life lately

it's been super hectic the last few weeks.

between packing, and moving, and meeting planning, and farewell partying, and after-work-cocktailing,

i haven't found much time to blog.

 that, and i'm just now starting to feel settled and on track to getting back to my old lori self.

there's been no shortage of tears and tiny breakdowns but i'm learning that i can't always been in control

of everything. that's something that isn't quite a new concept to me, but definitely something that i'm starting to embrace. so, apologies for the blog hiatus, but i've been busy mending this little heart of mine with a little bit of soul searching, spending time with friends, and lots and lots of love.

friends that are co-workers makes work feel like hanging out for eight hours

farewell drinks at duplex

bubbles for a perfect last evening spent at the sweetz spot (aka my very first apartment)

"these days of glory, being alive on this planet with the filth, hatred, violence, and all the unhappiness is tolerable because i believe in you. you're there. walking up every street i don't turn on. behind every door i don't open... you're alive on this dirty rock. maybe you were born today or you're one hundred and twelve years old. you exist."

- my dear, sweet friend, jon dambacher

sour candies

le sigh

i miss the man i haven't even met yet

thank you thursday

...for real friends who wipe my tears when i cry...then remind me there's no reason to cry at all,

impromptu sleepovers,

retail therapy (only because it means cute new clothes in my closet),

solo trips to orange county,

and for that feeling you get when you put all your feelings down on paper.

"i am someone who is looking for love. real love. ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can't-live-without-each-other love"

-carrie bradshaw

there is...

a hole in my tummy and a hole in my heart.

but, i'm gonna keep pushing on.