it's been a year...

She sighed, leaning her head against the car window. It had been a year since she was last able to stop in the moment and glance outside to admire the little things; the rain splattering gently down the window, the lights shining on the wet road, and the sound of the car engine roaring softly. 

If she were to be completely honest, there were definitely times when she wanted to give up. Times where, all she wanted to do, was just crawl into a ball and hide in the corner of her room, listening to sad music all night and never coming out of that corner again.

Yet, she never gave in. 

And, she promised herself as she closed her eyes,

she never will. 

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So am I back?

It's been a while, guys.

I can't believe I still have 47 followers, I was expecting, like, none. Thank you for sticking around, and I'm so sorry I left without a word like that. 

Life's just been... busy, I guess. I haven't found time for blogging until today... I just wanted to write something, it's been a year after all... 

I'm not sure myself if I'm back or not, I know I've certainly missed doing this, but even I don't know what kind of things life is going to throw at me.  

So... until next time? 

TIREEEED

It's 12:14AM.

What exactly am I doing with my life?

I have school tomorrow too.

Dunno. I just... Can't sleep.

*Shrugs Mentally*

I don't even know why the human brain just enjoys thinking so much. Actually, I wouldn't say enjoy. But still, we wander to our thoughts more than often. Well at least... I do.

Maybe I'm just weirrrrd. o.o

Ugh.

But going back on thoughts...

I have the weirdest thoughts.

Ever.

Like I can just literally stay in the same place for two hours (that's what I've been doing right now) thinking about different things, and no repeated stuff either. I think about absolutely everything. I found myself thinking about a pencil. I closed my eyes and pretended I was outside looking at the clouds. I imagine many different scenarios in my head......

I'm not even going to get started on that. 

My definition of SLEEP:

Everyone wants it but doesn't realize when they get it.

You hate it when you're little, but yearn for it more and more as you're growing older and older. 

No. I'm not talking about love.

I'm talking about SLEEP. 

Thank you if you are reading this, it's just a little something to help me sleep. (I doubt that's gonna happen but....)

It's 12:28AM.

I have school tomorrow.

*CUE MAJOR PANIC ATTACK*

Can Anyone Solve This?

So... I have to admit this is not my usual sort of blog post. Who blogs about Math? Not me. Because I hate it. But... Here I am doing exactly that. :)

So here's the deal. My math teacher gave us a puzzle pattern to solve, and we have to find the rule. It took me days to figure it out, but I finally did and now I want to see if you guys can. 

Here's the pattern:

1

11

21

1211

111221

312211

13112221

1113213211

31131211131221

Now what's the pattern rule? 

If you think you know the answer, comment below! And if you don't want to ruin it for yourself, then don't click the blog post permalink until you're sure you want to comment! :D I don't even care if you just noticed something or not! :D 

I'm so excited to see everyone's ideas lol.

A Little Break

I'm sure everyone has noticed what a terrible blogger I've been recently.

 I just.... don't feel like it. 

Anyone dig me? (Sorry, our class just read The Outsiders,and I'm kind of using hood talk.)

Even with school over (CAN I GET A BIG WHOOP) I still just... I don't feel like it. 

It's not like I have no time or anything.
I'm quite a person with no life right now, you see.

I just don't feel like it.

And when I don't feel like it, my posts are kind of sucky.

o.O
I will be going to the US again, maybe I'll post some there. :D
*Crosses Fingers*

Thanks for understanding, my fellow readers/commenters/followers. 

Life Is...

Life. It's something we have to live with. Everyone has one, and it's probably the center of their own universe. Because every single movement that you make, is you making your life. Every single word you say is you making your life. Every step that you take. Every day on the balcony (In summer, that is, because in winter it is WAY to cold) I like to stop, and look at all of the cars, all of the people. I think to myself, Where are they going? What's happening in their life? Isn't it just amazing? All of these people, all with their own lives. 

Indeed it is. Be thankful that you are living your life, that you can breathe every breath you take. That you can say what you want to say, that you can do what you want to do. This is a reason why I like to enjoy the little things, even if it's just my fingers scrambling across the keyboard or drinking hot chocolate. I thank God that he gave me this life, that I can live it. 

Indeed it is. Life is very tough. You are met with struggles, pain, suffering, anger, and plenty else of negative things. But as this quote says, you ARE stronger. With the help of friends, family, you can pull through whatever is challenging you. And after you do pull through, you will be so proud of yourself. Life is just a bunch of challenges that are coming your way. You just have to find a way to face them. I'm not saying that it will be easy, but I do know that everyone will have these moments, and everyone will somehow make it.

And finally, I just wanted to say this. 

Life is wonderful. 

Enjoy it. :D

Blog Challenge #2! (And other Jazz)

I've just decided to do them all in one post.... :D
Day 2: Favorite Quote(s)
My absolute favorite is

"Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance, you need to keep moving."
~ Albert Einstein.

Day 3: What makes you happy?
When I'm feeling sad.... I do many things.
I talk to my friends to keep myself distracted from what's bothering me, take a long bath, sleep, read, watch movies, eat - like a lot, go for a walk.... Yeh. :P

Day 4: Best Childhood Memory
Oooh.... Well I really like the time when I was like... three or something. I was in the US, with my completely Chinese grandma. So she took me on a walk, and she was like, "Hey, Laurel, in case we get lost, remember that there's a red sign over there, okay?" And I was like three, so I just nodded and smiled. As we kept walking, though, my grandma got really confused. She noticed that there were so many of the same red signs, and we got lost. Dad had to come get us.... xD Turns out the red signs were stop signs....

Day 5: Favorite movies you never get sick of watching.
All Disney Princess movies, (Modern and Classic), High School Musical, The Sound of Music (Yeh I know, I'm such an oldie :P), Despicable Me, The Spy Next Door (Probably my favorite among all of these)

And yeah!
Time for other jazz!
So I placed an order for a new blog design at Rosie's designing website. I really thank Anna for her wonderful design, but after five months, I would like a new start. :D

Also, I'm going to be guest posting at Lizzy's at the end of March!!!!! IM SO EXCITED LIKE GOSH!! Keep an eye out!

Also, I have been working on the Princess of Perildton series, third part is coming soon!!
And I think that's it. Thank you for reading, my lovelies!!

Upcoming!

A Quickiiieee, my dear readers.
I have quite a few things planned for you guys in the next few days, Just thought I'd let you know!

Alright.

Upcoming Things on This MARVELOUS Blog

1. I'm planning a new series, called Sunday Scripture. The Bible is deep, man. So I share a verse with you every Sunday! :D

2. Tomorrow, I'm going to Audrey's house for lunch. And we're doing a blog switch, so she'll do a post on my blog, and I'll do a post on hers. Watch for that!

3. March is coming up soon! I have a daily March blog challenge for all of you people, I will be doing it on my blog, and anyone is welcome to do it on their own blog. 

4. That poll on the side, there? Vote for what you would like to see on this blog. The stats that that poll is collecting decides which posts are more frequent on this blog. :D
5. The Princess of Perildton series! I know, I kinda stopped in December, because I've been having major writer's block. But I will manage it, and I'm already writing the third part for all of you lovely people!

6. MORE POSTS!! Grades have gone up, I can spend more time with my wonderful bloggie and with all of you dear readers!

Enjoy! (Not this blog post, cuz, well.... That was just to inform you, but like the upcoming stuffff :D)

LOVE YOU GUYS FOR READING

LOVE YOU EVEN MORE IF YOU COMMENT

AND THE MOST IF YOU FOLLOW <3

Oh The Joys of Homework

Haha. Homework.

If you didn't notice, the title was full of sarcasm. 

Because I fweel like I'm loaded with homework.

Which I'm actually not, so it's kind of funny.

I should be working on my Science Conclusion thingamabob.

But instead, I'm here, procrastinating.

Why do people procrastinate anyway?

Oh the Joys of Homework.

I find myself, here again,

staring at my lonely desk. 

What am I doing? do you say?

Why boring homework, as always. 

Oh homework, homework. 

How I wish you weren't that much work. 

Could you not stop to think

How much it is annoying to think?

Oh homework, homework.

Give me a day without no work. 

Would you please just go away

and find a place to rest and stay?

Ahem. Wrote that in two minutes. Hope you liked it! :D

Happy Birthday Harry. :)

Harold Edward Styles turned 20 today on February 1st. If you’re a Harry girl, get ready to cry.

Harry’s always been there. He auditioned for the X-Factor just like the other boys, but he was the youngest at the age of sixteen. Anybody remember how he cried and how our hearts were snapped into a million pieces when he watched him cry after they lost? Then came his relationship with Caroline Flack. It was over soon. His heart was broken again.

We listened to every solo he had on Up All Night. We listened to every solo he had on Midnight Memories. We listened to every solo he had on Take Me Home. Again, we cried, this time over how he sounded in a song like Stole My Heart, where he sounded like a kid, and then we came back as faithful Directioners and heard him sing in Irresistible. He sounded like….a man.

Harry’s the youngest, and he’s so innocent. How can you look at his beautiful smile and think he’s a bad person? Really, he’s not. He’s kind, loyal, and loving. And that’s why we should love him back. He loves his fans no matter how many haters (and there are lots) that attack him on Twitter. Doesn’t someone like this deserve to be loved? Someone who never faltered in being the nearly perfect person he is? When he cries, we should all feel his pain. And we have. Lessen that pain, please. If you’re reading this and you’ve sent him hate, let this speak to you. It hurts him. Harry’s a normal guy, he sees things on Twitter just like the rest of us. And this is my message to all of you- stop sending hate, just give him a break. Wish him Happy Birthday, and mean it down to the bottom of your heart.

Watch Harry grow up.

From that to this.

Lets change the lyrics to sing this to Harry- you don’t know how special you are, you don’t know what you’ve done to our hearts.

I really shouldn't take credit for this. So I'm not going to. This was made, by one of my BEST blogging friends last year and I just switched it a bit up to match this year. She is the wonderful CRocks, and her blog about 1D is here. Honestly, last year this touched my heart so I decided to share this with all of you. 

I love you Harry. Happy twentieth birthday, from the bottom of my heart. <3

BTWS, STORY OF MY LIFE IS #6 on the countdown here in Canada! :)
So proud of these boys.
Also, check out their new video, Midnight Memories!

That One Friend.

We all have that one friend.
Who makes you smile when you're feeling terrible.
The only one you spill all of your secrets to.
The one reveals your crazy side.
The one who understands you, no matter what you do.
Don't you just love that one friend?
Without them, what would you do?
I would be a mess.
I wouldn't smile, ever.
I would be serious all the time.
I wouldn't be me.
I wouldn't be complete.
That one friend is amazing.
They make you who you are.

This is dedicated to my BEST FRIEND, Emma. Sure, she can be annoying. But I can too. And everyone has their flaws. And I accept them. She accepts mine. The day I met her was a day I could never forget, because I met my other half of my heart. And my twin. Twinzz forevah! :)

Boxing Day Haul!

So. I spent some money on Boxing Day! :) Yay! These are some things I got.

Okay, so I don't know about you, but I'm a stationary freak. Notepads, pens, pencils, agendas, notebooks. WHATEVER. If it's stationary, I fall in love.

I gotttt..... "Yummy Yummy Scented Glitter Gel Pens." The name is sort of weird, but they're incredible! :)

Next. I got more pens. Yes, really. The "Tutti Frutti scented gel pens." They're multicolored! :P

Then I got a new agenda for the new year, that seems so inspirational. Can't wait to use it!! :)

And it wouldn't be boxing day without the clothing, would it. I got a cream white and black striped sweater shirt from Garage. :) Yay!

I couldn't find the real one that I have, but it's basically the same as this but with thick black stripes across. :P

New Blog Look ;)

So. As you can see, this used-to-be  private blog of mine is officially changed into a public one, complete with a design from Anna and everything. By the way, don't you love it?! Thanks so much, Anna! Especially doing it for free. :)

So. I've been quite quiet in the blog world, but that's going to change, somehow. So, to all the people reading this, if you have your own blog and think mine's intresting, would you mind giving me a shoutout? I'd really like to be known to everyone, and my new blog could use some pageviews. Thanks so much!

Now. Jessica Spurlock. This part of the blog is officially dedicated to you. Yes, I said so. Thank you SOOOO much for following the day the blog went public!! And commenting, for that matter also! Never had a first follower that quickly before. I post the IQS Dancing My Heart Out, go to watch a movie, come back, and BAM! First follower and first two comments, already there and waiting for me. Thank you SO much! :)

Anyhow, I look forward to this journey of blogging, and I can't wait until all of my memories are stored up in one place and with a click of my mouse, they're all there.

Devoted to December...

December is here! December is one of my favorite months because it's the last, and usually the best because of all the holidays. So, I decided to make a blog post devoted to December.

Christmas Trees! Everyone likes decorating things, and making them glow and light up, right? Especially the star at the very top, it makes me think of Jesus, my savior.

Presents. I mean, it's not good to be greedy, but everyone likes the once in a while gift, right?



HOT CHOCOLATE. My absolute favorite beverage. And they're best for winter.

  
I love making things out of packing snow, especially snowmen. Childhood memories!



I love the look of the snow on top of everything. It reminds me of how God cleansed the whole entire world and put an entire sheet of pureness on top of the whole world.


I love the accessories and winter fashion!

Does the Older Laurel like the same things about December? 

First Blog Post!

I created this blog yesterday, a fresh start from my old blog, Laurel's World. It's still alive, and I'm keeping it like that so I can have memory flashbacks. As you can tell, Older Laurel, Laurel Right Now is very fond of keeping memories forever so you'll have something to see in the future. I've been adding gadgets and fixing my blog so it looks pretty. :) It has a notepad, Christmas photo, Three Generation photo, About Me, Friendship Quotes, and a Inspirational Quote. There's probably going to be more things coming, but I need time, because I'm a perfectionist that my friends liked to tease me about. I get it from my mom.

Anyways, enough of the rambling, and I'm actually going to start blogging. Hah, about time.

When: 7:57PM
Where: At home on my forever loyal computer.
Doing: Studying for a science test but currently taking a break.
Thinking about: Memories and.... Science.

The memory from today... Oh! Fifth Period, second last period of the day. The bell rings, and Mrs. Kohn dismisses us. Me and Emma packed up our things really quickly and headed to our lockers, we were just THAT eager to go home. And then Megan was like, "Um, guys? Where are you going?" And Emma and I said, "Isn't it the end of the day?" And Megan said, "No. Six Period FLA with Mme. Pierre, remember?" And Emma and I were like "...Ooh." We were laughing about it so hard later, how we were so excited to finally go home, but then Megan told us we still had a period left. Do you remember that, Older Laurel? It would be so cool if you did, it makes this blog have a point!!!

You see, I believe in memories, that they can make you smile whenever. No matter if they're nothing special, just a typical part of the day or a really important day, and a one that makes you smile or a one that makes you tear up, they're all memories. And that's something special.