July 1, 2009 at 7:23 am (Thoughts)
Tags: first painting, gray scale, painting class, still life
So I’m taking a painting class this summer quarter, and yesterday we had our first paintings. Here is mine, and I’m proud of it:
My mom asked if Nate helped me with it, but I just did this in class. We could have scrapped them off, but I didn’t want to. Art is art and this is mine 
June 11, 2009 at 2:59 pm (Thoughts)
Tags: biochemist, blood donation, classes, graduation, passed-out
I donated blood again today. It was fine until I got dizzy. I almost passed out, so they ended up getting me on the floor with my legs up. They took good care of me, but it could have been prevented on my part! I feel bad for keeping my mom from work for so long though!
Also, I talked to my academic advisor yesterday. Turns out, I only need four classes to graduate. So guess what I’ll be doing this summer? Haha! I am very happy that by the end of the summer, I’ll have the degree saying that I am a biochemist. It is nice to set a goal, and finish that goal.
May 25, 2009 at 7:55 am (Thoughts)
Tags: 05232009, 25, airplane, birthday, first jump, sky dive, sky diving
**Warning** This video may cause nausea and an extreme sense of vertigo. I get an adrenaline rush every time I see it or remember it!
May 23, 2009: Lauren’s First Jump
My full range of emotions are are the video. This was the best birthday so far.
My sister flew down to L.A. on Friday morning, then we started our adventure. Okay, so it was a slow go to San Diego since the traffic was terrible. If there was any ounce of traffic, we hit it. Oh well, it was a great time to catch up. Stayed with family.
Saturday morning was all anticipation. Then the jump. Wow! Watch the video… We also did tons of shopping Saturday and Sunday. Of course we hit all the deals, got tons of stuff for under $100! Went to Fashion Valley Mall on Saturday, then the outlets at Carlsbad on Sunday (after the most awkward brunch ever!).
So I joined the quarter century club, and did it with style. I would love to jump again soon.
Jump More, Bitch Less
May 20, 2009 at 9:15 am (Thoughts)
Tags: anticipation, excited, insane, sky diving, splat
I am three days away from plummeting to the ground from an airplane. My nerves are all over the place. I thought at first it was nervousness, but it really is anticipation and excitation. It is going to be one hell of a weekend. My best friend thinks she’s going to go splat, but I highly doubt that. What a way to go out though!
May 10, 2009 at 10:15 am (Thoughts)
Tags: biking, lol, racing, red light, uncoupled
So I finally feel completely disconnected. When you focus, particularily on something entirely positive, you can achieve the desired outcome. Mine was mental/emotional uncoupling (I love that word, it sounds so chemistry).
Anyways, I had an LOL moment last night. I think it’s hilarious when I’m waiting at a red light on my bike, the light turns green, and the car next to me floors it. Do they think racing a bike is cool? It’s not like they are going to lose! I must look pretty agressive in my pink biking shirt and blue floral helmet. Maybe it’s all the gunning of the petals that I do.
