Beside Quiet Waters

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54985670718207747532011-10-20T10:38:10.892-05:00Beside Quiet WatersLauren Annnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-51737790972345968862011-04-10T17:43:00.000-05:002011-04-10T17:43:19.993-05:00finally spring time

..Fashion to some people means spending muchos dineros [lots of money] for clothing . Other people think it means buying clothes only from name brand stores. To others, it means wearing clothes you already have more creatively to become unique. I am definitely the last one. Most of my clothes are from resale shops and I am not at all into name brands that the rest of the teenage population

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-67412790104957592572011-04-06T20:22:00.000-05:002011-04-06T20:22:39.553-05:00it was the best of times, it was the worst of times

the best: enjoying track a ton bringing my grade up to an A- in English practicing my saxophone more a band field trip that was oh-so-fun no more shin-splints!!! wearing a skirt to school for the first time ever eating the best creme pie ever reading A Tale of Two Cities people cheering for me while I was running spring! inspiration to be a good runner/saxophone player reading good blogs...so

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-34061406604843764572011-03-20T16:39:00.000-05:002011-03-20T16:39:26.622-05:00getting crafty and the reality

My good friend moved 2 years ago far away from where I live. It was just yesterday that I decided to write to her by card. I decided to get crafty, and make the card that you see below. This is my very first card that I made that I actually like. I got out the handy-dandy craft supplies, and started cutting, and pasting, and writing. Aren't the hearts kinda cute? I added the blue ribbon for

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-27061650525133720912011-03-09T21:32:00.000-06:002011-03-09T21:32:57.323-06:00from track to saxophone

I have been quite the busy girl, so I have to apologize for my lack of posting. I would like to share with you the main thing that has been eating up my free time. Track has started two weeks ago, which has practices from after school to 5:15. Track is incredibly fun, and all the girls are very supportive and nice. The distance girls are all like one big family. The workouts have been hard,

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-11530324303477359122011-02-26T20:35:00.001-06:002011-02-26T20:36:31.066-06:00outfit #8 - feeling retro

While cleaning my room with my older sister, we talked about how we want to go thrift store shopping and get some casual skirts. While looking through our closet, we came across 2 skirts both bought at a thrift store. So, of course, I tried it on, and decided that I would totally wear it, if it was a tad bit shorter. I showed it to my mom, and she loved it, and convinced me that the length

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-26599066065118968132011-02-20T16:44:00.000-06:002011-02-20T16:44:44.269-06:00outfit #7 - sweater vests

and another outfit... sweater vest: thriftedblack top: hand-me downjeans: kohlsbelt: hand-me downshoes: hand-me down by the way, I only spend 10 dollars for this outfit. 52 dollars off on the jeans, and a 3 dollar sweater vest. It was quite the deal. I apologize for my lack of posting. I just haven't had anything to say, and I wanted to save you all from terribly boring posts. I recently

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-72207455232745047662011-02-13T18:26:00.000-06:002011-02-13T18:26:57.756-06:00A Sunday Afternoon

1. Scripture I originally didn't write anything for a while, because I couldn't think of posting anything but the powerful word of God. I never considered that I should just post His word. Today, I decided to post a scripture. Psalm 115Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. 2. Bracelet I started making a simple bracelet today,

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-68823987818169310662011-02-07T22:16:00.001-06:002011-02-07T22:17:26.748-06:00from psalms and proverbs

Proverbs 28:18The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit. Psalm 150Praise the LORD.Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-80793743230934025062011-02-05T12:11:00.000-06:002011-02-05T12:11:27.399-06:00simply delicious

Just mix together:A can of black beans-rinsedA half can of cornSome Salsa( add a touch of garlic and onion powder )And tortillas cut into fourths. Buttered, with garlic powder and onion powder. Baked in the oven at 400 degrees.Put the cold beans and corn on a plate, and serve with the tortilla chips. . simply delicious. and a very nice presentation by my sister veronica..have you made any

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-56882865239820091932011-02-02T13:17:00.000-06:002011-02-02T13:17:41.862-06:00number six: blue and pink with a belt

my outfit. the 6th one i've shared with you. and of course I am wearing my hair in a bun, like always. .Button-up: Thrifted (American Eagle)Pink Top: Hand-me downJeans: KohlsBraided Belt: ThriftedBoots: Kohls School was cancelled. So I am sitting here, enjoying the day with mounds of snow outside my windows. For today, I have a few things planned that I need to do. Such as reading my bible,

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-5849534610075259882011-02-01T18:10:00.000-06:002011-02-01T21:14:46.730-06:00cleaning up my closet

It was clean last week, and yet some how it got pretty messy. Below is the closet before I chose to clean it. My two shelves would be the messiest ones, with sleeves hanging over the side. On my shelves, I only keep my tops. In the dresser, I put t-shirts, my running clothes, and jeans. And I hang up any sweaters, or anything remotely nice. Below, I folded my clothes, and put them in piles

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-14547813788188534372011-01-31T16:36:00.002-06:002011-01-31T19:39:05.851-06:00Pini di Roma : IV

1. I am incredibly happy I am listening to this once classical piece, called Pines of Rome. Incredibly powerful and beautiful. You don't know how excited I get when I hear this piece. I literally start smiling, and I getting all giddy. Or I just do a silent scream (with my mouth wide open) while shaking my arms. Especially when I hear the fourth movement... If you want to listen to the

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-10346864570484001782011-01-29T10:45:00.000-06:002011-02-01T21:15:06.136-06:00a light to my path

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-25863466216936426702011-01-28T16:10:00.001-06:002011-01-28T16:11:21.169-06:00kathryn loves photography

Yes. I did just attempt another pun. Don't laugh, it wasn't meant to be funny. but anyway....Kathryn Grace is our winner for the LOVE contest. I love, love, love, the simplicity of the shot. Very clean, with the focus on the heart. In order to make you incredibly happy, I suggest that you go on over to her blog, and look at a variety of gorgeous photos. They will all make your day. and

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-21316840236169588342011-01-26T14:00:00.002-06:002011-01-26T16:49:48.083-06:00oufit number five - simple

happen to have any better titles for when I'm posting an outfit, instead of saying outfit #5? Ideas are loved, just so you know. shirt: kohlsjeans: kohlsheels: [again] kohlsscarf: gift, crocheted by my oldest sister Somehow, I got this idea to wear all black, and then have one item of color. I chose the scarf to add the color.The one thing I am not sure about this outift is the shoes. Are

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-88986378103357885182011-01-25T18:51:00.000-06:002011-01-25T18:51:55.295-06:00gotta LOVE these [catch the pun?]

The pun was that the category was love, and I love the pictures. Aren't I witty? I honestly could not choose the top 2 like I was supposed to. So, instead, I want you to vote on the sidebar about whose photo you like best. I won't tell you who took these, until after the voting is over. Got it? #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 blessings. and I'm thinking that their may be a outfit post up tomorrow...

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-84954306627348092992011-01-24T18:24:00.001-06:002011-01-24T19:05:54.584-06:00FROM: 18. TO: 36.

1. I'm getting stronger I can now do a whole 36 sit-ups under 1 minute. And for all you who are thinking easy peasy, before I could do a whole 18, so at least applaud me. My arms have a long way to go, but I'm trying. Just remind me to go running... 2. My running shoes are gorgeous. Aren't they? I am the one in the picture below, sitting next to my sisters almost identical shoes. Note*

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-39667893194738282352011-01-20T12:56:00.000-06:002011-01-20T12:56:43.357-06:00outfit #4 - I admit, I was cold

jeans : Kohl'swhite sweater : found in the housegrey vest : found in the housebrown shirt : thriftedscarf : knitted by meboots : famous footwearbelt : hand-me down I am in the midst of finals week at school, but there is only 1 more day. Which means a wonderful weekend coming up.now let me get back to studying... a photography contest is going on. please join.

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-75869033836883936112011-01-17T17:17:00.003-06:002011-01-17T17:20:37.646-06:00pondering what needs to be pondered

My one word for this upcoming year never came. I thought about it, looked for it, and tried to understand why I couldn't find it. I now know why. Instead, in its place, is a quote. A powerful quote. “One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons”-Dietrich Bonhoeffer . It has so much meaning behind it, mainly because it is so true. We go to church every week, thinking it will

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-8272630209237430872011-01-16T19:40:00.000-06:002011-01-16T19:40:21.715-06:00you gotta tell [name of friend] what you think

Another good reason, why I enjoy a clean closet. I have learned to wear a shirt in a variety of ways, and have received some very nice complements. Actually, every day since I cleaned my closet, I have gotten some type of complement every day on what I'm wearing, which is quite exciting. Things Girls Have Said 1. I love that scarf 2. I love those boots, they are SO adorable 3. Wow, Lauren.

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-42139370886480288922011-01-12T16:35:00.000-06:002011-01-12T16:35:42.687-06:00i'm am very frightened

I actually more scared, or very worried. Stress has entered me, and I constantly worry, worry, and worry more. Though, as much as this appears to be a desperate situation, it is really not. But how disappointed I would be. The cause of this worry: The track requirements just got harder a. my mile time must be 6:45 minutes b. my 800 time must be 2:55 minutes c. I have to be able to do 10

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-66944417120534446222011-01-10T17:34:00.001-06:002011-01-16T19:40:49.384-06:00i guess this post should be called "contest"

Back in the day, or just 10 days ago, I mentioned that I would host a photography contest. The day is here. I was thinking about what to have the topic be, and after a lot of thought, I finally came up with it. Below are all the details. [and guess what...I get to make bunches of lists on this post!] the topic for this photography contest: love - Take a picture that someone inspired you by

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-8610526478963058952011-01-09T19:23:00.002-06:002011-01-09T19:34:21.140-06:00the art of lists, running, and organizing clothes

This past week, 2 new things have excited me. I take that back; 3 things have excited me. They have kept me from blogging, which in my mind, is a good thing. It is always good to realize that there is such thing as a life. There was actually a time on this blog, which has thankfully passed over, where I woke up thinking about my blog, and went to sleep thinking about my blog, and all

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-72020751380523990132011-01-03T17:09:00.000-06:002011-01-09T19:28:22.518-06:00the disease relating to clothes and the cure for it

This is how my clothes life used to be: I would wake up, grab some jeans, a t-shirt, and a belt, and then take a shower. I would go to school, come home, do my homework, eat, then go to bed. The next day, I would wake up, and again grab my jeans, a different t-shirt, and take the shower. I would do laundry after that week, and wear that first t-shirt again, even though I had plenty of other

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-1408674706688051312011-01-01T15:21:00.000-06:002011-01-01T15:21:40.529-06:00top five + one = complete thought

1. Music I should never listen to orchestral music while writing a blog post. The reason: The post will end up becoming a post about how I am in love with it. I mentioned this because, I am listening to music, and I almost started writing about how I love music. Which I do... 2. Sudoku While everyone else on New Year's eve is having an awesome party, my family sat by the fire place, and

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-66130502078694412752010-12-31T17:28:00.001-06:002010-12-31T17:30:15.043-06:00the Alpha. the Omega.

I should be writing something beyond powerful. We are entering a new year, and I should have some encouraging words to share with you all. I don't. I already posted my goals, what more do I have to tell you. People everywhere promise to become better people, and yet most of them don't. By the second day of the new year, they are already back to their old selves. We all think the new year

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-85903164334294192762010-12-30T16:12:00.002-06:002011-01-09T19:28:34.503-06:00outfit # three

I am pretty proud of myself. Actually, I'm not, but I did accomplish a good many things these past few days. Of course, there were plenty of things that I needed to accomplish that I didn't, but I just won't mention those. 1. I finished my cream scarf [part of the pictures below]2. I started and finished knitting a cowl3. I started another cowl, for the sake of adding to my outfits.4. I

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-63663845828125961232010-12-27T19:39:00.002-06:002011-01-16T19:26:10.137-06:00categorized goals

Not resolutions. Goals. Goals that I WILL achieve. I have sorted all my goals into a variety of categories. Sometimes, it takes a goal to make you do it. For me, it is like a competition. I write half of them down, not thinking I can do it, which ultimately makes me want to do it. I suppose that is how my brain works. [I will cross them out, once I completed them] Knitting & Crocheting1.

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-78422728160683348462010-12-26T15:40:00.001-06:002010-12-26T16:16:18.189-06:00I Choose These

The day after Christmas. A day of family, relaxing, delicious food, and reading of God's word. Our Christmas, unlike many others, is very low-key. Opening the small amount of presents that lay under the tree, eating a delicious breakfast of cinnamon rolls, and just talking and laughing together. I mentioned that there is a small amount of presents. While other parents buy many gifts for their

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-51496187021808132932010-12-22T14:59:00.000-06:002010-12-23T10:42:27.030-06:00knitting & photography

I am in the wonderful process of knitting a scarf. Once I finish, which will be soon, I will show you the completed product. I also wanted to be creative with my photography, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity. I'm not sure how well I did, but you can tell me. Are the pictures to your liking? These first 2 pictures are of the yarn and scarf. I was trying to add the Christmas

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-9364527476959889992010-12-21T13:25:00.001-06:002010-12-23T10:42:27.032-06:00right around the corner

In the midst of the "holiday spirit," we tend to forget the real meaning of Christmas. While it is fun to find the perfect gift, we must not get caught up in the shopping. We should not see ourselves getting stressed, because the meaning of this holiday is actually about the birth of Jesus Christ. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-74861643276530828722010-12-15T20:20:00.000-06:002010-12-15T20:20:53.981-06:00sitting down with a good book

The most enjoyable day are sitting in a comfy chair, reading a good book, and sipping a cup of tea of hot chocolate. I was reading Fahrenheit 451 for my English class, and found it quite enjoyable.The tea warmed me, and the book lead me to a foreign world, and make me think beyond what I thought I could every imagine. Imagine reading a book about burning books. Interesting. And for those who

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-31819729148242585192010-12-13T17:42:00.000-06:002010-12-13T17:42:15.314-06:00you know you are wierd when...

Does anyone else love the picture? It is one I took of baby Jesus in a cradle. My littlest sister made it two years ago in her Sunday school. What I love about it is the 'straw' against the black. And because I like it so much, I decided to enter it into a photo challenge. Hannah's photo challenge, actually. I was SO excited that I actually had something descent to enter. After all, with a

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-80473746415069611592010-12-12T15:15:00.001-06:002010-12-24T14:36:20.800-06:00warmth of tea

On a blistery, snowy day, you huddle in your well worn blanket, staring into the crisp, cold night. A hot cup of tea is resting beside you, for you want to warm yourself with the most delicious flavour. You are watching the stillness outside the window, while knitting a scarf that will one day keep you warm. You shiver, and yet, still feel warmth. And now your tea cup sitting next to you is

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-6035636868096508702010-12-11T17:04:00.002-06:002011-01-09T19:29:03.395-06:00outfit # two and my brown curls

I thought I would share with you what I was wearing today. I originally just grabbed the blue button-up shirt, and jeans, not caring at all what I looked like. Then I made the realization that I was freezing, so I wanted to add a sweater. I realized that every time I ever wore a sweater to school, it would be for the reason of being cold, and yet it never looked like it was apart of my outfit.

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-49366539271725146922010-12-10T17:10:00.002-06:002010-12-12T15:16:37.024-06:00breathless. tranquil. serene.

calm. serene. perfect. peaceful. quiet. tranquil. breathless. undisturbed. still. untroubled. quiescent. smooth. unruffled. temperate. unconcerned. simply wonderful. that is my mood. how i have been feeling. listening to the boys choir. hearing God's beauty in it. The perfect voices, singing the most beautiful choruses. I can't describe it, so you will have to listen to it

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-56688014932601285392010-12-08T16:22:00.001-06:002011-01-09T19:29:03.398-06:00that jeans and t-shirt girl

Think. There is that girl who you classify as the jeans and t-shirt girl. Or maybe that is you. But actually I am that girl. Every once in a while I dress a little nicer, you know, just add the belt to the shirt. I dressed nicer today too. Remember that outfit? I actually wore that to school. Now, who is proud of me? Normally I am that girl who wears her jeans and t-shirt. So you should

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-26683929475487463252010-12-07T16:26:00.000-06:002010-12-07T16:26:52.156-06:00take a deep breath

..and enjoy your day. Hello all. I hope you are having an exceptional day. I like when my readers are happy. Speaking of you all being happy, I put a poll on the sidebar to see what types of posts you like best. 1. Recipes I haven't shared one with you in quite a while, so I'll have to soon. One thing that I love about the Christmas season, is the baking. Any recipe you want to bake in

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-53431666628605419252010-12-06T17:06:00.000-06:002010-12-06T17:06:32.575-06:00i am overflowing with passion

I feel that lately, I have been mentioning how much I love music. And yet, at the very same time, I feel that you know not what actually is going on [ I kinda wanted to sound intelligent, so I put not after know ] So I am going to share with you the story of music in my life. While you are reading it, relate it to an important activity in your life, and see if it compares. Music have been

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-85273982121156661542010-12-05T19:21:00.002-06:002010-12-05T19:24:52.212-06:00Lauren Anne Finally Figured It Out

Back in 3rd grade, I was certain that writing was not difficult. And not only was is not difficult, but it was easy. I knew that if I wanted to write a book, all I had to do was sit down and write. I was oblivious to the thought put behind the work, and the dedication that it took to actually complete a novel. After all, it only took a week to write a best-selling thriller anyway. Right?

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-15070621379430212522010-12-03T21:05:00.000-06:002010-12-03T21:05:07.542-06:00looking forward

1. Music I feel the need to tell you all just how beautiful music really is. I can listen to it all day long, because it is simply so powerful. Part of the reason for saying this, is that for the last 2 hours, I have engrossed myself in music. Listening. Especially to boys choirs, because those boys have the most pure and beautiful voices. Like the Libera Boys choir. Do you agree? 2.

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-46110167593048217272010-11-29T20:22:00.001-06:002011-01-20T12:32:42.865-06:00trying to be creative through [ clothing ]

Hello dear readers. I don't know if you have ever visited fashion blogs, or simply blogs that once in a while had a post dedicated to fashion. I have done so quite often. I have a favorite. http://clothedmuch.com/ Suddenly, I have been going through my small closet, trying to come up with unique and different outfits. I came up with one. Only one. But even so, I am not sure that I can

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-37487967428646039982010-11-27T15:23:00.000-06:002010-11-27T15:23:29.156-06:003:23 [effort comes in handy]

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. With that being said, I have a few goals that I want to accomplish. And some things I want to do. The main goals are numbers 1-8. Are any of your goals similar to mine? 1. Finish reading through the bible by the end of February 2. Run a low 6 minute mile by the end of track 3. Be able to do

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-5428980032491953692010-11-26T15:28:00.000-06:002010-11-26T15:28:01.327-06:00Running for Track

1. Running I'm starting to get in shape for track. In a few moments, I will be off to go for a run with my sisters. Through out the winter season, I will try to run everyday, in addition to getting my arms a bit stronger. The requirements to be on the track team is under a 7 minute mile, 10 push ups, and a lot of sit ups. 2. Bible I want to finish Jeremiah by Monday. I am about half way

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-65999814874865923942010-11-25T14:21:00.001-06:002010-11-27T17:40:30.521-06:00Giving Praise to God

1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 29:13 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-14160935026234806882010-11-24T21:58:00.001-06:002010-11-27T17:32:06.800-06:00Sincere happiness. Deep conviction. Extreme love.

Do you recall when I felt that I needed to be inspired? Though this time, not only am I inspired to have an powerful blog, but I am inspired to live my life for God. I'll try my very best to explain. Just as music can tug at my heart, wanting to live only for Him pulls at my heart even more. I am sitting here, staring at the screen, trying to come up with words that will help me to explain

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-32334335111195097902010-11-21T15:20:00.000-06:002010-11-24T21:59:00.376-06:00my purpose. your purpose. our purpose

I tired of caring about numbers. About how many followers I have. How many comments. And honestly, I am tired of caring what people think of me and my blog. Do I care? I don't want to. Instead I want to be focused on God, and only caring what He will think. I am sick of commenting on other's blog just for the purpose of directing them to my blog. I want to comment because I genuinely care

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-35496895234540019352010-11-16T19:39:00.000-06:002010-11-16T19:39:39.795-06:00Who am I to You?

After you have read numerous posts by me, who do you view me as? When you read the name Lauren Anne, do you think of me as a writer, a musician, or photographer? Do you almost feel that you know me? Know me and my personality? Or, do you hear my name and simply don't know who I am. Do you see me as a girl with no focus? Because that is honestly how I feel. I don't know what to do with this

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-49468422714967092932010-11-15T17:12:00.000-06:002010-11-15T17:12:49.257-06:00inspired

I want to be inspired. Or rather, I need to be inspired. Sometimes, I feel that I settle for less than my best. I know that sounds elementary, but it is the truth. When we never see the best, we tend to forget that we can be better. And currently, I'm inspired. I want to make Beside Quiet Waters a notable blog. I want to post often with powerful posts. Posts that either inspire you, or

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-64317684456800532922010-11-03T16:10:00.001-05:002010-11-03T16:11:42.959-05:00swimming in the winter

1. Swimming Because I am a freshman, during gym class, I have to swim for 5 weeks. For the next month, and the first week in December, I will be suffering in a pool. I admit, it is not that bad. Let me rephrase that. I wouldn't be that bad if I was a very good swimmer. But I am not what you would call skilled. I am not the fastest, and not the slowest. But my form is definitely not

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-23256531851836984992010-10-25T06:00:00.031-05:002010-10-25T06:00:10.197-05:00the moon. perfection

The moon. Only one visible cloud. Night sky. I couldn't help but notice. I couldn't help but point it out to others. It was just so beautiful, and so perfect. That night sky almost made my heart hurt. It was overwhelming. I noticed it. I loved it. All because of photography. . Now that I have been taking pictures more often, I see nature in a totally different way. I notice the sky,

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-61149196329727042302010-10-23T15:23:00.000-05:002010-11-27T17:28:17.065-06:00play with an attitude

When playing jazz, I have been told that you need to play with an attitude. And because I want to be really good at playing jazz alto saxophone, I try to listen to that piece of advice. Lately, I have been in the mood to listen to jazz music a lot. Currently, I am listening to Gordon Goodwin. I can't help but think how much different jazz is from classical. While classical music is gorgeous

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-31198431468351085012010-10-20T13:44:00.000-05:002010-11-27T17:42:38.248-06:00slow jazz and cold weather

Fall. Something about it that I absolutely love. I almost love the cold weather. Just yesterday, I did my homework on a bed, with a cup of hot chocolate, listening to slow jazz, and huddling with a blanket. Very peaceful. I sure you would have enjoyed it. Because I loved it. .It was taken by me. With my beginner skills. And yet, I still like it. I honestly do. .I love that picture. The

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-71286366873228507962010-10-13T19:38:00.001-05:002010-11-27T17:42:38.251-06:00I'm Refreshed

1. For All Who Care. My birthday went wonderfully, and I really enjoyed it. It was a day of relaxation. My birthday gift was the saxophone, which I received a while ago. It was the very best present [tangible] that I could have ever received. Thank you all for all your lovely comments. 2. Competition This Saturday, we have our very last marching band competition. I am really sad that marching

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-14074452357446518932010-10-10T15:37:00.001-05:002010-11-27T17:42:38.255-06:00i am 15. and i am terribly happy

Currently, I am listening to a beautiful piano concerto by Sergei Rachmaninoff. It is making me very emotional. This was supposed to be an all happy birthday post, but it is turning out to be one of those 'music is so wonderful' posts. But to the purpose of this post, I am now 15 today. Yesterday, I had a marching band competition. I had to arrive at school at 3 o'clock to get ready to

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-45651283087015736052010-10-07T15:33:00.000-05:002010-10-07T15:33:32.674-05:00Just so you know...

1. Marching band is really, really fun. I just thought I'd tell you. There are only two competitions left. I honestly don't want marching band to end, but obviously, it will soon. There is no stress involved, and though marching band I have met SO many people. Has any of you ever been in a marching band? Or at least play an instrument or sing? 2. The chair I am sitting in is broken. If

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-40809229680193997192010-10-02T14:38:00.002-05:002010-10-03T13:33:55.222-05:00isn't music wonderful?

what music does to me - I have been listening the Romeo and Juliet by Sergei Prokofiev, and The Planets by Gustav Holst. Both are gorgeous, and both make me honestly want to cry. I don't know if you understand what I am about to tell you, but listening to both of them makes my heart heavy. It is painful to listen too. It "hurts" my heart so much. All because of how beautiful it really is.

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-66718403875913797712010-09-23T20:42:00.001-05:002010-11-27T17:28:42.917-06:00suffering produces perseverance

Romans 5:4- perseverance, character; and character, hope. What I happen to know about when you NEED perseverance : 1. Running Long distance running. You need it just to move. I remember the days of cross country. So fun. So painful. Something that, like I said, takes mega amounts of perseverance. 2. School Honestly, you even need it for school. Perseverance comes in handy when

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-64803450902466934082010-09-19T20:56:00.000-05:002010-11-27T17:42:38.258-06:00if everything happened like you wanted it to

1. Saxophone -I would make the highest jazz band at my high school as a freshman, and I would get moved up to the highest band. I am going to practice SO hard to get into the highest jazz band. I mean, come on. Who doesn't want to be amazing at their instrument. 2. Sewing -Believe me, I would sew amazing things. I would make anything I ever wanted to. But in reality, my sewing skills are

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-17206501855294308152010-09-17T09:13:00.001-05:002010-09-19T20:57:41.638-05:00small things that make me happy

1. journals. I love the look of them, and what they are used for. I have a bunch of them, and each individual journal has a specific purpose. One is for my life, the bible, to practice writing, etc. And though I haven't been writing in them as often, doesn't mean I don't like them any less that I used to. 2. designing blogs. I hope you realize the big change on my blog. Yes, I am talking

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-4152161164414948752010-09-06T17:10:00.001-05:002010-11-27T17:29:02.056-06:00shoes, new shoes, boots, and school

My new shoes. For summer, winter, fall, and spring. I like them. They were purchased today. Anyone has similar shoes? Of course, I plan to wear them tomorrow to school. :) What I like about them is that they are both casual, classy, and yet you can still wear them with a t-shirt.All my [beside my 2 pairs of flip flops, and gym shoes, and one pair of sandals] footwear. Heels, boots, shoes,

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-21612677881851875272010-09-04T11:31:00.001-05:002010-11-27T17:42:38.264-06:00more majestic than mountains

.You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. -Matthew 5:14 ..You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. -Psalm 76:4.-Lauren Anne[Isn't that pictures of mountains just gorgeous? I took it while on a vacation]

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-85694149865207152512010-08-29T16:42:00.000-05:002010-09-16T17:58:18.399-05:00you have a job to do. do it now.

I had a cooking adventure. Actually, it wasn't an adventure at all. All I did was bake some cookies. Some good cookies. Vanilla Wafer Cookies. Yes, like I said before, good. Very good. [by the way, your job is to make these cookies] Back to my adventure. Below is the only picture I have of the uncooked cookies. When I was making it, I thought that it was way to wet, but I found out that

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-31043634274103713942010-08-24T12:45:00.003-05:002010-11-27T17:42:38.267-06:00i am SO excited *squeal*

After playing the saxophone for four years, you don't realized how much of my life has become about saxophone. There is band, jazz band, and marching band. There is lessons, competitions, and practicing. And you also don't know how fun it really is. I am telling you this, because my parents just bought me professional saxophone [a Yamaha custom z].It sounds beautiful, it looks beautiful. I

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-9223543952878909452010-08-22T17:33:00.000-05:002010-08-22T17:33:47.088-05:00[the winner of the giveaway] ...

As BELOW says, Rachel M. is the winner!!!!! Thank you all for entering!! You can buy tons of cute items over at Catrine Mari's etsy shop. :) Rachel, you can email me at besidewaters[at]gmail[dot]comI'll post later... about something special. :)

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-27268789497636920292010-08-18T21:01:00.001-05:002010-11-27T17:29:56.117-06:00band camp!

Before I talk about that [the title], I want you all to go read my guest post over at Hope Journey. :)Just as the title has stated, I have been attending band camp [you know; marching band] since Monday. It is from 2 o'clock to 8 o'clock. A long day but very VERY fun. This is my first year marching. If you remember, the last time marching band was practicing [last year] I hurt myself. Badly

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-31167204097947211632010-08-14T11:29:00.079-05:002010-08-14T11:29:00.177-05:00you can. they do. they know. He is.

just because... . ...you think you can't, doesn't mean you can't. YOU can. ....you think no one notices you, doesn't mean they don't. THEY do. ....you don't say you are Christian, doesn't mean they don't know that. THEY know. ....they make fun of you for being different, doesn't mean they don't respect you. THEY do. ....they don't do as you do, or act as you act, doesn't mean they don't

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-2059593036076098422010-08-12T09:12:00.004-05:002010-08-24T10:26:44.956-05:00something exciting [a giveaway!]

*CLOSED*I had one brilliant idea [or maybe not THAT brilliant, but brilliant none the less] to host a giveaway. And that is just what I am doing. Only, I am not giving something away that I made, but rather something that a very talented Catrine Mari made. She owns an etsy shop with many different items, from bags to jewelry to clothing. Yes. Again I would say VERY talented. And today, one

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-6727712019109973622010-08-05T21:15:00.000-05:002010-08-05T21:15:17.130-05:00serenity [now open]

I am terribly excited that my new design site S E R E N i T Y is open. I have been busy designing, and comming up with a new title. Please go on over there and visit it. [by the way, this new blog design site is Quiet Design with a new design and title] I will be at my family reunion for the next 3 days, so I will not be capable of posting. But when I come back, my regular posting will begin

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-50364328844434412192010-07-29T12:55:00.000-05:002010-11-27T17:37:42.194-06:00The Creator, and the Creation

“I want creation to penetrate you with so much admiration that wherever you go, the least plant may bring you the clear remembrance of the Creator. …One blade of grass or one speck of dust is enough to occupy your entire mind in beholding the art with which it has been made. … The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.— St. Basil the Great (329-379)Genesis 1:31 The Beginning God saw all

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-43354267385770421302010-07-25T16:27:00.000-05:002010-07-25T16:27:12.373-05:00sewing project finished [pictures of the bag]

Every since last summer, I have wanted to sew my own bag. But, of course, I didn't start it till this year. This year, me and my older sister decided to just make it, without waiting any longer. So that is just what we did. I made my own pattern, to fit the style I wanted to bag. Though as time went on, the pattern changed. The finished project was definitely different than the original

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-39193292512035352372010-07-23T15:48:00.000-05:002010-07-23T15:48:01.614-05:00[home at last]

Unknown to you all, I was actually on vacation. I took some [hopefully] artistic photos that I wanted to share with you all. The vacation was full of fun, reading, and relaxation time. I read many books including the new Redwall book, and Shannah Hale's series [The Goose Girl].I also took the time to take pictures, both on hikes we did [Rocky Mountains], and of random little objects like

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-81419819065138296812010-07-15T16:28:00.000-05:002010-07-15T16:28:00.255-05:00[ A Day Outside ]

These flowers sit on that table, which is in my wonderful backyard. Their red color captured my attention, so I found the perfect angle, and took the photo. What beautiful flowers God made!

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-45095357159690187192010-07-10T08:40:00.001-05:002010-07-10T08:40:00.162-05:00Pretty Little Things

Isn't the beauty wonderful?

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-20569405248248662952010-07-07T16:07:00.001-05:002010-07-07T16:09:42.703-05:00[ Walking the Walk ]

What does it mean to be a Christian? What makes a Christian different from the world? Should you be able to tell a Christian from the world? The answer to the last question is YES. You should be able to tell the difference. Many "Christians" believe that they can go on living a life of sin, or that they are not capable on not sinning. I am here to show you through scripture, that we are all

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-56221794751154244452010-06-20T09:52:00.000-05:002010-07-07T16:45:09.608-05:00[capture the beauty]

Capture His beauty. And then again, maybe not even capturing it. Possibly just appreciating it. After trying to take good pictures, I found that I really enjoy taking pictures of the sky. It is hard to make a picture of the sky "bad" because of all the beauty. All those gorgeous clouds...And I also realized that I am not always aware of everything God created. For example, [the picture

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-70916332291977852962010-06-14T10:58:00.011-05:002010-06-14T11:52:24.002-05:00Attempt at Photography

6 And God said, "Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water." 7 So God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the expanse "sky." And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day. -Genesis 1:6-8[I just attempted photography. I don't have a great camera. Do you like the picture?] .31

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-38206893705825171102010-06-10T19:12:00.002-05:002010-07-07T16:45:09.610-05:00my curly hair

I though it was time you saw a picture of me. Even if you don't see my face. :) That is my NATURAL hair.So that is me! Is that what you imagined {that is, it you DID imagine} my hair to look like? By the way, I will try to post more often. :) God Bless, Lauren Anne

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-64598997327546124162010-05-07T09:43:00.002-05:002010-12-07T17:01:38.355-06:00Jonah 2:8

Jonah 2:8 (New International Version) Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. Honestly, what do you think that that verse means? Those who cling the worthless idols FORFEIT the GRACE that could be theirs. They FORFEIT the GRACE. Please inform me of what you believe the verse to mean. God Bless, Lauren Anne

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-41233356618654887602010-04-24T17:02:00.000-05:002010-04-24T17:02:13.178-05:00Create a Character Contest Winner!!!

What more can I say but that I enjoyed reading about everyone's character. :) But I still had to pick my favorite one. Without futher ado, here is Tessa's (the WINNER'S) create a character form. Character's Name: Kourtlyn James Nickname {optional}: Kourt Age: 16 Physical Attributes: She's 5'8" and is super thin, with muscular legs. Kourtlyn has a lot of freckles since she lives on the lake.

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-1900951371931329102010-04-11T17:31:00.000-05:002010-04-11T17:31:59.137-05:00Photography Contest Winner!!!

This WONDERFUL picture was taken by Booklover over at Photography Phrenzy. I especially LOVED the pretty blue sky with white clouds behind the sharp flower. Don't you love it too! Comment and let Booklover know what you love so much about it! Thanks Booklover for entering such a lovely photo! God Bless, Lauren Anne

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-58983298172707866272010-03-30T19:27:00.001-05:002010-11-27T17:33:12.398-06:00A BIG Accomplishment

You all know that I have been running with my best friend a lot starting during the winter. And now... track has begun. For the first day of track (today) we had the coaches time us in the 100 meter dash and the 200 meter dash. Last year, I was never the top sprinters, so I never got put in sprinting events. So they timed us. First came the 100 meter dash. I ran with all the strengh I had,

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-21155425012650433102010-03-21T18:01:00.001-05:002010-09-16T17:59:27.891-05:00Able to NOT Sin?

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. -1 Corinthians 10: 12-13 What do you think that verse is saying? I believe that it is saying

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-4800884676750509282010-03-13T19:56:00.000-06:002010-03-13T19:56:39.744-06:00Update {contest!}

You may not know, but there is a contest going on. The post about it is HERE. I am going to make some changes. The photography {instead of ending on the 14th} will end on the 27th. I NEED more enteries. To join the contest, click HERE. Please join! The writing contest will also have a later deadline...on March 27th also. Please join. To learn more click HERE. Sorry for the lack of a

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-55847405752241578412010-03-09T06:26:00.002-06:002010-11-27T17:43:24.847-06:00Pen.On.Paper. {Tessa}

Today's writer is Tessa. She is new to blogger, and has begun a wonderful writing blog. Her blog is called Christ is Write, and I would highly suggest that you click on the link and visit her. You are fairly new to blogger, so tell us a little bit about yourself. First of all my name is Tessa, I am 16 years old and Jesus Christ is number one in my life. I am currently trying to pursue writing

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-16393520304554087342010-03-06T20:19:00.001-06:002010-03-06T20:20:07.594-06:00Isaiah 7:9 running {and contest!}

If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.-Isaiah 7:9(b) (New International Version) While I was reading my bible, this verse stuck out at me, and I thought I would share it with you. On a different note, I went running today with my older sister and my best friend. We ran 4 400 meters at the pace to get a 6:00 minute mile. It was very hard, but if I keep working out

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-43530638559606663892010-03-03T16:52:00.000-06:002010-03-03T16:52:50.021-06:00Show Me Some CREATiVE Talent

And yes that means a contest. Let me EDIT that. 2 contests. The first one is the standard photography contest. The second is something similar to Tessa's really creative writing contest. Read carefully the directions {to the END}. Okay, let's start with photography. Type of photography: I would like you to come up with an AWSOME picture that is focused on an object, but there is a person in

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-65660717645052879202010-02-27T20:46:00.001-06:002010-02-27T20:47:33.181-06:00Pen.on.Paper. {Olive Tree}

Today interview is from Olive Tree over at Horse Feathers. She is not only a writer but a graphic designer. I hope you enjoy the interview. How old were you (about) when you first took an interest to writing? Ever since I was little, really. I was a rather advanced reader so it sort of stemmed from that. My first really decent story was written when I was six or seven. It was about a cow

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-41949243609627964882010-02-25T20:48:00.000-06:002010-02-25T20:48:49.708-06:00if YOU say so

I was thinking about holding some sort of {friendly} contest here on my blog. Though I have one {big} problem. I have no idea what type of contest to hold. Yes, I do realize that is a pretty big problem. And to solve that problem, and I am asking YOU what type of contest I should hold. I want something that would interest a good chunk of people, instead of the average photography contest, or

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-87491878287012008542010-02-24T16:08:00.009-06:002010-02-25T15:53:15.705-06:00once upon a time

Pretend (or don't) that you are a photographer who has been working at photography for a good chunk of time. You entered a REALLY big photgraphy contest, and have are one of the top 5. In order to be first place, you need as many votes for you. As you already guessed (or know) that is Definitly not me. But who is it, and where can you vote for her? Keilah is that amazing photographer. And it

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-64054314777770244512010-02-22T16:39:00.000-06:002010-02-22T16:39:57.115-06:00as measureless as the sand

1 Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-56445106674903778602010-02-19T21:36:00.001-06:002010-11-27T17:43:24.851-06:00pen.on.paper. sarah

Today's interview from Sarah. She is an great writer and is sharing a few things with us today. Her blog is The Destiny of One. Here we go... When did you first start to love writing? I can’t remember a time when I didn’t like to write. I had always been inspired by my mom and her favorite author, Grace Livingstone Hill, to write. I was eleven when I started writing my first book and found my

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-47983935614648429262010-02-18T15:23:00.002-06:002010-02-21T13:01:42.307-06:00i would, but i won't

When I first started blogging, I asked my sister to also blog because I wanted a follower. She did, and I have just 1 follower. Soon I had seven, and I was so happy to know that someone was actually reading my blog. I now have 100 followers. That means readers. I just want to thank all my readers for sticking around even when my posts were boring. :) Everyone else has a giveaway when they

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-21432275522869187062010-02-16T19:49:00.003-06:002010-11-27T17:43:24.855-06:00pen.on.paper. jessica

Today we have Jessica over from Literary Pursuits. She gave me amazing answers, that you all should read. So without further ado... When did you first start to love writing? Why did you start to enjoy writing?I don't have a set time in my life when I "started" to enjoy writing. Up until the age of about 13 or so, I hated to dedicate my time to writing just because I had such troubles

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-38876513799385061882010-02-15T09:38:00.003-06:002010-11-27T17:33:12.401-06:00it's my goal

To get 6.30 min. on my mile this year. What an I doing to acieve it?(That picture is NOT of me!) I am running everyday. I am working on both sprinting and endurance, and hopefully next year I will be doing the 400m in track. But for this year, I will be doing the mile. I am currently ready to go running. I am wearing my cross country t-shirt, running shorts, and have put my hair up in a bun

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-76951255723244604872010-02-13T19:24:00.011-06:002010-02-15T09:21:55.787-06:00okay, do you like this or THAT?

I was just wondering what blog design you like better. The one I currently have or the same one only with a blue background (below) Tell me which one you like better. EDIT: I changed it to the blue, but you can still give me your opinion! :)Just COMMENT, and inform me which one you like better. If a lot of people like the above one better, then I will change it. This is the best song I have

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-55008865067123537662010-02-12T21:20:00.001-06:002010-02-12T21:21:31.999-06:00pen.on.paper. so, you want to be a writer?

I was trying to find a site that shared great writing tips that actually are helpful. I found that perfect site. And I will not just talk about it, but I will actually direct you over there. (But don't forget to come back and read the rest of this post.) Just click here to read her 18 tips. When I was younger, I actually did not think that writing would be hard. I guess that is what happens

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-83883818021643397852010-02-11T18:39:00.004-06:002010-11-27T17:43:24.860-06:00pen.on.paper. hannah

pen.on.paper. Today we have an interview as I promised. Our guest for today is Hannah. Please welcome Hannah, and don't forget to travel on over to her wonderful blog, Aspire. For today, Hannah is sharing with us some things about herself as a writer. :When did you first start to love writing? Why did you start enjoying writing? I first started to love writing when I was about eleven years

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-22756500563994158202010-02-08T16:37:00.003-06:002010-02-18T15:07:37.716-06:00pen.on.paper. introduction

What I WANT to hear and see is the pen meet the paper, and have a story be born. But what really happens is when they meet, words are written that don't make a beautiful story. We all want the story, though, to appear. And it will, only with a good amount of work and effort. pen.on.paper. The series introduction. I will be posting my thoughts, quotes, and interviews with other writers, Stick

Lauren Annnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5498567071820774753.post-92068935816636457122010-02-06T19:15:00.000-06:002010-11-27T17:38:44.848-06:00enjoying the quiet of every day

I sat at the end of my bed, huddled in a shawl thinking about anything that came to my mind. I closed my eyes and looked towards the window, where the warmth of the sun was seeping through. I simply sat there, letting the minutes of the day, my day, drift past. I didn't want to get up or move. And I didn't, because it is not always that I have time to do absolutly nothing. I enjoyed that

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