Christmas Joys (:

This Christmas was definitely different.  It wasn't the same at all.  Although, because of that, it became sort of a wonderful experience for me.  I wasn't expecting any gifts and I knew Christmas Eve partying would be a little bit different but I was excited all the same.

FIRST.. we went mini-golfing with the family.. I was SOOO bad. It was awesome!

After that we went to my aunt's house and enjoyed dinner/breakfast with the family which I have NO pictures from because I actually enjoyed the night with my family!

Christmas gifts we opened on Christmas afternoon.  My family was so grateful! Every gift that was opened was from someone outside of our immediate family, which was actually a really cool experience.

Alina.. $50 and a Movie Ticket!

Marcus.. $50 and a HoHoHo Card!

Mom and Dad.. $100, 2 Movie Tickets, and a Gift Card (for food!)

Izaak.. Prepaid Visa and chocolate kisses :P

Dad.. $100 and a card!

Alina.. $50 and a "Christmas" card!

Marcus.. Prepaid Visa and a chocolate kiss!

Ma.. $100 and a "Noel" card!

The whole family got a Christmas Jar with Target gift cards!

Alina.. Prepaid Visa and chocolate kisses!

Izaak, $50 and a Movie Ticket!

Marcus.. $50 (not shown) and a Movie Ticket!

And of course I had to get my mom a calendar!

And by the way.. those Movie Tickets were gone the next day.  We had a family outing and went to see Sherlock Holmes which was AWESOME!!

On Christmas I also got to catch up with an old friend of mine that I haven't seen in 8 years!  That was honestly amazing and totally unexpected.  It will definitely be a Christmas to remember.

Alina Lauren..

Justin Bieber

I was shopping for soap today.. I turned to see my brother checking out the Justin Bieber toothbrushes and I knew it would be a perfect moment for a photo.  I got out my phone quickly and opened up the camera setting so fast.

Waiting for the right moment I held the phone behind my back.  My brother picked up the box and turned to me saying, "Hey Alina, this is what I want for Christmas!"  And BAM. He didn't even see it coming.

I'm so ninja.

Alina Lauren..

Children

I'm about to take out my anger on the population of kids around the world that are "in a relationship."
You're not even 10 years old!
BOYS HAVE COOTIES!

You're supposed to be using a jump-rope and a yo-yo to have fun.  Not posting on your Facebook, "get to see my baby today, so excited!"

I don't even get to see my "baby" ... okay maybe I do, but my baby is a dog, not a 10 year old boy. And I don't get that excited about it.

Alina Cooper...

Happiness..

I realized, today, the meaning of true happiness.

How does this make you feel?

AWESOME!

Alina Cooper

Creativity..

Today my dad and I decorated a stick for my Sugar Plum Fairy number. We painted it red and drenched it in glitter. It was beautiful!

Stick will be added later.. (: ... maybe.

Alina Lauren..

Finals Part 2

Now that finals are finally over I realize how scatter brained I've been. I think its to due the room I've been.. sleeping in?

This is depressing..

I don't have time to clean it.. Dance show this weekend and bell choir performances.

Alina Lauren..

Finals

Oh the beauty of finals.  Didn't I just clean my room a few days ago? Yeah, didn't last.

My bed isn't even made..

Depressing isn't it.  My mind looks the same as my room.  Stupid finals!!

Alina Lauren..

Beautiful Girl.

Today I went to a girl's birthday party. I used to babysit her ALL the time! She calls me Auntie "Ina" (short for Alina, but she couldn't say it) and she is just too adorable!  For her birthday her parents set up their studio like a little club and they were all dancin' the night away! I had a lot of fun, and I miss her so much!!

Sadelle and Me!

Alina Lauren..

P.S. Yes that is a giraffe hat. Isn't it cute?!

Dance Shoppe

Today.. I found out that the dance shoppe I'm working at is closing soon. Unless they find someone to buy it, which I'm doubting will happen.  One of the only dance shoppes in Vegas!! They can't, they just can't.

Alina Lauren..

Missed yesterday..

Nothing happened yesterday. But today something did!

Not only did my friend Kassidy and I make adorable matching hats, but I also got busy with the pipe-cleaner thingys!

Spelled my name.

Made a flower that I will someday give to the love of my life.

The picture of our Santa Hats will come later.. after I steal the picture from her.. !!

Alina Lauren..

Super Energy Mode!

So today I was eating... Booboo got mad at me for not sharing.. How rude of me, huh?

Angry Booboo..

I also decided to clean my room and I made sure to take some before and after pictures! It was a mess and now not only my room is cleared out but my mind is as well!

Before

After

Until next time,

Alina Lauren..

Day of ... Something.

I'm not feeling creative at all today.. Nothing particularly amazing happened.  I finished two college classes though! Gotta love that! College is great.  And .. there was something else but I can't remember.

I REALLY have to clean my room. Winter Break is so useful for such stupid little things that will make my life so much better in a dumb way. It would probably take me an hour to completely dung out my room and I just can't find the energy! So.. I'm going to bed.. want a picture for today? okay.. umm here's my brother :D

I'm Sexy and I Know It...

Yes. That's celery. He was high on it.. last Thanksgiving. Good times!

Alina Lauren..

Boys in Every Store.. :P

Yes I found myself singing "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas," and literally accidentally, unconsciously used the words boys instead of toys.. Boy am I a dreamer.. "Boys in every store." That'd be awesome huh?

I also dug through the back of my closet and found this lovely sweater. I'm TOTALLY in Christmas mood now. I'm wearing this sweater to school too. And dance. Watch me. I'll do it, proudly. ;)

I look sexy.

AND I realized I had this beautiful version of "Baby It's Cold Outside" on my iPod.. It is playing below. Such a cute, cheezy song!

Alina Lauren..

Sunday...

Today I attempted to record my first song for the harp.. on my own.

The song is called Chanson sans paroles (Song Without Words) and I honestly hadn't played this song for months before today so when I decided to do that one I knew it would be a little rusty. However I found that the recording of my harp did not pick up the warmth that you can feel and hear in-person but other than that it wasn't too bad. I hope you enjoy!

Alina Lauren..

Saturday..

I had dance today. I knew I was going to be hungry so I took action.

I ate a whole pomegranate.

Isn't that SO delicious looking! My hands were temporarily stained but the flavor was well worth the work!

I also performed a number at an art school (LVA) here in Vegas.. that was fun! ... yeah. Beforehand I stuck around at my studio with some younger girls there and we choreographed to "Drops of Jupiter" by Train. Forgot how much I love to choreograph. I think I freaked them out a little bit though! I was going crazy...

Alina Lauren..

Friday..

It rained today.. FINALLY! It's feeling more like the Christmas season every day and it is wonderful!

Gazing out the window at a Las Vegas winter. Brown and wet :D

Alina Lauren..

Thursday..

My brother made a tree topper for our baby Christmas tree!  He is so talented. It's amazing.

Loverly.

Alina Lauren..

Wednesday..

My brother made a meal today.. A delicious egg-filled, egg-only, spooky meal.. It freaked me out.  He was extremely proud. Look at this thing.

Oooooo...

Frightening huh?

Alina Lauren