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God is Love.

This week, I hear back from the USU Interior Design Program....

It's definitely bringing lots of emotions. It's something that I've wanted to do for a long time. It's something that fits my personality and creativity. It's something that I have worked so hard for. A lot relies on this letter and I just hope it works out in my want. But....I've noticed I've been extremely selfish with what I WANT lately. I need to keep reminding myself, that maybe this isn't the path that God wants me to be on. I feel that is a lot easier to tell other people though than myself. My Grandpa asked what educational path I had decided on. I told him I'm currently waiting to hear back from the Interior Design program at Utah State. He said, "Lauren, right now you're really just relying on faith. You took the first step to apply for it and the rest relies on the Lord."

Can I just tell you something about my Grandpa? He is one of the most "in-tune" individuals with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He loves it, lives it and understands it. He is an amazing example to me.

thanks, dad.

here is a smidgen into my day...

so our car was getting fixed at the shop. my dad asked if i wanted to tag along to go pick it up with him. i told him i looked like i had died. here is a visual...(hair is a nun bun, old leggings with a paint stain and a massive hole in the leg, and a baggy hoodie with a stain on it.) he said that i could just wait outside while he grabbed the keys from inside...

sounded good to me. i didn't want anyone to witness this freak of nature.

so one of the guys that work there (we've been to this dealership multiple times--looking at cars & getting stuff all fixed with our cars and i had found him studly every time we had gone. he's probably early 20's and a stud), comes up to me outside as i'm waiting for my dad.

he says, "hey, you can come inside! your dad said you were hiding from the world because you weren't wearing any make up."

THANKS DAD! (first off, super awkward because this kid was an attractive fellow, and i WAS wearing make-up, i was just dressed like i was roadkill.)

i terribly told him my reasoning and he just laughed. and then...he came out of the blue and said, hey i saw you driving last weekend! i recognized our buisness plates on it and i remembered we recently sold your family a car! 

"i was trying to wave at you, and you looked at me in disgust! you completely ignored me." haha. -stud

"ooh??? that was you?? (honestly, i don't remember seeing him)! i should've said hi!" -me

:"it's all good! i was just trying to be all friendly and all! i was in a jeep?" -stud

 "oh! if i recognized you i would've said, hi!" -me

*conversation ended and i walked into meet up with my dad.*

he stuck around and made small talk with my dad. so there is the story of my life.

moral of the story....always look like a human when you leave the house, you'll never know who you'll run into.

unemployed

living the unemployed life is extremely boring.

that is ALL i can tell you.

i have applied at at least a dozen places and no response. which makes zero sense to me.

especially because most of these jobs are "currently hiring."

ohh well.

but on a good note......

i got a grant through FAFSA/USU. i am soo grateful.

my family recetnly bought a new car. so i've been driving a cute little 2008 honda civic around! way fun!

cleaned the house for my mom.

made italian for dinner.

sundays ♥

sundays are amazing!

i often long for them. life is so insane that the sabbath is amazing to just relax and be uplifted.

i spent my morning at church with bri.

we went to a singles young single adult ward today.

it was interesting. a lot different than the ward i had when i was up at usu.

it's definitley an adjustment, but good.

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i also made 4 dozen cupcakes, a spice cake and a white cake. ((for new neighbors and a funeral tomorrow))

with the help of my sister kate.

  

 

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i went on a 2 hour walk up the canyon with my family.

i loved it.

nature is seriously one of God's greatest creations. it's breathtaking.

i ran some too.

i get in these running moods that i just want to run for forever. haha.

i love it.

mother's day

hello orem!

we meet again.

happy mother's day mom!
you mean the world to me.
you lead by example.
you were able to financially help me, so i could go to usu this past year.
you are getting your masters degree, which shows your smarts and determination.
you sacrifice anything and everything for your children.
you're beautiful.
i am very blessed. :)

oh...and for the first time...today i was not asked by any ward member if...

i was engaged

had a boyfriend

if i was enjoying company of a certain someone

or had a special someone.

i swear...haha. every time i go to my homeward those are some of the questions i am asked.

which....true, living in utah does give you the idea that being barely 19, it isn't foreign to be engaged. ha ha.

also,
we got to skype this cute boy about an hour ago.

the feeling telling him bye was a different feeling than before.
i didn't feel upset or sad.
it was a feeling of proudness and love that was overwhelming. :)
missionaries are amazing.
to put it simply.

i am SO proud of him. he'll be home in 6 months & then we had a great mother's day dinner. :)

what have i been doing all year?

So I haven't really blogged what I do on a day to day basis in my classes and

I thought I'd fill you all in because....

I JUST FINISHED MY FIRST YEAR AT USU!

Here are a few of my projects....

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Design Theory Portfolio:

All of my various projects for my Design Theory class

 

 Computer App. Branding Project:

I had to create my own business, business logo & letterhead

               

 Computer App. Room Renderings:

Rendering rooms through Photoshop

Computer App. final Project:

Draw and render a room, create your own magazine cover and trends page

   

finals week

yeah this week is crazy finals week at usu.

can i tell you how insane it is?

ha ha.

but i'll be finished by wed. and then i'll be packing for the rest of the week.

i wanted to give a little shout out to the man upstairs for everything.

i have realized throughout my freshman year, that putting the Lord first is essential for success.

on sunday, my day was completely full of the regular block meeting, a long devotional and ward prayer...

at the time i was getting frustrated that i was spending my day doing church stuff instead of studying for finals

and working on projects, turns out because i put the Lord first, i have been able to have enough time to study and get all that is required of me done.

i cannot express how many tender mercies i have recieved the past few months and even this past year.

God loves each of us and is there for us all the time.

it's up to us to give him a ring.

good luck with those doing finals! :)

love always,

l