I think y'all should follow Mike and I on twitter. I joined a couple months ago and I have started to become addicted. I barely update my status anymore on facebook -- plus the new setup is lame.
My friend @NatAttack just blogged about this, but I agree with her, twittering is more fun than blogging (sometimes). No worries, we will keep updating this, but Mike's and I's tweets are pretty entertaining if we do say so ourselves.
@wlau and @mwlau
How easy is that to remember?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
TV Guide
First off sorry for my absence from the blog I've been pretty busy being Mr mom. Second my wife is awesome. I say that for the reason that she's so much fun and spontaneous. For instance we were walking to the grocery store the other day to find some lunch and she decides she wants to walk like a robot. Here's the proof.
It really is never a dull moment with her.
And finally on to the blog post...
Back in the single years I really wasn't one for too much television. I mean I'd watch my sports but other than that I never had a TV schedule per say. I'd never had to be home to make sure I'd catch a show. If I missed it oh well. Now that I'm married I've been introduced to scheduled TV watching. We have our weekly shows that we watch and we never miss them thanks to our little DVR. Ever since the fall I've been introduced to the lives of the upper east side students, Coach Taylor and the Dillon Panthers, fashion guru Tim Gunn, Simon, Paula, Randy, Kara, and a girl that works for Diane Von Furstenburg (I actually don't watch the City it's the only show I can't stand). Now the manly part of me says that this is just so I can spend time with the girl I love but deep down I'm starting to get into the shows even though I'll never admit this to Whitney (I guess I just did).
I want to know what's going to happen to Chuck Bass next. I want certain people cut from Project Runway because they suck at fashion. I want Tim Riggins to go to college. Also the judges on American Idol are idiots and don't know what real talent is. Five years ago I'd never even known who Tim Gunn was let alone watch a show that he hosts. I'm slowly getting sucked into a weekly TV habit and I think I'm kinda starting to like it.
XOXO
Gossip Girl
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Knock-Off
I was watching DVF's pre-spring/resort runway show last week while "studying". No, really I was though, listening to a lecture while watching pretty dresses...but anyway, I saw two pieces that I either a) must buy b) must find a knock-off for or c) must be Whitney Port so I may own them.
Emette Dress in Navy
Carnita Skirt in Multi Stripe
Any internet saavy people or fashionistas want to try and find knock-offs for these? I may have to eat mac n cheese to buy them if not.
Emette Dress in Navy
Carnita Skirt in Multi Stripe
Any internet saavy people or fashionistas want to try and find knock-offs for these? I may have to eat mac n cheese to buy them if not.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Typical
Here I go, eating my words about going underground. A girl needs a break from bar studying, right? And I've been hassling Mike to blog and he refuses. That and he's been busy reading all of the Harry Potters for the first time. He's totally sucked into number 6, so much so that he stole it from me to read it. For shame!
Anyway, the other day I was looking on fandango dreaming about going to a movie instead of studying contracts. I saw they had a nice little feature about the top 50 most anticipated movies for 2009 (which btw most of them looked like crap). I was just scrolling through the pictures and short synopses when I got to X-Men: Wolverine and it mentioned that Taylor Kitsch was going to be Gambit in the movie.
I hurriedly exclaimed, "Riggins is going to be Gambit!"
Mike: "What? When?"
"In the new X-Men movie about Wolverine coming out this summer".
"Yeah, I dont know how I feel about that...Riggins?"
"Whatever, he's going to be awesome!" (I can't deny my love for Riggins)
"Gambit was a Cajun. He was also a self-proclaimed ladies man. I just can't see Riggins pulling that off"
"So not true! All he has to do is mumble and throw cards and be a gambler. And he liked Rogue, right? Cajun? What is a Cajun?"
"Gambit was from Louisiana and really proud of his heritage."
"No he was not! I remember because I was totally in love with cartoon Gambit"
"Gambit was my favorite too but I remember this correctly."
"Okay fine I'll wikipedia it. [Searching wikipedia] Uhh...."
"What does it say?"
"As the X-Men's self-described ladies man, Gambit has shown a more vulnerable side of himself over the years, especially when it comes to Rogue. Gambit remains fiercely proud of his Louisiana heritage, and speaks in a very thick, Cajun accent."
Mike then laughed. And I then laughed.
Typical.
PS if you don't know who Riggins is, please please watch Friday Night Lights, the TV show. It's glorious.
Anyway, the other day I was looking on fandango dreaming about going to a movie instead of studying contracts. I saw they had a nice little feature about the top 50 most anticipated movies for 2009 (which btw most of them looked like crap). I was just scrolling through the pictures and short synopses when I got to X-Men: Wolverine and it mentioned that Taylor Kitsch was going to be Gambit in the movie.
I hurriedly exclaimed, "Riggins is going to be Gambit!"
Mike: "What? When?"
"In the new X-Men movie about Wolverine coming out this summer".
"Yeah, I dont know how I feel about that...Riggins?"
"Whatever, he's going to be awesome!" (I can't deny my love for Riggins)
"Gambit was a Cajun. He was also a self-proclaimed ladies man. I just can't see Riggins pulling that off"
"So not true! All he has to do is mumble and throw cards and be a gambler. And he liked Rogue, right? Cajun? What is a Cajun?"
"Gambit was from Louisiana and really proud of his heritage."
"No he was not! I remember because I was totally in love with cartoon Gambit"
"Gambit was my favorite too but I remember this correctly."
"Okay fine I'll wikipedia it. [Searching wikipedia] Uhh...."
"What does it say?"
"As the X-Men's self-described ladies man, Gambit has shown a more vulnerable side of himself over the years, especially when it comes to Rogue. Gambit remains fiercely proud of his Louisiana heritage, and speaks in a very thick, Cajun accent."
Mike then laughed. And I then laughed.
Typical.
PS if you don't know who Riggins is, please please watch Friday Night Lights, the TV show. It's glorious.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Trouble
This is what happens Saturday morning when you have to wake up at 815 am to go to a class that is really boring and makes you want to poke your eyes out (real property).
You look ridiculous with a dark chocolate sprinkles cupcake sitting in front of you. And then magically half of it disappears at the first break because you went off into a corner to scarf it down and then had to wipe the chocolate frosting off your face. Can you blame me?
You look ridiculous with a dark chocolate sprinkles cupcake sitting in front of you. And then magically half of it disappears at the first break because you went off into a corner to scarf it down and then had to wipe the chocolate frosting off your face. Can you blame me?
Monday, January 12, 2009
Underground
I'm going underground for a while. It has to do with this evil evil thing called the California Bar Exam. 3 days of misery are upon me at the end of February and I have to know a lot of law that I sure didn't learn in law school. (Not necessarily my fault, law school doesn't teach for the bar exam and well, you know, I didn't do any reading in law school anyway...)
My days consist of getting up at 8:10, cursing the clock 5 times, going to class for 3 1/2 hours, driving back and snuggling with Mike, scrounging up something for lunch, and then study, study, study. I have been reading blogs just to keep me sane. (That may have to stop soon....)
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know you won't be hearing from me in a while. I turn the blog over to Mike (who also needs to work on the formatting, I totally apologize, but I just think this blog is looking ugly). So don't judge a blog by its layout, the content will still be good, I promise.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
I'll admit it
I cried when we left Boston. It might have been the sleep deprivation and the relief that came from getting everything done, but I burst into tears as we sped down Storrow Drive on Wednesday afternoon in our hired van stuffed full of our luggage.
It was totally unexpected and I'm still trying to analyze why I did cry. When I called my mom while I was on the plane before we took off, I told her I cried and she cried from me just telling her that I cried. She told me she was crying because she was so proud that I moved to Boston and finished my law degree. My theory on why I cried is because it was a really hard place to live, but I felt like I made it home, made some incredible friends that I always want to keep in touch with, and yeah, I got two degrees in three and a half years. But it was hard and out of my comfort zone.
I will miss Boston and I have great memories there.
Why didn't I cry when I left Utah?
It was totally unexpected and I'm still trying to analyze why I did cry. When I called my mom while I was on the plane before we took off, I told her I cried and she cried from me just telling her that I cried. She told me she was crying because she was so proud that I moved to Boston and finished my law degree. My theory on why I cried is because it was a really hard place to live, but I felt like I made it home, made some incredible friends that I always want to keep in touch with, and yeah, I got two degrees in three and a half years. But it was hard and out of my comfort zone.
I will miss Boston and I have great memories there.
Why didn't I cry when I left Utah?
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I will miss Boston. It's true.
Mike and I are moving next week. I can't wrap my brain around it yet. I've wanted to live in California for the last 7 1/2 years, and its finally coming true. Who knows how long we'll be there, but I'm going to soak up every minute. There are a lot of things I will miss about Boston, and I keep trying to remind myself of that these last few days. The weather has been a little hellish, especially today when Mike and I tried to walk to Bertuccis for dinner (btw, I've never been to Bertuccis which is funny since I've lived here for almost 4 years) but got soaked and gave up instead.
Some things I will miss a lot:
1. Red brick and pretty architecture. I still find myself with my mouth open as we glide along Storrow Drive and I get to look up into amazing antique ceilings and red brick everything in the Back Bay. Living in Beacon Hill for 9 months was a dream. Do you remember my private roofdeck?
2. Mike's Pastry and the North End. Each restaurant feels cozy and feels like a home cooked meal, with some of the freshest ingredients and best Italian food I've had outside of Italy. Mike's has a special place in my heart. I fell in love the first time visiting my brother in Boston all those years ago. No one does a cannoli like them.
3. Seasons. There's something to be said for having distinct seasons. The crisp air of fall in New England is one of my favorite feelings. It's unbeatable. It's just too bad that winter lasts too long.
4. The Charles. I have loved running along the Charles these past four years. I will miss it alot. Especially in the winter when its frozen over, there's a light blanket of snow, and no one is out running.
5. Fenway. Mike said yesterday he's so glad that we're moving to a baseball city. Me too. I will miss summer nights at Fenway and the electricity that surrounds the playoffs. OH and do you remember this day? Yeah, that was awesome.
6. Being close to Newbury. I love the first day of "spring" in Boston where it's finally warm enough that you don't have to wear a down parka, a hat, gloves, a scarf, and a cashmere sweater. Everyone comes out of the woodwork and I'm always surprised how many people actually do live in Boston. Everyone hibernates in the winter. As do I.
7. JP Licks. Peanut butter soft frozen yogurt. Enough said.
8. The Longfellow Park building. It's such a great place to go to church. I always felt like I was going to church in the 1700s and afterwards I should have gone to a Daughters of Liberty meeting in Fanueil Hall. I was lucky to be a single and be able to go to this building instead of a rented out warehouse. And I love the ward and I loved how it changed every year, even though I felt like I had to say goodbye to friends too often.
9. Moving Every Year. As much and I HATE moving and as much as I have TOO MUCH STUFF, I am glad I moved each year that I moved here. I got to see a different part of the city each time and get new roommates each time. Looking back, each time was worth it. And each time it reminded me that I never need to buy another thing, EVER.
10. Living close to my brother. For the past few years, my brother and I got to live in the same place, and sometimes about a 5 min walk away from each other. It's been a real blessing to have a sibling close. I will miss him and our shenanigans.
11. Living in a biggish city without it being too big. I craved urban life while in Provo, and Boston provided it. I've loved living in a city and having so many cultural things around me.
12. Friends. I did a lot of growing in Boston and went through things I didn't think I could handle. I'm grateful for the dear friends I've made here and I'm sad to go. I'm still campaigning for everyone to move to the bay area.
Things I won't miss:
1. Bed bugs. Enough said.
2. Hellish weather.
3. Boston drivers.
4. Late sports start times.
5. 6 hour flights to CA
6. Being unsettled. So looking forward to unpacking and utilizing wedding presents (all in CA).
7. Parking far away from my apt. How nice it will be to walk down the stairs to my car as oppposed to 3 or 4 blocks.
8. Paying for parking for that matter.
9. The wind.
10. Undergraduates whereever I go.
11. No access to a good, cheap salad
12. Law school!
Some things I will miss a lot:
1. Red brick and pretty architecture. I still find myself with my mouth open as we glide along Storrow Drive and I get to look up into amazing antique ceilings and red brick everything in the Back Bay. Living in Beacon Hill for 9 months was a dream. Do you remember my private roofdeck?
2. Mike's Pastry and the North End. Each restaurant feels cozy and feels like a home cooked meal, with some of the freshest ingredients and best Italian food I've had outside of Italy. Mike's has a special place in my heart. I fell in love the first time visiting my brother in Boston all those years ago. No one does a cannoli like them.
3. Seasons. There's something to be said for having distinct seasons. The crisp air of fall in New England is one of my favorite feelings. It's unbeatable. It's just too bad that winter lasts too long.
4. The Charles. I have loved running along the Charles these past four years. I will miss it alot. Especially in the winter when its frozen over, there's a light blanket of snow, and no one is out running.
5. Fenway. Mike said yesterday he's so glad that we're moving to a baseball city. Me too. I will miss summer nights at Fenway and the electricity that surrounds the playoffs. OH and do you remember this day? Yeah, that was awesome.
6. Being close to Newbury. I love the first day of "spring" in Boston where it's finally warm enough that you don't have to wear a down parka, a hat, gloves, a scarf, and a cashmere sweater. Everyone comes out of the woodwork and I'm always surprised how many people actually do live in Boston. Everyone hibernates in the winter. As do I.
7. JP Licks. Peanut butter soft frozen yogurt. Enough said.
8. The Longfellow Park building. It's such a great place to go to church. I always felt like I was going to church in the 1700s and afterwards I should have gone to a Daughters of Liberty meeting in Fanueil Hall. I was lucky to be a single and be able to go to this building instead of a rented out warehouse. And I love the ward and I loved how it changed every year, even though I felt like I had to say goodbye to friends too often.
9. Moving Every Year. As much and I HATE moving and as much as I have TOO MUCH STUFF, I am glad I moved each year that I moved here. I got to see a different part of the city each time and get new roommates each time. Looking back, each time was worth it. And each time it reminded me that I never need to buy another thing, EVER.
10. Living close to my brother. For the past few years, my brother and I got to live in the same place, and sometimes about a 5 min walk away from each other. It's been a real blessing to have a sibling close. I will miss him and our shenanigans.
11. Living in a biggish city without it being too big. I craved urban life while in Provo, and Boston provided it. I've loved living in a city and having so many cultural things around me.
12. Friends. I did a lot of growing in Boston and went through things I didn't think I could handle. I'm grateful for the dear friends I've made here and I'm sad to go. I'm still campaigning for everyone to move to the bay area.
Things I won't miss:
1. Bed bugs. Enough said.
2. Hellish weather.
3. Boston drivers.
4. Late sports start times.
5. 6 hour flights to CA
6. Being unsettled. So looking forward to unpacking and utilizing wedding presents (all in CA).
7. Parking far away from my apt. How nice it will be to walk down the stairs to my car as oppposed to 3 or 4 blocks.
8. Paying for parking for that matter.
9. The wind.
10. Undergraduates whereever I go.
11. No access to a good, cheap salad
12. Law school!
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