For everything I just couldn't do

"It’s a psychological fact that we treat ourselves the way we were treated as children."

Every once in a while, I read or hear something that shifts the way I view myself, my family, the work that I do, and even the world. 

Today was one of those days.

I don't know if any of you have ever felt like you are trapped in a certain space.

 Limited to a certain role.

I feel that way often with my family.

I had always thought it was THEM keeping me here. 

Today, I realized that; more than any other person, it's ME keeping me here. 

Amazing. 

Thanks for being my therapist, Eri. 

Lori Ann

(the Victim)

It tastes like pink! It tastes like pink!!!

Wednesday Night. 

Ginger Ale and Glee reruns on the computer. 

I wish that today had been all fun and festive.

It was actually one of the hardest days of my life.

But it was amazing in that I realized- AGAIN- how awesome my family is.

Thanks for all the listening, the advice, and the  comfort. 

You people rock.

the family baby

Lori Ann Peanut Butter- Jelly!

I wake up every morning, feeling like P.Diddy..

SOME POSTS REQUIRE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT. THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THOSE POSTS. PRESS PLAY AND GO TO AROUND THE 25 SECOND MARK!!

I went to my intern's house tonight for a Glee party tonight.

Because I like to keep things professional and everything.

It was me, my intern, and her cat.

Wow.

We were lucky the cops weren't called, because with that kind of combo, it was inevitable that this party was going to be off the chain. 

Anyway..

Can I just say that her house was AMAZING!!!

She has a sleigh bed, a spare bedroom, a giant walk in closet, leather furniture, a giant tub, and SO MUCH MORE!!

And here I remain, in my small, decidedly shady 1 bedroom.

When I move I am so upgrading.

Because I am moving, people.

I am leaving North Carolina on June 5th.

Moving back home to Pennsylvania.

Sweet home Pennsylvania.

Lori Ann

Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time

Was it just me, or did tonight's episode of Glee leave you feeling apathetic and unsatisfied?

It might be time to fixate on a new show.

Any suggestions?

Anyway, welcome to the first of this week's blog features

THIS WEEK IN MISSION HISTORY

Today, we turn our attention to the day before Valentines Day, about a year and a week into my mission.

Wow..after being a missionary for so long, I bet my journal was full of uplifting thoughts and personal revelation and concern for my investigators...let's find out...

For those of you who don't speak Spanish, "La voy a Matar" means "I am going to kill her"

(I made it a point to write my meanest thoughts in Spanish, in case my mother/future generations ever read it)

I think the best word's to describe myself as a missionary are: Spiritual, Mature, and Bi-Polar Completely Emotionally Stable. 

Hermana Hinsdale 

You know where that is, Poppin' Fresh? It's on the wrong side of the tracks.

BEST.VALENTINES.DAY.EVER.

Exhibit A: A surprise from my "secret admirer" aka the coolest girl at my work

Exhibit B: My candlelit dinner

 (consisting of steak, baked potato, strawberry cheesecake,strawberries,sparkling cider..and some Tracey Chapman on my iPhone)

Exhibit C: 

70 degree weather. 

Exhibit D:

 One super hot foot soaking with my new peppermint foot scrub.

 My feet feel so smooth and they smell like Christmas!

Exhibit E: New pics of Darren Criss. Oh. My.Gosh.

It's been a great Valentine's Day.

 I hope all of yours were thrilling and romantic and everything of which you've ever dreamed!

Lori Ann

It's Valentines Eve, People...do you know where your chocolates are?

It feels like another Random Thoughts Night!

Let's do this thing! 

I got "Tiny Dancer" for free on itunes

. For FREE, people! 

I've been lost in "I just got an iPhone" world for a few days.

 I am back now.

I made chicken pot pie tonight.

 It was so-so. 

What should I make myself for Valentines Dinner tomorrow night?

 Ohhh..maybe I'll have a candle lit dinner!

I make it a point to do stuff for myself, even though I'm single.

 I got tired of waiting for some man to do it for me so..

I buy myself flowers.

I make myself fancy dinners.

and this year..

I'm buying myself some diamonds. 

It's kind of an awesome year to be in relationship with myself!

Erin has given me permission to obsess about Glee.

 It's my new Dawsons Creek.

It feels like spring here.

 Thank you, South, for living up to all of my dreams of a breezy, almost snow free winter.

 i <3 you!

Lori Ann

Hey, this is Phil. Leave me a message, or don't, but do me a favor: don't text me, it's gay.

Today was the day. 

I traded in my blackberry for my brand new sweet sweet iPhone. 

Unfortunately, I had to sign away my soul to the devil (Verizon) for another two years. 

A small price to pay to be able to YouTube my favorite 'suprised kitty' videos while standing in line at the grocery store. 

Oh snap.

Lori Ann