i miss the man i haven't even met yet

there is...

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

but, i'm gonna keep pushing on.

note to self

slow the 'eff down!

relax. breathe. (proofread). and take your damn time.

you'll thank me later.

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/ Show Spelled [cheynj] Show IPA verb, changed, chang·ing, noun

verb (used with object)

 

1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.

 

2. to transform or convert (usually followed by into)

 

3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind

 

 

 

to transform.

hoping that's what comes of all of this.

happy monday

it's monday! which...really doesn't mean much to me because the work week kinda just jumbles all together and there really isn't such thing as a weekend. but who's complaining? not me.

i'm excited about this week. lots to do and i'm not looking at a break until the end of the week. but, it means i have the whole day off on valentine's day and nothing gets me going like a full day of housecleaning then spending the evening with my special someone.

meanwhile, here's what's been catching my attention from around the web:

looks like i wasn't the only one that loved last night's episode of girls - perhaps i should point out that we're still currently without cable or interwebs (yes. i called it interwebs) at our household. the iphone works magic people!

thank you madewell for your amazing customer service and for refunding me the difference when the dress i recently purchased went on sale.

i'm ordering this shirt. soon.

the idea of camping indoors sounds lovely - perhaps in the very near future.

new year, new things

even with my bucket list, there's always room to make a few improvements here and there. a few resolutions for 2013:

cook at home: i really enjoy cooking and some would say that i'm actually pretty good at it. it's crazy how frequently i go out to eat - and it's usually somewhere that's not even that enjoyable. i'd like to spend more time in my own kitchen exploring different recipes and preparing (and consuming) meals that are good for me.

become an expert at something: anything really. i want to master a craft or become so good at something that other people look to me for advice about it.

travel: with nowhere particular in mind. i just want to travel more this year and discover new sights, fall in love with new locations, and meet new people.

learn to be more patient: this is something i've been working on for a little while now. i'm not very good at living in the moment - i'm often too busy worrying about tomorrow (or the day after that) that i forget to appreciate what's in front of me. i want to be more patient with myself and understand that it's okay (and not necessary) to always be perfect. i want to enjoy the little things while they're happening - even something simple like reading a book and not rushing ahead to find out the ending or sticking with a workout regimen and not obsessing about seeing immediate results - the results will come - it's the process to get there that feels so incredible.

be better with my finances: this goes without saying. just do it lori.

trust myself: stop worrying so much about what other people think, or say, or feel about what i'm doing.

drink more water: it's embarrassing, but there are times when i can go an entire day and not even take a single sip of water. it's goes without saying that i need to stop drinking soda altogether and replace that with lots and lots and lots of water. someone has told me that he thinks drinking water is sexy (wink-wink) - and hell...i can afford to get sexier in the new year!

those are just a few things i want to get better at this year. i mean...i still haven't even learned to swim(!) so there's still a lot of work to be done. 

what are some of your resolutions for the new year? i'd love to hear!

xxoo

yesterday was a pretty monumental day for me. my roommate moved out of our apartment and for the first time i've found myself living with a boyfriend. i'm sure there will be a lot to learn in the coming months - about compromise and sharing and how to tame my crazy neurotic late night cleaning habits - but there's something really wonderful about living with one of my best friends.

 

i anticpate plenty of late night dinner dates and living room dance parties in our future.

ser·en·dip·i·ty

[ser-uhn-dip-i-tee] noun

1. an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.

shhh...

spa day. be back soon

"you make me really happy."

sometimes, those are the only words you need to hear.

night

that night, when we slowed danced by candlelight in the middle of my bathroom floor.

that night...made me very, very happy.

hey shorty...

it's my birthday!

we're gonna party like it's my birthday...

(and it just wouldn't be me if i wasn't obnoxiously reminding everyone)

same book, different chapters; but it's too damn good for me to put down.

food for thought

yup. musicians make my knees weak.

he told her to live life to the fullest.

so she did just that.

something to think about

dear former lover,

we most certainly were not friends.

sincerely,

the-woman-you-would-fall-asleep-holding-hands-with-in-postcoital-bliss

life lately

i can use a(nother) vacay like no one's business.

or at least find a rock to hide under; complete with a blanket to throw over my head.

monday we'll head to palm springs to celebrate hambone's 30th.

looking forward to poolside drinking and any other debauchery that's thrown our way.

someone please. just get me out of la for a day.

happiest of birthday's to my darling niece, abigail

i can't believe you're already nine years old today!

it seems like just yesterday we were all at the hospital waiting to meet you for the first time. when you were born, i figured i already had the "auntie" thing down - and pretty much considered myself a professional in the babysitting and diaper changing department - i just couldn't wait for a brand new baby to hold.

you are growing up to be such an intelligent, loving, generous little girl and i'm so greatful to be your auntie.

happy, happy, birthday baby!

i love you more than i can put into words.

happy mother's day

our very first picture together

a very happy mother's day to my beautiful mother!

thank you for your adorable filipina accent,

for always giving me your last bite of food,

for teaching me to always keep my house clean,

and mostly... for being the amazing, loving woman that you are.

i love love love you.

viva las vegas

what a difference a couple hours make