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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

LaurenLeave a comment

So here I am, sitting in my bed on this quiet Christmas Eve eve, thinking back on Christmas Season 2012. Is it possible that it feels like it’s been going on for months and months but at the same time it feels like it’s been so short?

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It’s been filled with so much happiness my heart just might burst. From obnoxious Christmas music (that I adore so much), to cold winter nights spent sipping holiday tea and reading a favorite book.

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From Santa spottings to Christmas decorations.

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From the first real snowfall to the bright Christmas lights.

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From the treats to… the other treats.

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And the people. Especially the people.

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These are all the reasons it really is the most wonderful time of the year. So from my family to your family and my heart to yours, have yourself a merry little Christmas.

Give Thanks

Lauren1 Comment

I think a lot.

Often, I think too much.

I think about ways in which my life could be different, or “better.” How I could have done this instead that, or vice versa and how I could be somewhere different than where I am today.

But when I get wrapped up thinking about these kinds of things, I miss all the greatness around me. I focus on what I don’t have and end up missing all the things I do. Amazing parents who love me unconditionally, a boyfriend who doesn’t run when I’m being my crazy high-maintenance self, a sister who can both challenge me and finish my sentences, a job where no one yells at me, a reliable car, a roof over my head, friends who have stuck by my side no matter what, family who may live across the county but who feel so close, my health and the health of those I love, plus so so many little things that make me genuinely happy.

Every day, but tomorrow especially, I hope you stop worrying and just be grateful. For all that you have and all the amazing people that are part of your life. That’s what I’ll be doing.

Happy Thanksgiving!