Author: brittanlauren

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Heart Strings

Someone I swore I’d never become…

Saturday, I initiated my new Disneyland annual pass. Over the past several years I have had many annual passes, occasionally taking a year off here or there. This past year my pass expired in May; I decided not to renew due to my pass. When Christmas time rolled around I was wishing I had a … Continue reading Someone I swore I’d never become…

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Old Friends

This week I was in a wedding for the sixth time. After being a bridesmaid that many times I am starting to feel like a wedding professional. The movie “27 Dresses” is a little bit reminiscent of my life, or at least I like to joke that it is. This week’s bride was Lindsay Sharpe a good … Continue reading Old Friends

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Com 300

Today is my second day of the quarter and I am tired. I have class from 10am until 7pm with only one hour break, and that isn’t even including time for commute. The most tiring part of my school days is my run of 3 consecutive classes in the same room. My brain gets about … Continue reading Com 300

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The mirror will tell

Have you ever looked into the mirror of your younger self? Have you ever looked into your younger heart and asked why it caused you to do the things you did? Have you ever looked at the direction your heart led you in the past and noticed that somewhere along the line you changed direction? … Continue reading The mirror will tell

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Facing the Mountains

2011 was an eventful year for me. As I think back over it though with just quick thoughts the things that stand out are a couple of my mistakes and failures. Maybe it’s because I am still feeling the repercussions of my actions from a mistake I made which fills my heart with heavy regret. … Continue reading Facing the Mountains

Heart Strings

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” -Louis L’Amour So today is my first day of my second year at Cal Poly Pomona. I am taking 4 communication classes this quarter and one of them is reporting 1. One of the requirements of this class is … Continue reading

Heart Strings

The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, and that’s what you’ve given me. That’s what I hope to give to you forever. I love you. Noah Calhoon

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Santa Ana’s

Wind brings a forced fall. Tired leaves crumble and let loose of the branches that gave them life. The power that’s displayed, when the wind blows them all astray. Bringing havoc in the streets, the sidewalks, the lawns. Change fills the air as the gusts blow through. Readying for the winter that’s never coming. These … Continue reading Santa Ana’s