the Alaskan wilderness

hat: forever 21 // shirt/cardigan/shorts/shoes: thrifted






(Aaah don't you just love camping hair?)

This past weekend my family went camping, and knowing how beautiful the location was, I just couldn't resist taking a couple outfit shots. I was afraid it would be too cold to take photos, and the majority of the time layers of clothes were piled on, but for a moment Saturday night the sun broke through the clouds and my brother and I quickly jumped on our bikes and rode to the lake to take photos (thanks Nicholas!).

I had been needing shorts really badly and got lucky at the thrift store. Finally someone donated a pair of cute shorts in my size! Does anybody else wear the same clothes multiple times a week? I have a feeling that I will be wearing these a lot this summer. That is, if the weather ever gets warm enough.

I'll have a post about this camping trip up later this week. Until then, enjoy this video of this camping location I made last year:

Camping from Lauren Parker on Vimeo.

my week in instagram #3

finished my first sketch for my summer goals // a kitty peering down from my loft // finished the best series ever // posted a fun diy project // met up with friends/clients to discuss wedding plans // a silly kitty cat // went on a date with Matt // traveled into the unknown for a camping trip // an inspiring quote for my 365


It seems like everyone is doing a "week in instagram" post nowadays. Can't say I blame them though, instagram is so fun! It's a perfect way to document life right as it happens and the best part is you get to share it with others. I love that. Since I was camping the day I usually post this, you get it just a couple days late. Oh well!

Hope you have a fantastic day. If you want to follow me on instagram, my username is @impulsings. :)

we fly

day 163

These cute kids kindly agreed to model for my 365 photo for today. Below are a few of my favorite outtakes. You can see all the photos on my photography page.

photo dump

day 162



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day 160

This past weekend I've been off camping, or as my mom likes to call it, working on my bed appreciation. Well I'm back with a camera full of photos that I can't wait to share. It's nice being in nature, but I also like the structure of everyday life. The quote by Oscar Wilde I rediscovered just today and it's something that really resonates with me. I don't want to just survive, I want to thrive; do things that I want to do; do things that make me scared to death; just live life as much as I possibly can. I forget that all too often though, so this photo will hopefully be a good reminder.