Let the Shenanigans Begin
Credit: Sally-AvernierLet me start off by saying that the name of this blog came from the Broadway musical Wicked. Before she became the infamous "Wicked Witch," her sister was referred to as...
View ArticleWhiny, Self-Obsessive, Complaining Post
I promise my blog won't become one of those whiny, self-obsessive, complaining blogs. This post, however, will.I've had just a God awful past few days. I spent the majority of last night talking...
View ArticleLet's get ready to rumble!
So, I've already decided that my blog is going to be the most random thing imaginable. My last post (sorry viewers) was depressing. This post, I'm going to ramble about football!My Aaron Rodgers....
View ArticleListen to your body...it knows best!
Our bodies are interesting. They tend to have minds of their own (apart from...you know...our actual MINDS) and most of the time, your body knows what it needs. I was thinking about this today after...
View ArticleLet's go around the table and say what we're thankful for.
the aforementioned ice creamToday we got free ice cream at work. It was delicious and totally made my afternoon so much better.Today I signed my contract for my first official teaching job! And I got...
View Article50 Shades of Grey review - c'mon...everyone's doing it!
Everyone's talking about the 50 Shades of Grey books. So many blogs I've recently read are reviewing the trilogy. I've heard mixed reviews ranging from hating the books and thinking they're smut to...
View ArticleWhat a wonderful week!
I'm trying to to make my blogs all about me but I had a fabulous week and need to share about it.This week was my first official week of school! The students came back Wednesday, so I've had three...
View ArticleMy Apologies, Dear Readers...
So I've been MIA for a long time now. I apologize and I'll try to do better. So much has happened since my last post in...cough....August. Let's begin, shall we?First of all, I broke up with Justin...
View ArticlePosting Before the Hype Wears Off
Jonathan, Amber, BO FREAKING BURNHAM, me, LoganTuesday night was one of the best nights of my life! A few friends and I drove up to Iowa City (two hours from Des Moines) to see the comedian/performer:...
View ArticleTV Dads are the Best - Lauren's List of Top Five TV Dads
In honor of Father's Day yesterday, I thought I'd compile my list of who I believe are the top five TV dads. Keep in mind I don't watch every TV show, so if you think I missed one, I may not watch the...
View ArticleBest Proposal Ever
My brother, Jonathan, has been dating Amber for a year and a half. His idea to propose to her has been set since before Easter. Everyone knew the plan...except for her, of course. Best surprise...
View Article13 Greatest Hits of 2013
13. Surviving year 1 of teachingJune 5thLast school year was the busiest year I've ever had! But after a school year of not knowing what was going on, learning the procedures, getting to know the...
View ArticleThe Bachelorette Party Not to be Missed!
The what Amber's (my brother's fiancee's) bachelorette partyThe when: Saturday, June 28th, 2014The time: 5:00PM - 3:00AMThe who: Amber's closest female family and friends!The where:...
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