I just am a blogging machine.
It's either that or take a nap.
.No. Nap for me today. Big girls don't take naps. <--- this one is trying not to.
I am moving this weekend. Ask me if I've started packing yet? Umm. Nope. not at all. dang it. I don't even know who is helping us move yet. Any takers?
Carrie and I went on a girldate last week. We went to see footloose #ofcoursewedid. AUH-MAZING. Juliana Hough is gorgeous. Her eyes are to die for. And. What I wouldn't give to be able to dance like her. #holygaucamole
It's halloween this weekend. dangit. I need to figure out my costume. Why is it EVERY YEAR. I start thinking about my costume in August, yet it's always 6 days before and I still have N.O.T.H.I.N.G. Awesome Lachele.
Basketball makes me happy. Derek Rose jerseys make me happier. I sure hope I get one for Christmas. Holla.
I have been searching kijiji for weeks trying to find the sweetest furniture I can destroy. Bring on the restoration. I've found the cutest bedroom that has officially inspired my new room to come.
Starbucks and movie dates with old girlfriends I haven't seen in a while make me happy.
I've decided. I am for realsies making a healthy cookbook. And. I am starting a cooking club <--- my mom doesn't even know me anymore. I am not the same daughter she raised. I hated cooking growing up. *Who would like to join?
She also thought I was sick when I asked for a sewing machine for Christmas.
Spin 4x a week is officially starting up again tonight. I've been a little slacker. Excuse me for that. I am about to get my butt back into the gym. Whether I like it or not. <--- I won't like it at the beginning. But once it becomes a habit again. I'll be obsessed again. #rememberisuckatbalance.
I hope everyone is having a splendid Tuesday. The only thing that is getting me thru this week is knowing I have ALL next week off. For.My.Stay-cation. Going to sleep late, waking up even later, all day gym dates, tanning, decorating, cooking. ahhh. I've always valued my vacation time. I like to travel. However. I've recently taken a liking to staycations. Everyone should try one. It's always the worst having to go back to work the next week. But. I'm not even thinking about that yet. I'm just going to enjoy 5 wonderful days to.myself.
xo.
L.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Thoughts...
I'm blogging right now as I'm on my way to the Temple... I was hoping to have blogged before I left to go to the Temple but never got the chance. So here I am. In a car with 4 people reflecting on my life and the choices I've made that have brought me to this exact moment in my life.
Oct 22 has been an emotional date in my life for the last 5 years. This time 5 years ago(almost to the hour) my life changed drastically. I can't even put into words how much my life has changed. I wish I could say for the better but I'm just not sure. I never in a million years would have ever thought I'd end up in Calgary,alone and single at 25. I honestly thought I'd have been a teen bride living in Utah. <--- yep. I dreamt big! Ha
What would my life be like if I wasn't at that intersection at 11am Oct 22,2006... Would I be living in Utah? Would I be married? Would I be happy? I can't help but think I'd have loved that life! Do I love the life I lead right now? Honestly, I'm not too sure. I want to say yes... But that might be a lie. I'm trying to stop dwelling on the past and look forward to the life the Lord has planned for me. One thing I can say is I know that I've gone thru what I went thru for a purpose. I never would have been put thru these trials if they weren't for my profit and learning! I'm being shaped and molded into the masterpiece the Lord would have me be.
I wouldn't change anything that has brought me to where I am. The people I have met over the last 5 years have taught me things I wouldn't have been able to learn otherwise. I am especially grateful for the blessings the Lord has given me in the wake of these trials.. I truly believe the friends I have met were the blessing he has given me as a result of going thru what I went thru.
Do I wish my life would have turned out the way it did? Maybe. If I could go back and change the past knowing what I know now. Absolutely not. There are going to be more trials in my life and because of what I went thru I'll be able to appreciate the journey.
I am learning to find joy in MY journey. The journey the Lord has entrusted me with. I hope that I can always keep an eternal perspective.
I am comforted by the words in the scriptures.. This life is but a small moment, and if ye endure it well ye shall be exalts on high. With that promise in mind I know all the heartache and loss is worth it in the eternities.
Bring on the trials.and.the ice cream! :)
Sorry for the downer blog post I promise I will be more happy and upbeat tomorrow...mainly because I got my computer back. Be prepared to see blog posts everyday. Holla!
Xoxo.
L.
Oct 22 has been an emotional date in my life for the last 5 years. This time 5 years ago(almost to the hour) my life changed drastically. I can't even put into words how much my life has changed. I wish I could say for the better but I'm just not sure. I never in a million years would have ever thought I'd end up in Calgary,alone and single at 25. I honestly thought I'd have been a teen bride living in Utah. <--- yep. I dreamt big! Ha
What would my life be like if I wasn't at that intersection at 11am Oct 22,2006... Would I be living in Utah? Would I be married? Would I be happy? I can't help but think I'd have loved that life! Do I love the life I lead right now? Honestly, I'm not too sure. I want to say yes... But that might be a lie. I'm trying to stop dwelling on the past and look forward to the life the Lord has planned for me. One thing I can say is I know that I've gone thru what I went thru for a purpose. I never would have been put thru these trials if they weren't for my profit and learning! I'm being shaped and molded into the masterpiece the Lord would have me be.
I wouldn't change anything that has brought me to where I am. The people I have met over the last 5 years have taught me things I wouldn't have been able to learn otherwise. I am especially grateful for the blessings the Lord has given me in the wake of these trials.. I truly believe the friends I have met were the blessing he has given me as a result of going thru what I went thru.
Do I wish my life would have turned out the way it did? Maybe. If I could go back and change the past knowing what I know now. Absolutely not. There are going to be more trials in my life and because of what I went thru I'll be able to appreciate the journey.
I am learning to find joy in MY journey. The journey the Lord has entrusted me with. I hope that I can always keep an eternal perspective.
I am comforted by the words in the scriptures.. This life is but a small moment, and if ye endure it well ye shall be exalts on high. With that promise in mind I know all the heartache and loss is worth it in the eternities.
Bring on the trials.and.the ice cream! :)
Sorry for the downer blog post I promise I will be more happy and upbeat tomorrow...mainly because I got my computer back. Be prepared to see blog posts everyday. Holla!
Xoxo.
L.
Friday, October 14, 2011
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Here are a few random ramblings from moi:
-I love the cool crisp mornings. I love the warm afternoons. I do NOT love having to carry my jacket down the hill.
-I'm excited for Halloween, and I still don't know what I want to be. Suggestions?
-I'm moving in 14 days. I need to start packing. *ugh I hate the moving clean I have to do. *dreading*
-I have the CRAZIEST craving for Cafe Rio. Dear Utah: I miss you. However, I just found the recipe online.. Too bad I've comitted to eating SUPER clean until Nov 17th. Can anyone guess what I'll be eating once I start allowing myself cheat meals. Who wants to come over for a cafe rio party?
-When you get a prompting to go somewhere or do something. Do it. I haven't been to institute in ages. I felt impressed to go last night. So.Glad.I.Did. Tender Mercy.
-When you play with fire and get burned...you have no one to blame but yourself. I got burned hardcore. And. I have no one to complain to.
-"adults" take advantage of 25 year old girls. Especially adults who work at car dealerships and try to tell me I need more work done on my jeep than I actually do. *Thanks dad for teaching me about cars, so I don't get hussled. Dang jerks.
-I would like a new basketball jersey. I would LOVE a new fall/winter wardrobe. *and.once I am debt free I will. Holllllla for financial planning when you're 21 to be debt free by 25. <--- but dang that was hard work. I will probably go buck wild for a few months/years.travel.clothes.trips.new toys.re-decorating. mmm so excited.
-I've been having a hardtime getting motivated to stay in shape. say whhhhhha? Yeah, ugh. I've had to put myself on a s.t.r.i.c.t 'diet' <--- my trainer put me on a strict diet. And. My workouts since I got home from my glorious trip to Utah have been really bad. whoops. I'm so good at motivating myself but if I get off track a little bit my train is derailed. boo.
-Hello goals for being in shape. 1. To become a spin instructor-who wants to take a spin class from a girl huffin' n puffin' Not me. 2. My trip to see my girlie Ash @ ClubMed. Thank you friends for working at sweet places so I can come visit and dive for a week straight. 3. My new wardrobe. 4 *maybe a little bit ready to rub my new found hottness in some face* ha. Cough.Cough
-I can't wait to get a TV. Umm, My parents think I'm lay-Z cause all I do when I go home is catch up on my shows. Keeping up With the Kardashians anyone? I started watching this super sweet new show. Pretty Hurt. It's all about plastic surgery. <--- I'm not opposed. I will get some. Judge all you wish! P.S. AND. One Tree Hill.
-I love Prison Break. I'm almost done. But. I don't really have access to season 4 anymore. Would anyone judge me if I bought it to watch the last 3 discs then took it back?
What's on your mind?
xoxo
L.
-I love the cool crisp mornings. I love the warm afternoons. I do NOT love having to carry my jacket down the hill.
-I'm excited for Halloween, and I still don't know what I want to be. Suggestions?
-I'm moving in 14 days. I need to start packing. *ugh I hate the moving clean I have to do. *dreading*
-I have the CRAZIEST craving for Cafe Rio. Dear Utah: I miss you. However, I just found the recipe online.. Too bad I've comitted to eating SUPER clean until Nov 17th. Can anyone guess what I'll be eating once I start allowing myself cheat meals. Who wants to come over for a cafe rio party?
-When you get a prompting to go somewhere or do something. Do it. I haven't been to institute in ages. I felt impressed to go last night. So.Glad.I.Did. Tender Mercy.
-When you play with fire and get burned...you have no one to blame but yourself. I got burned hardcore. And. I have no one to complain to.
-"adults" take advantage of 25 year old girls. Especially adults who work at car dealerships and try to tell me I need more work done on my jeep than I actually do. *Thanks dad for teaching me about cars, so I don't get hussled. Dang jerks.
-I would like a new basketball jersey. I would LOVE a new fall/winter wardrobe. *and.once I am debt free I will. Holllllla for financial planning when you're 21 to be debt free by 25. <--- but dang that was hard work. I will probably go buck wild for a few months/years.travel.clothes.trips.new toys.re-decorating. mmm so excited.
-I've been having a hardtime getting motivated to stay in shape. say whhhhhha? Yeah, ugh. I've had to put myself on a s.t.r.i.c.t 'diet' <--- my trainer put me on a strict diet. And. My workouts since I got home from my glorious trip to Utah have been really bad. whoops. I'm so good at motivating myself but if I get off track a little bit my train is derailed. boo.
-Hello goals for being in shape. 1. To become a spin instructor-who wants to take a spin class from a girl huffin' n puffin' Not me. 2. My trip to see my girlie Ash @ ClubMed. Thank you friends for working at sweet places so I can come visit and dive for a week straight. 3. My new wardrobe. 4 *maybe a little bit ready to rub my new found hottness in some face* ha. Cough.Cough
-I can't wait to get a TV. Umm, My parents think I'm lay-Z cause all I do when I go home is catch up on my shows. Keeping up With the Kardashians anyone? I started watching this super sweet new show. Pretty Hurt. It's all about plastic surgery. <--- I'm not opposed. I will get some. Judge all you wish! P.S. AND. One Tree Hill.
-I love Prison Break. I'm almost done. But. I don't really have access to season 4 anymore. Would anyone judge me if I bought it to watch the last 3 discs then took it back?
What's on your mind?
xoxo
L.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Trophy Wife? Where do I sign up!
Thanks to some people(persons) who shall remain nameless I’ve recently found out that everybody wants to be a Trophy Wife. - please don’t judge the characters that I associate myself with. I get paid to be around some of these peeps. *joking*
I’m 25. Single. Mormon. *gasp*. I must be doing something wrong. Well at least half my friends are doing it wrong right along with moi. I’m one of the ‘first’ mormons they’ve met that is single over the age of 20. (I’m still pretty convinced I’m the ONLY Latter Day Saint they know) however for story sake lets just go with what works, and what works for this post is that I am the ONLY one they know over the age of 20 still single
I got an email that sparked some deep thought provoking conversation with some of my other ‘granny mormons’ friends
Title of the email : Here’s how you can become a Trophy Wife
Email starts out as following:
Lachele,
You know that I think the world of you. You’re adorable. But seriously I feel bad that you’re not married. You must hate your life. I know all those fine Mormon boys in Utah would totally love a piece of that @$$ she’s colourful However I feel like you could use a little help to spice yourself up and set you apart from the rest of them.
Xoxo.
Nat
Then the link to the following article proceeded.
• 1
Turn heads, especially his boss's, his father's, and all of his colleagues'. When you show up on your man's arm, onlookers should lose their train of thought, nervously clear their throat and instinctively hide their wedding bands.—Attention whore? Sure why not. Done, and DONE.
• 2
Network, even when you're off the clock. A company cocktail hour here and a golf fundraiser there would be a piece of cake-- fat free, at that-but the real work starts when he's not looking. You should be networking at the salon, the country club, the gym and anywhere else where his name needs dropped.—Plan parties? Yes please!!
• 3
Nail the lawn boy. Or the pool boy or the handy man. Take your pick. You work hard for your man and he has no responsibility to thank you for it, so find someone else to thank you for your services. Just make sure he's more ripped, has more hair and looks hot when sweaty.—ummm okay. No thanks. My lady parts are saved for the one and only.
• 4
Organize parties, fundraisers and dinners, even when you haven't seen your man in person since last week. He needs your assistance even when he's invisible.—Alright. I can do that.
• 5
Mind the three B's: Blonde, Boobs, BMW. Keep them well-maintained and up-to-date.—If he’s paying then WHY NOT.
• 6
Look good in Lycra. Have your man arrange for a gym membership and use it regularly, if only to make an appearance. Order salads when in public, but don't eat them. Over-indulge on wine and champagne. Drink coffee, coffee drinks and anything else, as long as it's in a coffee cup. Your meals should really only consist of drinking—Lycra? Gym—yes please! Umm, coffee…. How bout some diet coke.
I feel like this is my life already. Minus the man.
Read more: How to Be a Trophy Wife | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2063647_be-trophy-wife.html#ixzz1Zq4dbpQP
I’m pretty sure that’s something that I can do….. Who wants to get in on this action with me? Heck, if it’ll get me married ASAP I’ll try it… *please sense the sarcasm*
Xoxo.
L.
I’m 25. Single. Mormon. *gasp*. I must be doing something wrong. Well at least half my friends are doing it wrong right along with moi. I’m one of the ‘first’ mormons they’ve met that is single over the age of 20. (I’m still pretty convinced I’m the ONLY Latter Day Saint they know) however for story sake lets just go with what works, and what works for this post is that I am the ONLY one they know over the age of 20 still single
I got an email that sparked some deep thought provoking conversation with some of my other ‘granny mormons’ friends
Title of the email : Here’s how you can become a Trophy Wife
Email starts out as following:
Lachele,
You know that I think the world of you. You’re adorable. But seriously I feel bad that you’re not married. You must hate your life. I know all those fine Mormon boys in Utah would totally love a piece of that @$$ she’s colourful However I feel like you could use a little help to spice yourself up and set you apart from the rest of them.
Xoxo.
Nat
Then the link to the following article proceeded.
• 1
Turn heads, especially his boss's, his father's, and all of his colleagues'. When you show up on your man's arm, onlookers should lose their train of thought, nervously clear their throat and instinctively hide their wedding bands.—Attention whore? Sure why not. Done, and DONE.
• 2
Network, even when you're off the clock. A company cocktail hour here and a golf fundraiser there would be a piece of cake-- fat free, at that-but the real work starts when he's not looking. You should be networking at the salon, the country club, the gym and anywhere else where his name needs dropped.—Plan parties? Yes please!!
• 3
Nail the lawn boy. Or the pool boy or the handy man. Take your pick. You work hard for your man and he has no responsibility to thank you for it, so find someone else to thank you for your services. Just make sure he's more ripped, has more hair and looks hot when sweaty.—ummm okay. No thanks. My lady parts are saved for the one and only.
• 4
Organize parties, fundraisers and dinners, even when you haven't seen your man in person since last week. He needs your assistance even when he's invisible.—Alright. I can do that.
• 5
Mind the three B's: Blonde, Boobs, BMW. Keep them well-maintained and up-to-date.—If he’s paying then WHY NOT.
• 6
Look good in Lycra. Have your man arrange for a gym membership and use it regularly, if only to make an appearance. Order salads when in public, but don't eat them. Over-indulge on wine and champagne. Drink coffee, coffee drinks and anything else, as long as it's in a coffee cup. Your meals should really only consist of drinking—Lycra? Gym—yes please! Umm, coffee…. How bout some diet coke.
I feel like this is my life already. Minus the man.
Read more: How to Be a Trophy Wife | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2063647_be-trophy-wife.html#ixzz1Zq4dbpQP
I’m pretty sure that’s something that I can do….. Who wants to get in on this action with me? Heck, if it’ll get me married ASAP I’ll try it… *please sense the sarcasm*
Xoxo.
L.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Food for Thought...
So.. Conference was amazing right?
right.
I love the power of personal revelation. Because. We ALL heard the same thing. But we didn't all get the same things out of what was being said. *I just got shivers*
So. I haven't been on my best behavior lately. I haven't been acting the way I normally would. I have been less than classy[so have the other parties tho]. I need to learn to take the high road no matter how hard the climb is.
Lately. I've been questioning my ability to know something is right. And. to actually know what 'peace' feels like. And to recieve an answer to a prayer.
Fact. [Story time}
I'm moving. Again. Ugh. I hate moving. Anyways, I got the BEST feeling ever to move into this house, with these girls. It was like a huge weight was lifted from me. Then. 3 months later I'm moving again? That doesn't sound right. Errr...
I've realized that everything happens for a reason. Nurse and I never would have met unless we randomly moved in together. *sidenote::roomie will be here to known as nurse. For personal reasons* So did I only need to live in this house long enough to build a good relationship with Nurse so something bigger and better could happen later? <--- I sure as heck hope so. But. What did I really learn from all of this?
well....
-That I like being the youngest in the house. Nuff said'
-That I hate small rooms
-That we were all raised differently and so we all expect different things out of a household {and, we need to respect what each person feels the house should represent]
-Big houses scare me late at night.alone.
Anyways. I'm really questioning my character and my ability to know whether or not I should do something.
I guess we'll see if Nurse and I can handle another 3 months of each other.
How was your conference experience, did you seek for reveletory experiences?
xo.
L
right.
I love the power of personal revelation. Because. We ALL heard the same thing. But we didn't all get the same things out of what was being said. *I just got shivers*
So. I haven't been on my best behavior lately. I haven't been acting the way I normally would. I have been less than classy[so have the other parties tho]. I need to learn to take the high road no matter how hard the climb is.
Lately. I've been questioning my ability to know something is right. And. to actually know what 'peace' feels like. And to recieve an answer to a prayer.
Fact. [Story time}
I'm moving. Again. Ugh. I hate moving. Anyways, I got the BEST feeling ever to move into this house, with these girls. It was like a huge weight was lifted from me. Then. 3 months later I'm moving again? That doesn't sound right. Errr...
I've realized that everything happens for a reason. Nurse and I never would have met unless we randomly moved in together. *sidenote::roomie will be here to known as nurse. For personal reasons* So did I only need to live in this house long enough to build a good relationship with Nurse so something bigger and better could happen later? <--- I sure as heck hope so. But. What did I really learn from all of this?
well....
-That I like being the youngest in the house. Nuff said'
-That I hate small rooms
-That we were all raised differently and so we all expect different things out of a household {and, we need to respect what each person feels the house should represent]
-Big houses scare me late at night.alone.
Anyways. I'm really questioning my character and my ability to know whether or not I should do something.
I guess we'll see if Nurse and I can handle another 3 months of each other.
How was your conference experience, did you seek for reveletory experiences?
xo.
L
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