...we have no idea what we're doing

MY NEW FAVORITE SONG

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:57:00 +0000

Midnight City from M83 on Vimeo.

This is my "I'm-in-Colorado-and-life-is-perfect" song.

FAIRFIELD HILLS

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:53:00 +0000

MY FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:29:00 +0000

AN EVENING HIKE IN GOLDEN

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:24:00 +0000

SOME UPDATES: COLORADO BEGINNINGS

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:39:00 +0000

SOME UPDATES: ROADTRIP

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:22:00 +0000

Asheville, NC -- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC/TN -- Nashville, TN -- Land Between The Lakes, KY -- STL, MO -- Tallgrass Prairie National Monument, KS -- Monument Rocks, KS -- eastern CO

HEY Y'ALL, I'M IN COLORADO

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:12:00 +0000

DO NOT LET YOUR FIRE GO OUT

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:50:00 +0000

The world you desired can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it's yours.

- Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

FAREWELL, SOUTHERN LIVING

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:24:00 +0000

It's my last night in Raleigh (and last run at Lake Johnson) and, after spending the entire day packing and racing around buying last-minute items, I'm taking a breather on the deck. For once in his life, Simon's been absolutely sweet to me--not a single sneak attack or bite all day.

Off to bigger and better things!

A VISIT HOME

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:56:00 +0000

RUN IT BACK

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:46:00 +0000

Aaaand I'm flying home this weekend! Thank goodness for reward miles and parents who miss their children.

MICHIGAN IS NICE

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:34:00 +0000

This weekend with my guy was exactly what I needed after seven sweltering weeks in Raleigh.

16 more days!

TODAY

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:00:00 +0000

This morning it was beautifully sunny, and I sat out on the deck after my run. But later the clouds rolled in, thunder started rumbling, and I settled in for another cozy evening.

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:45:00 +0000

Last Known Surroundings from Explosions in the Sky on Vimeo.

Explosions and geology. Nice.

THE RESULT OF THREE DAYS OF FRUSTRATION AND ANGUISH

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:56:00 +0000

Don't be fooled...this is huge!

I LIKE THIS

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:01:00 +0000

CASSINI MISSION from Chris Abbas on Vimeo.

via APOD

GAME CHANGER

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:56:00 +0000

I finally got a (hot pink!) iPod shuffle for my runs, and I have no idea how I've made it this long without one! I might even get out there before noon tomorrow...

THUNDERSTORMS AND FIREFLIES

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:49:00 +0000

KNOW BETTER LEARN FASTER

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:05:00 +0000

My code is going wonky, and I have no idea why. Seeking solace in a bottomless mug of tea.

MINNESOTA HIGHLIGHTS

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:40:00 +0000

HAPPY JUNE!

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:49:00 +0000

Vacation summary:
- 1 week in the Outer Banks
- 9 days in the Twin Cities/Northfield

Now:
- Starting the magma equation (excitement! confusion! knowledge!)
- 2 months till no mo' Raleigh...so ready for this

Soon:
- Colorado (!!!), and all the promise that comes with it

COROLLA, NC

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Sun, 22 May 2011 02:34:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Sun, 22 May 2011 02:06:00 +0000

Whenever I was on the river, I seemed to be visiting a fascinating place I had forgotten all about, where physical causes had physical effects, and great things got done, slowly, heavily, because people understood materials and forces.

- Annie Dillard, An American Childhood

SO, THINGS MIGHT BE WORKING OUT AFTER ALL

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:42:00 +0000

This month (though it feels like longer) has been full of challenges; but today came with good news and little victories, all before breakfast. And just 14 days till the beach.

:)

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:17:00 +0000

Question: Who hasn't lost his or her head in the springtime?

- Kurt Vonnegut, Galápagos

If you were ever a child, this next part is obvious.