Welcome!
I’m Lauren, and I’m so glad that you’re here! I’m a born and raised Texan and Latina (I know, my name is SO Latina). I’m a chaotic bookworm who likes to make plans in pencil. The longer I live, the more I realize, I need to make my plans in pencil. Growing up, I intended to obtain a bachelor’s degree, attend law school, establish a career and then maybe think about a family. Well, the scriptures are true, I make plans, but the Lord directs my path. I did get my bachelors degree and a personal training certification, but I never went to law school. I became a third-grade teacher and I can’t imagine loving a profession more! Seriously, if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.
After college, in 2012, I married my best friend, partner in crime and constant inspiration. I would never be who I am today without this man. He is the most committed person I’ve ever met and I’m inspired by him daily. He is one of those people who is good at everything, a real life renaissance man. He is a software engineer and helps me with a lot of the technical side of this site.
In 2014, we found out that it was very unlikely that we would have children. We were extremely sad. However, God is a big and faithful God, and he had his own plans. In 2015 we had a beautiful baby girl! It was a tough pregnancy and delivery, but I wouldn’t change a thing. God used it to make me who I am. She is our sunshine and the sweetest girl ever (there is a chance I’m a bit biased). We like to spend our time reading books, going for walks and making messes in the house.
I love routines, schedules, having things clean and I get SUPER excited shopping for office supplies and anything that could potentially be used for organizing. On the other hand, I like to make messes, experiment, be spontaneous and purposefully jump in muddy puddles. I desire to have adventures, move out of my comfort zone and fearlessly run into every unknown! However, I can struggle with actually doing that. This is where Imperfect Adventures was born.
Why “Imperfect Adventures?”
Let me be real with you for a minute, I don’t want to fail at anything. It’s embarrassing and makes me feel bad! After soul-searching and prayer on the subject, here is my theory; it’s in the perspective. Am I looking at myself and how great I want to be, or at God and his grace that covers me? Am I looking with envy on the mountaintops, without appreciating the road full of adventures? I call this site Imperfect Adventures, because I have to be alright with making mistakes and putting my imperfections out there, to move forward in all the adventures that God has for me.
“A strong woman has strength for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is the journey that makes her strong.” Unknown Author
I am passionate about healthy living, but I’m human and I don’t Check out my most recent posts here! You can subscribe to Imperfect Adventures, follow me on social media, or shoot me an e-mail, I’d love to meet you!