Truly, this is the Life of A Laura.

I've been lacking motivation to blog lately..
I, the Laura, who blogs just about every day, has not felt up to it.
I'm such a blog addict.. Two days seems like an e t e r n i t y. So. I've decided to upload some photos about my life lately.

Strawberry oatmeal, calcium pill, fluids.
This has been my life the past week.
The first cold of the season is not doing me any favors.

I often become infatuated with certain foods for a certain amount of time. Right now it just happens to be strawberry oatmeal. The time before was apples. And before that it was pretzels. Mmm.
But eventually I move on. Yuuum.

I got letters from both of my lovely missionaries yesterday. Much, much needed.

My brother wrote my family and sadly enough, he is forgetting English. Weird.. There were a few times in his letter where he obviously had to look in his translating dictionary to find the right word. He used words like "unavoidable" and falsified".
That is just not my brother I tell you. [He's in Brazil for those of you who don't know.]
And also, he dreams in Portuguese. So strange to me. I adore that boy and miss him greatly.

And then Logan is getting transferred, I'm so happy for him :) He is doing well and loving his experiences. He's an amazing example to me, and always fills his letters with stories that make me laugh out loud.

Well, this has been a slightly successful post. I do love you blog, my dear. I hope this cold goes away fast. Or faster than fast. I feel blleeehck.

I'm trying to enjoy life right now.. Take a step back and take life slower, I don't always have to be in a rush, you know?

Laura.

Random Tidbits I Want To Share

All the time, I think: "Hey, I should post this on my blog."
And then I think to myself: "No one cares about any of that."
So.
Here's the deal.

I am about to post some of the most objectless [that is a word, right?] thoughts I've had in the last little while.
If you agree with any of them, let me know I'm not alone!
And if this post bores you, I apologize for that.

As I hear gushy, lovey dovey, way-too-personal, conversations amongst couples, I pair it with the sound of throwing up over and over again in my head. I really, honestly, do.
I really, really, really, hate my job.
I said I quit Dr. Pepper. I lied.
Today I full on let out my scream. It's the best meditation for when you're frustrated.
I adore people with lisps, young or old, I adore it.
Every now and then I want to let our pet rabbit run free. Forever. Her name is Beth. Short for Macbeth.
I hate ex boyfriends. Scratch that. I hate the one ex boyfriend I have. Not just because he's an ex. I'm totally over that fact. I hate how he is a jerk to everyone. Ultimate D bag.

Well there you have it, the colors of the rainbow.
Sorry for this super unaimed post.
Here is some super random pictures to go along with.

I adore the fair. Allergies.. Not so much.

We look like such posers.

I hope yall have a lovely week. Stay busy. xox Laurlabelle.

..I lost a follower?

I drew in a breath when I first saw this..

To put it simply, I love adventures.
I yearn for fresh adventures.
My new goal is to make everyday an adventure.
I will do it I say!
Just wait and see..

Like today.. I am going to work. That will somehow become an adventure.
(?)
..Right?

Sure..

Love to all.
Most likely I will get on and blog tonight about my adventures at the place of my employment. Don't you worry.
x's and o's.
Laura Emily.

Followers..

I have 40 followers, which makes me feel like freaking out a bit.
[Kind of one of those moments that you have to coach yourself: "I will not freak out. This will not change my life. I will not freak out."]
Assured, it may not be a big deal compared to the many, many blogs that have hundreds of thousands of followers.
However, I am nothing but happy that someone reads these nonsensical ramblings of mine.
You may think they are stupid or senseless. Some immature or melodramatic. But I have a passion to write and I can't get enough of it.

I found this adorable picture/quote on the lovely blog of Apartment 513 and I just had to share it with you all.

Hope tomorrow is a great Monday for all, and a great week too. xoo
Laur.

Love Like Crazy by Lee Brice

So sweet. One of my favorites right now.
Love is beautiful.

Have an amazing, wondrous Friday. Live it up.
xox.
Laura

Lately

Lately, I have felt like this. No, not suicidal. [I realize she is on a railroad track, thank you.]
Tired;
Like I could fall asleep anywhere and everywhere.

I've had a lot of medication in my system lately; pain relievers:
My teeth have been murderously horrid to me.
Wisdom teeth coming in?
I sure hope not..
Although it has been rough, it still doesn't explain the tiredness.
Stress? --Very possible.

On Wednesday I went to a dance concert of Ririe Woodbury's Dance Company.
I ADORED it.
If you live in Utah and are looking for something thrilling and beautiful and artistic and inspiring,
Go to their concert: Configurations.

My favorite piece was their first piece, 'Bittersweet Chocolate'. It portrayed the ups and downs of love.
And literally changed my point of view on love.
[[Oh how I WISH they would have allowed photographs to be taken.]]

I used to be a cynic, well not anymore.
I was and am hesitant on posting about this because I honestly feel I can't do it justice.
You have to be there.
It made me cry, made me realize love is life and life is love.
You have to take the bad with the good and look at it for what it's worth.
Because at the end of the day, and at the end of your life, all you have is the people you love.

Go forward with faith that everything will be okay. I'm certainly going to try.
I think I'm starting to love love...
Who the freak am I?

xoxo
Laura Emily.

Mirrors Don't Tell The Whole Truth.

I came to many beautiful, hard, but much needed realizations tonight..

I am just trying to make my name in this world.
xoo.

A Challenge For YOU.

I just thought I'd stop by and say hello to my blog.

"Hello Blog."

Have a cheery day my dear friends.
I hope these random, oh so random, photos make your day.
Or possibly change your life.

Probably not... But you can always hope, right?

Yeah. I love photography. And life. And work... OH wait. Not really.
But I gotta work today, and work is work.
And money is money.
And I am LUCKY to have a job...
Why do I have to be so lucky?

My tongue sticks out to you who don't have to work for anything.
Whether your parents give it to you, or it's just handed to you.
Karma BITES.
So I can't wait till you get out into the real world and have to do something besides sit on your butts.

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY/WEEK/MONTH:
Depending on how often you go out to eat

The next person who helps you in a fast food restaurant, or drive thru, or food place,
BE KIND. Try and make their day. Smile, say please, say thank you, be kind!!
Because people are people too.

Off to life I go. Where it'll take me? I dunno!
xxxoo
Laur Em

New Giveaway That I Want Sooo Bad.

So bad. Freaking so bad. I'm such a spaz.. No one cares though, right? Good.

Go LOOK at this giveaway.
http://sunnydaystarrynight.blogspot.com/

Shuuuut up. Give it to me. Now. Haha.

P.S. I have some fabulous pictures coming up!!

Stay tuned, my blog children. xoxo
Laurs.

I fully admit to being obsessed with Marilyn Monroe.

Aren't these quotes by Marilyn Monroe just beautiful, and strong, and witty, and fabulous?
Everything a woman should be, in my opinion.

Blog Nonsense.

So I've been changing things up lately.
See the new picture and title post/description.
Me likey. You? Yes? No?
Lemme hear what you have to say about it.

I also added on some linkwithin application where it shows supposed relating links.
What I like about this is that all my posts get read more often.

What I don't like about it, is that some of my older posts are nothing but CRAP.

So, bear with me if you come across one of my rather unlovely, amateur posts.

x's and o's.
Laur.

I. Am. Craving.

A letter from one of the missionaries.
Please, please, please?



I miss them, and I miss them bad. I need two of my best friends in my life..

One is Logan, in Texas.
Redhead, true to the Phillies and Eagles.
His favorite color is green.
He loves food, working out, and he is amazing at basketball.
He was also my first kiss.. Ha.
He is really funny and super easy to talk to.
Always there for me.

And then Andrew.
He is in Brazil.
My brother. My best friend. He has known me my whole life.
And I've known him my whole life.
He loves sports and video games, and he has a heart of gold.
He is always there to listen, and he is such a boss.

"Missionary: someone who leaves their family for 2 years so that others can be with their family for eternity."

Love you bosses.
Big hugs and kisses.

Love, Laura.

truth.

God hears each prayer you give up.
He hears me. And you. And us.
He loves us.
And He has a plan.

thus far:

here is how my day was completed since the last post:

Cried.
Danced.
Split my toe open. Big time.
Had a Subway sandwich. :P
Filled up my gas tank [hallelujah].
Went for a drive with the Coleman.
Talked.
Delivered gas to a lady on the side of the road.. Well, helped anyways.
Listened to Pepper for the first time.
Procrastinated homework.
Fell asleep.
Worked.
Got undressed and redressed twice in my car.
Sent 48 text messages.
Held in a rude comment about someone.
Asked a guy on a date.
Worked.
Drank Dr. Pepper.
Swept and mopped.
Got on facebook.
Screamed at the radio.
Cracked my knuckles.
Sighed. A lot.

Well... I should probably go finished my homework :/ I kind of hate school. And I have a math test tomorrow. Screw it.
xox Laura

so far

today:

I look like crap.
I am wearing sweats.
My ipod is freezing up.
I am starving.
I finished one math assignment, one English assignment, and one internship assignment.
I have sent 8 text messages.
I have eaten peach cobbler.
I have been on facebook twice.
I've seen two pop-ups.
I've had a bad attitude.
I've had a good attitude.
I've laughed.
I've wished I was someone else.
I've stretched.
I'm wearing red shoes.
I read two blogs.
I ate my apple. [Did you know I eat an apple EVERY day? It's great.]
I cracked my neck, my back, and my knuckles.
I flirted.
My car is running out of gas.
My nails aren't painted.
I fell asleep in seminary.
I have associated with 17 people.

I've written one blog.

P.S. Shout out to the awesome Grace. xo

I'm stuck on this roller coaster that I don't want to be on.. When's it gonna end?

I'm tired and listless and exhausted and just not up to par.
I dance 3, sometimes more, hours a day, plus work on top of that, plus school on top of that.
I really do love my life.

But sometimes don't you think it could just die down a little?
I mean take a break here and there?
Get off the roller coaster and get some cotton candy?

I'm too tired. I need to be doing homework, but I work 5 to Close tonight and I just don't feel up to it.
I'm so ready for a new chapter. I need a new beginning..

xo. Tired, Laur.

BAE

Sometimes I end up liking people more than I expected.
And sometimes I end up hating people more than I thought I would.
Funny.
Ever happen to you?

Whatever you call whatever I've been doing.

So yeah. My life is pretty much amaaazing. At least I choose to think so. I love being a Viking so much I could die. Dramatic? Yes. True? Basically. You only get to be in high school once. So I might as well live.it.up. Mhmm.

This week was Homecoming week. And what a blast. Whitewashing the V had to be rescheduled, but it'll be a blast when it comes. More on that when it actually happens.
I've started my internship at Bountiful High, where I help teach her beginning dance class.
SO. MUCH. FUN.
I then go back to Viewmont and help Bon teach her beginning dance class. So every other day, I'm dancing 3 hours a day. And the other days I am just doing one Advanced Dance class. Such a blast. Dancing is one of the greatest things in life.

I was also in the Homecoming Parade. Being an FBLA--Future Business Leader of America-- officer is just too awesome. We're going to a conference in October that should pretty much rock. So below are me and my awesome fellow Vikings, getting our float ready for the parade.
[I'm in the middle with the red sweatshirt.]
Thennnnn. Went to the homecoming game. I screamed EVERY. MINUTE. of the game.
Lost my voice. And unfortunately, we lost the game by one freaking touchdown.... So upset. But such a fun game. Layton High sucks. That's all there is to it.
Then. Stayed at the school till 2 am decorating for Homecoming. Fun experience I guess. And went back at 9 am to finish.. Bleh.
Hah. THEN. Get this, I got asked to Homecoming THE MORNING OF. It was the most hilarious and chill thing ever. I went with my friend Haus (I'll post pictures when he gets them to me). What a blast. That kid is hilarious. And drove the most beautiful Audi I've ever seen. Or been in.
Below are pictures of me getting ready.

I'm a dork :)

Sexy n sophisticated.

So yeah.. I totally used my prom dress from last year. Kinda lame, I know. But what am I supposed to do with less than 12 hours notice?!
Yep. Fun fun experience. I dance like a crazy person (: I love it. I can be a tad over the top... I still love it. Hah.

So I feel like this post was really cliche and average high schooler. But it's me. :) It's what I do, it's who I am. I am livin' up Senior year. Mm baby. It's too great.

Also been doing homework and reading and working and all that crap. Still looking for a new job. I've applied three or four different places.. I need money. But I also need to get out of my crappy job where I am too stressed for words and it is honestly the worst job ever.

Anyways, love to all. Happy Monday tomorrow! Hope y'all get through it and make your day an awesome day, as well as other people's days around you awesome, because of you.
xoxo
Laurs.

Wha..

I'm going to homecoming!?!?

I love Being A Viking

Homecoming week is so much fun!!!

It's just not as fun when you didn't get asked to homecoming.. My senior year... :/

Recently

Recently, I was going through all of my old/new/whatever posts and labeling them, because at first with my blog I didn't really understand the point of labels.

ANYWAYS. I came across a comment I've never read until now.

"You're so fake. If there's anyone in this world I can't stand it's you. Just thought I would brighten your day with my feelings :) "

I don't know who this is, or if this person even knows me. People can be so cruel. Everyone we meet if fighting a different battle, and everyone is going through something that we don't know about and we can't see.
So I vote we all think about things before we say/type/text them. Loving really isn't that hard. I am who I am.
Don't hate me until I give you a reason to.
Don't judge me until you know the whole story.
Yeah, I can be cliche. Yeah, I have issues. Yeah, I do get annoying. And yes, I can be a complainer.

BUT THAT IS WHO I AM.

If you don't like who I am, then that is too bad for you.

Life is too short. Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness. Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what can't change. Love deeply, and forgive quickly. Take chances. Give everything and have no regrets.

I'm just trying to live the best I can.

Shelter Me Oh Genius World

I'm trying desperately, it's just so hard to persevere
Stupid girl-- Shoulda know. I shoulda known.
Sometimes what's best is so unclear.
Maybe I was naive.
Maybe. Someday we'll figure all this out.
It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert.
Don't seek what you don't need from me.
I'm gonna trade my old shoes for new feet; I grab a new seat..
How bout a round of applause? Standing ovation?
Now it's time to go. Curtain's finally closing.
It's a silly time to learn to swim on your way down.
How can I pretend that I don't see?
I'm just a pawn in your game, and this is checkmate.

Thank you to Rob Thomas, Cartel, Jessie Funk, Ryan Pope, Taylor Swift, Rhianna, Tegan & Sara, Making April, and Evanescence. For helping me out with this post.

Today is a rainy, rainy day. Just like the storm inside of me... I need to choose happiness. But today just isn't a happy day.. I hear the thunder and the lightning and all I can do is agree with the sky. xox. Laur.

This Probably Makes Me Strange.

In some ways.. This is how many mornings feel for me.

Time to zip myself up again..
The girl below is wonderfully beautiful.
But many days I find myself feeling her emotions..



How do yall feel in the morning? Do your mornings change your outlooks on the day?
Any advice on how to have a happier morning? :]
Much appreciated.
xo.
Laurs.

This is the cutest blog (:

I love this blog.
I adore it. It really is all about the little things.
Click and read. I know you'll enjoy (:

Here are some of my favorite, little things about life:

Small towns.
Jumping in the white lines on the crosswalk.
Having a picnic in a tree.
Big, floppy hats.
Crocheted blankets.
Friends you can laugh with.
Friends you can cry with.
Yellow flowers.
Getting letters in the mail.
Falling asleep to the sound of a baseball game.
Eating raw cookie dough.
Singing off key, in the shower, or in the car.
Finishing a book that you hated at the beginning, but love at the end.
Using big words.
Dressing like it's the 80s.
Being me.

Real Quick

Uhm. Hate to break it to all my wonderful blog followers, but I'm quitting the 30 day challenge... Sorry.. Haha. I wasn't strong enough!! But I just miss blogging about everything I love to blog about. Updates fa life;

Still looking for a new job
Talked to Miss Ali for 1:13:53 today on the phone (: Great talks about life and love and such
Great phone call from Er Bear today
Lava hot springs was AMAZING; So much fun. I have many photos to upload as well.
Uhm.... That's about all.
Tomorrow is late start. That made my life.

I hope all are well and that everything is okay will yall.
I know everything happens for a reason.
Hang in there, if you need hope, hang on.
It'll be okay in the end.
There is a path; there is a way for us all.

All my love!!! xoxoxo

Day Twenty Two. Nicknames.

I am so upset and angry and I just had the worst day at work.
It was an amazing day.. And then work came and I tried to have a good attitude and it all just SUCKED.
AH.
I am sick of this stupid 30 day challenge. But I will complete it. I am so close.

Nicknames (All that I have been called or am still called, whether I hate them or not) :

Laur-la-belle.
Crazy walker.
Furry Night.
Lu.
Lu Berry.
Laur.
Lemily.
Lemmers.
Lem.
Lauraem.
Lemon.
And offffff course.
LAURA (:

(Random picture of me)

Holla.
Sorry for such a negative and crappy post. Btw. I won't be able to do the challenge for the next few days, b/c I will be in lava hot springs for labor day weekend. Yesss. I need this break so friggin much.
But. I'll try to do it from my email on my phone. We'll see.
xoxox.

Laur.
P.S. I am looking for a new job :P

Day Twenty One. Favorite Quote.

Shoot. This is a hard one.


I'm pretty obsessed with Marilyn Monroe.

xoxo.