I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.... =)

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY! Already this morning has been a lovely Christmas. I received new black ankle boots, a new camera!, scarf, CATCH PHRASE (ANDI), and other little gifts ;) Ben got an i-pod touch, abby, an ipod nano, and sam got lots of little things.... it's a wonderful christmas morning annnnddd IT'S SNOWING! Ahhhh....this is the kind of Christmases they have in movies...

The only problem is, i did not get anyy sleep last night. Because I went to bed around 10, and I played solitaire on my ipod until around 11 b/c i was trying to make myself tired.. thennn... i layed in bed for about an hour with still no sleep.....so, i tried reading, praying, even counting sheep but nothing worked! So, I pulled out the computer and finished this movie, Sweet Home Alabama, that I had been watching on Netflix. (Btw, it's an excellent movie and I would recommend it to anyone... if you love ah-dorable chick flicks, than you'll love this movie) After I finished the movie it was around 1 so I tried to fall asleep again......with no luck..... Long story short I tried sleeping on the ground, watching yet another movie, Notting Hill (AMAZING!) and could not fall asleep! By now it was 5:30 and I was still awake with probably an hour of sleep under my belt.... I finally fell asleep then and abby woke me up around 8 to open presents...

Wow, sorry I had to tell you all that, but i had to tell somebody! Anyway, nevertheless, the rest

of christmas day is sure to be amazing as I'm going to my grandmother's house for dinner with my cousins and it's sure to be a wonderful time.

Merry Christmas to all and enjoy your holiday! =)

Lots of love,

lauren

A little something to put you in the mood...

So the title for today's post has two meanings:

1. So today at lunch i was talking to andi about an amazing musician, Glenn Miller. One of his more famous compositions is called in the mood so I'd like to dedicate this section of the post to him.

here's his bio from wikipedia.com

Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904 – missing December 15, 1944) was an American jazzmusician (trombone), arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1943, leading one of the best known "Big Bands". Miller's signature recordings include In the Mood, American Patrol, Chattanooga Choo Choo,String of Pearls, Tuxedo Junction, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug and Pennsylvania 6-5000.^[1] While he was traveling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Miller's plane disappeared in bad weather over the English Channel. His body has never been found.

and here's a video of him preforming in the mood:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJE-onnw2gM

2. and also, there's something else to get in the mood for- christmas! christmas is a week away and i'm super excited! it's the first night of winter break and I'm loving this break already. packed with family, friends, shopping, gift giving, food, hugs, kisses, parties, and more food; it's sure to be an amazing break!

to get y'all psyched, here's a holiday classic that has become one of my favorite xmas songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8

there's ANOTHER reason for posting this particular christmas video because today, after school, my older-younger brother, my little sister, and I sang our version of this song for like an hour straight....ahhh... it was soo much funn...

anyway, i guess that's all i have to say so merry christmas to all and to all a good night!

toodles!

lauren <3

Jenn's Stolen survey number 2!!!!!!!

Okay, so jenn keeps having all of these awesome surveys!!! Geez! that's why i'm stealing them ;)

10 Guys Survey

Name 10 guy friends in any order.

1. Ryan

2. Greg (NYE!)

3. Kevin (NYE!)

4. Jake H.

5. Sydney

6. Ben F. (haha....lolll)

7. Kyle

8. Derek

9. Matt D.

10. Matt B.

Question #1: Hug 7 or 9?
Answer: 7....Kyle's just awesome like that... =)

Question #2: Kiss 5 or 3?
3..... ;)

Question #3: Go-out with for 6 months with 6 or 4?
welllll.....def not ben so I'll go with Jake...

Question #4: Never speak to again; 1 or 10?
ummmmm! I'll go with 1 but tht's sad =(

Question #5: Stay up all night and text 4 or 2?
2 if i had his number :)))

Question #6: Would it take you 2 months or more to get over 4 or 8?
AWKWARD!

Question #7: If you were in the play Romeo and Juliet, and you could pick the role of Romeo, you would either choose 6 or 3?
welll......6 is a better actor, but i'd choose 3....

Question# 8: If you could date his older brother, you would pick 4’s or 3’s?
Hehe..they're both the oldest :)

Question# 9: Work on a project with 9 or 1?
1....less awkward

Question# 10: You know he’s your friend, but you sort of like him… just a little… no choices… :)
okayy?? awkward???!!!!

Jenn's stolen survey :)

Did anything in particular brighten up your day?
my little brother :)

Did you sleep alone last night?
yeaa

Are you a jeans and t-shirt type of person?
of course

What song is stuck in your head?
this is really random, but love story by taylor swift

Do you have any jewelery on?
new ring from the bazaar, and other flower ring...took my earrings off

Do you like to watch home videos of yourself?
well, my parent's don't even know where they are, but I would love to see them

Was someone else in your room when you woke up this morning?
my dog woke me up =)

Are you currently expecting a text message from someone?
yes, since i just texted them 5 seconds ago

Did you eat breakfast today?
a granola bar as i was walking out the door

Who would you like to see right now?
my friends

How many pillows do you sleep with?
two in my bed, only use one

Have you ever actually seen someone fall on a banana peel?
no but i wish ;)

Are you shy at first when it comes to meeting people?
YES!

The person you like runs up and kisses you, what do you do?
ARE very surprised

What was the last thing you drank?
H2O

What are you listening to?
nothing...

Are you the same person as you were at the beginning of 2008?
definetly not!

Is there someone you will never forget?
yeppurs!

Name something you dislike about the day you’re having?
the cold rain instead of snow...

Do you find tattoos attractive?
eh, depends

Has a bf/gf ever looked through your phone when you weren’t looking?
nada

Have you ever wanted to have someone but you messed it up?
ummmmmm?

Ever dated someone more than once?
nope

What’s been on your mind lately?
life

Would you ever dye your hair blonde?
uh... my hair's already partially blonde and i HATE fake blonde hair...

Do you look decent when you wake up?
not until after my shower

What are you doing for your next birthday?
idk, that's a long way away

Will you be in a relationship in the next couple of months?
who knows? ;)

Do you think it’s possible to be friends with someone you wanna be with?
i think it would be challenging

Do you know how many people your best friend has had sex with?
um?

Ten Things I Wish I Could Say to Ten Different People. [but don’t say their name.]
1. I love you
2. Hello!
3. I hope everything works out for you
4. I miss you and i want to talk to you
5. You're gorgeous even though you don't know it
6. You annoy me every. single. day.
7. You make my day :)
8. You're adorable and I'll always love you
9. Wow, you're smart....NOT!
10.HI!

Nine things about myself.
1. I love to dance
2. Music is amazing
3. I couldn't live without friends and family
4. I'm a total softie
5. Sometimes I'm too snappy
6. I need to open up more
7. Sometimes I wish I was a little bit shorter....
8. I miss my pointe shoes
9. I love the water

Eight ways to win my heart in relationships.
1. Little moments
2. hugss....
3. music
4. making me feel like I'm important
5. smiling :)
6. making me laugh
7. little moments
8. hugss...

Seven things that cross my mind a lot.
1. My life
2. My friends
3. Music
4. What I'm waiting for at the moment
5. Family
6. certain, special people
7. this is pathetic, but school

Six things I do before I fall asleep.
1. brush my teeth

2. turn on my fan

3. listen to music

4. ponder life

5. at the moment, read Njal's Saga

6. imagine

Five people who mean a lot.
1. School Friends

2. Erin, Mary, Courtney

3. GAP buddies

4. All family

5. Best buds

Four things you’re wearing right now.
1. Tee shirt

2. Jeans

3. Hair ties

4. Rings

Three songs that you listen to often.
1. King of Anything

2. Fifteen

3. Glee

Two things you want to do before you die.
1. Happiness

2. Love and be loved

One confession.
1. I'm too shy

Stolen from everybody.... :)

Will you talk to the person you like on the phone tonight? prob not
Ever had a near death experience? some experiences have felt like it
Where’s your cell phone? next to me
What is the last thing you thought about? andi's answers to this...
Do you regret anything? certain things...it's impossible not to
If you found out you were pregnant who would you tell? the father, if I knew who it was. hopefully it'll be someone i'm in a relationship with!
What are you going to do this weekend? well, it's sunday soo..... i just got home from my cousin's house!
When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends? last night
Do you prefer revenge or just pure jealousy/envy? jealousy
Who would you like your next “fling” to be with? wellll.... ;)
Would you curse in front of your parents? um, no
What kind of camera do you have? idk, it's my parents
Would you rather go to a party or out of town? out of town...especially somewhere near the water or NYC
Are you slowly drifting away from someone close? in a way, yes...
When was the last time you held someone’s hand? my brother, as we were crossing the street
Can you play guitar hero? yes, i can, but i suck
Missing someone right now? yess.... <3
Is there someone on your mind that shouldn’t be? no...
When was the last time you saw the person you last kissed? um, well it was my brother? so like 5 minutes ago?
Do you like your phone? yesss...especially cause I earned it and am still earning it =)
Have you ever slept in a bed with the opposite sex? i don't think so
Have any of your best friends ever back stabbed you? no, not that i know of
If you had to move in with a friend, which one would you pick? anyone without a lot of siblings so that I could see what it's like to have peace and quiet... for once
What’s the seventh text message in your inbox say? "What time can I pick you up?" from my senior bud, jamie
When is your next road trip? idk...
What did you do this weekend? went over jamie's house, dance rehearsal, bazaar, choir concert, cousin's house
Met anyone new in the past week? no
What do your best friends call you? lauren, laur, fish, fishie
Who was the last person to go to the movies with you? my bffs to see harry potter
Are you currently fighting with someone? No.
Last time you had butterflies in your stomach? school....
Who/What would you like to see right now? my friends
Are you mad at someone right now? in a way...
What’s the nicest text in your inbox say? sleepover invite from christy ;)
Do you mainly use your house phone or your cell phone? cell.
Is there an empty place in your heart? idk
Do you count down the days till anything? Christmas!
Are you looking forward to something as of right now? the holidays =)
Have you ever been called a tease? i don't think so...
What are your chances of getting with your crush? not very....
What is the farthest you’ve traveled with a friend? OC
Are any of your friends so close that you consider them family? very few.
Anyone told you a secret this week? i don't think so...
Do you ever turn your cell phone off? no
Do you hate anyone? depends
Last time you wore the opposite sex’s clothing? never
What do you want in your life right now? a relationship
When was the last time you laughed so hard you thought you were going to cry? jess's surprise birthday party, at the dining room table. tears were streaming down my face!!!
Did you tell someone something today? of course
Do you trust people easily? yes
What were you doing at 9pm Friday night? Jamie's house...prob watching glee ;)
Single? yeppurs
Has anyone ever called you perfect before? no
Last person who laid in bed with you? my sibs
Ever liked someone who treated you like crap? nope
Is there someone you will never forget? of course
Do you want someone back in your life? um, yes
Who did you last ride in a car with? my uncle, sister, and cousin
Do you still talk to the last person you kissed? Yeah. but it was sam...
Would you live with someone without marrying them? depends
Ever kissed a random person and then walked away? uh, have you been reading this?
Are you a jealous person? hasn't this question already been asked?
Do you think that you’re a good person? yes.
Has anyone ever seen you in your underwear? Locker rooms.
Next time you will kiss someone on the lips? who knows?
Do you believe in love? yes
Have you ever liked someone who wasn’t single? Yes.
Your phone is ringing. It’s the person you fell hardest for, what do you say? “Hey wassup?"
If you HAD to kiss someone right now, who would it be? well, you know ;)
Are you ticklish? YOU KNOW IT!
What was the last thing you drank? diet pepsi <3
Name one thing you love about winter? snowandwinterbreakandchristmas that's one right? (ANDI!)
Does anything on your body itch right now? it didn't until you asked!
Does anyone call you babe or baby? no!
Have you kissed the last person you texted? nada
Does anyone regularly - other than family - tell you they love you? Yuppers
Is there someone who you instantly smile when you receive a message from? si!
A random person yells to you, “Aybaybay.” what do you say back? random guy in the mall? BOLT FROM THE CREEPER!
Do you think relationships are even worth it? of course
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? prob something with kids...
Has anyone ever told you they don’t want to lose you? hmmmmmm
What’s under your bed? clothes, boxes, random things that i think I've lost
Is there someone on your mind right now? of course
Have you ever walked away from someone who was yelling at you? not that i can remember
According to your ex, are you handsome? uhhhhhhh awkward!
Was this summer a good one? yes...
Do you honestly miss someone? Yes.
Do you think you are a good boyfriend/girlfriend? who knows? i think so?
Would you rather be hot or cold? Hot.
Do you have any plans for the weekend? well, next weekend? sleepover, shopping, chilling with bffs and getting psyched for christmas!!!
You receive $50 without any reason, what do you spend it on? clothes? or saving for my computer that I will be getting next summer hopefully!!! :))
What is wrong with you right now? shyness, as usual
Were you single on your last birthday? yep
Do you believe that the last person that you kissed cares for you? yea
Have you had any beer this week? nada!
Favorite holiday? Christmas and New Year's Eve!
Did you talk to someone until you fell asleep last night? no...
Do you find the opposite sex confusing? just like anyone
Is there anyone who will always have a place in your heart? my family and friends
Was last night terrible? no, it was just fine

It's the Most Wonderful Time of The Year!

Yes, I know, it's been a WHILE! but that's not the point.... the point is IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS! and I looovvveeee christmas, winter break in general, and especially NEW YEAR'S EVE! (andi)

Speaking of this lovely season, tomorrow's the Holiday Assembly and I'm psyched! This assembly is full of corny jokes, lovely music, and being squished next to your best pals up in the rickety bleachers. I love how the whole school comes together, though. It makes this season feel even more special.

Also, one more thing (ANDI!) does anyone have any suggestions of what to get Matt D. for a secret santa gift? our advisory is doing that this year and i need ideas. the only thing I can think of is an itunes gift card, but idk so comment with suggestions por favor!

well, it's late and i'm tired so good night to all!

lots of love,

lauren <3