Future

Don't know what you want to do in your future? THAT'S OK.  I hear it everyday from friends and it kills me because I believe that everyone can be literally ANYTHING they want to be, do ANYTHING they want to do.

I think people sit back and wait for something great to happen to them or something to come upon them for their future.  You have to bust your ass for what you want.  I haven't achieved all of these goals of mine without chasing after them.  It's literally the greatest feeling to cross off that goal on your notebook and be living in the dream you always dreamt.

No I haven't accomplished everything on my list or everything I want in life.  I never will because the list only grows and grows and grows.  We have one life to live.  Think about that for a second.  It's ours, not anyone else's; so stop doing what others want you to do and go for what YOU want.

I always say this:  life is way too short to not go after what you want.  There's no blueprint on how you're supposed to live your life.  Create your own blueprint and live it up.  Strive to be great.  To be great you have to follow in the steps of someone who has what you want, who you believe is great.

Greatness is not in the G.P.A, the degree or the resume of someone, it's their accomplishments and passion for a life they want to live.  Passion, motivation, strive, dedication, drive and focus is the only mindset to have.  Wake up in the morning and ask yourself. "is this how you want to spend your last day", if it's a no, then MAKE A CHANGE to make it the best last day.

"Imagine you had everything you wanted, everything.  Imagine you were everything you wanted to be, and capture that feeling.  That's the easiest way to manifest what you want."  -- Big Sean



Nothing in your life can change unless you MAKE A CHANGE.
xx lo

Surroundings

Decide where you want to make and make a decision and run for it.  Our path is laid out for us, all we have to do is start running.  Chase what ever it is that you want to be a reality.  Sitting around daydreaming and literally saying, for example, "I can't wait to be rich", is not going to get you rich.  Figuring out exactly where you want and need to be in 1, 5 or even 10 years is a tool for achieving your goals.

The one thing that a lot of people get upset about is that there is no one there with them, supporting them.  Support comes from the ones who believe in you and have faith that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.  The ones who you thought may be there and aren't, probably aren't your true support system.

Why waste your time around the people who don't believe in you and who don't see the world like you do?  That causes a tough relationship when you're so passionate about what you're doing and your "support" doesn't get it, it doesn't click for them.  And that's ok.  I'm not saying to cut them out forever, they just don't see everything the way you do.

Find the ones who you can share all of your excitement, achievements, goals and passions with, those are the ones who last.  They get you, they get where you're coming from, they get where you want to be and they KNOW you can.  Surrounding yourself with positive energy and people makes the WORLD of a difference and keeps you positive and driven.

"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place."~Nora Roberts

Keep the negativity outside, it's a disease.
xxxlo

Refreshing

When times get tough, people get discouraged.  When things don't go your way, you get upset.  When life throws you curveballs, you move out of the way.

Stop running from what it attracting you.  Everything and everyone is in your life for a reason.  That one tiny occurrence can change your whole future.  Why question fate?  Pursue something different.  There's no point in running from changes.  People live day-to-day with their normal routine which makes me sick.  Quit living and start creating.

Big Sean has been one of my biggest inspirations lately and he says, " Damn near anything we can think is real, and if it's not, we can create it.  See that's the gift we were given... to evolve, advance, create.  I create my own world, I can make any situation reality."
CLICK ON THIS FOR THE BIG SEAN VIDEO.

Most people listen and care what others think.  WHY??? They aren't going to help you get to your dream.  Quit listening to downers and start listening to people who have what you want.  It's so simple. You can't take life for granted when you have the whole world in your hands.

powerful

It's not there until you see it happen.
xx lo

WRITE IT DOWN

I always talk about chasing your dreams and going after what you want in life.  I never really talk about how to get there.  How can you create a way to literally be living your dream?  Simple.  Write down every single goal or desire you wish you achieve and make it happen.

Writing down your goals are 100% effective. Before I moved to LA, one night I sat in my dorm room halfway through freshman year at ASU and decided I wanted to make a change.  Biggest party school in the nation, I was in a sorority, and I still wanted to find a way out.  Everyone was stuck in their routine, not making any success for themselves.

 I wrote all my goals down on a piece of paper and pinned it above my desk so that whenever I was on my computer so that I saw what standard I was holding myself to.  I stopped going out, I focused more, I went to the gym every.single.day. because I knew what I needed to do, to get to where I wanted to be.  I wanted to be in Los Angeles as a full time model by June --6 months away.  I didn't tell any of my friends because I didn't want to be all talk.  It was happening no matter what.

Guess what?  June 3rd I was moving into my new studio apartment in the Valley of LA, with my best friend.  I got up and moved.  I was a full time model.  Literally, living my dream, it was like  daydreaming in itself, each and every day.    Like, who walks outside of their apartment and is standing on Sunset Blvd?  Really really cool.  Still, then all I wanted to do was help others and inspire.

It kills me to see people sit around going through their daily routine.  Kills me.  When you write goals down, they're concrete. Permanent, like you can't erase the led and rewrite it a month from now.  What's the point in setting that goal in the first place?  "Oh, I'm  starting my diet tomorrow" "I'll go to the gym tomorrow" "I'll make the decision.....tomorrow".  NO.  How can you achieve anything when they're always an excuse that "someday" you'll do it.

SOMEDAY IS NOT A DAY. PERIOD.
xx Lo

Literally SEE IT.

These are the three quotes I wrote down for my "Goal For Summer 2011" which truly helped:

"Crystallize your goals. Make a plan for achieving them and set yourself a deadline. Then, with supreme confidence, determination and disregard for obstacles and other people's criticisms carry out your plan."

"Write it down.  Written goals have a way of transforming wishes into wants; can't into cans; dreams into plans; and plans into reality.  Don't just think it -- ink it!"

"Try.  Make mistake.  Learn.
  Try better.  Make mistake.  Fail.  Learn.
  Try better still.  Make mistake.  Fail.  Learn.
                   Repeat until...
                   Try. Succeed.

Make A Difference

Stress, school, goals & lack of motivation?  Everyone has something that is draining them and putting them down.  School and finals are stressful.  Not knowing what you want to do when you graduate, is stressful.  Personal goals with money, weight, future, whatever it may be... MAKE A CHANGE.

People are scared of change because they don't like to get out of their comfort zone.  But like Kenny Chesney said, "I can't see this world unless I go, outside my comfort zone".  Why are you stuck where you are?  Why don't you see yourself succeeding?  Why can't you go on that diet?  All of this is a LIFESTYLE.

Changes happen when there is a motivation or inspiration pushing them to succeed and achieve only the best.  Don't start TOMORROW or SOMEDAY.  Someday is not a day.  Make it happen and make that one decision to change something in your life for the positive, TODAY.

If you believe, you will achieve.  

Find what motivates you to get up everyday with a smile.

xx Lo   

Believe It

Recently, I've been introduced and lucky enough to have an amazing opportunity come my way.  Sounds cliche, but this is sort-of everything I've been hoping to cross my path.   I always talk about inspiring others and being motivated, but this time, I'm inspired and motivated.

I've been insanely busy since I've moved back to Arizona and let me tell you, it has opened my eyes more than ever.  I was drained and sick and tired of being sick and tired in LA.  LA... the City of Dreams, right?!  YES.  Los Angeles is truly the most amazing place I have been lucky enough to experience and has led me into the direction on how I want to live my life.  Carefree and with hope.

I loved seeing my friends going after their dreams, but I was sick of seeing them trading their time for money.  That is what happened to me, I traded my time for money.  Clocked in and clocked out and busted my butt at a job I got paid 10$ an hour for.  No one is worth $8, $10, or even $15/hr.  Don't get me wrong, I was lucky enough to have a job in that crazy town and met some of the most amazing people and connections there.

Moving back to Arizona working three jobs and being a full time student has been insanely busy!  All of the little classes I'm taking and jobs I'm working as a server and assistant have made me realize that after living in LA, CONNECTIONS AND NETWORKING IS EVERYTHING!!! It's not what you know, it's WHO you know.

Don't be afraid to hang around a new crowd or open your mind up a little.  This world is crazy and I'm blessed to have inspiring and motivated friends and family surrounding me.

"It's time to stop dreaming and start chasing"

Take a chance, I doubt you'll regret it.
xxx LO

Give Thanks

Tomorrow being Thanksgiving, I didn't want to show my thanks only on this holiday.

Each and everyday I make a point to recognize how thankful I am for all of the people and opportunities I have had in my life.  I have the biggest support system in the world and appreciate all I have.  The opportunities that have come my way are unforgettable and would have been impossible without the support from my friends and family.  I love each and every person that has been apart of my journey.

Sometimes it's hard to see the positivity in some situations and the good in people, but whether they made a good or bad impact, they taught you a lesson and that, you should be grateful for.  Be thankful not only on this holiday, but everyday.

 HAPPY THANKSGIVING. eat lots.

Don't Give Up

It's easy to give up when times get tough or when something seems impossible.  Life is all about the roller coaster of mistakes and bumps, but the strong and passionate ones make the best of those hiccups 

Don't let a little bump get in the way of your passion or motivation to reach your goal.  Do whatever it takes to get there.  There is no right or wrong way to live your life.  Make your own blueprint for life, that's why we're all unique and have different goals.

The journey to your goal is the greatest and no one should get in the way of that.  Dust off your shoulders and everyday is a new day.  Negative attitudes can't get in the way because that is contagious, you're driven and 10 steps farther then those negative people.

Do what you love and make it happen.

Do anything to get exactly where you want to be.

xxx lo

Attitude Is Everything

There is nothing more than I dislike than someone with a terrible attitude.  Depressed about wanting to lose weight or about their career.   The lack of motivation is one of the most unattractive qualities about a person.

Don't complain about being fat, hit the gym and make a difference for yourself.  Have a drive and passion for something and dream to reach a goal.  You may not know what you want to do with your life, but make a goal for ANYTHING and do whatever it takes to get there.   Career, self or even school.

My passion is to be a role model for others to look up to.  I love to inspire and encourage others to go after their passion.  It's the most rewarding feeling when someone tells me that I am the reason they chose to go after what they want, just by encouraging them and assuring them that they can make it if they go after what they want.  I believe everyone has a potential for what they want to achieve.

Life is about taking the chances and running with it.  There is no written rule that you HAVE to finish school or HAVE to get married at a certain age, YOU make your own "rules".  I've said it before, but moving away and going for what I wanted was the absolute best decision I have ever made.  Though I am back in Arizona, I have goals and am not done chasing them, I never will be. I have contant motivation to never give up and its all about your attitude.

Do you want it?  Don't give yourself pity & make it happen.

xx lo

Run

The dreaded words no one likes to hear, "run" or "cardio".

When someone wants to lose weight and asks me for tips or they complain about their weight, I have one piece of advice, running.  The truth is, running is the single best exercise you can do.  It doesn't have to be fast at all.

For example, I run at 5.0 mph on the treadmill for about twenty minutes and incorporate walking at 4.0 mph.  Throw on your headphones or turn on a good hour television show, it helps keep your mind off the long.dreaded.run.

Workout for about 45 minutes to an hour.  That does not mean one hour from the time you step into the gym to the time you walk out.  It means the number on the treadmill says 60 minutes or the reps and sets consist of a solid workout.

If you're a new gym rat then just walk for an hour!  Working out daily helps your mind stay focused on eating and living healthy.

It just takes that little push and I hope this can do just that for you :)

xxx lo

Changes

Wow, what a year it has been!  I have been through so much and been everywhere, it feels like.  So many amazing opportunities have come my way and I have definitely been blessed. 

A year and a half ago, I made the best decision of my life.  I moved to Los Angeles, CA and pursued my modeling career.  It was scary.  I took a year off of school, I left everything I knew and had to start all over;  I had no one to go to, make new friends and teach myself "the business".  

Luckily, I met the most amazing people along the way.  I gained some of the most important people in my life and I am truly blessed.  There were tough times when I felt all alone and wanted to hop on the next flight to Arizona.  It was my "safe zone", the place I grew up and felt the most comfortable, it was easy.  

The next toughest decision in my life was choosing to move back to Arizona.  My thoughts were everywhere and I was so confused on what decision to make.  I wanted to finish school and eventually move back and work at the fashion PR company, Bollare.  I interned there in LA and absolutely fell in love, I know it's where I want to be for my career.  

My thoughts have been non stop about what I want to do.  My mom always jokes that I am so indecisive.  One day I want to live in New York and the next I want to move back to LA.  One thing I know is that, my move back has reassured me that, LA is where I want to be.  I definitely have my goals set for these next 9 months.  I encourage you to make a goal for yourself and make a daily action to get closer to achieving it.  Nothing beats the feeling of following your dreams.

I want to travel and experience as much as I can while I'm young.  I may not know exactly where I will be in the next year, but I have a goal and will find a way to get there. 

Also, If you have a chance, take a minute to vote for the August issue as your favorite, THANKS!

http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/best-of-our-valley-2013/voting/117.html

I will be posting much more often even though my schedule is non-stop. 

Have a dream and make it your goal.

xxx Lo

If You Could Be Anyone..

Who would YOU be?

Everyone is inspired by famous people and has their "favorite". Here are some of mine...

Bar Refaeli

Lily Donaldson

Elsa Hosk

Miranda Kerr

Candice Swanepoel

Catt Sadler

I have some successful people I can look up to. Who's yours?

xx Lauren Ashley

Mama

Today is dedicated to all of the amazing mothers out there.  I for one, have the best.  I would not be living my dream right now in Los Angeles if it weren't for my mom.  All the stressful trips we took out for meetings and apartment hunting was so selfless of her.  I am able to live my dream and go for everything I have ever wanted with the support of my mom.

I love you mom and I hope you had the most amazing day all for you. 

Tell someone how much you appreciate them.xx

Lauren Ashley

Driven? Prove It

It may seem like I always post about the same stuff.... inspired, passion, live life to the fullest, but day-to-day I get so frustrated.  I see & meet so many people that have so much potential and "drive", but they don't do ANYTHING about it.

You wanna be an actor?? TAKE CLASSES & AUDITION.  You wanna do good in school?? STUDY!  You wanna have a successful career?? HAVE PASSION & GO FOR IT!

All talk and no action is completely a turn off.  When you're putting out false advertisement for yourself, it's unattractive.  If you really want something you have to go and get it.  I'm sick of coming across people that I know could have a great future & just throw it away by not trying.

Now, aside from all that bothers me... I still have so much respect for the people I see trying & doing.  No one gets anywhere by just talking.  I won't believe you until you show me with your actions.  I love being surrounded by the people who are inspiring & know what they want.  Driven, in love with, ambitious, motivated & obsessed with their passion.  It's so inspiring to hang out with and converse with people who go after their dreams.

I always try to motivate others & push them to go for what they want.  Pursue what you are passionate about and never let ANYONE tell you that you can't do it.  Because guess what?? If you really want it, you'll do it & you'll do WHATEVER it takes to get there.

I truly believe that everything happens for a reason -- so cliché right?? Ya maybe, but it's the truth & just remember that you're more enjoyable to be around when you are driven. 


Be you & go after it.
xx L. Lostumo

Here are a few of things that have been going on!

Below are some new digitals I just did.

Natural --Digital

Digital

Below is a new shoot I did with Mikel Roberts. -- LOVE HIM!

Mikel Roberts

Mikel Roberts

Recent Trips! 

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BAHAMAS!!

COACHELLA!!

My little sis/best friend went to prom!
She's always been by my side & always will, love you T.

*Have a dream, there should never any regrets with something you love*