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The Girls

by Lauren | Feb 26, 2013 | Relationships, Travel

I went to a very large high school in Colorado. There were about 4,000 students total and just shy of 1,000 in my graduating class. Needless to say, I certainly didn’t know everyone. Post high school, I chose to go to the University of Colorado in Boulder.

The Art of Doing Nothing

by Lauren | Dec 27, 2012 | Life, Travel

Every year I fly to Arizona to spend either Christmas or New Years with my grandparents. They live in a little town called Carefree, just north of Scottsdale. Carefree is just as it sounds — a sleepy town littered with cacti and adobe houses. They’ve lived in Arizona for as long as I can remember.

Vegas, Baby.

by Lauren | Dec 18, 2012 | Life, Travel, Work

I’m currently on day seven of being in Las Vegas. Generally, I hit my “Vegas Max” at four days. Alas, I’m still here.

And I’m exhausted.

My Parisian Guardian Angel

by Lauren | Aug 28, 2012 | Travel

Sometimes I can’t believe I have a job that allows me to travel abroad. I love traveling and soaking in new and different cultures.

Post-Vacation Depression

by Lauren | Aug 1, 2012 | Travel

This summer, I actually went on vacation. I hadn’t been on vacation, on a real vacation where I don’t check email or dial into just one conference call, since 2009. I was due.

13 Days

by Lauren | Nov 16, 2011 | Life, Travel, Work

Today marks day 1 of the longest time I’ve been away from San Francisco since I moved two and a half years ago.

Two Years.

by Lauren | Jul 5, 2011 | Life, Relationships, Travel

Two years ago today, my dad and I unloaded the last box from our rented Penske truck after driving 21 hours from Boulder to San Francisco. I was nervous, excited and scared. But mostly excited.

On surprises, a little trip to heaven and winning the Girlfriend of the Year Award.

by Lauren | Jun 15, 2011 | Travel

I hate surprises. When plans are made that involve me, I like to know what they are, who they’re with, when they’re happening, what to wear — all the details. When someone tries to surprise me, I generally guess it (and always get it right), or get so frustrated and angry that they end up telling me.

Never Had I Ever: Bloggers in Sin City

by Lauren | May 25, 2011 | Life, Random, Travel

To everyone who is reading this that I had the pleasure of meeting in Vegas for #BiSC, this will be redundant. To everyone who is reading this that did not attend #BiSC, DO IT NEXT YEAR.