Simply Blessed

at 12/02/09 9:56PM
It's December and I can barely recollect when that happened.

If I knew where this year went I would tell you but all I know is that this year has been so...
...unexpected
...beneficial
...just what I needed at times
...nothing that I wanted at other times
...much more than I could have hoped for across the board!

I've been here, there, and all over.

I have met new friends and been reacquainted with old friends an hundred-fold.

I have learned so much about the goodness of others that I could not have imagined.

And now as I find myself in the midst of another holiday season I am in awe of the abundant blessings that fill my life.

Praise God, eh?!

I definitely wasn't expecting to say all that this evening but it feels good to get it out!

You should try it... you just might like it, too!

I hope all is well with all!
~Lauren
  • cyber_space_cadet
    I'm so happy that your year has gone so well. Thanks for sharing your blessings. ;)
    Looking forward to the next time I feel an unexpected tap on my shoulder after services and turn around to see your beautiful smile. :D
    by cyber_space_cadet at 12/02/09 10:37PM
  • marmee
    Hi Lauren ... remember me? We met in a living room in the DC area this past summer. I'm Amber Raif's mom. Sounds like you are doing well. Blessings to you!
    by marmee at 12/02/09 11:06PM
  • britt22
    I am so glad I got to see you over Fall Break. I miss you so much, and I am excited to see what the future holds for you!!! love ya!
    by britt22 at 12/05/09 1:20AM
  • amy_szabo
    I think your picture is beautiful!
    by amy_szabo at 12/09/09 10:58PM
  • kodiakmaster
    Well, I think it's beautiful, too. Since you brought it up.
    by kodiakmaster at 12/10/09 8:21AM
  • jules
    Awesome photo, and though years like this may be trials, they are usually EXACTLY what we need to grow. Here's to a great 2010!
    by jules at 12/31/09 5:56PM
  • chekit
    I actually just told my mom this morning that I was hoping to see you too, I just forgot that you and Kayla lived pretty close. How fun! I'll let you know when well be coming and using that short couch of yours! Thanks!
    by chekit at 01/02/10 8:40AM

I'm leaving Florida for an undetermined amount of time tomorrow and I haven't pack a lick.

at 12/31/08 9:01AM
Miss Smith Goes to Washington... coming soon!

Okay, okay... I'm going to go pack. No more dillying or dallying or whatever it's called. Right now...

I'm out!
  • ashlee
    thats exciting!!!!
    by ashlee at 12/31/08 9:03AM
  • cyber_space_cadet
    Best of luck! (Did you find a place to stay?)
    by cyber_space_cadet at 12/31/08 9:18AM
  • nickomundo
    Washington won't never be the same.
    by nickomundo at 12/31/08 11:09AM
  • britt22
    Have fun girlie!!!
    by britt22 at 12/31/08 10:02PM
  • queenie03
    Bestof luck to you!
    by queenie03 at 01/01/09 10:14PM
  • britt22
    I am glad you are having fun up north!
    by britt22 at 02/28/09 7:20AM
  • belle
    Happy Birthday!! :)
    by belle at 03/04/09 9:11AM
  • marmee
    Hi Lauren, Sue Small here! Enjoyed getting to know you this afternoon. :)
    by marmee at 08/09/09 2:14PM
  • amy_szabo
    When can we live together again? I promise I'll be good this time!
    by amy_szabo at 09/29/09 5:49PM
  • lindsey
    That is what I was thinking of! Good catch! How on earth have you been ma'am?
    by lindsey at 09/30/09 8:34PM

Question:

at 12/10/08 9:19PM
Does anyone know anyone that lives in the DC area that...
~may need a roommate come the new year?
~may have a room for rent?
Or
~might not mind if a single, respectful, nice, Christian female (who'd be willing to split costs) crashed at their pad for a bit till she found a place of her own?

"For the times they are a-changin"

Nothing is set in stone yet but once the ball starts rolling I think it'll roll pretty fast.

So, anybody know of anyone? Anybody? Bueller?
  • diminished_seventh
    Wait...so are you going to NY or DC? Or both (somehow)?
    by diminished_seventh at 12/11/08 3:01PM
  • belle
    Talk to her...she lives in the Fairfax/Centreville side of D.C.
    by belle at 12/11/08 3:02PM
  • canabar
    posting a want add on craigslist works great. describe what you're looking for and set your price. people will contact you and you can pick the best option. that's how i found a place out here and it worked out great
    by canabar at 12/11/08 5:29PM
  • cyber_space_cadet
    HEHE, love the Ferris line. We use that one quite a bit around here. ;-)

    Don't think I know any Christians in DC area. Have a REALLY nice girlfriend who lives down in VA, but I'm not sure if it's close enough to DC. She is my oldest (living) friend from grade school. I'll double check where she lives in proximity to DC and ask if she is interested (if she's close enough).
    by cyber_space_cadet at 12/11/08 11:19PM
  • queenie03
    my aunt and uncle live there. they have a whole downstairs basement that is very livable I hear. If you are interested, gimme a call.
    by queenie03 at 12/12/08 1:24PM
  • cyber_space_cadet
    Both my friend and another friend of hers are possible options. Let me know if you want me to give you my friend's email information, etc. (They're not right in DC, though. My friend's friend is apparently the closer of the two.)
    by cyber_space_cadet at 12/16/08 11:25PM

It makes me giggle. Is that bad?

at 11/18/08 8:14PM
Well, maybe not so much giggle as smile but I wanted to use that quote.

Fall weather.

Reading Twilight again for the 3rd time.

Getting my ticket to see Twilight.

Deciding to move to New York with my parents next summer.

New congregations that love the Lord and that are earnestly seeking to do what is right in His sight.

Jane Austen.

30% off shirts that are already cheap.

Gas for $1.98/gallon.

Remembering great lines from great movies: "I had a, a heart... a heart warming dream about you!"

Awesome gospel meetings.

Cute hats, scarfs, socks, etc.

Friends that finish your sentences.

Mothers (my mother).

New puppies (well, new to me).

Holidays.

Family at the holidays.

And many more things.


What made you smile today?

  • belle
    You got a puppy?! What kind? I've only been up for an hour...but so far I smiled that I still had some hot apple cider left, after panicking that I had run out! :)
    by belle at 11/19/08 6:24AM
  • britt22
    You are moving to New York?!?! WOAH! You go girl!!! I might just have to come visit you! (If I had the money...) :-( I miss you!!!
    by britt22 at 11/19/08 6:35AM
  • carachelle
    Mothers (my mothers) is on the top of my list too. We are blessed to have good ones! I've been thinking of you lately. Miss ya!
    by carachelle at 11/19/08 7:44AM
  • alowe
    i was so shocked when your dad made the announcement! but i am so jealous that you will get to work with a new congregation that is earnestly wanting to learn. can i come visit you!?
    by alowe at 11/19/08 8:57AM
  • little_momma
    It made me smile this morning when I was feeding Ava breakfast and she stopped and started hugging and kissing my belly and saying, "Aww, Enan!"--aka "Evan"! :) So sweet! And I didn't know you had decided to move to NY with your peeps!
    by little_momma at 11/19/08 10:03AM
  • amy_szabo
    maybe you could come pick me up on your way to the concert! seeing that you had a new post made me smile today!
    by amy_szabo at 11/19/08 9:26PM
  • begooddontspit
    making dinner in my new kitchen/house.
    by begooddontspit at 11/20/08 7:44PM
  • britt22
    You got a new puppy too??
    by britt22 at 11/24/08 6:29AM
  • subway
    Thanks for the encouragement, Lauren. Hope everything's going well for you. I'm glad that things seem clearer for you in your life...hope I can say the same very soon!
    by subway at 12/06/08 1:21AM

Simply Agast!

at 10/19/08 11:58PM
So as I clicked just "one more time" while browsing this evening I came across this startling reality.

Is it life altering? No.
Will any of you care or know what I'm talking about? Perhaps not.
Do I still feel compelled to send this information out to be heard so that I feel better? Yes.

While watching the beloved show, Project Runway, viewers are led to believe that only 3 (sometimes 4) of the original designers are allowed to present @ NY's fashion week, the reality is that 6 of the designers are allowed to show. That's a BIG difference. I could go into how much of a difference that is... but if you watch the show you'll understand how crazy that is and if you don't watch the show the details will only bore you.

So I shall leave it at that and retire for the evening.

But isn't that crazy?!
  • little_momma
    I have never watched Project Runway before. It was so good to see you Saturday night!
    by little_momma at 10/20/08 2:07PM
  • britt22
    haha you crack me up!
    by britt22 at 10/21/08 6:10AM
  • swiftblades
    Hey, I just noticed the quote in your blog blurb. I like it a lot.
    by swiftblades at 10/21/08 10:48PM
  • ashlee
    what??? how did you find that out?
    by ashlee at 10/25/08 12:28AM
  • sunshinelove05
    i'm a little behind. here is my comment for the last post: I love pushing daisies! its a great show! the colors and scenery are so surreal and brilliant that the characters are even more entertaining! i love that little world.
    by sunshinelove05 at 11/03/08 10:23PM
  • e_smith_16
    This post doesn't mean a whole lot to me.

    But I miss you. And your Pushing Daisies DVDs.
    by e_smith_16 at 11/15/08 1:43PM