redesign...again

If you haven't noticed by now, I have redesigned this blog about 3 or 4 times in the past month and a half.

Have you ever made something you absolutely loved? Have you ever hated that very same thing only a few days later? Pretty sure I am having a love-hate relationship with design.

On the bright side, I think I'm done fixing things for a while because I'm tired...as of right now that is. Maybe tomorrow I will feel differently.

On a completely random note...I love that my new years resolution to post more often lasted for about 6 days. I have always been terrible at resolutions.

Please love me through it.

xo

lauren

how i met your mother

Alright folks...if you do not watch this show you need to check it out ASAP!!!

I have been a fan of How I Met Your Mother for a while now and used to burn through episodes like it was nothing. Recently (thanks to my sister-in-law and Netflix) I have rediscovered my love for Ted, Robin, Barney, Lily, and Marshall.

In the past week I have watched an insane amount of this show, but still cannot get enough of it!

The episodes are hysterical, the wardrobes are darling, the characters are so lovable and relatable....seriously, this show is amazeballs.

I may just have to start an episode right now...

xo

lauren

new beginnings

Happy new year, folks! I love new years...it is a time to start anew. It is a time of reflection on the challenges and fond memories of the year before. It is a time of resolution.

As I have been thinking about this upcoming year and what is ahead of me I am slightly nervous, but really excited. I have decided that I'm going to buckle down and get my schooling done so that I can hopefully be starting my very last semester of school by this time next year! It's going to be rough and a lot of work, but worth it.

In regards to new years resolutions I'm going to make it a goal to be more consistent on this little blog of mine. I really want this blog to be a journal of sorts. I want to document mine and Christopher's life together and to make this blog a reflection of who I am...who we are. Something we can look back on as the years go by.

What are your resolutions this year?

I hope you've had a lovely new years!

xo
lauren

the night before.

School starts tomorrow...

Here comes the homework, papers, quizzes, tests....bring on the stress.

In other news...there is a dang fruit fly buzzing around my personal space. I am slightly nervous that if I breathe in too deeply it will be sucked up my nose. Am I thinking about it too much? Probably.

Also, I started up my very own Pinterest! Check it out and hit me up with a follow, would ya?

Love you!

xo

lauren

please excuse the mess...

So...uh...I am not very good with web design or creativity. Basically, I am mentally challenged when it comes to anything dealing with HTML/CSS/PXQ*RES&^#....blah, blah, blah. I try and I try to make cool fonts and pictures and crap and I end up royally screwing everything over.

The gist of what I am trying to say is that if you come to my blog and see everything in shambles please be patient with me for I am trying my very hardest to become a novice web designer!

Thank you, folks!

xo

lauren

ps. I love you all!

please try this...

Ok folks...this is serious.

If you are ever in Orem you HAVE to go to Farr's for some frozen yogurt.

I know, I know...once you've been to one yogurt place you have been to them all, but, no joke, Farr's is a MUST!! I love ice cream. That is to say that I am an ice cream junkie and Farr's is most definitely in my top 5 favorite ice creams...that is big, people.





This cup used to look so colorful and pretty, but I didn't have my camera on me, and this is what the cup looked like by the time Chris and I got home.

So, moral of the story...

1. GO TO FARR'S
2. Please try my fav mixture:

• 1/2 Cake Batter


• 1/2 Huckleberry

Topped with:

• Strawberries


• Raspberries


• Blackberries


• Mangoes


• Kiwi

3. Call, text, email, or leave a comment thanking me for introducing you to pure awesomeness.

xo

lauren

ps. you are welcome

progress in reverse

So pretty sure I have a GIGANTIC to-do list in these last few days before the wedding.

78 things to be exact...

So I have been working like crazy on this list, but, every time I go to cross something off, I remeber 10 other things I need to do.

I feel like my progress is going backwards, people...is it possible to have a never-ending to-do list? I'm pretty positive that it is.

Gah! I only have six more days to get it all done!

xo
lauren

friends

Friends are the best...and not just any old friend. I'm talking about a GOOD friend. Friends who know and love all your dang quirks and sillyness. Friends who have been there to see you at your very best and also your very worst. Friends who would drop anything to help if you needed it. Friends who you are so close with even though you may have not have seen or talked to each other for days, weeks, months, or even years. Friends who always leave you with your spirits lifted.

These are the friends who are worth keeping around because they are awesome. These are the friendships that will last for a lifetime.

Thank you Rachel for a highly entertaining and uplifting lunch date and thank you for your sweet friendship over these many years!

And thank you to all of my other good friends out there! You are all loved dearly!

xo
lauren

oh no...

Have you seen these???

These are possibly the best/worst thing that have ever been invented. These deliciously delectable treats are gloriously packaged in the cutest, tiniest reese's cups I have ever seen. I cannot stop myself at just one, or two, or twelve....

delicious, but deadly.

xo

lauren

ps. i wouldn't mind if one of these perfect packages just happened to be dropped off at my house or nicely given to me as a gift (wink wink hint hint nudge nudge) :)

be my valentine.

To My Valentine...

I love the way you make me smile, and how we laugh until we cry.
I love the way we can do absolutely nothing all day and it turns out to be the best day of the week.
I love how you are a gentleman and always open my door.
I love it when our eyes meet and the only thing you can do is smile.
I love the way you hold me tight and the way you call me pretty.
I love the way we are nerds together, and spend time playing nazi zombies.
I love it when you save me a reeses because you know they are my favorite.
I love the way you know what to say to comfort me when I have had a bad day.
I love how you think I'm beautiful even on the days I don't feel so.
I love the way you sing in your car and make me sing along with you.
I love it when you hold my hand and the way they fit together so nicely.
I love that we are going to spend our lives together and I can't wait to get started.
I love the man you are and what you are striving to become.
I love the way you are so kind to everyone and how you are always smiling.
I love it when you send me sweet little messages and how you always brighten my day.
I love the way you know me so well and laugh at my little quirks.
And...I even love sharing my treats with you...as long as you don't eat too many!

Happy Valentine's Day! I love you all!

xo
lauren

11:00 pm

So....tired....

Should write....paper

Eyes...so....heavy

Pillow....so....comfy

Blankets....so....warm

.....

I give in.

Procrastination is a beast.

xo

lauren

thoughts.

I've been thinking a lot lately...not like you think though...

Pretty sure that almost every thought that has and is going through my head is about something like this...

Photographer
Colors
Dresses
Catering
Money
Decorations
Video
Honeymoon
Apartment hunting
Registry
Tuxedos
...

On and on and on. No joke. Weddings are ALL I can think about. I'm sure it's driving Chris, my family, and friends bonkers but it has consumed my entire life. I have tried to keep it all away from the blog and have now failed. Ha, sorry to bring this all to you too, internet. What can I say? I'm tyring to plan what will be the best day of my entire life, Chris's life, our lives. I guess in the end all that matters is the fact that I will be able to spend the rest of my life, the rest of eternity, with the man I love, my best friend, and I cannot wait.

xo
lauren

ps. don't mind the sappiness, it brings us closer. love you all. (seriously though)

ophiucus say what?

Major debate going on people. If you haven't heard...there is talk of a new Zodiac sign. (gasp!)

The new sign, Ophiucus, is apparently said to fall between November 30th and December 17th and therefore pushes the dates of all other Zodiac signs around. (double gasp!)

The world has gone crazy about their beloved Zodiac tatoos (bad idea in the first place) and that the sign with which they have identifed themselves for their whole lives has suddenly been switched!

You're saying I am no longer enthusiastic, lucky, positive, or well liked?! I am now flamboyant, a good architect, and a seeker of wisdom?! GAH! Who am I?!

But...

This just in, people...

According to CNN...as of January 13, 2011 at 10:11 pm...

"No, your Zodiac sign hasn't changed."

(phew) That is a relief.
Thank you CNN for solving my identity crisis. Now I will go back to being enthusiastic, lucky. positive, and well liked.

xo
lauren

ps. here's the proof people... http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/13/no-your-zodiac-sign-hasnt-changed/?hpt=C2

sometimes...

Sometimes I forget about the wet towels in the washing machine.
Sometimes I grab handfulls of reeses peanut butter cups until I've had like 25.
Sometimes (or always) I make a gazillion lists.
Sometimes I start books and then never finish them.
Sometimes I start a book and can't do anything until I finish it.
Sometimes I don't put away my clean clothes and just keep them in the basket.
Sometimes I get so cold I put on 5 layers of clothes.
Sometimes I wish I was brave enough to dye my hair dark brown.
Sometimes my room looks like an atomic bomb went off.
Sometimes I feel like crying for no reason, or for many, many reasons.
Sometimes I put in my Disney Princess CD and sing at the top of my lungs.
Sometimes I like to snuggle up and stay home all day.
Sometimes I think back on the regrets I have.
Sometimes I hate picking out outfits.
Sometimes I think back to those who have passed away and miss them terribly.
Sometimes I like to get caught in the rain.
Sometimes I love to wear heels and don't care about how tall I feel.
Sometimes my fears get in the way of my dreams.
Sometimes I like to make up my own words.
Sometimes I wish I could change a lot of things about myself.

But sometimes I am happy to be me.

What are your sometimes?

xo
lauren

get to know me in 30 days

So I totally stole this idea from a super cute girl whose blog I love to read because I thought it sounded fun!

Here is how you will get to know me in 30 days...

day 1- a recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
day 2- the meaning behind your blog name
day 3- a picture of you and your friends
day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have
day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been to
day 6- favorite super hero and why?
day 7- a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
day 8- short term goals for this month and why
day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days
day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad
day 11- another picture of you and your friends
day 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have one
day 13- a letter to someone who has hurt you recently
day 14- a picture of you and your family
day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play
day 16- another picture of yourself
day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why?
day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have
day 19- nicknames you have and why you have them
day 20- someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future
day 21- a picture of something that makes you happy
day 22- what makes you different from everyone else?
day 23- something you crave for a lot
day 24- a letter to your parents
day 25- what I would find in your bag?
day 26- what do you think about your friends?
day 27- why are you doing this 30 day challenge?
day 28- a picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?
day 29- in this past month, what have you learned?
day 30- your favorite song

Many of you may already know quite a number of these things, but even those who know me best will probably learn something new!

I hope you enjoy learning a little more about Lauren and getting to know me on a bit deeper level, but if you don't then poop on you. Just kidding. But really. I love you. :)

xo
lauren

ps. this thing may extend beyond 30 days seeing as I don't post every day...new goal? maybe. probably not though. I still love you.

i have a problem

I am a list maker. I have to make lists in order to feel that my life is somewhat organized and so that I don't forget the million things that are running through my head.

My lists usually consist of notes reminding me to pay my tithing, go to the store, buy shower or birthday presents, do random things like clean Brutus's tank, and most importantly, I make TONS of lists to remind me about assignments that need to be done on specific days.

Sounds a little OCD, I know, but that is not the problem I am talking about.

The problem is that although I make all of these lists to help me stay on top of things...it usually NEVER happens. I procrastinate EVERYTHING and end up doing huge assignments the night before they are due.

It's awful. I know.

Take this weekend for example...I had a huge list of homework I needed to get done over the weekend...did I do any of it? Absolutely not.

That is why I have spent the past four hours trying to finish it all before I have to turn it in tomorrow. Sad part is that I am not even halfway done.

Wish me luck in trying to ACTUALLY DO the things I put on my lists from now on!

xo
lauren

the 411

I just wanted you all to know that I successfully peed in a cup last week and passed the drug test with flying colors...thank you, thank you! Don't know why I was nervous in the first place.

Anywho...this week is full of absolute awesomeness, but I'm not going to fill you in on the details until I have some rad pictures to show you. So...you will just have you wait. The suspense is killing you, I know.

On a completely unrelated subject...today is Tuesday. I hate Tuesdays. I think Tuesday is the worst day of the week. Why does it seem that I have irrational feelings towards a certain day of the week?
Well, since you asked...

Monday: This day is the beginning of a whole new week. It is a fresh start. You start monday feeling renewed and refreshed from the weekend. Monday is not so bad, except Monday always feels like it drags on forever.

(I will get to Tuesday shortly)

Wednesday: This day is the middle of the week. It is a day when you can say "yes, I am already halfway done with this week". This is when you can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Thursday: This day is awesome because you know that tomorrow is Friday. It is when you know that you can make it through until the weekend.

Friday: This day pretty much explains itself. The week is over and the weekend is just around the corner. Friday is when you let out a sigh of relief that you made it through the long week.

Saturday: This day is the absolute best day and my favorite day of the week. (except for when I have to clean the house) This is the play day.

Sunday: This day is where you get to be spiritually uplifted, and then you get to celebrate with a Sunday nap. It is the much needed day of rest.

And then there is Tuesday: Tuesday is the day after the Monday that seemed to drag on forever. It is the day when you say "UGH it's only TUESDAY! Monday felt SOOOO long and I still have the WHOLE week ahead of me! THIS SUCKS...UGH!" Tuesdays seem to drag on even longer than Mondays. Tuesday is the awful day when you are stuck between the very beginning and the middle. It is the time when you feel like you've been walking through the dark tunnel for a long time already, but there is still no light to be seen. Tuesdays are yucky.

Plus, this Tuesday is especially yucky...have you seen what it looks like outside? It is colorless and gloomy.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

xo
lauren

you have GOT to be kidding me.

Yes, I know I have already posted something today, but...

1 - I was almost crushed by a semi on my way home from school today...TWICE...BY THE SAME SEMI!!

2 - Spencer drank my Dr. Pepper...the one that I put in the fridge THIS MORNING! The one I was going to drink when I got home from school! The one I was so excited about! ESPECIALLY after almost getting hit TWICE! And then HE DENIED ALL OF IT AND HID THE EVIDENCE!

I'm angry.

On a happier note...the weather is just lovely today, isn't it? The sunshine makes me smile...and I love cruising in my car with the windows down!

But I'm still angry.

xo
lauren

ps. I wish the big empty Dr. Pepper bottle was nearby so that I could bop Spencer on his freaking head with it! UGH!

i am a popcicle.

You know those times when you are so cold that no amount of clothing or blankets will warm you up? That is how I'm feeling right now...freezing. For some reason I just can't seem to get warm today...

On another completely random note...

You know when you see someone else trip or fall and how unbelievably awesome that is? I don't smile or chuckle to myself out of spite...I'm just glad to know that I'm not the only clumsy person in this world. Sometimes it's nice to feel reassured that there are other people out there just like me :)

Speaking of falling...one more awesomely random note...

You know when you went to a park as a little kid and you'd go down the slide? The ride was always awesome, but the landing was always a little sketchy...getting off of a slide is one of the most awkward things you will ever do. There are two options when getting off a slide...either you will get lucky and just slide off gracefully...OR...you will fall on your butt, your back, or your face. The second option is what seems to be the most common ending of my sliding adventures.

This is for all those who have had (not so) graceful landings when dealing with slides...

**definitely funnier without the music...so turn your speakers down, or off**

xo

lauren

i'm happy today

Want to know why?

1- The sun is staying out later...this means spring is coming and bitter cold winter is leaving

2- I got my Grey's Anatomy fix today...this means I got to laugh, cry, and enjoy all the drama with my favorite doctors

3- I have a bag of chocolates...this means my sweet tooth is constantly being fed which makes me happy

4- I had my first ballroom experience today...this means that I got a taste of something I have always wanted to try and found out that I love it

5 - I'm going to dance today...this means I get to see all my bestest friends and have a grand ol' time doing what I love most

6 - Tomorrow is friday...this means that I have nothing on my to-do list and I get to be a couch potato! And I get to go on a date with Christopher Brown!

So, yes, I'm happy today...  :)

xo
lauren