30 Day Photo Challenge: Day 3

Day 3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show...

Moulin Rouge! (pronounced Moo-lawn Rooj, for those who don't know) This show stars my two favorite actors, Ewan McGregor (middle left) and Nicole Kidman (middle right). They play a penniless writer and a courtesan who fall in love against all odds, only to be separated by a rich and powerful Duke and (eventually) a disease which neither know about. I don't want to spoil the ending, but its a tear jerker. I love it!
What I really love most about this movie is the music! The songs are compilations of songs from musicals or pop culture revamped to fit this show. My favorite is the Elephant Love Medley (named so because it is sung in a building shaped like an elephant), which are love songs remixed. The song includes "Love Is Like Oxygen" - Sweet (band), "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing" - The Four Aces, "Up Where We Belong" - Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes, "All You Need Is Love" - The Beatles, "Lover's Game" - Chris Isaak, "I Was Made For Lovin' You" - Kiss, "One More Night" - Phil Collins, "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" - U2, "Don't Leave Me This Way" - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, "Silly Love Songs" - Paul McCartney and Wings, "Heroes" - David Bowie,  "I Will Always Love You" - Dolly Parton (and later by Whitney Houston), and "Your Song" - Elton John. So obviously, this song is a great one! The weirdest song in the show would probably be the Duke and Harry Zidler (middle in the picture) singing Madonna's "Like a Virgin".

Anyways, its an AWESOME show and you should all go out and see it! I love love love love love love love this movie!

--Lexi Lou

30 Day Photo Challenge: Day 2

Day 2: A picture with you and the person you've been closest to the longest

This is a picture from one year ago at my high school graduation. That's right! The person I've been closest to the longest is my mom!

I love my mom so much. Through the years I've been able to talk to her about anything. She has always believed in me and has laughed/cried along with me. I've loved this summer because I've gotten to spend more time with just her (and Sarah) than I have in years and its AWESOME! She is such an inspiration to me. I hope to be a mom, wife, cook, and amazing woman just like her someday. 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my mommy!!

30 Day Photo Challenge: Day 1

Hey readers! To get my blogging started, I'm going to try one of these thirty day photo challenge things I've seen done on Facebook. I figured since its the beginning of a new month it'd be best to start today! Just a little something to help you guys get to know me and also a way to get my creative juices flowing. Maybe I'll find something AWESOME to write about!

Here's the list if you guys want to try it yourselves.


Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of your night(something you did that night)
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most crazy things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture of a letter(like a letter you recieve in the mail)
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

There is a second list I may start after this one is complete. Hopefully I will actually stick to it.

Ok, so Day 1: A picture of myself and ten facts...

Ten facts about me... hmmm...

1. I am the oldest of five siblings, the youngest just about to turn 5

2. I love watching movies that make me cry

3. Don't give me caffeine unless you are prepared to listen to me laugh at things you will never understand
4. I love acting!
5. My favorite hymn is #89 How Firm a Foundation
6. I didn't get my first kiss until my Freshman year of college...
7. When I was growing up, I wanted to be the next Shirley Temple
8. I am somewhat geeky sometimes
9. My favorite book EVER is Pride and Prejudice
10. I am lactose intolerant. I can't eat dairy unless its in something or (depending on what kind of dairy) in very small amounts. A sad thing considering how much I LOVE ice cream

Wow, it was harder than I thought to think of ten things people might actually want to hear. The last one kind of counts as two in my book. I can't wait to do the rest of these!

--Lexi Lou

P.S. In case you guys were wondering, my weight loss things should be coming in the mail TODAY! So next Wednesday I'm starting my Weight Loss Wednesdays. Every Wednesday I'll be posting about my progress and challenges. Maybe even a picture? But I'm not so sure how comfortable I am with that yet. Can't wait to start it though!