Pictureless...so far.

I can't decide what to take a picture of today. Nothing has really sparked my interest.

I almost took a picture of the salad I had for lunch...but I took a food picture last time. And it wasn't THAT interesting. (it was a SALAD, after all...)

Days at work are boring so I don't really feel inspired. But even on my errands, I was at a loss!

Hmmmm....

Day 6 - Dessert

Boy's going away for 2 weeks so we made tacos and had special dessert tonight. Homemade Coldstone! Chocolate Ice Cream, Oreos and Cherry Pie Filling. Deeeeelish!

It's all about perspective.

I have a good life. I'm relatively healthy, relatively happy, relatively successful. I'm loved.

Some days...I don't feel that way. Some days I can' see the big picture. Or the small picture. Or I can't see the picture at all. All I see is the mess in front of me. Or inside me. Or all around me.

And then, I have a moment. A moment like I had today.

Walking down 29th street to run an errand for work. I look up into the sky. It was SO blue. It was warm. It's June. And I thought, "Lauren: It's a beautiful summer day and you live in New York City. Embrace this. Relish in it. Enjoy it."

I could've thought, "It's really hot...I'm tired...I don't want to be at work...I feel fat in this dress."

But instead, I focused on blue, blue sky. And sunshine. And summertime. And the warmth of the sun on my skin. And my sunglasses...because they're awesome.

I just took a moment to change my perspective. And it brightened my day.

Again I say...blog readers: Whenever I get down, remind me to go read this entry and focus on the good and the love in my life. There's a lot of both.

Lovies. :)

Last Post Today, I Promise...

Also - I've signed up for my second 5K! :) Again for the Wildlife Conservation Society. Please please please help me reach my (fairly small) funraising goal of $150!

Go here:

Lauren's Personal 5K Pledge Page

And thank you thank you thank you in advance!!!

Lovies!

What Gets Me Through the Morning (Day 5)

What Gets Me Through the Morning (Day 5), a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

Good morning Starbucks! I give you the name "Lauren" every day! Please make the one guy stop calling me "Emily"....

The Shoes That Give Me Blisters (Day 4)

The Shoes That Give Me Blisters (Day 4), a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

Can't help but wear them. They're so cute.

Sunday Morning Pleasure #1

Sunday Morning Pleasure #1, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

Followed by Sunday Morning Pleasure #2 which you can find on flickr. I ran to SMP#2. :)

Early Morning Cab Ride (Day 2)

Early Morning Cab Ride (Day 2), a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

Headed to Pittsburgh. Not pleased about this long ride with no AC.

First Photo- Hello World

First Photo- Hello World, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.

Self Portrait

A Photo A Day For A Year

I've decided to take a photo a day for a year. I've seen some friends do it and now I just can't help but give it a try.

I started June 3...meant to start June 1. Forgot. Whoops.

So that's what's about to start popping up on this blog. (as well as my usual blah dee blah posts)

You can also follow it on instagram (lalasappy) and flickr.com (lalasappy) !

Loves!

Starbucks Update

I'm fairly certain I am now getting special treatment at my Starbucks. :)

I order. I go over and stand in the little waiting area. Starbucks Guy says hello, asks how I'm doing. We chat briefly. Then, it happens:

"What are you waiting on?"

I tell him my order.

Probably less than 60 seconds later, my order appears.

...And the people who had been waiting for 3 or 4 minutes look at me like "...who the heck are you?"

I smile and walk out of there feeling like a rock star. A starbucks rock star.

Don't judge me. I'm just that awesome.

Attention, Attention!!

Hear ye, hear ye!!

lauren-wood.blogspot.com is now lauren-sap.blogspot.com!

Yeaaaaah!

Love it.