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Lauren Johnson
@Lady_LaurenJ


Smile Starter 
Giggle Giver
Music Lover
Adventure Seeker
Selfless Heart
Now Or Never Attitude
Visionary
PR Girl
Modern-day Philosopher


 I'm just a 20-something trying to find my place in this world. Wait that's Taylor Swift, never mind! This blog bloomed as a result of post college growing pains. I vent about life and my adventurous travels. A heart on my sleeve kind of gal, you'll always know what I'm thinking. I'm a deep thinker and most posts are my way of processing things that I've pondered for some time. It's my release and outlet so if someone else can relate and takes something from it then even better!  Oh, and I do alumni relations at Sinclair Community College in my free time. I love my job but I choose not to lead with it when identifying who I am. There's so much more to me than what I do for work!


 You know when someone or something really just fries your fritter?! It's like, "Excuuuuse ME!"

That's the attitude I have towards life sometimes.

The twists and turns of life... It's a roller coaster you can't get off of, so hold tight and enjoy the ride! Sometimes you just have to say, "Excuse me, life" and keep trucking along! ;-)

I'd love to hear from you. For further discussion or private conversation please leave your email, and I'll contact you directly! :-)

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