North Carolina, you better raise up!

AHH, I love North Carolina so far. We are living in a small-ish town called Goldsboro. It's the biggest town I lived in since leaving home, but it is still lacking a lot of fun. However, we are living in possibly the coolest house EVER. It was built a loooonnnggg time ago by a very eccentric man. And you can tell by the decor. (pictures to come!)

While we are here we are working for Habitat for Humanity. Building two houses, and LOVING IT. Our sponsors are absolutely amazing. I am learning so many new skills, that will help me when I become a homeowner. For instance, the other day, Matt and I built and entire deck. Anyone in need of a deck? I can build you one!

For Memorial Day weekend, my team leader, two teammates, and I took a vacation to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina to soak up some rays. Atlantic Beach is the cutest beach town I have ever seen. And they have a killer aquarium that costs only 8 dollars!!! If you are ever looking for a place to vacay, choose Atlantic Beach.

I really love working with Habitat for Humanity. Just the other day, I was working along side the future homeowner of the home we were working on. You could tell how excited he was to have such an amazing opportunity presented in his life. Habitat is not only an amazing corporation, but it is an amazing life changer. Get out in your community and find a local Habitat for Humanity to volunteer at. It is well worth it.

birthday weekend of extreme proportions

I can't even.

I can't even explain or start to say how awesome my weekend was.

Everything that happened, in bullet form. 

Thursday

• drive to Boise
• plane ride to Seattle
• bus ride to Ellensburg
• meet Kable's friends
• stay up till past midnight for the first happy birthday of year 19

Friday

• lunch with Kable and Dennis
• exploring the Burg
• air mattrass fun
• group messages
• millions of phone calls/texts
• dinner with friends
• amazing party
• Happy Birthday singing by an entire party of strangers 
• deep conversations

Saturday

• breakfast with Kable and Dennis
• sit in on tap/ballet class
• bus ride to Seattle
• crazy hobos, shuttle drivers, waitors
• night in Seattle with Kable
• trying to get tickets to The Book of Mormon
• dinner
• cheesecake

Sunday 

• 5:30 AM alarm
• crying at the airport
• saying goodbye to my boo
• crying some more
• plane ride to Boise
• shopping with Mom&Dad
• drive to Twin Falls
• birthday dinner
• presents

But the best parts were the people, the memories, the conversations. 

I want to go backkk. 

**pictures soonnn**

now boarding the plane to birthday fun.

I just purchased a ticket to go see Kable over my birthday!!!!!

Next Thursday I will be boarding a plane to Seattle and I couldn't be happier.

Or more excited.

Best birthday present ever. 

Thanks, self. 

the past little while.

the past two weeks have been the best time, practically, ever.

 And I want to tell you all about it, 

but I don't want to bore you. 

So, in picture form, the past couple of weeks have been like this. 

to start things off, MY BEST FRIEND CAME HOME!!!!

Christmas Eve. Sister Love.

Christmas Day we went to Les Mis with a ton of fiends.

My other best friend came home, and we played in the snow :)

I had an absolutely amazing night with best friends. Before we went to Chilies Friday, we had a mini photoshoot.

At Chilies we met up with a few other friends and my boyfriend.
Who isn't really my boyfriend.
But I pretend he is.
And that we have been dating for like 7 months.
He's okay with this.
Chase, btw. :)

After Chilies we went to my house and watched Pitch Perfect.
Always Pitch Perfect.

Next adventure was CSI basketball watching with my faves.

After the game, we got in the car and drove to Jack in the Box ( I know, ew)
But I ate my first bite of beef in 4 YEARS!
Big deal.
I felt sick.

And next came New Years Eve.
Which was possible the best night ever.
I spent it with so many people, and I just wish I had taken more pictures.
We went party hopping and saw a ton of old friends.
At midnight, I kissed Kable... because he is my best friend and there is no better person :) 

That about sums up the amazingness of my life.

At least my favorite moments.

Everyday was full, exciting, and fun. 

So blessed with amazing people. 

<3 

one million memories.

Even though 2012 was probably the most challenging and hard year yet, it made me 10X stronger. I learned so much about myself, my family, and my friends. I made new relationships, lost some old, and made some ultimately stronger. I spent 2012 with the most amazing people on this planet. I just want to thank each and every person involved for making my life the special story it is. I wouldn't trade my life for any other. 

in 2012 I...

• GRADUATED
• made countless friends
• found myself
• went to my first concert
• started a blog
• ate beef for the first time since 8th grade
• enjoyed life
• took part in 2 stage productions
• got accepted into AmeriCorps
• met new people
• made 100 skype calls
• fell in love
• became happy
• said goodbye
• lost trust/gained trust
• smiled everyday
• had an amazing year
• spent the night in the hospital
• saw Les Mis on stage and in theaters
• got addicted to Pinterest
• took a billion pictures
• loved every second of it

201213

let's do this.

news, news, news.

I, Lindsey Nicole Mancari, have joined the rest of the world.

I got my first smart phone.

For Christmas.

And I don't know how to handle it. 

And of course, yesterday was amazing.

I feel so spoiled, not only with gifts, but with love.

I have such an amazing life. 

merry christmas to youuuuu!

5 days, 11 hours, 31 minutes...i'm in trouble.

I keep watching my little Christmas countdown go down.

naturally.

and I keep realizing that I still need to do, well, ALL of my shopping.

usually I am the one with the fist presents under the tree for my family.

apparently not this year.

I might be the last.

I'm talking like 11:59 PM on December 24th.

good news is, I am super excited for the 25th

and I actually am planning on going shopping

eventually.

p.s. this is really funny and totally cute.

 p.s.s. just by writing this, I have lost like 4 minutes till Christmas.

for once.

this is all I want for Christmas, one thing. 

the one thing I know I shouldn't have.

and shouldn't ask for.

but the one thing I am dying for.

let the decorating commence.

my Friday night.

penguin socks, Christmas lights. 

perfection.

bring on December! 

merry kissmoose.

 if you haven't already noticed. . .

i have a Christmas countdown on my blog.

but I am not ashamed at all.

I am so terribly excited for Christmas.

and i am pretty sure i haven't been this excited since I was but a wee one.

there is only two things missing. . . 

1. we have yet to decorate our house for Christmas (but I do think that is happening tomorrow :D) 

2. SNOWWWWWW! where are youuu?  

9 DAYSSS

WARNING: THIS IS ALL I AM GOING TO BE ABLE TO BLOG ABOUT FOR THE NEXT MONTH!

prepare yourself for the best news of the entire existence of my life. . . 

but seriously, be ready. . . 

MY BEST FRIEND IS COMING HOME FROM COLLEGE IN LIKE 9 DAYSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that is all.

have a nice day.

carry on. 

<3 

thanksgiving, gobble gobble.

happy thanksgiving!

so thankful for:

• my amazingly supportive family who have given me everything. ♥
• candycanes and coffee. ♥
• friends that will always be by my side, forever. ♥
• cuddley scarfs, sweaters, and boots. ♥
• the most rewarding job, complete with a bestfriendboss. ♥
• the opportunities to come. . . AmeriCorps. ♥
• satin zebra sheets. ♥
• my little cuddle dog, Lilly. ♥
• Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Blogger. ♥
• skype, always keeping me in touch with my faraway friends. ♥
• how beautiful Twin Falls is. ♥
• my personal trainer, Vanessa. ♥
• music, music, music. ♥
• texting. ♥
• my little purple car, Patricia. ♥
• talents that I have and have not discovered in myself. ♥
• the unknown future. ♥
• rain and snow. ♥
• christmassss. ♥

Halloweennnneyyy... BOO

Happy Halloween!

(For a few more hours at least)

This year my costume was legit.

I had all of these things in my closet (or my sister's)

And I made myself into a hipster ballerina. So weird. :)

And my sister made me go out in public. 

Even though I wasn't wearing pants.

Only a leotard. 

Aca-awkward.

Anywhooo,

I hope you ate lots of treats and had an enjoyable day :)