Um, wanna attend a FAMOUS party LIVE with Jess?!

Hey, guys!!

It's LT and I'm reposting a VERY important post from Jess' blog. This TOTES has to happen!

Ugh, Mom's calling me for dinner! (But YAY because we're having Indian tonight!)

I'll blog soon!

xx

~LT

From Jess: 

So . . . would ANY of you guys be interested in attending a live virtual party with me?

Like, I'll be LIVE on camera from my computer and *all* of you, Team Canterwood, can watch and type questions to me that I'll read and answer in real time!

Here's how it would work:

1. You can find me here. I'll have set up a note that says what day and time the party is.

2. BEFORE the live party, you have to sign up for a free account. (The don't spam, or use your real name--you can use a screenname for privacy.) You have to give a real email address, though, to confirm your account. Again, it's 100% FREE. Promise!

This is what the sign up page looks like. See the "your email account" button? That's what you want to click. :) Or, "Join with Facebook" if you like.

3. On the day and time of the party, login and click on my channel. (The link in #1. You'll see me on camera (I can't see you), but you'll see a chat window where you can start asking me questions. Those will be visible for everyone to see.

I'll be able to read the comments or questions from you and will answer as many ask I can! The party would last an hour and you can join in and leave whenever you like.

If this sounds like supersparkly fun (it does to me!) then I need Team Canterwood out in full force for FAMOUS.

If FAMOUS sells more copies in the first 7 days of its release (including any pre-orders and then from June 11-June 18) then we'll have a party!

I'll have to get the numbers of copies sold the first week from my publisher, so if the party does happen (I know you guys can do it!) it'll likely be the week after the 4th of July so that everyone's home from vacay.

I really want to party with Team Canterwood! So, fingers crossed, and I hope we make FAMOUS, well, famous. ;) If you have questions or want to trade tips on getting the word out about FAMOUS with other TC members, feel free to use the comments area to do so.

If you want to go ahead and set up your free account for my channel, please go ahead. I will definitely be doing live shows in the future.

Much love!

xoxo

Fashion emergency!

Yaaay Friday!

Khloe's making fun of me because I told her that I was prob going to be snoring by 8 tonight because I'm tres tired. :p I DO feel very old, lol. This week was a killer. So. Much. Homework.

But . . . Drew's taking me to a movie at the media center tomorrow night! *perks up* Just thinking about it makes me feel like I have downed 3 cups of  white tea!

I'm trying to choose my outfit and I'm down to 2 options. Opinions, please?

#1: A baby blue peplum top with delicate white lace along the bottom. I'd dress down the top with dark blue skinny jeans and black ballet flats.

#2: A vintage-y Lucky brand v-neck T-shirt with that's black with a rose in the center and petals falling toward the hem. I could pair it with either a jean skirt or skinny jeans and the same black ballet flats.

What do you guys think Drew will like more? Or do both of those outfits scream "Call the fashion police?!"

Aide moi! (KK would remind me to translate! I said "help me!")

xx

~LT

This just in . . .

My roommate, Khloe Kinsella, is officially insane! And by insane, I mean so crazy-dedicated to acting that she's going to win an Oscar one day. How do I know? I can hear her running lines for her new demo reel through the closed bathroom door and over running shower water.

O_o

*giggles*

No, being tres serious, KK is admirably dedicated to acting. Her drama advisor told her that it was time to film a new reel and asked Khloe to think about pieces that she could do to showcase her "range."

Something serious.

Something comedic.

Something honest and real.

Poor Khlo has been stressing for days trying to make the parfait list of monologues. She's been online searching for demo reels that successful actors used to give her inspiration. I wanted to help so I pulled a Type-A Lauren and got her a gold, glittery notebook so she can take notes. I also offered to help her practice monologues. Khloe said she has to memorize the pieces, but she doesn't want to run them TOO often because she's afraid they'll sound dull and over rehearsed.

I understand that.

There's a fine line in dressage between learning a test for an upcoming show and practicing so much that Whisper gets bored and our routine is flat.

Speaking of dressage . . . I've got a one on one (!) session with Mr. Conner instead of my regular lesson. Mr. Conner is taking turns with my class and giving each of us a private lesson. Cole had his yesterday and he was the first one to go. I should log off and get some sleep to prep! Mr. Conner will be mad if I show up with dark circles under my eyes. Eeep!

Night!

xoxo

~L

Happy spring!

Oh, mon Dieu! 

I can't believe it's spring! There has been SO much happening--you guys won't believe it!! (I just yelled over my shoulder at KK to turn up Watch! because her fave show is on.) Khlo's been keeping the volume down because I've been studying for HOURS. Taking a quick break to blog.

So . . . Drew and I went on a date last night! :) :) He took me to the pizza place on campus. It was perfect because the weather just started to feel like spring and I was in the mood for pizza and lemonade. We shared a mushroom and pepperoni pizza. We talked about Drew's swim team practices, my riding lessons, and how we both couldn't believe it was April. We're graduating soon! Bye, seventh grade! Hello, eighth grade in the fall!

Drew and Taylor are still swim team co-captains and there was a little bit of an incident at practice yesterday. The coach told Drew and Taylor to decide together on drills for the team. They both came up with different plans and Drew found a legitimate weak spot in Taylor's plan, which he pointed out privately. He didn't want to embarrass Taylor in front of the team or the coach. Taylor totally balked and said his plan was fine and he wanted to use his exercises and not Drew's.

Drew conceded and the team went through Taylor's drills. At the end of practice, the coach called Taylor and Drew up in front of the team and asked whose idea it was for the drills. Tay said his. The coach then pointed out, in front of EVERYONE (cringe), the exact flaw in the plan that Drew did. Tay was mortified.

He didn't talk to Drew in the locker room or anything. I'm writing this thinking, "It's not Drew's fault! Why is Tay mad at Drew?!"

Ugh.

These guys can be so complicated sometimes.

Moving on . . .

Riding is going well! Whisper is shedding her teddy bear coat and leaving me covered in hair every day. We're working really hard on our jumping and I'm getting more confident every day. In just a few short months, it'll be ONE year since I've had her. I can't believe it. :)

Mr. Conner mentioned to our class that we'll be riding in a spring show at one of the local schools in a couple of weeks. I'm still deciding on what classes to take. Any ideas? LOL

Have to sign off, but did want to say that I promise to update more! Leave me a comment about what you're up to!

I missed you guys!

xx

~LT

Merry Post-Christmas!

Bonjour!!

How was everyone's Christmas?! What did you guys get? I had an AMAZING day and feel so lucky to have been able to spend time with people I love. Plus, the presents didn't exactly hurt, either. ;p

I think my fave gift is an Apple gift card. I'll def use that when I'm at school and want to buy new music. I also got a Barnes & Noble gift card which I prob won't even be able to wait another day to spend. I've already got a window open on my computer and am scrolling through books that sound good. I also got a gift certificate to Stateline Tack. Whisper really needs a new lead line, so it was parfait timing.

We have this tradition in my fam that everyone makes a new dish or drink for Christmas dinner. I researched homemade apple spiced cider and Becca helped me make it. Luckily, everyone loved it! :) Anyone else have family traditions on Christmas? Do you open presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? I've tried for YEARS to convince my parents to let Becca and me open our gifts on Christmas Eve but no go. They always make us wait till the morning. Actually, I really love that feeling of waking up and running out to the living room and finding presents under the tree and the fireplace lit.

Tell me all about your Christmas! I hope it was warm, wonderful, and filled with loved ones!

xo

~LT

Christmas is almost here! :)

It's the moooost wonderful time of the year! :D

It really is because . . . ARGH! I can't tell you guys yet--it's a HUGE secret that's going to be revealed in HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. So I have to wait until next fall for you to find out. Boo. :( BUT BUT BUT what I can say is that I think it's going to be the most unforgettable Christmas ever.

I'm going home soon and I'm really excited. :)

There are lots of awesome things I want to do over break, like:

Watch: A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, Elf, and whatever movies Becca wants to see

Eat lots of cookies (Mom and I make gingerbread people every year!) and sweets!

Drink a zillion and a half cups of these teas: Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride, Candy Cane Lane, Gingerbread Spice, Nutcracker Sweet and Sugar Plum Spice.

Play Wii against Becca! (We love tennis!)

And that's just the start of my list! What's on yours? Are you traveling for Christmas? Fill me in!

xoxo

LT

PS: Anyone ever claiming in the comments to be me ISN'T unless they're linked to this blog with my user name. Just an FYI.

Homework. Ugh!

Can't blog till the weekend . . . on a "homework only" deal with myself when I use the computer 'till after Friday.

But then I'll update you all!

Miss you!

xoxo

~LT