the 26th day of October

Okay. Here goes my worthwhile attempt at a somewhat decent post. It's been a while, I know.

Today, I wore the 50s long, white socks with the red keds and the rolled up skinnies. [The skinny jeans aren't in the picture because I changed for dance.] LOVED IT.

Each morning I wake up and say "What era am I gonna be today?"
Fashion: Love. Simple as that.


Dance. Mmm. Been dancing A LOT. Getting pretty dang good. At least I feel the improvement.

It. Is. Autumn.
Everywhere I go I yell "IT'S AUTMUN." I did twice today in the Walmart parking lot. Pumkins and orange leafed trees. That results in me screaming.
Also...
It sleeted today, I wouldn't call it snow quite yet, but it's certainly getting there.
How unfortunate.

Today is my sweet little sister's birthday. She is turning 8.
8-year-olds are the bomb. Here is a picture of her and I [along with our other sister Carly on the left, Elly is on the right.] The little goofball has a blue mouth from her ring pop. I bought her polka dotted rain boots!



Mmk. What else to update on? OH. I have a crush. On a boy. He's a cutie. Haha. That is all that you will be able to pry out of me. But it's just a crush, nothing more.

Logan. My wonderful redheaded missionary. We have been writing 4 page letters every week for a while now (yes, front and back). He is great. I LOVE getting letters. Look at this ADORABLE picture of him. Mmm.


The Harvest Dance was pretty dang fun. I was Barbie and Danny boy was Ken. We were STYLIN. Cutest couple there for sure ;)
Also went with Elise and her date.

Here's us girls decked out in Barbie attire. --Eyelashes.. Whew mama.


So yeah. Then I've just had school and work and shopping and sleeping and eating. Ha. I haven't done much of the sleeping or shopping. But a tad. Oo. And I got this GREAT vintage hat at Forever21. It's black and totally Audrey Hepburn. Next time I wear it, pictures will be posted.

That is life. It's hectic and crazy, but for the most part, I'm really enjoying it.
xoxoo- Laur.

Whew.

Right now I am overwhelmed with a sense of sorrow and gratitude. A strange combination it may be, but life has a funny way of doing that.

Two and half years ago, my uncle died from a brain tumor. He has five boys and a beautiful wife. An amazing person, more than you can imagine.

Why?

I have no idea. Not a clue. And still today, his 39th birthday, I wonder why.

God has a plan. I know it, I believe it. He is watching us.

And I'll never give up on that.

Things seems so hard, I am saddened for my dear aunt and cousins, all the way in South Carolina. I miss them so much and wish each day that I could be with them. I send my love to them.

Sometimes we don't know why things happen; they just do.

Big, huge, x's and o's to them.

I also feel like the picture is very me right now. Guessing and wild and a little crazy. I'm loving it too. This week has some fun things in store.



I'm feeling good. I'm feeling strong. I'm feeling like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing; or at least I'm trying.

I am so grateful for the things I know. For the people in my life. For my family. And for the fact that we are going to be together forever.

Love, Laur.

Real.

Lately, I've felt real. Not fake, not plastic, not stuck up, not overly smiley.

Just real.

Real conversations, real hugs, real laughs.

I like it.


P.S. Like this little number I put together? :)

xoxo.

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.

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.

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 Seventeen. Something I've Created.

My walls (:



Okay, so I didn't exactly 'create' them. But I did them all by myself with one freaking sponge. It took all day. And I was 11.
But ain't it awesome?
So yes, there's my creation. :)



Today was a great day. I got a new phone :) :) :) Yes yes yes. His name is Gelato.
May Ghetto rest in peace.
I love weekends. But real life starts again on Monday. :( How unfortunate.
Much love. Laura.

It slides out with a keyboard (: I love you Gelato!

Day Sixteen. A Photo You've Taken Today

Alright. So I had to hurry and take a picture because I haven't taken any pictures today, lame, I know.
But these are my keys. Don't mind the spoon and my wallet and ipod in the background.

Outfits of the First Week of School

These are pictures of what I've worn to school this week [and Sunday].
Just thought yall might enjoy, because I sure have.
Love to all!
P.S. Yeah; I cropped my head out of these because a lot of them were pre- hair and makeup [:

Sunday

Monday [First day of school] Vintage Retro.

Tuesday Cutsie. Let's Share!

Wednesday -I love this outfit. It was really chill.

If yall want to know where I bought anything and how much it was, feel free to ask (:
Love!

Currrrrrrly Hair.

I love the days that I wear my hair naturally curly (: Today is one of those days.
Yesterday was a terrible and depressing day. Sorry bout that.
But today is a new better and it's gonna be a better day.

I loaded my ipod up with Tegan and Sara [man, I love them] and then I just decided to
have a good attitude.
It makes such a difference.

When I get home I'm gonna upload pictures of my outfits this week. I've been loving putting outfits together. Clothing designer?
Hm. Maybe. Hah.

Yeah, anywho, sorry for depressing blogs yesterday.
More wondrous ones in the future!

Love, Laura Em.

Day Seven. A Picture of You and Your Closest Friend.

This was hard to choose because I have quite a few close friends. But this is probably the person who knows me best in this whole world. My brother, Andrew. Definitely my closest friend.
I love you bud. Boss it.


P.S. Yeah.. I cheated. I did this a day ahead. Because on MY computer, it's technically Day 7. K? :) Hah.

Day Five. What You Would Find In My Bag

Okay. So this is slightly blurry, but it's my purse and it's contents.


Brown vintage leather bag: Decades
Gold wallet: Forever 21
2 panti liners
2 pens
Orbit gum
Sticky note with days to ask off work
My keys/keychains
The latest letter from one of my best friends Logan!

This is super random :) Hope you enjoyed my purse. And hope yall are still loving my blog.
Laur.

My #1

Bucket List. This is my number one. To see this. Or something like it. It's beautiful, isn't it?

Day One. Recent picture of you and 5 random facts.

So I've been noticing people doing these daily blogs, where each day has a different theme or rule. This should be fun. If you're interested in doing the challenge as well, let me know!



1. I'm addicted to Dr. Pepper. Thanks goodness I have a job where I can have as much as I want.

2. Just about my whole wedding is planned out. Minus the groom. I will spend hours searching for pictures of my dress, ring, flowers, etc. I just love weddings.

3. My phone is 2 years old. And it's been through just about everything. Thrown off an ATV going 40 mph. Keypad has fallen out -- then taped back in. The list goes on and on. Named it Ghetto.

4. My feet smell super icky right now. Just got off work. Ha. I'm sure you wanted to know that one my peoples.

5. I want to become a famous blogger some day. Follow me. :)

All my love.