Remember me?
Yeah..I am not dead.
I know...I am surprised me-self.
I'm pretty much still alive and kickin'....kickin' Ted in the butt!
Bahahaha...
Lame joke...sorry.
Anyway, want to know what the heck-in-a-half I have been up to?
Didn't think so...
But too bad! You get to hear it anyway...
So here I was...
Beingdead sick.
Yes...I am seriously READING that LOLcatz book.
What? You didn't know it is one of the most influential pieces of literature to grace our presence this modern day? Well...too bad for you.
I tel you what...that book HEALED me.
Yes....it has magical powers.
More so than that lamespice Neti-Pot.
(Neti Pot forgive me...I do love you and hold you to the highest esteem. Amen.)
Well...the truth of the matter is, I felt better by Monday.
So why haven't I been blogging?
I have been overwhelmed.
I have been OBLIGATED to post.
And I hated it.
My mom said something very profound...she said:
"Don't spend so much time blogging about your life that you run out of time to live it."
So...this week I didn't comment on ANY blogs.
I didn't post on my blogs.
And you know what?
It was beautiful.
Here are all the things I did while not blogging....
Yeah..I am not dead.
I know...I am surprised me-self.
I'm pretty much still alive and kickin'....kickin' Ted in the butt!
Bahahaha...
Lame joke...sorry.
Anyway, want to know what the heck-in-a-half I have been up to?
Didn't think so...
But too bad! You get to hear it anyway...
So here I was...
Being
Yes...I am seriously READING that LOLcatz book.
What? You didn't know it is one of the most influential pieces of literature to grace our presence this modern day? Well...too bad for you.
I tel you what...that book HEALED me.
Yes....it has magical powers.
More so than that lamespice Neti-Pot.
(Neti Pot forgive me...I do love you and hold you to the highest esteem. Amen.)
Well...the truth of the matter is, I felt better by Monday.So why haven't I been blogging?
I have been overwhelmed.
I have been OBLIGATED to post.
And I hated it.
My mom said something very profound...she said:
"Don't spend so much time blogging about your life that you run out of time to live it."
So...this week I didn't comment on ANY blogs.
I didn't post on my blogs.
And you know what?
It was beautiful.
Here are all the things I did while not blogging....
1. Met friends!
Here I am with "Moon" (in the middle) from a popular site called Letters to Twilight. And with the beautiful Malia (on the right) who not only conducts my "Discussion Wednesdays" on Lauren's Bite...but has the cutest blog ever. In true Mesa fashion, we ate at Costa Vida. Holla!
Here I am with "Moon" (in the middle) from a popular site called Letters to Twilight. And with the beautiful Malia (on the right) who not only conducts my "Discussion Wednesdays" on Lauren's Bite...but has the cutest blog ever. In true Mesa fashion, we ate at Costa Vida. Holla!
Our Pocket Edwards even got to meet!
They were a little confused...
"Errr...your pea coat looks a bit...familiar?"
2. Gave Ted more attention...
Here I am "softing" his hair. He was a happy camper. And I was bored.
Are we all happy the curls are back? Umm...yeah.
3. Developed a new lunch meal.
I whipped up some chicken salad and made a wrap with a bunch of yummies.
Avocado, tomato, lettuce, provolone, chicken salad, pine nuts, pesto, ricotta.
Sunday leisurely lunches are the best...
4. Wore the headband Ted picked out.
Yes...my husband is a genius.
Look at the headband he picked out for me for Easterz.
Umm..hi. I am in love.
So I decided to style my hair so I could wear it :)
5. Put a roachy on Ted's face while he was sleeping.
Turns out he wasn't asleep.
6. Finally after 7 months I bought a curtain rod and hung this bad boys.
And I am dying from cuteness overload.
Srsly.
7. Tried out a new sushi/teriyaki place.
And it was delicious.
Go to Riverview Shopping Center and look for "Yogi's Teriyaki and Roll"
You will love me if you do.
Plus...I approve of the decor.
8. Appreciated the cuteness of this cupcake.
Mom..you are a cupcake frosting superstar.
9. Loved us.
Srsly...I am in love with us.
10. Ate Taco Bell and loved every bite.
I don't care if it isn't real Mexican food.
It is good fake crap.
And I loves it.
Baja Chalupa? "Get in my belly!"
11. Had a half day of work!
And I rejoiced!
Really I did.
I said, "Hallelujah!" as I got in my car.
And it was beautiful.
Then I realized it was super hot outside.
And my praises turned sour.
12. Went to Hunter & Clarissa's wedding!
They are super cute.
And I saw Kasey going in to get married as we were leaving.
Yay Hunter/Clarissa...and Kasey/Kasey's Hubby!
13. Put our Ghetto roots to good use.
Ted and I hope to star in a Nelly music video some day.
Preferably before I turn 28 and become middle aged.
Kthanxbye.
14. Made these by hand.
Don't worry...I free handed this bird and branch...
and this little hootie.
I cut out the fabric and attached it to more fabric with wonder-under.
I am pretty much in love with them.
15. Spotted a few silver Volvos.
This one was across the street from my mom's house as I was working out.
I am pretty much positive Edward was just:
(1) Hatin' on my license plate because he didn't get it first.
(2) Just checkin' that I was keeping my promise to "Be Safe".
Aint no thang.
16. Saw friends at Hunter/Clarissa's reception...as I was looking like a skuz dog.
I hate myself right now because of this picture.
Please don't be afraid.
With Hunter and Clarissa.
Cute! (not me)
17. Decorated their car.
I did not write B00bs.
But I may or may not have written "Return with B0n3r"
I know...I am scandalous.
Don't hate.
Ted told me to write it.
Only because Ty wrote it on our car.
the end.
18. Got a little creative.
My mom is awesome...so she made me both of these pillows.
But I thought I would add a little somethin'-somethin' on the polka dot one...
So I sewed on a red flower...
And it is fab.
The end.
Aww...I have missed this blog.
I will be back regularly now :)
kthanxbye!
I will be back regularly now :)
kthanxbye!
78 awesomespice comments:
Hey..everyone deserves a break sometimes :)and when you do,we just love you more when you blog again!
Lauren!
Love this post. Don't know how you make these things but they are SWEET.
and one thing... who is this arlyn that posted before me!??! I have NEVER met another arlyn and i am very very very curious.....
Glad you're back. I didn't know you know Ms. Sammy?!?! I used to go to school and work with her. <3 her!
This post was awesome :)
Yay, you're back!
Loving the decor, by the way. I love those sorts of patterns/styling; they're uber adorable :)
Yay! welcome back. You were definitely missed. I take way too many breaks from writing, so you taking a week? ain't no thang.
One thing bummed me out though.. um, you mentioned that it was like really mega hot there no? plz say it isnt so. I will be out your way this weekend and I was hoping for some cool, slightly breeze numbers in the mid to upper 70's... no?
also, Moon from Letters to Twilight?... or Letters To Rob?
PS I love creative moms. My mom makes me scarves constantly. Love love love.
I love your decor, Lauren! My room has the same type of pattern thing going on. (But I can not for the life of me figure out what to call it!!) You and Ted are cuties, and it is now on my life list to try Costa Vida one day. (:
You are the greatest thing since sliced bread! And you are super cute too! Love the headband, love the craftiness, wished we could be real life friends.....
glad you are feeling better and back to blogging!
Very wise woman that mom of yours.
I'm glad you are feeling better.
Have a great weekend, lauren.
(I appreciate the picture of you with your sunglasses--my Kyle would love them ; )
Psh...you're so dumb, thinkin' you're a skuz dog. That name is reserved for straight-hair Tedward.
Your mom is bomb.
I'm so happy you're back and that you feel better!! Can I say I missed your blogs?? I was like checking them everyday! Yeah, I can be such a freak when I'm addicted to something, don't be afraid ;)
BTW, I have a question : how do you do to have these beautiful curls in your hair ?? ^^
Hooray . . . you're back! :)
I'm very happy that your magical LOLCat book cured you . . . (but don't they say that laughter is the best medicine anyways? srsly!)
And as for the rest . . . love, love love! Looks like you've been Busy! Busy Bee-ing Lauren! :)
I especially love the headband Ted picked out . . . to borrow a phrase from your mom . . . that's a good job Ted.
Have fun living your life . . . and drop us a line every now and again . . . :)
glad you are alive! when i first moved i sort of fell off the blogging planet too. my husband was relieved. some times he gets jealous and pounts if i blog when he is in the room. anyways those packages are sooo cute! you are such a talented person!
You are very talented with the textiles. I propose that you sign up to http://www.craftster.org/ (if you haven't already) and create a tutorial for your awesome designs. And then tell us about it. So we can go make cute stuff for our houses. The end.
happy day :)
i laughed out loud at 7:24 am and woke up Jeff when i read your #15. life is good :)
I'm glad you got a break but sorry you were sick. :(
Love all of the pictures and I cracked up @ "Return with B0n3r"! Is it scandalous that I laughed at that? Eh,oh well.
HaHA!
Now I feel like a loser for stalking you. JK..
I just thought you had some kinda of srys sicknast disease!
You're mom said a very profound thinng, Way to go MamaFace!
Glad you are still alive!
You are the most cutiest and styley person ever. I love your curtains and I regret to say that I turn "middle aged" this year:(
I'm glad your back also!
I agree with your Mom's wisdom with blogging. It's fun.. but you have to enjoy life more..
The pillows, headband and pictures are all adorable! Love ya!
I am glad you are back!!! I am even more happy that you had a break so you could do fun things and make cute stuff.
Did you get my email? You mom already gave me the low down, but I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!
I'm glad you didn't die.
I hate funerals.
I'm gonna break down your post:
- I know someone who wrote "Lolcats the musical" and it might be put on in NYC
-your mama's profound words remind me of when i say "i'm gonna tweet the experience instead of actually experiencing it"
-i like how you said 'a popular site' & I heart Moon
-my pocket edward would be jealous to see yours and moon's together. so i will not tell him
-your lunch meal seems to have chicken.. which, did i forget to tell you? vegetarians shouldn't eat... luccyy.. you have some 'splaining to do...
-best.headband.ever
-in those wedding pics you like jessica simpson back when she was hot
-Return with B0n3r- z.o.m.g
can't wait to ask you 'how you likin' LA, Arizona?'
xo glad you're back
I said the exact same thing to my dad, that your mom said to you.
Sometimes, I spend so much time blogging, I don't live my life.
And you were living it up!!
Glad you're back! I was so worried about you all week and here you wee having so much fun! Good for you! I've missed you happy outlook on life but you DO need to love your life, so enjoy!
Love the flower on the pillow.
We go to yogis for lunch semi regularly. It's gooood.
I continue to be amazed at the level of your culinary/interior design skills!
*sigh* I can only hope to reach Lauren Levels of Creativeness someday...
Welcome back! I love your cards! So cute! And Ted has good taste in headbands.
Now that was a post! Your mom was right.
Hey Lauren!
I'm glad you took some time off. I think your mom's right. Sometimes I blog more when my "real life" is making me sad, but when things are good, you should definitely be out living! Also, blogging is no good if it feels obligatory.
That said, I'm happy to see you back! My week was a bit more boring without your blogs to read. I loved all these pictures. Can I hire you as my personal stylist??
That's so cool that you were able to hang out with Moon and Malia! I seriously wish I lived closer to any Twilight people. I am a Twilight island over here at school.
Have a lovely Friday! :)
~Katie
Looks like a very productive week!
blogging breaks are a good thing!
Is that the orginal ROACHIE'S long lost brother?
YAY for curls being back! So lucky! I'm still waiting for Adams to grow back. Hmph.
YOUR hairs look so pretty with the headband :)
Lauren you definitely should help me design our boston apartment.
it's official.
what happened with the anthro thing?
Lauren.
Your mom is a genius...for reals!
Love your blog....just one thing...uhhh
since when is 28 middleaged?? I'm just gonna pretend you meant to hit a 5 instead of the 2 then I will be happy..the end!
I'm so glad you're not dead. I have missed your blog, but everyone deserves a break! That flower headband is soooo cute!
glad your up and running again! you have the cutest decorations I love them all!
Hello, I love you. The END!
Did you love my lauren comment? I did!
I am so glad you are back...I love your pillow, and you always look hot. Come over sometime and hott-i-fi me sometime!
Glad to hear you found a miracle book to cure your sickies. :)
Past the roachy nast, everything else it too cute!
LOVE all the super cutesy craftiness of your curtains, pillow & fancy canvases {right?} covered in the CUTEST materials PLUS that beautifully sprinkled cupcake!
Mostly I am jealous of your Costa Vida lunch date... BOO Idaho.
Glad you're back! I was wondering where you went. I pretty much love everything about this post. Esp your cooking skills & your crafting skills. Hope you enjoyed your break!
Sounds like you had a fun break from blogging!!!
I love the headband, Ted has good taste.
And I see you had sushi again? You're coming to the dark side, I can see it. Soon you may love it as much as I do....maybe :)
I think if you don't write embarressing things on newlywed's cars you're not doing it write. So high five :) You want them to blush everytime they pull up to a stop light :)
I like taking breaks too. As I can hear you say, "ain't no thang." :) You had a great week!! Those wraps sound delicious...mmm. AND that cupcake??? looks better then anything I've ever seen.
I love the new look on your blog. I'm so happy to hear you know when to take a break and that is was refreshing for you. It sounds like you did a lot of fun/much needed stuff. I feel like I sound like an old person. Whateve. Oh, that's better.
i am seriously in love with the owl item. it is fantastic-ness.
All of your Hair bands and pillows are adorable! I might have to steal them! LOl JK! :)
I'm so glad you are not dead! I was just thinking the other day how you do it... manage all that you do, and still have time to entertain half of the blogging world.
three things,
1. I'm SO jealous that you meet Moon. I love her blog.
2. That cupcake is SO cute!
3. I hate Taco Bell
4. (okay 4 things) when you commented on my blog I TOTALLY geeked out. Made my day :)
Ok Lauren you could NEVER look like a skuz dog.... You are WAY TOO BEAUTIFUL for that, even when you are "dead" sick!
Glad to see you're back and not dead. I adore the red rose on the pillow and the other crafty-crafts (the bird and owl).
The wraps you made look delish (said: del-ish), like I want to make one for myself right now.
LOVE the flower on the pillow. Brilliant. :D
I'm starting my own boutique and I think you and Mama Face need to sew stuff and sell it in my store. Because it would so bring in the business because your stuff is awesome. The end.
first off: you do not look like a skuz dog! ever. end of story.
and i love the flower headband. B[freakin]Ayour pocket edward should meet mine, theyd be great friends. i even made him a different jacket. but i never put him in it in fear that it looks as fat on him as i think it does. end of story.btw dont get pocket bella, shes ugly. i saw. *shudders*
I love the cupcake, i can never frost that good. [jealous]
AND last, but definetly not least of all, WELCOME BACK! :]
Xk
oh and the flower pillow looks amazing.
MWAH!!! i love this blog and i love you! i feel like i havent talked to you all week!
i love our pics and i need the one of the eds near our boobs.
LOVE the birds. you look fab and return with BONER rules me life!
you rule!
I've missed you.
But the Baja Chalupa more than makes up for it. As I love that kind of faux Mexico.
p.s. You are beautiful. I keep going back and forth..."I can be her friend, totally." "No, I cannot be her friend...she is too pretty." "Well, even though she's pretty, I guess it's OK if I hang with her...with a bag over my head."
p.p.s. I love owls. Pink owls. And special hugs from pink owls...and pretty girls with husbands named Ted--who is not a d'bag.
I'll stop now.
You are so awesome! Welcome back.
The reception photos are cute. You included.
glad you're better - love your fabulous head band, no fair that your husband has taste. he might be the only one so hang on to that guy.
need some clarfication on the roach on ted's face - disturbing.
and i love taco bell, they have the best fake crap ever.
you are darling. LOVE the headband! loved this post. im glad you got a little break!
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I lUUUUV your decor. And I love me some Americanized Mexican Food, AKA Taco Bell.
Welcome back! Glad you were out living some life.
Is there a TAPE player in your vehicle? I thought you youngsters only knew about CD players. LOL! Just had to throw that out there since I'm pretty much over the hill since I past 28 some time ago.
i love all your creativeness with your pillows and cute little owl and bird! soo cute.
aaww, my Lar! i am glad you're back :) i definitely agree with Nancy Awesome-Face though - even though i'll miss you, if you need to take time off blogging in order to actually live your life, you must! let me reiterate though - i will miss you. big time.
i want that cupcake.
and i agree with Lula. you are too pretty. it's a good thing i live so far away in one sense because if i got to hang out with you all the time i'd get a major inferiority complex! you are like the attractivest of all attractives ever. *yah, that doesn't make sense. bah.* but, i'd rather be close and hang out with you all the time and have a major inferiority complex. because i miss not having you as a best friend in the real life. and sometimes i want to give you a hug, you are so awesome. but i can't. *heavy sigh* well, if i ever move closer to you, i think i will invest in lots of paper bags... as Lula has suggested. and then i will be happy all the time. The End.
also, did i mention that i love you?
Hey! Welcome back! So glad you're feeling better and ready to blog again. Your mom is the smartest ever -- she made quite a profound and helpful statement there. Take all the breaks that you need and your peeps will wait for you to return! Also...watch your mail! (I finally mailed...I am sorry it took me so long!)
LOVE the pillow, board, curtains...and your whole house! Your inspiring me to redecorate mine!! Oh and I totally have that bedspread...but sadly my sister stole it once I got married.
Yogi's is Me & Matt's favorite. :) We love getting the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl with the steamed Veggie's. IT'S DELISH!! And the sushi isn't to bad either. You are such the decorator. Such cute ideas you always have. <3
Welcome back we missed you! I love all of your creativeness everything is so cute!
welcome back!!! i missed you!!! but looks like you had a whole buncha fun!
So glad you had such a fabulous week off. :)
I completely agree with your extremely wise mother.
Lovely to see you back!
Blogging breaks are always okay, because they help keep things fresh and exciting, so feel free to live your life every day and just blog when you feel like blogging!
Love your owl thingy, your new lunch idea, your prank on Ted that he reversed, you "softing" Ted's hair, and the picture of you that you for some mystery you hate. Your dress is darling, your smile divine, and your side ponytail is rockin'. Plus, your hair looks darker than usual and it is stunning and flattering, not that you aren't a hot blond.
Lauren!!!!
I luv ur striped shirt on the 1st picture!!!
Ditto to all of the above. I know lame that I just dittoed all of the above but it's true, especially what sil Emily said.
I did like the Baja Chalupa? "Get in my belly" under #10. I laughed.
Didn't like that 28 is middle aged. I'm over the hill then.
Glad you had a break but glad you are back in full Lauren fashion.
Glad you lived....now I can continue to cyber stalk you. :o)
OH, and I went to an ASU institute talent night last weekend and Malia sang...She was amazing...if you didn't know. And if you didn't know, I recommend asking her to sing for you. That's all. OH ya, and your mom's quote--good stuff! ...and true!
I have to tell you...My sweet 15 year old daughter Maddison was sitting on my bed last night watching th e finale of American Idol and said all excited like "Oh Mom, today in Keyboarding all of my friends and I got on Laurens Blog and we were reading it the whole time and laughing our GUTS out!" She went on and on and told me about about a blog you wrote about being stuck behind the door in the temple! She was laughing so hard as she told me, it was definately a precious Mommy daighter moment :) I just thought you might like to know that! :)
I have to tell you...My sweet 15 year old daughter Maddison was sitting on my bed last night watching th e finale of American Idol and said all excited like "Oh Mom, today in Keyboarding all of my friends and I got on Laurens Blog and we were reading it the whole time and laughing our GUTS out!" She went on and on and told me about about a blog you wrote about being stuck behind the door in the temple! She was laughing so hard as she told me, it was definately a precious Mommy daighter moment :) I just thought you might like to know that! :)
get your tits out!
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