everyone....this is Scott Johnson.
he's kind of my boyfriend... and I like him a lot.
he makes everything better.
that's all.
=]
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
must've done something right.
just because he seemed sad he wasn't mentioned on my grateful for list...
everyone....this is Scott Johnson.
he's kind of my boyfriend... and I like him a lot.
he makes everything better.
that's all.
=]
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
everyone....this is Scott Johnson.
he's kind of my boyfriend... and I like him a lot.
he makes everything better.
that's all.
=]
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
Friday, November 12, 2010
the darn thing WAS cursed!
yup.
my great grandmother's ring was definitely cursed.
because all of sudden my life has become amazing.
I LOVE my life right now.
and in the spirit of thanksgiving I'm just going to list a few things I am grateful for.
I LOVE my:
family.
being able to be at BYU.
king henry.
my wonderful roommates.
all of my friends.
even those that are far away from me.
being a girl =]
green tea.
lean cuisines.
my laptop.
having a job.
christmas music.
my ipod.
cellphone.
vacations back home.
no classes til 3 pm.
the sisterhood.
jesus christ.
temples.
my cello.
my missionaries.
cuddling parties.
my mother.
family friends.
and
not being cursed anymore!!
Love, Lauren Lindsey
my great grandmother's ring was definitely cursed.
because all of sudden my life has become amazing.
I LOVE my life right now.
and in the spirit of thanksgiving I'm just going to list a few things I am grateful for.
I LOVE my:
family.
being able to be at BYU.
king henry.
my wonderful roommates.
all of my friends.
even those that are far away from me.
being a girl =]
green tea.
lean cuisines.
my laptop.
having a job.
christmas music.
my ipod.
cellphone.
vacations back home.
no classes til 3 pm.
the sisterhood.
jesus christ.
temples.
my cello.
my missionaries.
cuddling parties.
my mother.
family friends.
and
not being cursed anymore!!
Love, Lauren Lindsey
Monday, November 8, 2010
There is a permanent rain cloud above my head...
...Seriously.
My mother told me that it may be my great grandmother's cursed ring that has been causing all of my bad luck.
but I've taken off the stupid ring..and crazy things are still happening to me.
I'm starting to believe all of it is just me.
My sophomore year at BYU has just been a crazy year full of unwanted surprises.
First my accident, then my other date that was literally just as bad as the accident since it was seriously the most awkward two hours of my life. For the sake of courtesy I will not tell what happened that night.
But don't worry.. I will probably be publishing a book sometime down the road narrated: "The Book of Unfortunate Dates".
Honestly, I could write a book on all of the crazy relationships, dates, and boys that have come into my life.
I'd be like the Taylor Swift of publishing.
Speaking of T. Swift. I LOVE her new album.
Can the song "Mine" please just be my life?
So ever since the accident my life has just become a series of unfortunate events. It is truly amazing.
I had to drop a class because of the accident, and found out later that I lost my scholarship because of it.
-yipppeee!!
now I am trying to petition for my scholarship back and all of that good stuff.
and what really knocked me over the edge today...was BYU parking.
So I've been driving my grandmother's car for the past week so that I can drive to my hospital, therapy, and all other appointments I have during the week. Well at King Henry you must have a parking pass, unless you park on the street.
Well you see last night as I was coming home there were NO parking spots on the street, and my handicap sticker does me no good since King Henry doesn't have handicapped parking. So what other choice did I have but to park in the parking lot?
I also thought...what are the chances that between 11 pm and 5 am on a Sunday they are going to check parking.
well....A BIG ONE IT SEEMS.
I get up at 5 this morning with only 2 hours of sleep under my belt to find a nasty, rusty, orange boot on my Grandmother's car. Oh and a note that I could have sworn this morning said...
"HAHA we got you! If you ever want to drive your car again and not see it towed by our trucks...you have to give us $50 dollars...sucker."
So now I'm late to work, had to wake up my poor roommate to take me to TACO freaking BELL, and I forgot to grab food..so I'm STARVING.
And of course when I called and explained my situation with the handicapped pass and me not being able to walk very far to the parking guy...he had NO sympathy what so ever.
In fact he was rude. And couldn't even look me in the eye when he took MY $50 dollars from my hand.
((So I sort of brought my crutches out, put my knee brace on, had tears rolling down my face...hoping to bring out a sympathy card))
but that helped nothing.
I fail as a damsel in distress.
As much as I am complaining I am very blessed. I have wonderful roommates who I love. And some great new friends at King Henry who have made life fun and enjoyable again.
Now I must be off. Carli is insisting I buy a lucky charm...she's thinking a rabbit foot.
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
My mother told me that it may be my great grandmother's cursed ring that has been causing all of my bad luck.
but I've taken off the stupid ring..and crazy things are still happening to me.
I'm starting to believe all of it is just me.
My sophomore year at BYU has just been a crazy year full of unwanted surprises.
First my accident, then my other date that was literally just as bad as the accident since it was seriously the most awkward two hours of my life. For the sake of courtesy I will not tell what happened that night.
But don't worry.. I will probably be publishing a book sometime down the road narrated: "The Book of Unfortunate Dates".
Honestly, I could write a book on all of the crazy relationships, dates, and boys that have come into my life.
I'd be like the Taylor Swift of publishing.
Speaking of T. Swift. I LOVE her new album.
Can the song "Mine" please just be my life?
So ever since the accident my life has just become a series of unfortunate events. It is truly amazing.
I had to drop a class because of the accident, and found out later that I lost my scholarship because of it.
-yipppeee!!
now I am trying to petition for my scholarship back and all of that good stuff.
and what really knocked me over the edge today...was BYU parking.
So I've been driving my grandmother's car for the past week so that I can drive to my hospital, therapy, and all other appointments I have during the week. Well at King Henry you must have a parking pass, unless you park on the street.
Well you see last night as I was coming home there were NO parking spots on the street, and my handicap sticker does me no good since King Henry doesn't have handicapped parking. So what other choice did I have but to park in the parking lot?
I also thought...what are the chances that between 11 pm and 5 am on a Sunday they are going to check parking.
well....A BIG ONE IT SEEMS.
I get up at 5 this morning with only 2 hours of sleep under my belt to find a nasty, rusty, orange boot on my Grandmother's car. Oh and a note that I could have sworn this morning said...
"HAHA we got you! If you ever want to drive your car again and not see it towed by our trucks...you have to give us $50 dollars...sucker."
So now I'm late to work, had to wake up my poor roommate to take me to TACO freaking BELL, and I forgot to grab food..so I'm STARVING.
And of course when I called and explained my situation with the handicapped pass and me not being able to walk very far to the parking guy...he had NO sympathy what so ever.
In fact he was rude. And couldn't even look me in the eye when he took MY $50 dollars from my hand.
((So I sort of brought my crutches out, put my knee brace on, had tears rolling down my face...hoping to bring out a sympathy card))
but that helped nothing.
I fail as a damsel in distress.
As much as I am complaining I am very blessed. I have wonderful roommates who I love. And some great new friends at King Henry who have made life fun and enjoyable again.
Now I must be off. Carli is insisting I buy a lucky charm...she's thinking a rabbit foot.
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Last but not Least.
FINALLY!!! After 8 or so months I have finally received THE vest.
I was so happy when I saw it in the mail I literally ran all the way back inside my house to open the package and read all of the notes written by my sisters.
So here is what happened.
I run to the bed. Only Lucy and my dog churchill are in the room.
I open the package.
Admire the vest...then place it aside.
I read the journal.
As I was reading I see Lucy touching the vest.
I finish reading.
I grab the vest to admire once again.
I notice something odd.
...one of the buttons is gone.
I yell at Lucy...find out she accidentally pulled it off.
(this is an account from a 4 year old so who knows if this story is even true)
When it fell off it fell off the bed also.
Where apparently my dog Churchill decided he needed a snack and ate it.
HOLY CRRAPP was I mad.
I even thought about waiting til Churchill pooped to find it...unfortunately I wasn't home when he did...so it is now lost forever.
I did search the room high and low for the button..but it is no where in sight.
So the story must be true?
Either way I was still very aggravated.
Looks like my addition to the vest will be a button =]
And of course this sort of thing would only happen to me...right?
I swear I have been cursed with THE WORST LUCK EVER.
Anyways...besides the vest incident my weekend was pretty good. Dave and Mom went to North Carolina for their anniversary so I got to play Mom and watch Lucy all weekend.
Babysitting Lucy for a weekend truly is the best form of birth control.
I will miss her a lot when I leave though. I think she is starting to realize I'm leaving soon because she started crying the other day...and asked how I could possibly leave her...the conversation went like so..
Me: "Well Lucy, Sissy has to go to college."
L: "But it's so sad...you have to leave me, mommy, and daddy."
Me: "yes, but I have to"
L: "Do I have to go to college?"
Me: "YES. Someday you will."
L: "BUT I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE MOMMMMMMYYYYYY"
then she started crying again.
its going to be a hard couple of weeks.
We are starting to move tomorrow to Noblesville. My life from now on is all about packing and unpacking...fun life..eh?
I'm very excited though..to be reunited with my sisterhood =] and living in an apartment...oh college how I miss you so.
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
I was so happy when I saw it in the mail I literally ran all the way back inside my house to open the package and read all of the notes written by my sisters.
So here is what happened.
I run to the bed. Only Lucy and my dog churchill are in the room.
I open the package.
Admire the vest...then place it aside.
I read the journal.
As I was reading I see Lucy touching the vest.
I finish reading.
I grab the vest to admire once again.
I notice something odd.
...one of the buttons is gone.
I yell at Lucy...find out she accidentally pulled it off.
(this is an account from a 4 year old so who knows if this story is even true)
When it fell off it fell off the bed also.
Where apparently my dog Churchill decided he needed a snack and ate it.
HOLY CRRAPP was I mad.
I even thought about waiting til Churchill pooped to find it...unfortunately I wasn't home when he did...so it is now lost forever.
I did search the room high and low for the button..but it is no where in sight.
So the story must be true?
Either way I was still very aggravated.
Looks like my addition to the vest will be a button =]
And of course this sort of thing would only happen to me...right?
I swear I have been cursed with THE WORST LUCK EVER.
Anyways...besides the vest incident my weekend was pretty good. Dave and Mom went to North Carolina for their anniversary so I got to play Mom and watch Lucy all weekend.
Babysitting Lucy for a weekend truly is the best form of birth control.
I will miss her a lot when I leave though. I think she is starting to realize I'm leaving soon because she started crying the other day...and asked how I could possibly leave her...the conversation went like so..
Me: "Well Lucy, Sissy has to go to college."
L: "But it's so sad...you have to leave me, mommy, and daddy."
Me: "yes, but I have to"
L: "Do I have to go to college?"
Me: "YES. Someday you will."
L: "BUT I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE MOMMMMMMYYYYYY"
then she started crying again.
its going to be a hard couple of weeks.
We are starting to move tomorrow to Noblesville. My life from now on is all about packing and unpacking...fun life..eh?
I'm very excited though..to be reunited with my sisterhood =] and living in an apartment...oh college how I miss you so.
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Cupcakes and other things domestic..
I have just found a new love for cooking. like.... I LOVE IT.
that may be my dad's side coming out in me.
he loves to cook.
i do miss his cooking.
anyways..
shelbs spent the night last night.
we watched pretty little liars and an epic tragic love story.
I wish I had a stronger love for poetry. it truly is a beautiful thing..but I just can't love it the way I wish I could. However, this is a beautiful tragic story that makes me want to cry.
anyways...we woke up and decided to make cupcakes =]]
while I was at Nauvoo I bought a wonderful book it is called...
it truly is so easy and delicious.
we made carmel and peanut butter cupcakes.
however, we could not eat all 24 cupcakes...so we will give them away.
cupcakes make everything better =]
my mom is even thinking of a business idea to start a vintage furniture store with a cupcake shop attached.
the sad news of the day...our house sold.
yes...there is a sold sign outside of my house.
when i drove in last night and saw that horrid sign i wanted to cry.
i love this house...i love my pool...i love the land...its just sad.
but family is moving to noblesville which means all of next week I will be packing .
In fact for the next 2 to 3 weeks all I will be doing is sleep, eat, work, pack, and unpack...oh and make that dreaded 25 hour drive to Utah..
oh life moves so fast.
oh and I miss my cello...I miss being good and talented at something.
that may be my dad's side coming out in me.
he loves to cook.
i do miss his cooking.
anyways..
shelbs spent the night last night.
we watched pretty little liars and an epic tragic love story.
I wish I had a stronger love for poetry. it truly is a beautiful thing..but I just can't love it the way I wish I could. However, this is a beautiful tragic story that makes me want to cry.
anyways...we woke up and decided to make cupcakes =]]
while I was at Nauvoo I bought a wonderful book it is called...
it truly is so easy and delicious.
we made carmel and peanut butter cupcakes.
however, we could not eat all 24 cupcakes...so we will give them away.
cupcakes make everything better =]
my mom is even thinking of a business idea to start a vintage furniture store with a cupcake shop attached.
the sad news of the day...our house sold.
yes...there is a sold sign outside of my house.
when i drove in last night and saw that horrid sign i wanted to cry.
i love this house...i love my pool...i love the land...its just sad.
but family is moving to noblesville which means all of next week I will be packing .
In fact for the next 2 to 3 weeks all I will be doing is sleep, eat, work, pack, and unpack...oh and make that dreaded 25 hour drive to Utah..
oh life moves so fast.
oh and I miss my cello...I miss being good and talented at something.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Rise and Shout the Cougars are OUT.
I LOVE BYU.
I didn't realize how much I missed it until I went back.
You know that butterfly in the stomach feeling you get sometimes when you are anxious...well I got that big time as I was driving through campus.
During my two week vaca in Utah I got to spend a lot of time with family. I got to hangout with my cousin Lundyn A LOT and Mickell (who is pretty much like a cousin now).
We had multiple family reunions, seven peaks, tours, hiking, shopping, lounging, had AMAZING food..and for the most part just enjoyed having nothing to do.
The one part of it all that I'm upset about is that I am still jobless. Tomassitos is not doing breakfast anymore which means I have no job =[
And I need a job to go to Africa.
But I still have time.
I just can't believe how quickly summer has gone by. I leave the 20th for school, which means I only have 18 more days in Indiana.
I don't know if I can say goodbye to my family and friends again. Its been so nice reconnecting with everyone.
Have you ever been completely torn between places? I feel like I belong in so many places..how will I know which one is the one for me?
I love Utah..but I love Indiana.
I am so ready for school though! I bought my books, and my All Sports Pass today!
I had so much fun hanging out with Jessica, Tori, Jeffrey..and all my other friends from school that I just keep getting anxious for it to start all over again!
Can't wait for BYU Football =]]
I didn't realize how much I missed it until I went back.
You know that butterfly in the stomach feeling you get sometimes when you are anxious...well I got that big time as I was driving through campus.
During my two week vaca in Utah I got to spend a lot of time with family. I got to hangout with my cousin Lundyn A LOT and Mickell (who is pretty much like a cousin now).
We had multiple family reunions, seven peaks, tours, hiking, shopping, lounging, had AMAZING food..and for the most part just enjoyed having nothing to do.
The one part of it all that I'm upset about is that I am still jobless. Tomassitos is not doing breakfast anymore which means I have no job =[
And I need a job to go to Africa.
But I still have time.
I just can't believe how quickly summer has gone by. I leave the 20th for school, which means I only have 18 more days in Indiana.
I don't know if I can say goodbye to my family and friends again. Its been so nice reconnecting with everyone.
Have you ever been completely torn between places? I feel like I belong in so many places..how will I know which one is the one for me?
I love Utah..but I love Indiana.
I am so ready for school though! I bought my books, and my All Sports Pass today!
I had so much fun hanging out with Jessica, Tori, Jeffrey..and all my other friends from school that I just keep getting anxious for it to start all over again!
Can't wait for BYU Football =]]
Thursday, June 24, 2010
vacations...
are a blast....but WOW they can definitely wear you out.
I just got back from an amazing vacation with one of my bestest friends...
emily roofie ure.
I love this girl and I miss her oh so much already.
It's weird going from seeing your friends everyday..doing everything with them...eat, study, go to class, sleep...to nothing. My friends at BYU were my family and I miss them like I missed my family when I first went to college.
I would just like to say how excited I am to live in an apartment next year with Haley Wawa and Mallory Gee =] I do wish all of the sisterhood could be there, but someday we will all be together again I'm sure =]
Anyways last tuesday I got on a plane at 7:58 in the Indy airport and arrived in Denver at 8:45. BEST FLIGHT EVER.
I was literally attacked when I saw roofie...she literally crouched to the ground so I wouldn't see her...then when I wasn't looking bam I got jumped on..I literally screamed....we got a lot of funny looks...but did we care no? were we judged? probably.
We had a great time going to water world with Alex and Joel. I've never been to a water park before so I had a great time...even though possibly the most embarassing moment of my life occurred that day. so bad. and no, I will not talk about it on here...it was THAT bad.
we went hiking on mountains. ((oh and how I missed my mountains))
went on a mountain jeep ride with alex.
hungout with Joel Zink =]
went to street fairs and matching ninja hennas.
made a music video...of course. (it will be on fb soon)
made another music video =]] we're kind of obsessed.
walked on pearl street and saw incredible street performers. this guy was extremely flexible and did some crazy things with his body. the magician wouldn't let us take pictures =[
I had a great time in Boulder and I loved spending time with my surrogate family ;]
Next, I'm going to South Carolina (my favorite state) with my momma. Can't wait.
Love, Lauren Lindsey
I just got back from an amazing vacation with one of my bestest friends...
emily roofie ure.
I love this girl and I miss her oh so much already.
It's weird going from seeing your friends everyday..doing everything with them...eat, study, go to class, sleep...to nothing. My friends at BYU were my family and I miss them like I missed my family when I first went to college.
I would just like to say how excited I am to live in an apartment next year with Haley Wawa and Mallory Gee =] I do wish all of the sisterhood could be there, but someday we will all be together again I'm sure =]
Anyways last tuesday I got on a plane at 7:58 in the Indy airport and arrived in Denver at 8:45. BEST FLIGHT EVER.
I was literally attacked when I saw roofie...she literally crouched to the ground so I wouldn't see her...then when I wasn't looking bam I got jumped on..I literally screamed....we got a lot of funny looks...but did we care no? were we judged? probably.
We had a great time going to water world with Alex and Joel. I've never been to a water park before so I had a great time...even though possibly the most embarassing moment of my life occurred that day. so bad. and no, I will not talk about it on here...it was THAT bad.
we went hiking on mountains. ((oh and how I missed my mountains))
went on a mountain jeep ride with alex.
hungout with Joel Zink =]
went to street fairs and matching ninja hennas.
made a music video...of course. (it will be on fb soon)
made another music video =]] we're kind of obsessed.
walked on pearl street and saw incredible street performers. this guy was extremely flexible and did some crazy things with his body. the magician wouldn't let us take pictures =[
I had a great time in Boulder and I loved spending time with my surrogate family ;]
Next, I'm going to South Carolina (my favorite state) with my momma. Can't wait.
Love, Lauren Lindsey
Thursday, June 10, 2010
19 Candles
My favorite movie in the world would have to be sixteen candles.
I love Molly Ringwald.
I love Long Duck Dong.
I love the 80's.
((I want to/ and will do this someday... Favorite movie scene ever.))
I always wondered if anyone would forget my birthday.
I love birthdays...and I love celebrating them.
I love making a big deal of them..and making fools of my best friends and make them wear crowns and what not =]
I have come to the realization that no matter what someone would know it was my bday...thanks to facebook.
I wonder if any of my friends would actually know if it weren't for facebook.
Facebook helps you cheat on everything. You can learn practically anything and everything about everyone.
It's the worlds little black book.
Why did I not invent fb? I would such a rich woman.
Anyways my one tradition on my birthday is to watch my ultimate favorite movie..which I will do after this post.
But I would just like to thank everyone for their birthday wishes. I have the best friends in the world. Both in Indiana and Utah...and everywhere else in the world. =]
I wish I could be in both places however. If I were in Utah with my friends we probably would have done our silly tradition of microwaving a cake then decorating the birthday girl's door..then going out for dinner. I am sad I missed out on that...however I was happy to be with my family and Indy friends.
My Momma took me out to breakfast...where I made an enormous food baby =]
bought some sperry's for my birthday.
went to the YMCA with my family and Jessica Postlewaite =]
the went to Bazbeaux with my best girlies.
ashley hobbs. shelby mayner. olivia shuff. taylor graham. riane graham. sole decca. megan brophy. becca powers. jessica postlewaite.
I love them all very much. and after our trip to broadripple we went back to the house for Coldstone Ice cream cake.
wayy to much sugar today.
It was a good day. 18 years down....hopefully a lot more to come.
Made a wish on my 19 candles.
hopefully it comes true. <3
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
I love Molly Ringwald.
I love Long Duck Dong.
I love the 80's.
((I want to/ and will do this someday... Favorite movie scene ever.))
I always wondered if anyone would forget my birthday.
I love birthdays...and I love celebrating them.
I love making a big deal of them..and making fools of my best friends and make them wear crowns and what not =]
I have come to the realization that no matter what someone would know it was my bday...thanks to facebook.
I wonder if any of my friends would actually know if it weren't for facebook.
Facebook helps you cheat on everything. You can learn practically anything and everything about everyone.
It's the worlds little black book.
Why did I not invent fb? I would such a rich woman.
Anyways my one tradition on my birthday is to watch my ultimate favorite movie..which I will do after this post.
But I would just like to thank everyone for their birthday wishes. I have the best friends in the world. Both in Indiana and Utah...and everywhere else in the world. =]
I wish I could be in both places however. If I were in Utah with my friends we probably would have done our silly tradition of microwaving a cake then decorating the birthday girl's door..then going out for dinner. I am sad I missed out on that...however I was happy to be with my family and Indy friends.
My Momma took me out to breakfast...where I made an enormous food baby =]
bought some sperry's for my birthday.
went to the YMCA with my family and Jessica Postlewaite =]
the went to Bazbeaux with my best girlies.
ashley hobbs. shelby mayner. olivia shuff. taylor graham. riane graham. sole decca. megan brophy. becca powers. jessica postlewaite.
I love them all very much. and after our trip to broadripple we went back to the house for Coldstone Ice cream cake.
wayy to much sugar today.
It was a good day. 18 years down....hopefully a lot more to come.
Made a wish on my 19 candles.
hopefully it comes true. <3
Love, Lauren Lindsey.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Summer lovin
So as the days go by I'm starting to miss BYU less and less. I feel like Indiana is my life now.
Utah seems like it was a dream. Its so weird.
I've done a lot this summer so far.
I have two jobs. American eagle which I love, and then Yogi which is a frozen yogurt place that's fun.
The Indy 500 was A LOT of fun. I went with TAY TAY and momma and david.
Of course it was the HOTTEST day in the history of the race...about 138 degrees on the track. I saw a famous person with my own eyes for the first time...unfortunately it was Kim Kardashian...who I could care less about.
I would have to say I have become completely obsessed with Prince of Persia. I have seen it 3 times and would be willing to see it 3 or 5 more times =]I have fallen in love with Jake Gyllenhaal and am now extremely disappointed and unhappy with my blonde hair and pale skin.
I do miss BYU a lot and am getting excited to go back again in the fall. But I'm enjoying spending time with my famdamily. =]
Love, Lauren Lindsey
Lucy and I at the Indy 500 museum.
By the way the race cars make THE COOLEST NOISE EVER. I am now in love with racing..I'm still upset Marco Andretti did so poorly though.
At Lucy's 4th birthday party we dressed as Persian Princesses =]
Utah seems like it was a dream. Its so weird.
I've done a lot this summer so far.
I have two jobs. American eagle which I love, and then Yogi which is a frozen yogurt place that's fun.
The Indy 500 was A LOT of fun. I went with TAY TAY and momma and david.
Of course it was the HOTTEST day in the history of the race...about 138 degrees on the track. I saw a famous person with my own eyes for the first time...unfortunately it was Kim Kardashian...who I could care less about.
I would have to say I have become completely obsessed with Prince of Persia. I have seen it 3 times and would be willing to see it 3 or 5 more times =]I have fallen in love with Jake Gyllenhaal and am now extremely disappointed and unhappy with my blonde hair and pale skin.
I do miss BYU a lot and am getting excited to go back again in the fall. But I'm enjoying spending time with my famdamily. =]
Love, Lauren Lindsey
Lucy and I at the Indy 500 museum.
By the way the race cars make THE COOLEST NOISE EVER. I am now in love with racing..I'm still upset Marco Andretti did so poorly though.
At Lucy's 4th birthday party we dressed as Persian Princesses =]
Friday, May 14, 2010
Good news at last
So I've been a little down lately....if you haven't noticed from my recent posts. But I've actually been doing a lot better since that last post.
I saw my best friends from high school last night. Ashley and Shelby have always been there for me and together we make make up all species of girl...plus we are all blonde.
Ashley is the spunky, edgy, sporty, tomboy, flirty kind of girl. She is also a texting machine. She always has 2 or so boys who are madly in love with her. She LOVES sports. In high school she was the "trainer/ water girl" for the football, basketball, and baseball team. Obviously she is a babe so she got all of the men. However, I did steal one boy from her once....and she likes to constantly remind me of it...because it was definitely against the "girl code" but she really is over it. Ashley and I have been through so much together...broken legs, my brother max's death, fights, boys, high school, mormonism, our step-parents. So many good memories. I love this girl.
Shelby Is the kindest, most beautiful, funniest, fun, loving, adoring girl you will ever meet. She is also extremely strong willed...like her mother =] She isn't afraid to hurt your feelings and tell you off if you are doing something wrong. Her morality meter is off the charts...she is one of the best people you will ever meet...and you definitely want to be on her good side =] Everyone loves shelby though, she was on homecoming court every year in high school and was in pretty much every extracurricular with me. Shelby is also kind of a genius. She works hard and has the biggest heart ever. She will be a great nurse someday =]
I love these girls and they love me too =] I can't wait to spend the summer with them.
So then today I went downtown Noblesville with my Mom and Heidi and just walked through town. I forgot how beautiful it was. I love history...just as much as my mom, but I like to give her a hard time for being such a nerd...so I complain about it and just flat out make fun of her....just because that's what we do =]
My finds of the day were:
1. A beautiful silk scarf for $12
2. A birthday present for Shelbs
3. A yellow cardigan $20
4. An Ann Taintor pin to go on my backpack =] $2
Pretty successful day...I must admit.
Then I found out the best news ever. I got TWO scholarships for next year.
The first is the President Leadership Council Scholarship which is awarded to those who display great leadership skills and good grades.
It covers my ENTIRE tuition for next year. =]=]=]=]=]=]=]=] best day ever?
The second was the BYU Alumni Association Scholarship which I applied for and I guess they chose me because of my essay, grades, leadership, service, and a bunch of other little things...butt
It gives me $1,105 EACH semester. =]=]=] seriously the best day ever.
because this means that all the money I am making this summer can go to Africa, and then all the money I make during the school year can go to paying my student loans from last year. Maybe I won't even have to work next year...I don't know yet...I'm just basking in my happiness at the moment.
I then went to work and sold another credit card. I'm starting to actually enjoy working. I'm starting to become really good friends with not only my coworkers but also all 3 of my managers. Lane is amazing. She loves the fact that I'm a mormon and just asks me things about the religion all the time. We talk about everything and we give each other advice about a lot of stuff. She is even lending my clothes. Brandon is closer to my age and is so funny. We just tease each other all of the time and harass each other...good fun =] Jason, the newest manager, haha he is just a funny guy. He loves the song Eenie meenie minny moe? by justin bieber. And just dances around the store when it comes on....did I mention he is a 30 year old white man who has no dance moves? good times. He also likes to turn up the volume to an obnoxious level when a song I don't like comes on. Nice guy, right?
But I'm really happy because I'm getting more hours because I am the leading credit card seller.And I got my first paycheck today.
The only thing that could make this day better is if I had a boy to share it with. For the first time in a long time I don't have one to talk or text with. I miss it, but I can live without it for now...I have other things to focus on I guess.
Love, Lauren Lindsey
Ashley Hobbs and myself at thanksgiving =] kiwi and bubs <3
Shelby and I at BYU when she came and visited me for SB. =]
I saw my best friends from high school last night. Ashley and Shelby have always been there for me and together we make make up all species of girl...plus we are all blonde.
Ashley is the spunky, edgy, sporty, tomboy, flirty kind of girl. She is also a texting machine. She always has 2 or so boys who are madly in love with her. She LOVES sports. In high school she was the "trainer/ water girl" for the football, basketball, and baseball team. Obviously she is a babe so she got all of the men. However, I did steal one boy from her once....and she likes to constantly remind me of it...because it was definitely against the "girl code" but she really is over it. Ashley and I have been through so much together...broken legs, my brother max's death, fights, boys, high school, mormonism, our step-parents. So many good memories. I love this girl.
Shelby Is the kindest, most beautiful, funniest, fun, loving, adoring girl you will ever meet. She is also extremely strong willed...like her mother =] She isn't afraid to hurt your feelings and tell you off if you are doing something wrong. Her morality meter is off the charts...she is one of the best people you will ever meet...and you definitely want to be on her good side =] Everyone loves shelby though, she was on homecoming court every year in high school and was in pretty much every extracurricular with me. Shelby is also kind of a genius. She works hard and has the biggest heart ever. She will be a great nurse someday =]
I love these girls and they love me too =] I can't wait to spend the summer with them.
So then today I went downtown Noblesville with my Mom and Heidi and just walked through town. I forgot how beautiful it was. I love history...just as much as my mom, but I like to give her a hard time for being such a nerd...so I complain about it and just flat out make fun of her....just because that's what we do =]
My finds of the day were:
1. A beautiful silk scarf for $12
2. A birthday present for Shelbs
3. A yellow cardigan $20
4. An Ann Taintor pin to go on my backpack =] $2
Pretty successful day...I must admit.
Then I found out the best news ever. I got TWO scholarships for next year.
The first is the President Leadership Council Scholarship which is awarded to those who display great leadership skills and good grades.
It covers my ENTIRE tuition for next year. =]=]=]=]=]=]=]=] best day ever?
The second was the BYU Alumni Association Scholarship which I applied for and I guess they chose me because of my essay, grades, leadership, service, and a bunch of other little things...butt
It gives me $1,105 EACH semester. =]=]=] seriously the best day ever.
because this means that all the money I am making this summer can go to Africa, and then all the money I make during the school year can go to paying my student loans from last year. Maybe I won't even have to work next year...I don't know yet...I'm just basking in my happiness at the moment.
I then went to work and sold another credit card. I'm starting to actually enjoy working. I'm starting to become really good friends with not only my coworkers but also all 3 of my managers. Lane is amazing. She loves the fact that I'm a mormon and just asks me things about the religion all the time. We talk about everything and we give each other advice about a lot of stuff. She is even lending my clothes. Brandon is closer to my age and is so funny. We just tease each other all of the time and harass each other...good fun =] Jason, the newest manager, haha he is just a funny guy. He loves the song Eenie meenie minny moe? by justin bieber. And just dances around the store when it comes on....did I mention he is a 30 year old white man who has no dance moves? good times. He also likes to turn up the volume to an obnoxious level when a song I don't like comes on. Nice guy, right?
But I'm really happy because I'm getting more hours because I am the leading credit card seller.And I got my first paycheck today.
The only thing that could make this day better is if I had a boy to share it with. For the first time in a long time I don't have one to talk or text with. I miss it, but I can live without it for now...I have other things to focus on I guess.
Love, Lauren Lindsey
Ashley Hobbs and myself at thanksgiving =] kiwi and bubs <3
Shelby and I at BYU when she came and visited me for SB. =]
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Peace, Love, and....I'm lost.
Who am I?
What is my place in this world?
Can I make a difference?
Which path should I choose?
Am I making the right choices?
Do I believe in all of the right things?
These questions plus a thousand more are always floating in my head.
In my History of Psychology class at BYU, we learned about all of the theories, well not all, but most of the theories men have made to explain life and reason.
And there wasn't a single one that seemed right to me.
I feel lost and confused.
I need to find a purpose.
If I don't...then what's the point?
I've noticed that I've started to shut the world out as I look for all of these answers. Even the friends that I really care about. And I don't know why...because I want to talk to them and know how they are doing but I don't want them to know how I am doing.
I hate not knowing the future. It bothers me. But I can't change that fact so I just need to learn how to deal with it.
Ughh I'm lost.
Love, Lauren Lindsey
One thing I do know is I want to go there and help them. Because helping others makes me extremely happy. Even if it is for a moment.
I miss them. They made me feel better.
What is my place in this world?
Can I make a difference?
Which path should I choose?
Am I making the right choices?
Do I believe in all of the right things?
These questions plus a thousand more are always floating in my head.
In my History of Psychology class at BYU, we learned about all of the theories, well not all, but most of the theories men have made to explain life and reason.
And there wasn't a single one that seemed right to me.
I feel lost and confused.
I need to find a purpose.
If I don't...then what's the point?
I've noticed that I've started to shut the world out as I look for all of these answers. Even the friends that I really care about. And I don't know why...because I want to talk to them and know how they are doing but I don't want them to know how I am doing.
I hate not knowing the future. It bothers me. But I can't change that fact so I just need to learn how to deal with it.
Ughh I'm lost.
Love, Lauren Lindsey
One thing I do know is I want to go there and help them. Because helping others makes me extremely happy. Even if it is for a moment.
I miss them. They made me feel better.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
The "mini" marathon
5:30 am.
Here I am in my somewhat cozy twin size bed dreaming my crazy crack smoker dreams when all of a sudden Dave's voice fills my head. I grudgingly open my eyes and find my stepfather standing above my bed telling me its time to get up.
6:00 am.
Ready and dressed for the event. Although I am on the Atkins diet I decided I would rather break the diet for one day rather than die from no carbs in my system later. So I drank a full glass of berry smoothie (yummm. it made me miss jamba juice with kenny.)
6:30 am
In the car with Dave, listening to some of "his music" when he realizes he forgot our sensors at home. Drive all the way home to find out that our sensors were with us all along. Blonde moment for Dave (one that I will never let him forget.)
7:00 am
Finally make it downtown indy. The minute I step out of the car I was flooded with memories. The crisp morning air, the sweaty smell, the sound of tennis shoes thumping the ground.
race day.
My legs started to hurt just thinking about all of the races I had been through. At that moment I only wished that I was in high school about to run a 5k at Culver with my girls. But no this was something entirely different...it was the Big One.
The Indy 500 Mini Marathon.
The weather this morning was particularly crisp, in fact I was shivering non stop and my teeth were chattering like crazy.
We "woggled" to the start line area (which was 6 blocks away) and instead of going to our assigned "p" and "o" sections Dave, being the inpatient person he is, had us climb over a fence to get to the "d" section which was probably a couple hundred feet closer to the start line. So here I am this very unfit 18 year old college student surrounded by mostly middle aged men who you can tell have been training for this event for a long time. You can always tell by their legs how well they are going to do.
I could just feel the judgement pouring my way because...
A. I look like a weakling
B. They just saw me hop the fence, so they know I don't belong in the front
C. I had an I-pod
I was obviously not a true "marathoner."
Dave handed me my orange flavored goo (aka. my life saver) and I turned my I-pod on to my running playlist. First song was "Bleed It Out" by Linkin Park.
The First Question to pop in my head before the race was:
Why in the HECK am I doing this??
7:30 am
Bang. Just like that it began, my 13.1 mile race with no meaning. Why was I running this? This isn't fun? By the first 1/2 mile Dave left me alone with just my I-pod and a couple of thousand people surrounding me. This was my third time running the race, but the first time I was alone.
8:00 am
3 miles down. 10.1 to go...why am I doing this again?
As I run I start to people watch. People are all around me and I see some with shirts that say what cause they are running for, or what person they are running for. It seemed like everyone had a purpose, but me. I was only there because my stepdad asked me months ahead if I wanted to. Stupidly I said yes, thinking that I would train for it.
So here I was running at a pace that I knew I could probably survive. Maybe. And I still had no purpose. Reasons started running through my head, but in the end I decided to run it for myself. A little selfish...I know. BUT I decided that this race would be an end and a beginning. It would the end to all of my procrastination, and the beginning for being prepared. I need to start preparing for things. Like this race...I need to train my body to be ready for anything that comes its way. I need to prepare for tests so that I can get the best possible grades. I need to prepare myself for future disappointments, success, jobs, a future spouse, and family.
9:00 am
I can't feel anything. My hands have completely lost all feeling, and my legs too. All I wanted to do was quit...I had work in 4 hours, I knew that was going to suck. But I just made this goal...and I have to stick by it. Did I mention that this entire time I haven't stopped to walk? All of a sudden at the 10 mile marker I look to the left and some old lady in her mid 60's I would guess...just passed me. WHAT THE HECK??? I felt like crap at that moment. I wanted to cry..how was she doing that? Why do I suck? But then I remembered my goal of finishing and changed my attitude all together. I want to be this chick. One day when I am 65 years old I will train for the mini marathon and I will run it like a stallion...and run by poor little weakling college students and as I do I will say to them...GOOD JOB....you can do it! Because when that old lady said those words to me I was extremely motivated. If this old lady can do it. ... SO CAN I! So then I was off.
At about 2 hours and 20 min into the race I was only a couple hundred feet away from that finish line. My legs ached and my head was throbbing. So close. All of a sudden I hear my mother's voice. I look to the left...my wonderful family was there sitting on the side lines cheering on the runners. I love my mother =]
Then all of a sudden I crossed that line. And at that moment I remembered why I did all of this. The feeling of accomplishing something difficult and challenging is one of the most fulfilling/ wonderful feelings in the world.
Trust me hours later...my poor body is facing some serious pain because of my choices. For the next couple of day I will be regretting my decision, but I will definitely be happy with it for the rest of my life.
Mom, Me, Grandpa, Dave, and some chick. This was the only year we actually took pictures at the mini marathon. Maybe 2 years ago?
Here I am in my somewhat cozy twin size bed dreaming my crazy crack smoker dreams when all of a sudden Dave's voice fills my head. I grudgingly open my eyes and find my stepfather standing above my bed telling me its time to get up.
6:00 am.
Ready and dressed for the event. Although I am on the Atkins diet I decided I would rather break the diet for one day rather than die from no carbs in my system later. So I drank a full glass of berry smoothie (yummm. it made me miss jamba juice with kenny.)
6:30 am
In the car with Dave, listening to some of "his music" when he realizes he forgot our sensors at home. Drive all the way home to find out that our sensors were with us all along. Blonde moment for Dave (one that I will never let him forget.)
7:00 am
Finally make it downtown indy. The minute I step out of the car I was flooded with memories. The crisp morning air, the sweaty smell, the sound of tennis shoes thumping the ground.
race day.
My legs started to hurt just thinking about all of the races I had been through. At that moment I only wished that I was in high school about to run a 5k at Culver with my girls. But no this was something entirely different...it was the Big One.
The Indy 500 Mini Marathon.
The weather this morning was particularly crisp, in fact I was shivering non stop and my teeth were chattering like crazy.
We "woggled" to the start line area (which was 6 blocks away) and instead of going to our assigned "p" and "o" sections Dave, being the inpatient person he is, had us climb over a fence to get to the "d" section which was probably a couple hundred feet closer to the start line. So here I am this very unfit 18 year old college student surrounded by mostly middle aged men who you can tell have been training for this event for a long time. You can always tell by their legs how well they are going to do.
I could just feel the judgement pouring my way because...
A. I look like a weakling
B. They just saw me hop the fence, so they know I don't belong in the front
C. I had an I-pod
I was obviously not a true "marathoner."
Dave handed me my orange flavored goo (aka. my life saver) and I turned my I-pod on to my running playlist. First song was "Bleed It Out" by Linkin Park.
The First Question to pop in my head before the race was:
Why in the HECK am I doing this??
7:30 am
Bang. Just like that it began, my 13.1 mile race with no meaning. Why was I running this? This isn't fun? By the first 1/2 mile Dave left me alone with just my I-pod and a couple of thousand people surrounding me. This was my third time running the race, but the first time I was alone.
8:00 am
3 miles down. 10.1 to go...why am I doing this again?
As I run I start to people watch. People are all around me and I see some with shirts that say what cause they are running for, or what person they are running for. It seemed like everyone had a purpose, but me. I was only there because my stepdad asked me months ahead if I wanted to. Stupidly I said yes, thinking that I would train for it.
So here I was running at a pace that I knew I could probably survive. Maybe. And I still had no purpose. Reasons started running through my head, but in the end I decided to run it for myself. A little selfish...I know. BUT I decided that this race would be an end and a beginning. It would the end to all of my procrastination, and the beginning for being prepared. I need to start preparing for things. Like this race...I need to train my body to be ready for anything that comes its way. I need to prepare for tests so that I can get the best possible grades. I need to prepare myself for future disappointments, success, jobs, a future spouse, and family.
9:00 am
I can't feel anything. My hands have completely lost all feeling, and my legs too. All I wanted to do was quit...I had work in 4 hours, I knew that was going to suck. But I just made this goal...and I have to stick by it. Did I mention that this entire time I haven't stopped to walk? All of a sudden at the 10 mile marker I look to the left and some old lady in her mid 60's I would guess...just passed me. WHAT THE HECK??? I felt like crap at that moment. I wanted to cry..how was she doing that? Why do I suck? But then I remembered my goal of finishing and changed my attitude all together. I want to be this chick. One day when I am 65 years old I will train for the mini marathon and I will run it like a stallion...and run by poor little weakling college students and as I do I will say to them...GOOD JOB....you can do it! Because when that old lady said those words to me I was extremely motivated. If this old lady can do it. ... SO CAN I! So then I was off.
At about 2 hours and 20 min into the race I was only a couple hundred feet away from that finish line. My legs ached and my head was throbbing. So close. All of a sudden I hear my mother's voice. I look to the left...my wonderful family was there sitting on the side lines cheering on the runners. I love my mother =]
Then all of a sudden I crossed that line. And at that moment I remembered why I did all of this. The feeling of accomplishing something difficult and challenging is one of the most fulfilling/ wonderful feelings in the world.
Trust me hours later...my poor body is facing some serious pain because of my choices. For the next couple of day I will be regretting my decision, but I will definitely be happy with it for the rest of my life.
Mom, Me, Grandpa, Dave, and some chick. This was the only year we actually took pictures at the mini marathon. Maybe 2 years ago?
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