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Hi Blog, It's me Laurel.

Hi Blog, It’s me Laurel.

Holy Moly guys, it has been a while. I’ve decided to update you completely in photos from my Iphone. Because reading about my life in the past couple weeks would just bore you to death (I’m sure). Also because life is crazy and sometimes the best way to explain things...
Getting Older

Getting Older

I’m getting older. Is it possible to have a mid-20′s crisis? Jeeze.. It Is Happening. My best friend’s youngest is turning 1-year-old tomorrow, and I am freaking out. He is a wonderful and beautiful boy who is happy and very loved. But he is ALREADY ONE! AH! I felt like...
Wreathes, Christmas Trees, and Centerpieces... oh my!

Wreathes, Christmas Trees, and Centerpieces… oh my!

Riley, she’s my homegirl. To me, Christmas usually means going to the locally owned family Christmas tree “store” and taking my time picking out a tree with my Dad. We wander around inspecting every tree and imagining what it would look like in our living room. We finally choose one,...
Failure: Not What You Think It Is

Failure: Not What You Think It Is

I am quitting Cleveland, moving to Erie, and I am NOT a failure.    All of my life I’ve been taught to never give up or quit anything you do. Once you commit yourself to something sticking with it shows people you are a dedicated and caring person with self...
Why the Reception is More Important Than the Wedding

Why the Reception is More Important Than the Wedding

Because you have WAY more fun during the reception than you do watching two people have a conversation and then kiss at the end. Oh and because there’s lots of alcohol. Sharing a kiss My all-time favorite part of the reception was seeing all our family and friends there together...
The Most Extreme Meeting... EVER

The Most Extreme Meeting… EVER

I work for a very cool company, and when I say cool I mean my office is a boat, I wear jeans, drink beer, and sometimes work. Ok, I work a lot, but wearing jeans is pretty nice. The view from the Ferry Most offices have normal meetings in a...
White Wine Heaven

White Wine Heaven

I’m all about trying new recipes, especially when they are delivered to my inbox from The Pioneer Woman. Basically she is insanely genius when it comes to simple recipes that taste AMAZING. So yesterday afternoon I was ‘not so’ surprised by my afternoon recipe delivery from her blog. She calls this magical...
Backstreets Back, Alright!

Backstreets Back, Alright!

This past Wednesday, one of my life-long dreams was fulfilled. I went to see the Backstreet Boys in concert. Yes, you heard that right. This 23-year-old girl went to a Backstreet Boys concert, went back in time, and fell in love with AJ Mclean all over again. Sure, sure, I...
Locash Cowboys: The Real Deal

Locash Cowboys: The Real Deal

Having a brother who works and lives in Nashville, TN has its perks, he knows a lot of cool people. This weekend I was able to take advantage of that. VIP front row seats to the Saturday night concert at Roar on the Shore in Erie, PA. A great country...
Rediscovering Your Hometown

Rediscovering Your Hometown

I spent fourth of July weekend back in my hometown, Erie, PA. My mother has lived in there, on and off for her entire life but hasn’t really taken the time to explore the wonderful city she lives in. And, although I lived there for 22 years I still discover new things...
Detroit (a.k.a. Farmington Hills)- A City of Friendly People

Detroit (a.k.a. Farmington Hills)- A City of Friendly People

I’m sure you’ve come across those people, the genuinely caring, concerned, and helpful kind. The kind of people that are too few and far between these days. Since I have ‘recently’ moved to Ohio, I have noticed people are different here; colder, insincere, and dare I say rude? (I am not...
Coconut Lime Cupcakes

Coconut Lime Cupcakes

I love making cupcakes, so I find any excuse to make them. Last week was my coworkers birthday so I made Coconut Lime Cupcakes. I got the recipe from a friend on twitter (@JESS44903—> Follow Her) and it looks like she got it from the great Paula Deen. They were...
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Dear Pinterest: A Love Letter

Dear Pinterest: A Love Letter

Dear Pinterest, It was destiny when we met. I was bored at work one sunny afternoon, and Facebook just wasn’t cutting it.  I needed something to pass the time. And you were there. A friend on twitter sent me an invitation to meet with you, I accepted. Once I logged in, I felt an instant...

Dining Room

We painted our dining room. Then Jake got the flu. Those two things are probably not related. I’m sure investing in an apartment we don’t own isn’t that smart. But I refuse to look at ugly walls. Plus, our landlord reimburses us for a lot of the work we do. I wanted to do something...

Emotional Eater

Hi I’m Laurel. (hi laurel…) I’m an Emotional Eater. (support applause) This was right before we ate at our friend’s wedding.. I was hungry.  I don’t know when and I don’t know how, but a long time a go I learned to eat my feelings. Whenever I get mad, sad, happy, or any other emotion...

New Years Resolutions

I usually make new years resolutions every year even though I know that I will fail within the first week of attempting them. But this year, I’m trying something new. I’m making goals. I’ll bet this sounds pretty familiar to Michelle Mason Fitness, mostly because her post inspired me to change how I thought about...
Boot Camp: Biting off More Than You Can Chew

Boot Camp: Biting off More Than You Can Chew

In life, it’s important to know your limits. Sometimes you try to push yourself and create new limits and other times you just let it alone. When Jake told me he was going to join the military, I had a gut reaction, “No freaking way! I always promised myself I would never put myself through...
Christmas Baking Time

Christmas Baking Time

Jake left, so I baked. He left for boot camp and I baked. It’s what I do…bake. I call it emotional baking. Here’s how it all worked out. I made.. 1. Lemony White Chocolate Chex 2. Brandy Eggnog Cheesecake Bites 3. Hot chocolate on a stick.. sort of…   Let me introduce you to… HEAVEN...

November: Marriage Do’s and Don’ts

November has been a crazy month, or Cray-cray as Girl to Mom would put it. Jake and I are getting settled into our new home, which has proven to be very interesting. I’ve had roommates in the past and lived with two brothers my whole teenage life. But living with Jake is a COMPLETELY different...

Update: Part 1- Halloween

Here’s the update, part 1. Halloween, a time of candy corn, alcohol, and tears… oh yeah… I moved back to Erie while all of this was happening. My life was already feeling as though it was bad on track. All of my stuff was moved in to our new home and Jake had gone to...

The Fastest Update in the East

Hey guys! Long time no talk… let me update you up quickly. Then I’ll elaborate more later. I moved to Erie, Pa. Back home… and it’s wonderful. I’m home with everyone (almost everyone) I love. And I am Thankful. Halloween was shitty, as it always is. Even though it’s my favorite holiday, somehow we always...
Exploration in Cleveland

Exploration in Cleveland

I’ve explored two new places in Cleveland in one week. This may be a new record for me. Sunday Night was my PP Team bonding night. What does PP stand for? An evil company who’s name shall not be mentioned, kinda like you know who in Harry Potter. Anyways the people who worked at that...
The Newest Age Old Question: Print or Web?

The Newest Age Old Question: Print or Web?

Which side of the line in the sand do you stand on? Right now, I am definitively on the far right. I love print design. You can hold it in your hands, put it in your portfolio, and feel the rich paper texture between your fingers. There is something classic and romantic about print design. When you...
Mad (wo)Men

Mad (wo)Men

As I’m sure you can tell from the title, I’ve started to finally dig deep into Mad Men. If you don’t know what Mad Men is then you live under a rock or in outer space. Either way… get with the times people! Here are the top ten reasons I’m glad I don’t live in...