Neat, Orderly, Lovely.

I redid my room and it feels so good. There isn't a better feeling than coming home to a clean, vacuumed, organized room.

Some may say the magazine pages are cliche, and that's fine with me, because every once in awhile I like being cliche. So thank the heavens my shoes and bags are perfectly organized. Lovely.

My closet is now very neat and it makes me oh, so happy. It goes [from left to right] skirts, vests, short sleeves, long sleeves, cardigans, sweaters, coats, and dresses.
I just like to stare at my closet now.
Also, you can't see it in this picture, but at the bottom are sets of drawers- taken out of my dresser- filled with tee shirts and sweat pants.


This once was used to hold pictures and now holds my jewelry.
So now that my book case is filled with shoes, I had to have somewhere to put my books. It created so much room and the drawers fit perfectly in the bottom of my closet!

P.S. That lovely book sitting next to my bed is The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks, my favorite author. So far, very good. I am itching to read his new book, Safe Haven.

Well there is the update on my clean room. I amaze myself sometimes. It's just so impressive to have a clean room. Hah.

I am very much in the Christmas spirit this week, I just want to give everyone their gifts already! It's my favorite part.
I finished all my Christmas wrapping today and it's a brilliant experience.

All my friends are home for the holidays and I can't wait to spend fun filled days with them. Hope y'all are enjoying your holidays!
xox -Lu.

Three Things

Guadalupe Fundraiser. These are the two children I bought presents for. Angelina and Oscar. Such sweet and gracious children. An amazing Christmas experience.


MY ROOM IS CLEAN. And pictures will be coming shortly :) Stay tuned. I can't wait to sleep in my clean room tonight and get some Christmas wrapping done tomorrow.

And thirdly, date night at temple square with my friend Austin:
Thanks self timer :)

Life is good and super, super busy with Christmas coming up, and work, and thank the heavens school is OUT. I am having so much fun with Christmas break and getting so much done. Hope y'all are having fun during your holiday!!

xoxo -Laura Emily

Sorry for the lack of posting lately...

I've been sick. I hate being sick.
It's just wrong.
I've also been outrageously busy and neglecting everything important.
My sleep schedule is messed. To the extreme.
Tired. Stressed.
College...
Christmas.
Guad.
Dance.
School.

THE MADNESS. Also, I am eating Shockers right now. I forgot how sour they are.. Let me remind you, they are SOUR.

xoxo Laura.

Dance = Love

Alright kiddies. Thanks for all of your comments and for the new followers and such.
I think I'm getting back into the groove of blogging, I've forgotten how much I love it! And I think it's all the better now because I am blogging about what I want to blog about instead of thinking:
"What do people want to read? What do they want to see?"
And then I remember what someone once said to me;
"Everything deserves a chance to be written."
So if anyone is following my blog, you can read about what I want to write about. And there's my thought process for thee bloggage.

I am so grateful that this past week is over with. It was hectic, exhausted, exhilarating, tiring
.....

OKAY. NOW I AM GOING TO FREAK OUT. MY COMPUTER JUST... LET'S JUST SAY THERE WAS A VERY LARGE ENTRY HERE THAT IS NOW GONE. SO. ANGRY. Hmph. Ugh.. And it didn't even save. DEVIL. It was huge and great and wonderful.

It was all about how I want fake black glasses for Christmas, as well as the new Tegan and Sara 'Sainthood' CD.
It was all about the Christmas season and what is going on for me this week.
It was all about my Christmas shopping and the amazing time I had at the Christmas dance.
It was all about me teaching a dance class [the pictures below].
It was all about how I'm pathetically addicted to lookbook and to organizing my room.
[I use me and I a lot...]

And unfortunately, I am just too frustrated to retype it all. So you get my watered down version. Bummer.

xoxo -Laur.

P.S. Below is my calling.

Bet You're Jealous

Okay, maybe not, but this is so unlike me.

I have all my Christmas shopping DONE. Word.

So this week I have been grateful for many things. I have just felt so overwhelmingly blessed. Here are a few grateful spotlights of the week:

Red Lipstick [The dance performance went smoothly. I felt great about it!]
Florence and the Machine and Tegan and Sara. Couldn't have gotten through the week without them!
An amazing father who knows how to put a spare tire on in the freezing cold.
Big O Tires, for fixing my tires for free. Y'all are the bomb.
Tyler Ward and his amazing covers. And he is pretty cute.
A mother who takes my weird eating habits into consideration.
A washer and dryer. All my laundry is done! Now i just need to put it somewhere..
A really soft couch to sleep on while my room is.. an unfortunate sight, to say the least.
[I was going to take pictures so y'all could see what is going down. Buuut. I seem to have misplaced my camera in all the mayhem.]
Snail Mail!

So I have been trying and trying to come up with a reason that I can show you wonderful people this photo, and finally I thought: 'Screw it Lar. It's your blog, post whatever you like.' So I hope you guys enjoy this. Just imagine being there. Go to your quiet place. And as you go there, read this quote! [Ya might have to click and enlarge it for the full effect.]



"For just a while, calm your thoughts. In this moment, simply be.
There is much in your life, and there is much more to come.
Yet you have always been, and you always are, more than enough.

For a moment, let go of the way you appear and the things you’ve done. Feel the truth and power of who you are.
...In silence, there is much you can know. Beyond thought, there is much you can understand.

Touch the person who always lives inside the person you are. Be immersed in the beauty and wonder of being.
Feel the strength that is always there. And know that whatever may come, all is well."
— Ralph Marston.


Isn't that fabulous and wonderfully breathtaking to your soul? Mine too.
Thank you so much for all my followers who read and enjoy.
Hang in there y'all.
xo- Laura.

Too Much Clothes.

That is the title of my post, because today I came to the realization that I had to do my laundry. Had to. I don't even know if my washer/dryer can handle all my laundry. I just have way too much clothes and I'm not willing to give any of it up. I already gave away four bags this summer. It's getting out of hand. Did I already blog about this? Hm. I don't remember, but I am again if I already did.

Here is the problem; My closet= TINY. So. Small.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Please give ideas. I am contemplating turning my bookcase into a place to fold pants and put belts/scarves/jewelry/shoes etc?? I just don't know. It is getting out of control and all my beautiful clothes are ending up on the floor. No good. [Ew, I sound like a priss.]
And the biggest problem is... I just keep buying more.
I am a thrift store addict, someone needs to intervene.

Enough about clothes, there is more to life than clothes.

School. Uhm. I don't really want to talk about it.. I am dropping math. If you don't like that, you can suck it. Also, AP English is kind of kicking my trash; not because it's hard, just because the senioritis is spreading like a virus. Come Christmas Break I will be back on track. I just need a nice little vacation.

Dance. Holy dance. I have been dancing so much lately and my body is just exhausted. Besides the two beginning classes that I help teach every other day, I also have my advanced class on the other days, and on top of that I've been having extra rehearsals after school because we are performing in a Christmas assembly on Friday. I am pretty dang excited, but just so exhausted, mentally and physically. P.S. Remind me to post a photo of our dance costumes. They are insanity. Literally. Our dance piece is all about the imagination, and let's just say.. Those costumes are friggin' imaginative.

This week I haven't been able to stop playing this song. I'm in love with Florence and The Machine. Yuuum.

My life consists of Jazz 32 oz. cups with Dr. Pepper. Oh Subway. Thanks for providing me a job, and free sandwiches and drinks. Oh and 'broken' cookies. My job is pretty cool.

I think I've covered about everything I felt like covering. Also, I would like it to rain as soon as humanly possible so I can check this off of my list of things to do:

xoxo -Laur.

Oh. And P.S. I'm not quite sure why, but this site is my favo.

Psh.

I haven't been writing stuff lately. Ya wanna know why?

I think that I think I care what other people think.

Guess what, I don't. So I will type about whatever I darn well please :]

So. Hype me? Yes. I think you should. Here is my lookbook: Laura's Lookbook!

I don't care that much about it, it's not like I'm addicted, it's just fun and I mostly love getting inspiration off of other people's outfits. Btw. Those aren't my best outfits, usually I just don't get pictures of my outfits. Ugh. I feel like a lookbook wannabe. Maybe I am. So there.

Hah. Anyways, uhm, thought I'd get a little blogging in while I could, because this week is going to be INSANITY.

10 dance classes, extra dance rehearsals [dancing in front of the school!], raising money for Guadalupe [a school of underprivledged children that each year my school raises money to give these children Christmas. So far I have $140.], a date, work, and the Christmas dance.

INSANE. I know.

My life is hectic and crazy but I'm loving it. I think.. I don't really have much time to stop and think about it. Does anyone really care what I have to say about my busy life? It's doubtful. I lost a follower the other day.. Unfortunate. But life happens.

Just to finish this little post up, here is that beauty of a jacket, by Nat Kaplan, I was telling yall about last week. Suede baby.

Oh! And also, if you are looking for a fabulous blog, check out Steph. I adore her and her blog.

Yall have an amazing December, I can't wait for Christmas. xox -Laura.

Stuck

This is a good kinda stuck.
I'm stuck in this really happy place. Where nothing gets to me.
No, not everything is perfect, which is unfortunate.
But.
I am mature and calm about things that frustrate me.
I break rules; I've been wearing black with brown, and yes, gold jewelry with silver jewelry.
I say goodbye, I smile, I know things will be okay.
I don't worry about calories, I focus on my style, I have my Christmas shopping done.
I'm so excited to give to others.
I've been dating. -this song is perfect for this post bee t dub.
I've been blasting much a lot. Happy music, mind you.

[Don't get me wrong, I'm my normal, crazy, immature self. Just a much better version.]

It's like an epiphany. An explosion of perfection. A settling of contentment.

This week I did a lot of shopping. Scratch that, this month I did a lot of shopping. Shopping makes people feel good. At least it makes me feel good.

A beautiful, purple, Nat Kaplan vintage suede jacket.
A vintage gold watch.
Black ankle boots.
Feather Headband.
Chunky knit scarves.
Much more. Too much more?

So what is on everyone's Christmas List?
I couldn't think of much this year. But if I had all the money in the world, I would by myself these babies right here: Jeffrey Campbell Roks Wedge. Mmm baby.

So one of my greatest friend's took this picture below. Unedited. Cool, huh? No, I don't have a pink streak. Thanks for that sun.

It's absolutely how I feel right now. The sun is shining, and life is good. Long Live.


Life is joyful, and I'm downright pleased.

Right now my main challenges are keeping my attention focused in school, getting the dances down for our concert, and deciding on a college [Weber, the U, or SUU. Whichever will pay for me to dance there].
Oh, and I need to prep a solo for my college auditions.. Bleh.
But I'm happy and grateful to be here for the ride. I feel like this contentment is going to stay for a while.
Thank heavens.

Thanks for listening to the rant. Love and happiness to all.

P.S. Purple = links
P.P.S. New music playlist. Yum.

Novemberish

Thanksgiving is over. It was adequate. Nice.
I went black friday shopping. 2 AM. I know. Crazy. And I loved every second of it. I am so happy to have shared it with Elise and Al. They are the greatest.

Ali being home has been FUN. F- U- N. It's like a piece of me has been returned. I won't lie, I'm jealous of her roomates. I want her back. And she hasn't even left. Ha. She leaves tomorrow though. But we will keep "fighting dragons" with each other. mwah. love you hun. i miss her already.

the past few days have been filled with sleeping over, ridiculous amounts of shopping, tasty food runs [I am amazed at how cheap Chilli's take out chips and salsa are. Definitely a great investment.], playing kemps, speed, talking about boys and life, the random dogpile on Elise's bed (I'm still sore. Thanks girls :P haha), playing board games with my family, Shelby's birthday, seeing sweet Gracelyn and Koda bear, and many more exciting adventures.

I am loving life right now. I cannot go back to school. I seriously do not want to.. It's been so great having my friends here, having my family, no school, no work.. Sigh. I don't want to go back to reality. Reality sucks.

Now I've just got to hold out for christmas break. Whew. I can do it. Right? ........ Right.

P.S. Applying for college sucks. I still haven't made a decision. Right now I think it's a tie between SUU and Weber.. Mmm.

Well, love to all. I feel like today is payback for this whole week since I haven't worked.. 8 hour shift. Yikes. Hopefully it's slow. I feel like crying, because things are changing and I'm having to say goodbye to people again... I'll just think of it as a "see ya later."

xoox- Laur.

What I Love(d) About This Month

making new friends, ones who you feel will keep your secrets for all time.

going to the movies with friends. [Harrrrry Potta]

the sweet kid who wiped my whole car off when it snowed, while I sat inside.

my great friends who visited me at work on the slowest night ever.

looking at the snow; not driving in it, not going through it, just looking.

genuinely good, funny people.

learning from life lessons.

this song.

Nicky, for letting me borrow her dress for Christmas. It is beeeautiful.

when I delete someone's number from my phone and I can't remember who it was.

buying wonderful accessories from urban and forever21.

lookbook.

amazing comebacks by the jazz.

the fact that my Ali Boo:) is coming home this week. I need her gracious smile and warm heart.

buying cookies.

black friday shopping at the end of this week. tradition my girls!

getting notes of gratitude from people who are close to me and who aren't.

the chance to be grateful.

Satisfied

Yes, I am. I am satisfied.

And it feels good.

Last Night Was Great, Oh Wait. Not Really.

After a terrible shift of work, and I mean terrible, I went for a drive.

Ran into a puddle/gravely/ditch type circumstance.

Front tire blew out.

Ouch.
Fortunately all is on the way to be fixed.. It'll be okay.

Thank you so much to my friend for being there for me, staying with me, giving me his jacket, finding my spare tire, giving me a ride to school this morning. etc. etc. etc. etc. I don't know anyone else besides my own parents that would have done that for me. So thank you thank you thank you. You are the best.

Speaking of parents, my parents were so kind and loving about it. Bless them. I am SO grateful to have the parents I do.

Happy Birthday to my amazing mother!! Love you mama :) xoxox

Get Your Vintage On

Few months ago actually.


Can you say thrift store?
Also.
I need to post recent pictures.
Been having some great outfit discoveries as of late.
xo. Laura.

Better Than Revenge -Taylor Swift

These lyrics are great for screaming.
There isn't anyone I feel like this about in particular, just girls in general. Girls tend to think they are the bomb dot com. Newsflash, not really, sweetheart. :]
~
She lives her life like it's a party

And she's on the list.
She looks at me like I'm a trend
And she's so over it.
I think her ever present frown Is a little troubling.
She thinks I'm psycho
'Cause I like to rhyme her name with things, but

Sophistication isn't what you wear
Or who you know.
Or pushing people down
To get you where you wanna go.

They didn't teach you that in prep school
So it's up to me
But no amount of vintage dresses
Gives you dignity.

She's not a saint,
And she's not what you think,
She's an actress, Whoa.
She's better known for the things that she does
On the mattress, Whoa.
~

xoxo to the girls who have enough self respect to not act this way.
I love my friends; the few girls on earth I get along with.

Hope your weekend was lovely, darlings.

P.S. A 20 year-old asked me for my number tonight... Weirdo.

meeee

I'm not exactly up to forming complete sentences. Ha. I am exhausted.
So here are some incomplete sentences for you:

Bought:
1 ring
New wallet
1 hat- looks somewhat like: (although mine's gray. w/ white stitching)

Working, a lot. A lot. Liking it, loving the money. Our Christmas party is going to be BOMB.

Dance is great; Piece for Christmas is starting to come together, loving it. It's full of imagination. Love this picture below? :] I do.


Ah. Dance. School: Senioritis. BAD. Going to Weber, don't care about other options.

Been stumbling, been shopping. Working 8 hours tonight. $$$$$$.

This post was unimportant. I just thought I'd ramble for a few minutes. Post some pictures. The usual. That's how I do :] Ha.

Hope yall have an amazing Saturday. K I gottsata go. xxoo- Laura Lu

Jus' Some Thoughts Real Quick

I LOVE GETTING LETTERS.
Wow. Missionaries are THE greatest. My brother just gave me some advice via snail mail that I wish he'd given me a long time ago. It would have saved me a lot of pain and heartbreak.
My brother is growing up so much, he is so funny, and so smart.
He promises me so much for the future. He is my best friend.
Look at him and his Brazilian comp! Cute.


Also Logan has been sending me some awesome pictures. Some awesome letters too. :) That red head is the best.


So yeah, the missionaries sound AWESOME. :] I can't wait till they get home. They are so important in my life.

What else? OH. Got my ACT score back. My grade point average also went up. And Laaaaaurrrra is gettting a schhholarshiiiip. 600 bucks baby. And that's ONLY THE BEGINNING. [I hope.]
Hm. Now that I have updated on crappy school stuff...

Not much else to say. Still dancing. Oh. Which reminds me.

Yesterday my family and I went and visited my great grandma. She is 103, and she is a HOOT. She makes me laugh my head off. I told her I am going to school and doing lots of dance and she said: "Oo!! That makes us friends!!" She used to dance and all that jazz :] She is beautiful and I think every person in this world can learn something from her. I am so blessed and privileged to know her and to have her as a part of this life. It feels like having a piece of my grandma with me.

I know the Lord is blessing my life every day. I have the greatest people I could ask for.

Oo. Guess what. Ali Boo is coming home for Thanksgiving. Yessssssss. I have missed her more than you can imagine. I can't WAIT to catch up.

To finish up here is a random outfit update ;) [I can't remember if I uploaded this one yet, if I did, bear with me. I have had many more fabulous outfits since this one, just haven't had the time to take pictures.]

So there you go. Oh man, and I bought this spectacular purple, vintage dress from a thrift store for 6 bucks, belted it, good. as. new.
I'll have to take some pictures of that as well.

K. I must be going now. I need to sleeeeep. Unfortunately.
Wouldn't it be great if I didn't need sleep?

K. xoxo Lots of love.
Laura :]

Fashion Blog

Thinking of making a fashion blog, yeah? It wouldn't be so much fashion as it would be pictures of MY fashion, my outfits...
Idk yet though..

Whatcha think?

Skirt.

I wish I could take credit, but alas, I can't.

Sure, the ensemble was mine.

But the skirt? It's my brother's... dress shirt.

WOW.

Click this and be amazed :)

There is my take on it.
School tomorrow? Chya.

P.S. Stumbleupon might have made me an insomniac forever..

I Miss Him...

So much I could cry. Approx. 414 days left.


Look how cute he is!! All the way in Brazil :)



Man. I miss this right here. ^^ I think about him every day and his emails always make me cry. He is the best brother in the world.

xoxo. Boss.