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POLL: Best Christmas/Hanukkah Gift?

I'm back to work like many other people in the Severn/Odenton area, but that doesn't mean we can't take a moment to share our favorite holiday gifts from last weekend.

After arriving at my favorite coffee shop, I'm met with a silent but understood greeting by the barista. A quick sigh and a slow blink of the eyes, I know what he's communicating.

"You working, too, huh? Harrumph."

I sit in what seems like a slow-motion universe. The usually bustling coffee shop is barren and empty. I prop open my laptop, start typing, and as I'm handed my caramel latte...

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SPLASH.

I spill it all over the large marble-countertop. It's not a Monday, but it sure feels like one. 

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It's been a rough day, but I know at the end of the day I'll be able to work on my 1,200 piece LEGO Millennium Falcon. Yeah, you read that correctly. LEGO set.

I know what you're thinking. "Isn't this guy 24?"

The answer is yes, but I just can't wait to get started on this thing. Needless to say, I had an awesome Christmas, but I want to know...

What was the highlight of your holiday weekend?

Tell me in the comments section! If you have a photo, upload it, too!

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