This might haunt me in the future...

...but I think I actually enjoy ironing!

I've been slack when it comes to this wifely chore. Most of what Perry & I wear is basic and looks decent enough without ironing. Maybe I just don't notice other people's well-pressed clothing? Hah. Yesterday I decided to unfold move my ironing board to the living room so I could at least watch TV while tackling a few of my scrub tops & Perry's pants. I ended up going through our closets to find more things to iron! 

Before {ew.}

After {ahh!}

April 24, 2004

Since I posted about my Junior Prom when Perry & I met, I thought it would be fun to also share a few pictures from my Senior Prom the following year!

My thoughts after reminiscing: 

1] We were so darn cute!

2] I miss my Mom's old house, where I primarily lived from age five to eighteen!

3] Ok. I miss Perry's old Mustang, too. So many memories!

4] We had dinner at Cafe Luna before heading to 

the NC History Museum

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for the "Hollywood"-themed event! 

There were flashing cameras, a red carpet, golden Oscar statues, and those giant lights that sweep the sky.

5]  The last and ridiculously silly picture of us was taken by a dear old friend in the elevator sometime that night. Can ya tell we had a lot of fun?

6] We were are so darn cute!

To mirror my other prom post... me & my Momma! 

 

He is Risen!

"Praise be to the God and Father 

of our Lord Jesus Christ! 

In his great mercy he has given US new birth 

into a LIVING hope through 

the resurrection of Jesus Christ 

from the dead"

{1 Peter 1:3 NIV}

And for giggles...

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Phone pics {and other stuff}

And by "other stuff", I mean much older stuff!

Who doesn't love doughnuts? {Rhetorical question} Recently I heard of a Grand Opening of the new Krispy Kreme in Fuquay with a chance to win free doughnuts...  I decided to set my alarm for 0400 and if I woke up, I would go. In all honesty, I knew I would go. I was probably a little too excited about it. I stood in the cold rain and was one of the first 50 people in line when they opened at 0600! {Seriously, many people camped out overnight. In tents, their cars, I even saw a recliner out there... Um?}. Reportedly, the very 1st person got a free dozen every week for a year. I most definitely do not need that many.

My loot = 1 free dozen Original Glazed every month for a year & a t-shirt!!

Sneak peek of the new paint color in the bathroom! ^ "Spring Cactus" by Glidden.

At work, I was the only nurse to get 100% on the latest pain documentation audit! The card says "Lauren, Great job. 100% documentation correct in MAK + Soarian. Way to go!" I'm a super star. I shine!

Speaking of work... walking out of the hospital in the mornings, this is what I see {or don't see because I am walking with one eye closed due to the extremely bright sunshine that fills this walkway}. After 12 night-time hours in a relatively dimly-lit work area, my eyes are sensitive! But it sure is pretty.

Perry renewed Edith the Element's registration and picked out a new specialty plate for me!

While trying on a hand full of bras at Kohl's, I found this gem! I put it on and thought to myself "what is wrong with this??" Then I laughed, out loud. I couldn't wait to show/tell someone about it. Did I mention it was on April Fool's Day, too?! The Indian woman working in the lingerie department did not find it as humorous as I did- her first response was "Would you like 15% off?". I told her "You can't sell this! It has 2 left boobs!!!" but she just continued to pester me about opening up a Kohl's charge card and pulled the but-don't-you-want-to-save-money line. *Buyers beware: I think she put it back on the rack...*

Along the same lines, check out this "Repackaged" youth support cup on the clearance end-cap at Target. Eww.

April 12, 2003

Apex High School Prom "A Night In Paris" 

Group pictures = chaos

 EIGHT YEARS AGO {yesterday}, 

PERRY AND I MET FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!

Perry attended my junior prom 

as my friend Sara Griffin's date (purple ovals). 

My date is circled in red.

Little did we know then 

that we would start dating a few months later!

*Disregard my horrendous facial expression & posture ;)

A sunny shot with my Momma!

I love you, Perry!!! 

And I love our love story ♥ 

God is gooooooood!

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

*Scroll all the way down to stop my playlist*

Perry recently showed me this video by Adele- LOVE her style! She describes it as "heartbroken soul". I just might like the blues after all...

Miata

Check out this beauty from Winston-Salem:

Yup, it's in our driveway! We got an incredible deal for such low miles and great condition. Perry has his very own wheels again {after his generous sacrifice over a year ago}. He has already completed 3 projects to modify/customize it. Hardwired GPS- check. LED bulbs throughout the interior- check. New sound system- check... men and their cars! *Sigh*