Lauren D.M. Smith

So I've officially gotten my wedding dress. It's a weird feeling and has really brought home the fact that I'm getting married. I mean, I'm wearing my ring and all that, but having a dress make it real, the venues I'm looking at aren't for any other event. They're for our wedding. I am super excited about it though! Me, my sister, and my mom went up to Toronto to the Kleinfelds there (we have watched way too much Say Yes To The Dress which prompted the visit) and it was prett

So I'm finally writing a post about my recent trip to Namibia. It was a mother-daugther trip with five of us: my mom, my sister, my mom's friend Gayle, her daughter Taryn, and me. It was a once in a lifetime experience and something I'll never forget! We had an amazing guide named Derek from Blue Crane Safaris who took care of us every step of the way. He put up with our insanity and the reputation we earned at every lodge we stayed at, most learning within the first few hour

I'm still completely over the moon about having won SYTYCW 2015. It's been the best month of my life and I'm kind of still in shock. It's been quite the journey and I couldn't have done it without the support of my family, friends, and followers. You guys are the best! This post is also this late because I only got back to Canada last week and never did finish making this website until today. But it's done now, so hurray! #SYTYCW15 #contest #writing #EmperorsArrow #Harlequin