I, Lauren, Being Born of Goodly Parents...

How's that for an introduction?

No?

All right. I'll give a better one.

I come from a hilarious and caring family. My brothers are my heroes, though at times they can also be my personal tormentors.

Despite still being in high school, I have some dreams for the near future that I can almost taste. BYU Provo has been where I've wanted to go since I was three. When I get there, I'll major in genetics. Finding out about what makes us--and every other living thing for that matter--tick never ceases to amaze and intrigue me.

I love: reading, laughing, watching movies, running, eating Blizzards, pondering, shopping, and of course, writing.


That is basically me.

Now, here's a little penny for your thoughts.

Today I visited some extended family for Christmas Part II. I’m the youngest in my family, and also the youngest grandchild on my father’s side, so I suppose tall and sophisticated people have always surrounded me. That’s probably the reason why I enjoy their conversations so much. Yet, as I was half-reading the autobiography I received as a present and half-listening to my family members’ chatter, a thought pricked my mind. These people I am surrounded with, though silly they can be, are here to help me find my place. Through their love, support, and advice, life’s puzzles become easier. I realized, for the umpteenth time, how dear my family is to me. They know how to save my life. 

In fact, I have a brother in the mission-field right now, and he not only continues to help my light burn brighter, but also those of everyone he meets in LA. 

I've heard many a person say the Lord is a sneaky, sneaky fellow. I concur. I think He knew what He was doing when He put my family together. Because, throughout my life, I don't know if I have ever been able to just walk away from someone I've loved. When my parents scolded me as a child and I wanted to run away and sulk, they called me back, ... and I always came. If ever a friend and I fell out, when they apologized or forgave me, I came running. The Lord knew that through and because of these people He so lovingly placed in my life, I would have a greater chance at returning to Him. 

What better group of people could there be to cheer you on? 

A Breath of Fresh Air

Oh, no. Not for the blogging world. I meant for me.

Lately, life has seemed to deprive me of writing opportunities. After reading the writing of friends, authors, and songwriters, my desire to write has escalated, almost to the point where I can't breathe.

So, by writing this blog, my words can run effortlessly, seeing as how I always find time for the computer. Call me lazy. But, you can't deny I'm creative. Putting my thoughts into words will be a welcome breath of fresh air. 

So here I go...


How To Save A Life? No, this is not a step-by-step guide on how to save someone's life. You will not need to be CPR certified. This blog is about learning, growing, and saving your own life. Aren't we all trying to do the best we can with what we have? After our time here, don't we want to be where love, happiness, and knowledge continue? I know I do. Here, I will show you how I'm building my life in order to get there, to be my best.

There will be learning.

There will be some silliness.

There will be solving riddles with the hints life gives me.

And, I figure, once you know how to save your own life, you can save others', too. Hopefully, the words I write, the experiences I share, and the feelings I convey will help someone in their journey to find themselves where and who they truly want to be.

Then... maybe this is about saving lives. Just not in the way most people think.