Christmas Music

I usually try to keep my posts pretty personal, and I try to give them some meat not just blah. I apologize if this post falls outside of that criteria.
In my Mod (on campus housing with a 'mini house' feel) 4/5 of us are musicians and 5/5 of us love music, so naturally music is either playing or being played throughout the day. One of the bands that has been getting the most air time has been Sleeping At Last, an amazing band from Wheaton, IL. They sound a bit like Lovedrug - piano + a more melodic feel (really they can't be compared to anyone but that gives you an idea). Anyway, they have honestly been (this is going to sound really cheesy) a gift from God...seriously. It is so nice to have music that comforts you and brings you to a place of peace.

All that to say, I think you all should check them out, I think they are playing on my little playlist thing too.

here is a one of their new christmas songs...so good
A Cradle in Bethlehem
(right click and "save target as" or "save link as")

here is their verb to download the other christmas songs
Virb

Life and Its Stories

Freshman year, I was to write an Artist Statement, which states why we create art. Being the procrastinator that I am, I wrote it the night before it was due. Regardless of its poor composition, the content could be summed up in these few sentences. (one of these days I will put the full thing up)

I create to Worship.
I create because that is how I process life.
I create to help the world appreciate the ordinary, and see the beauty in everyday things that would be normally overlooked.

This Thanksgiving break I was able to spend time with my grandmother. I had realized that I really knew nothing about her apart from a few details here and there. I had known my grandma for my entire life and appreciated her presence in my life. I was intentional about talking to her about her life, joys, struggles, and goals. After talking for a few hours, questions were answered and a new level of relationship was reached. I have a new respect for her , know why she does certain things, and appreciate her that much more.

I encourage everyone to make an effort to learn more about the people that they are close to and love, I will deepen your relationship and help you be more transparent yourself.

Around my grandma's pool she has a small garden. One would normally look out and not even notice it, if anything they might notice the flowers. There are gems out there. The leaves, the less attractive part of the plant are, in my opinion, the most beautiful.