that I, despite how much I love people, still need you. I'm dependent on you and the sweet gifts you offer me.

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A safe haven: to think, and dream, and type quickly while not looking at the screen as a friend pointed out I do. All of those can be found in you coffeehouse.

You are one in many. You come in different flavors, styles, and languages. But every part of you has a little piece of my heart that you keep bundled up and tucked behind the mug warmer (so it won't get cold).

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And so I thank you coffeehouse. For loving me in only the way you can.

Love, love, a hundred times love,

Hannah Elizabeth

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This girl thinks that...

...she's real excited about her book.

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..children's theater should be more mainstream.

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...forts are awesome, epic, the best idea to ever hit this planet earth. 

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...a new tattoo might not be a bad idea. Please don't kill me mom. 

...this music video not only inspired my new idea for a tattoo but my whole outlook on life.

On the Brightside - Never Shout Never