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Yesterday. A potentially sad day. As one character says in the Hallmark movie, "Most Wonderful Time of the Year", "For me, the 26th is the saddest day of the year." All of the anticipation is gone, people immediately begin to forget that happy Christmas feeling, and the magic gradually disappears. We had a bit of a blizzard here though, and that actually lifted my spirits just a bit, if you can believe it. I absolutely love to watch the snow...It never fails to amaze me how much can be going on in the world outside; it can look so intense, but when you're standing outside in the falling snow, it's so silent. (If there's no wind, of course). And even though I hate to drive in it, I couldn't help but notice that the street near our office that I drive down every evening looked like it was straight out of a Christmas card tonight. Absolutely beautiful. And it made me completely forget that my car was sliding all over the road for just a moment. ;)

 

I'm learning more and more lately that it truly makes the biggest difference to look at things through a lens that points out the beauty of everything...because there is so much beauty to be found, if only we're willing to look for it. And to look for it, and to find it, is to feel so much freer.

More than anything, I wish I could go for a walk in the snow tonight. One of my favorite things in all the world is the way that snow glitters at nighttime when just a hint of light touches it. Well, due to my being laid up with my ankle, unfortunately that's not going to happen today...so go take a walk in the snow for me, would ya? Enjoy that glitter that God scatters all over this time of year :)

 

"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."
~Roald Dahl~

 

 

 

So as I sit here, the Gilmores on in the background (because what else would you expect from me?), a Hershey's bar next to me, the Christmas lights still casting a pinkish glow on my orange walls, and both dogs chilling out on the floor, I figured, why not hop on the blog for a bit? I've never been much of a real blogger...just more of one who shares happy little things. But I'm working on training myself to actually be a blogger; you know, one who writes actual posts, instead of little blurbs. We'll see if this works out.

 

Have a good night, sweet chickadees.

 

 

Stopping in to say...

 

I hope you're all having a wonderful, fabulous Christmas! I'm just stopping in to tell you...

 

I got a laptop for Christmas!! (Thanks Nana!) Do you have any idea what this means???

 

Back to routinely blogging for me!! Woohoo! I've been without a real way to blog for months now, and I've been a bit sad without it. So this is me saying, I'm baaack!!!

 

Now that you're aware, and your day has been made brighter because of it... ;)

Merry Christmas guys!! You'll be hearing from me soon :D

 

And just because:

Who is this stranger stopping in???



Yes, yes, Peter, I will!

Closer and closer, every day.

More than enchanted.

All the time. For peppermint patties.

I'd like to sing at the Bluebird with Gunner, pretty please.

Will this ever get old?

PS....I love you.

Is there anything more perfect?

Thank you for this, Mr. Rogers.

Pretty please??

 

 

What? Could this really be? Is Lauren really back on her blog after almost 5 months??

 

Hehee. Hey guys! It's been an insanely long time. Obviously. Our laptop kind of gave up and died on us, and our desktop has been down for a while. Blogging on your iPhone doesn't exactly work. And so, I've been away from Blogger for a very long time...And I've missed it! And all of you sweet fellow bloggers!

 

So this is me popping in to say "howdy-do" and giving a little update. Nothing too crazy has been going on with me lately...As of today, I'm back on crutches for the same ankle sprain I had in March (!). Which if you were around then, you may remember me talking about that ;) Still work, work, working at the doctor's office. Christmas is coming! Woohoo!

 

Things are going so well at this very moment in time. I know, I know, "things are going well and you were just put in a boot and on crutches for a month??" Yep. :) But I can't disclose my reasons just yet. But when the time is right, you'll all get to hear about it. :D

 

I miss you guys, I love you guys. I hope all is well!

And merry week before Christmas!!! :D

frazzled and sleepy.

My life. Currently consisting of...

acquiring a few new followers?? Well, hello there friends! Glad you're joining the audience of my scattered thoughts (that often times don't make the best of sense). Enjoy ;D

running around like a chicken with her head cut off. Ladies and gentlemen, that's what happens when your alarm doesn't go off, and you wake up at 8:52 when you need to be at work at 9:30 and you're me, who normally has to get up at (at least) 7:45 in order to be on time for work. Oy vey.

Nicholas Sparks: will that man ever stop making me cry?

Car shopping. Way more stressful than I ever thought it would be. And it messes with my emotions. Am I completely overjoyed that I'll be moving on from my junky little car that makes all of its scary noises and doesn't like to go above 50 mph? Or am I sad that I'll be getting rid of my cute, cozy, steady little pal who only ever took care of me?
Ooooh I can hardly stand the emotions!
I'm such a girl.

being asked by my boss to housesit while he and his family are on vacation. AKA Lauren gets to practically live on her own in a ginormous house that's 2 minutes away from work for a week. Give or take a few dogs and cats. Score!

Sunburn. Lemme hear ya say "Owww".

realizing that when it's time to let go, it's time to let go. I once saw this picture ^^^ and it comes to mind now. Because boy do I know it. Sometimes it's just NOT worth it. It really isn't. And I've realized, it's not always best to reach out to old friends. Unfortunately. I wish it didn't have to be that way...

Can't believe I'm gonna say this, but...
Andrew Garfield > Tobey Maguire.
Le gasp.
New Spidey beats old Spidey?
How can it be so??

And thus, with a hug and kiss, and a sporadic update on my goings on, I bid thee adieu.
Good night lovely chickadees. Learn from my mistakes and make sure your alarm is actually set before you go to sleep tonight. I know I will!

;)

I'm such a sap.

"His pledge to her: 'I will kill the spiders. i will share my fries with you when you’ve finished all yours and are still hungry. i won’t ever pop my collar. i will never be rude to your tummy- when i hear it growl and gurgle, i promise to bend down and reply respectfully. i will eat the mushrooms when we order the supreme pizza. i will kiss the papercuts. and the door-slammed finger. and the counter-bumped hip. i’ll try my hardest not to get annoyed when you whisper questions and comments during movies. i will be the big spoon. i will let you win at wrestling. sometimes. other times i will not.i will send you random txts and leave you silly gifts. not always. not on schedule. just whenever i want to. whenever i think you need one. or seven. i will check your tire pressure. and remind you to take your car in. i will hold your hand. i will love you. i will love you. i will love you."

...Men are tiring.
*sigh*

even then I knew that...

"Four years ago, I was just a guy who had a crush on a girl, who had a boyfriend. And I had to do the hardest thing I've ever had to do which was just to...wait. Don't get me wrong, I flirted with her. Pam, I can now admit in front of friends and family, that I do know how to make a photocopy. Didn't need your help that many times. And, uh, do you remember how long it took you to teach me how to drive stick? ...I've been driving stick since high school, so... For a really long time, that's all I had. Little moments with a girl who saw me as a friend. And, a lot of people told me I was crazy to wait this long for a date with a girl I work with but I think, even then I knew that...I was waiting for my wife."

Dear Lord,

Please bring me a Jim Halpert.

Love,

Lauren

In a world of my own...

Peter Pan would stop by every evening to chat, Thomas O'Malley and Duchess would stroll by in the twilight, Ariel would be having swim parties every weekend, Aurora would be having slumber parties, and Simba and Nala would always be around for cuddles when you're feeling sad.

We'd speak by singing, and everyone would magically know all the words.

Stars Hollow would be a real place, and I'd live there. For sure.

My dogs would never bark for no reason.
Correction: my dogs would never bark for a reason that doesn't matter. In other words, they always have a reason. But most of the time, it's just a silly one :P Like, "Ooooh Tyler's here, and he must be here to kill us!" Tyler's my brother. And I really don't think he's gone that crazy yet.

There would be no fat, no skinny, just...beautiful.

Meeting a stranger in the woods, dancing together, singing together, and falling in love, wouldn't be weird.

Unicorns would be real. I mean, duh.

Raccoons would never have rabies.

Letters would be the big thing. Forget texting and Facebook. Grab a pen and paper and get to it.

The wicked witch of the west would have never been concocted. *shiver*

Everyone would know who their one true love is...so they wouldn't have to worry about all those other guys and girls coming along, tripping them up.

There'd be time to read all of the wonderful books in the world.

I'd have been a dancer.

There'd be no such thing as "bad hair days".

All boys would sing and play the guitar ;)
Okay, maybe not all boys. Where would be the fun in that?

Fireworks would be a once a week occurrence. Always loud, always booming, always magical.

Cancer is a word that wouldn't exist. Car accidents? Don't be silly, that's a myth.
The past could be looked back upon without pain. Maybe you could stop missing people. Maybe the ache would go away. Maybe it would even all make sense.

...there'd be no sad moments. Only joy, laughter, smiles, and giggles! =)

I'm sure there'd be flaws in a world of my own.
But it'd be nice...for a while ;D