i just wanna run.

running: it's a beautiful thing.
now i know not all of you are runners.
some people would rather cut off an arm than go for a run.
and hey- that's fine with me. i'm not trying to convert you to the religion that is running.
all i'm saying is, those of you who are believers in the run- know what a marvelous thing it really is.
some days, there's nothing better than putting on your dirty running shoes, just going out the door & hitting the ground running.
it's a stress reliever, the best of kinds in my opinion. whenever i'm stressed out, have too much on my mind, whatever the case, a run always makes me feel better.
now let me tell you, i haven't always been this way.
about a year ago, if you would've asked me my feelings on running, i would've laughed, rolled my eyes, and walked off shaking my head.
but now? i can't go without it. there's just something about it that almost feels like flying. like you can outrun everything that's holding you down. every step is one step closer to being free.
so hey, whether you love running, hate it, or don't have time for it-
take some time one of these days, lace up your running shoes, and go.
i promise, it'll change you.
& if you're looking for a running buddy?
i know just the girl.

going the distance.

runners really are a different breed.

a blogging hiatus.

hi my lovelies. (that is, if somebody is actually reading my ramblings.)
lately, i've been struggling at blogging. struggling badly.
it's not that i have nothing to blog about-
because believe me, i've got tons to say-
it's simply that i never make time.
so, instead of trying to catch up on the month that i've missed,
i'll just pick back up now. kay? i promise to be a better blogger/journaler/rambler.
...starting tomorrow.
love you all. hugs&kisses & all those good things.

a midnight well spent.

thursday night, i attended the breaking dawn premiere with brittany and maddy.

it was quite the experience.

let me tell you the must do's of such a night:

of course it's necessary to hit up macey's for your snacks before hand. (and about a billion other ladies had this same idea, because when we got there, it was wiped out.)

after this arrive at the theaters and stock up on free water cups.

once you've taken your seat and you notice two attractive males sitting on your row,

you have to make many trips back to the lobby just so you can pass them.

or trip on them, in brittany's case.

try hard not to eat all the candy before the actual movie begins. if necessary, hide it.

once the movie starts, you MUST scream&holler at the sight of a shirtless taylor lautner.

you must remain silent when an extremely unloved robert pattinson comes onscreen.

& if you are a hilarious middle aged woman who feels compelled to yell "TEAM CHARLIE!" unexpectedly,

please do so, for the comedic pleasure of the entire theater.

most importantly, don't fall asleep.

even if it is 2 in the morning & you have school in t-minus 5 hours.

yes, i did attend school the next day. no, i didn't make it past lunch.

was it worth it? oh, heck yes.(:

super fun night. memories made. i love my friends. & love my life.

&if i'd ask for one thing, just say i love you

cady groves is one amazing gal.
let me tell you. i discovered her a couple days ago, thanks to the boy.
& i've been hooked ever since.
she has a beautifully unique voice & alternative perspective that makes her music oh-so-addicting.
if you're a never shout never fan, you'll most likely love her. i certainly know i do.

                                  check her out:

real with me. love.

                              oh darling. i think every girl wants a love like this.

what's your music addiction nowadays?

&i wished for you.

well folks. yesterday was 11/11/11. (: a very magical day if i do say so myself.
i'm a strong believer in wishing. 11:11 is the most important time of day for me,
not to mention 1:11, 2:22, 3:33 & so on.. and countless eyelashes, lucky pennies, and candles.
anywho,
last night, lyndi, megan, matt, alex, connor & myself had some great adventures..

first & foremost: i made an 11:11 cake. check it:

sweet right?(: i try.

basically at 11:11 p.m (after making the most spectacular wish that can ever be wished) we screamed&danced. we were very excited.

great night full of laughs. i love my friends.(:

i'm so greatful i had the opporitunity to be alive for this once-in-every-hundred-years day.

definately a day to remember.(:

love you all.

you are not alone.

ever have one of those days,
where nothing seems to go your way?
you drop your binder, you rip your tights, you hair won't curl, your makeup won't blend right, you cheat on your diet, you feel completely & utterly alone.
today was one of those days. and let me tell you, it was hard on me.
i'm the kind of person who is primarily optimistic, always having a good day, constant smile on my face.
so at the end of this day, i was distraught, tired, sad, dissapointed, all emotions that are so out of the ordinary for me that i simply could not comprehend it.
but you know what?
it's completely okay to have an off day.
it's a good opporitunity to - instead of focusing in what made your day so bad - reflect upon some things that usually make your day so good.
here's a list of things that make for a good day in my book:
-a good laugh. (repeat x a zillion)
-a good run.
-cute conversations with the boy.
-spending time with friends.
-bubble baths.
-naps.
-relaxing and reading a good book.
-listening to jbiebs christmas album.

& if you're having a not-so-amazing day as well, remember that tomorrow's a fresh start.

love you all.

they say it's your birthday.

this past monday was my birthday.(:

& since i'm a baby, i turned fifteen.

me & pops!

excellent weekend.

started out saturday with the lacrosse tournament & birthday dinner with one of my very best friends(:

then sunday the family came over.

mom & aunts

gramma&grampa

i made my own cake (it was a rainbow cake) it turned out fabulously. i was pretty proud.

we had a barbeque and it was quite the fiesta.

then monday (my actual birthday, slash halloween) i dressed up as audrey hepburn (one of my very favorites!) and later on that night, i had my bestfriends come over for dinner & a scary movie.

cake #2

we went trick or treating & then watched arachnophobia (scariest thing of my life, by the way. awful.)

so much fun.

thanks to everybody who helped me make it thee best fifteenth.(:

bestfriends(:

went to school as audrey hepburn.(:

 oh and p.s, got my permit today. officially feelin older already.(:



mama, i'm in love with a criminal...

there was once a boy.

& he may or may not have completely stolen my heart.

he gives me some pretty serious butterflies.

but sadly,

this boy can not go to sadie's. (not sixteen.. age is just a number, right?)

this news is no bueno.

let's just say i was pretty bummed about that.

however, he promised he'd make it up to me, & he will. but regardless of his attendance to a silly dance, i'm still pretty head over heels. yes, i have become your typical too-in-love teenage girl.

so sue me,

i'm having fun here.(:

don't you just love love?(:

more on the boy will be spoken soon.

one quick question...

today was the day that britt&i asked the boy to sadies.(:
we've been planning this moment for WEEKS, let me tell you.

so when the day finally came, i was more than excited.



we painted some bellies, sent them to his door,
and the question was asked.

let me just say, i love each and every one of these boys for ripping off their shirts & letting me paint their tummies.(:

aaaand.. now, to wait for the response.

(this is harder than i thought it would be.. and it's only day one)
i'll let you all know the moment he answers. (and let us hope that moment will come soon)

(love)always,
lexi

&i've been keeping all the letters that i wrote to you.

do you ever have that one song,

that no matter how many times you listen to it, over & over,

it still hits you hard.

it just holds so much meaning, brings back a memory, or a feeling.

for me, this song is home by michael buble.

basically, every time it comes on shuffle, i take a little trip down memory lane.

it's amazing how a simple song can affect your whole mood, isn't it?

what's your song?

& so it begins.

welp my friends. it seems that blogging has become a necessity.
after reading countless blogs, (yes, i blog stalk. you do too, whether you admit it or not)
i decided to create my very own.
so here i am. & i will write ten unknown things about me
because brittany told me to. (:

one. i hate writing numbers like this: 123. i prefer to write them out like this: one, two, three. you will notice on all of my schoolwork the date is usually written like: october seventeen. i bet my teachers dig it.

two. i hate capital letters. in case you haven't noticed, i tend not to use them.

three. this is my first year playing lacrosse, and i absolutely love it.(:

four. i am a former cheerleader. (& yes i quit.)

five. 11:11 wishes are one of my very favorite things in this world.

six. i absolutely love to laugh.

seven. i am barefoot almost always. shoes will be the death of me.

eight. i am in love with a boy. what else is new?

nine. my addiction is victoria's secret undies(: it's becoming quite the problem.

ten. there is nowhere i love more than the beach.

lovealways.
lexi