grateful

i am beyond grateful. grateful that no matter how lonely life feels- things always get brighter.  life will throw you down- kick you while youre down- but then there are those small moments that grab you by the hand and just bring you up to your feet once again. and let me tell you- life needs those sour moments in order for those sweet moments to be as lovely as they are. im grateful that life keeps me in check.  that life gives me moments where i feel weak. so that when i get through the struggle, i feel accomplished. and strong.  and proud of myself.  you have to hit the low sometimes to be able to be truly grateful when things are looking up. as much as i needed that moment- i am more than thrilled to be back to myself and feeling positive about life.  

i  a m  g r a t e f u l   f o r :

a friend that i can tell everything to and has stuck by my side through everything

a darling boyfriend who accepts my flaws

music that will fit my every mood

relief society general broadcast

spending quality time with my sisters and cute parentals

lunch dates in the middle of crazy days

enjoying time with my doggy in her old old age

sending an emoticon with every text message

having worlds best job! with the best people. beyond lucky.

drinking an ice cold red bull even though you know its not the healthiest thing

sunshine so warm at the end of september

waking up in the morning feeling excited

i had a good cry. i needed this.

rules.

Im going to do us all a favor and skip the part where i talk about how its been SOO long since ive blogged. because i know it, you know it. its obvious and so there's no need to make my little fingers tired by writing a huge explanation about me being m.i.a.   it was summer and thats all i think needs to be said.

everyone has rules they live by.  whether you like rules or not, you probably dont realize how often they sneak there way into your everyday life.  lately ive been thinking about the rules i live by everyday.  but ive been thinking more along the lines of little rules we dont even realize we make but we live by them everyday- unwritten rules if you will.  like for example, if your going on a road trip you MUST have your ipod with you.  am i right? its no set in stone rule.  but its just one of those things you do.  so being the weird list loving person i am- i decided to write a few of my "unwritten rules" down in my phone over the past couple days to see what i came up with.  these rules however are not for everyone, heck, they are just personal ones for myself and myself only.  im the only one that lives by these rules- but they are my own little set of "unwritten rules" that i follow day after day. 

Laurens list of "unwritten rules"

1. when in Mexico- drink orange fanta.

2. if eye contact is made, always ALWAYS smile.

3. when at walmart or target, always stroll down the barbie toy isle.

4. if hair is a hot mess= tie scarf around your head

5. always be yourself

6. if a compliment crosses your mind, always say it out loud.

7. you can never wear too much jewelry

8. taste everything at least once.

9. if someone is waiting or pampering you- be appreciative.

10. when bored in a busy place (such as the airport) people watch for entertainment

11. when you feel sorry for yourself, count your many blessings.

12. when at 7-11, buy a chocolate dunford donut or flamin hot cheetos.

13. wear your boots in the summer time too.

14. always say yes to helping people out, even if its the last thing you want to do.

15. have at least one TV series you watch.

im sure i could find a whole lot more- but thats just a jist of it.  i think everyone has those unwritten rules that they apply to their life that make them unique.  plus we are creatures of habit- even if you dont realize that you made it a rule for yourself- chances are, youve just made it a habit and continued to do it your whole life. 

what are some of your unwritten rules?