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It's been a rather grey winter. Lots of fog. Lots of clouds.

It isn't the sort of winter I'm used to seeing in Texas. We've had record lows but no snow or rain, hardly. It's just dreary. As if a dementor were waiting around the corner to suck out my soul until Harry Potter's stag comes to save me. And to bring the sunshine! And maybe some moisture. I could take a bath in lotion and need another one an hour later.

I spent most of the day on my computer. Mom and I went to Panera Bread to get some work done, then I went to babysit for the evening. Actually, a pretty productive day.

It's 1:30 AM right now. I've stayed up late enough for my body to think that it needs another meal. I'm getting a food headache and my stomach is growling so I should just go to sleep, but all I want to do is read. I've been looking forward to reading all day and it's what I want to do. But I'm afraid if I do I'll read right on until breakfast time because I don't have self-control over that sort of thing.

I know this is the sort of dilema that keeps you all on the edge of my seat, so I'll try to resolve it for you tomorrow.

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I sent this picture to a friend just so it would encourage me NOT to blog about it. Maybe if I show it to someone, I won't feel the need to use it late tonight when I have absolutely nothing else to show for today? That's what I thought.

Today I was babysitting the most fun kids ever, and I made this contraption. That's what I called it. Really, I just put the ball of yarn in my pocket, threw the scarf around my neck, and ta-da! I was able to easily watch/follow the kids. Also, have free hands at any given point. I work on it every once in awhile because I think it's funny that one of the kids always asks about my "ball of scarf," not my ball of yarn.

If I'd have planned on posting this picture today I probably would have at least showed my face and smiled. But at least you can tell that I was having a pretty great hair day. It'd be a shame to let that go to waste, I guess.

Totally living it up 'til I'm 26!!

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This photo represents me: HOT.

Because I have my heated blanket turned all the way up to ten.

But really, I am pretty good looking. Why else are you here?

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I've decided to start collecting coffee sleeves. I guess that I have seven so far. Mostly from Texas, one from New York, and one from Africa. And I've been sticking them on this wall thing that I have because I am not ashamed of my love for coffee and coffee shops. Also, chocolate, travelling, and fairy tales.

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Remember chalk?


And wishes?


And being silly?

Adults are just tall children.

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Did you know that a study at UCLA found that in order to maintain emotional and physical health, men and women need 8 to 10 meaningful touches each day?

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Sweet escape.

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My night involved this. My day involved baking sugar cookies with some really cute kids. My afternoon involved re-runs.

I think tomorrow I'll spend some time outside.

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This has been an interesting day. I had only a few hours of restless sleep then woke up this morning at 6:30, or maybe 7:00, and went up to church sing this song. It was dark outside. I had to wait for my car to defrost - that's a first for this year.

My voice was so shot at the first service, but it went fine. Second service was better. I was delirious. But it was fun!

I didn't take my camera this morning, and that's okay.

Instead I took a picture of this awesome tea cup that Rachel got me from Anthropologie. It probably doesn't belong on my night stand next to Emma, a story that I love but a book that is taking me months to finish - and it doesn't help that I'm watching Pride and Prejudice for the zillionth time. Anyway...the cup is a little reminiscent of Jane Austen, right? I like that. Obviously.

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Merry Christmas, mom!

Dad took her to the AT&T store and bought her an iPhone 4. We tried to surprise her, but she caught on. She was still pretty excited, though she said she didn't want to be addicted to hers "like Brittany". Hmph!

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Tonight I went to Dallas and attended a Christmas party by surprise or accident. Lauren wanted me to come and so I did and you know what? It's kind of fun going to a party where you don't know anyone. We just went to watch our friend play some music. We didn't expect the awesome food in every room and the bar in the back.

Now it's late and we're driving home from stalking an ex-boyfriend with some reluctant (sorta) guys and going to a soccer game that started just before midnight that I'm still confused about. Fun way to top off a day of shopping with my mom and sisters, only I made butternut squash lasagna and had to leave before I could taste it. That almost ruined my day, but I'll get over it.

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My dad shot two deer. This morning I had some of that deer for breakfast. Oh, the technologies of the meat market!


And I was going to take pictures of the lunar eclipse but I crashed in my bed right about the time that it started. I woke up at 4:30 AM and willed myself to get up and go look, and then I rolled over and it was 7 AM. But the moon was lookin' pretty good at about 5:30 PM!

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On December 19, 2010, I made this soup.

Cop. Out.

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I thought about taking this picture yesterday, but I didn't. I took it today. Yesterday, I thought maybe I'd quit blogging. Today, I thought maybe I'd quite blogging. A lot of other times, I thought maybe I'd quite blogging. But I won't. I'll finish. Probably.

While I was in New York I received a package at home in Texas. It was from Times Square. And inside...were these bottles. Somehow (I signed up?) I was chosen to be a tester for the Self Magazine 2010 Beauty Product Awards. Seriously, an honor. I'm tested detanglers and now I have more than I know what to do with. But I have made a promise to spritz and comb with all my best efforts. Don't forget to pick up the March issue to read about my results because I am certain I will be quoted.

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...how many Macs can you fit on an ottoman?

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I'm in New Jersey with Ryan and we saw Narnia at midnight even though I could have gone to bed at 9:00. It was good and I kept kicking my legs and chewing gum to stay awake, which might have annoyed other theater goers had there been more than 15 or so in that huge theater. Go see it!

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Today my good friend, Laura, from back in the high school days (show choir!!!!), let me take her Christmas card photo. She and her husband have two awesome dogs who got their own photo shoot. I had the toughest time picking which photo to feature but I'm a big fan of this snaggle tooth one.


This was a close second. Dogs laughing!! I mean, what is going on.

I also liked the people pictures, of course.


Wups...there's another dog one.


They really are good models.


Yay! The whole gang!

I was so impressed with Laura's decorations. Mom and I went on a Christmas decorations shopping frenzy late tonight. And we saved $70! And by the way, my dad shot a deer this morning with his bow. Congrats, dad! Thanks for putting meat on the table.

Back on track now...


I reeeally like this one.


And this one, too.

Laura, I hope you can find something to work with. If not, I'll photoshop you into White Christmas or something. Thanks and I love you and remember that time I dribbled water down my clothes right before choir? Sadly, I haven't outgrown that phase.

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I like rows of trees covered in lights so much.

This song is new this year. Coldplay always comes through. It's another sort of sad one, but it sounds happier. Plus I could really relate to this lyric as a kid, and now, after being in New York during Christmas time, it's strange being back in warm December:

When you're still waiting for the snow to fall
Doesn't really feel like Christmas at all

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I've already posted two pictures of Christmas trees and I'm sure this won't be the last. Today was the first day I listened to Christmas music because I wanted to and it probably won't really feel like Christmas until we get our tree and our house decorated, but I'm getting there.

About Christmas music. Some people don't like new Christmas songs. They only like the old traditional ones. I get that. But I disagree. There are so many Christmas/winter songs that were written in the last few years that I just love so much. And it makes so much sense to me! Christmas Day represents the most inspiring thing that ever happened: God becoming a man. I know not everyone is inspired by that. For some it's the joy of the season, but for me, Jesus most definitely is the joy of the season.

Anyway, I think I'll share some of those songs that I like. This song isn't about joy at all, actually. But I love it so much. It's so beautiful and sad. Christmas is hard on a lot of people - I think it's probably hard on everyone, really. To some degree.

I'm thinkin' bout years gone by
I'm thinkin' bout church at midnight
I'm thinkin' bout letting go
I think that might finally be alright

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I've been meaning to post this for awhile but my room is a disaster and this was buried in it.

Right after I got home from Africa my parents handed me a one-inch binder filled to the brim. I was actually a little nervous and for some reason thought it was paper work. Paper work for life. But it wasn't! My mom printed off every entry that I made while I was in Africa! I love it so much. I have looked into getting my blog printed in book form (just for me, not for Barnes and Noble), and it is really expensive. Plus, I haven't decided yet if this year has been really memorable. Do I want my 25th year as a coffee table book? Would it be a bit narcissistic? Am I already a bit narcissistic by making a blog like this in the first place?

I had a busy day and it's been a busy week. I want to sleep for a long time and wake up refreshed because I have a lot of things to do again tomorrow and the next few days. Funny how business finds you.