OMG

I HAVE to have this dress....its J.Crew...and only 39.99!!!!



Oh and Im really inadequate when it comes to putting in pictures...so here is the url

http://www.jcrew.com/browse/single_product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441795700&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302023908&bmUID=1243270981509



It comes in navy...and I have to have this



Ha

Have a great Memorial Day
Chelsea

So I am totally going to copy Pink Cupcake but....

I am soooo proud of my sister too!

She is racing in the NW Regional Championships this weekend and I am too excited to sleep. I leave Thursday and they race Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Her big, IhopetheygotoNationals race is Saturday morning!!!!!

Her boat got 2nd at Brentwood Regatta in Mill Bay B.C. Canada 3 weekends ago. See pic above (she is the one in the yellow sports bra and the shortest!)

They have had close races the past 2 years and missed out on Nationals both times by .4 secs...BOTH TIMES......but last year they petitioned and went and did sooo well!!!


I am actually excited to see all the races there...and be relaxed with the fam!


Have a great week

Oh...does anyone watch LOST?


Chelsea

Im ready for the Summer Sun

WHAT THE HELL RAIN???

I know I know...its the NW...thats all it does here right? ugh

Today for one of my classes we are going to lunch and I am so in the mood for Thai...yum

I cant believe I turn 21 in 19 days! yes the countdown has begun....like 2 months ago!

I have no clue what to do...and no one is in town...ugh

Well have a great week!!

Chelsea

SUN SUN SUN

So its like 70 here in the great NW! I love it...but tomorrow is the beginning of another round of rain..boo

Tomorrow is also OPENING DAY of boating season here in Seattle. My sister is racing in the regatta they have...IM SO EXCITED FOR HER!. they boys 8 is also racing...it should be a good time.

Last weekend was a great relaxing break from reality!
3 weeks til my 21st! I cant wait!

Have a great weekend!
Chelsea

I love my new room layout!

I am an admittedly sometimes lazy person. I LOVE laying in my bed watching tv, doing homework, etc on Sat mornings. Now that my bed is not lofted anymore I am able to get back to doing what relaxes me the most!

I have been catching up on tv, homework, and such all day! Even though it is nice out I just want to sit here for the day and do what needs to be done.

This weekend starts the never ending weekends of planned out things that I have to do. Tomorrow is CPR/First Aid class from 9-4. I have no transportation so I am walking to the class! The next two weekends are Crew weekends! Even though I no longer row my sister still does and my daddy is a coach...so we are going to the lovely British Colombia and they are racing at Brentwood College! It is one of the largest high school regattas and it is so much fun....hopefully it doesnt rain too much!

Then the first weekend of May is Opening Day in Seattle! It is the most amazing regatta I have ever been to. 40,000 people lining the Montlake Cut in Seattle is AMAZING.


I am ready for the sun again this week! But not excited about the work I have to do..ugh


Have a great weekend!
Chelsea

I just dont know what to say

Have you ever lost someone and not cried?

I found out that my grandpa died over the weekend and I cried for maybe like 1 min. I just dont know how to react....and I feel bad. It might be because we were expecting it in a way...I mean no one wants someone to die but with older people it becomes a reality.

I wasnt necessarily close to him because he lives in Alabama and I havent seen him much recently. Also my dad's family is sooo non emotional that I think this is just a normal reaction. Im sure it will hit me later....

I really just feel bad that he was alone. No one ever wants to die alone. What if someone was there to help him...

I guess this is what happens when you get older...but no one wants it to happen to them. I only have 1 grandparent left and it hurts me heart. I cant imagine what my dad is thinking....he is so quiet and reserved about these kinds of things...and now he doesnt have parents to lean on.



Well we can end that depressing story

PS...I said I havent cried yet...but writing it made it seem more real

Chelsea

ahhh

OMG it is soooo nice out!

I went on a hike with the roomies yesterday and I am def feeling it today! I have not been this sore in forever.
It is supposed to be in the 70s tomorrow and I will believe it when I see it!

My sister is going to BAMA next year and although I wish she would stay here I am happy for her. I have figured out when I am going to visit her, what football games we will go to, and when we will go to DESTIN. This will be a huge change but I am excited for her.

These next couple of months are going to fly by with school, birthdays, rowing and graduations. I hope it doesnt go too fast...I want to enjoiy it!


I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Chelsea

I feel so motivated!

So it is the day before classes start for the spring!

I got up at a reasonable time
Ate breakfast..coffee and pineapple!
I am eating a snack...Fiber One Bar
Drinking water from my new Brita
AND getting ready to go to the gym!

I am ready for school to start and spring to begin...it still hasnt shown up here yet!

Im crossing my fingers for my sister today and thinking of all of the fun things in the next few months!

Im just in an all around good mood!

Have a great Monday!

Chelsea

Lets start fresh...again

So I have a goal of the weight I want to lose by my birthday May 24th (21!). I have yet to lose more than 3 lbs.
I admit I havent been the best at keeping it healthy and active....but this is all (hopefully) going to change next week when I get back to school.
I have to work out more than twice a week...4-5 times
I am going to Costco today to get my snacks and other things....Fiber One bars are delish!
I got a Brita so I can drink more water...and not use plastic bottles!
I get really motivated and then I dont do anything...ugh

I also need to budget this quarter so I can start saving money


My sister has to decide on colleges in the next week. In my eyes its not really a decision because she only has one choice that my parents agree with. I really want her to stay here and go to the University of Washington...but my parents want her to go to the University of Alabama...she has a scholarship there. Both are great schools and I think that in the end she will be happy at either...but she has wanted to go to UW since she was 8. She is hopefully meeting with the coach at UW Monday to talk about possible scholarships...or any kind of money. At this point I just want to take out a loan so I can send her where she wants to go. I feel bad because it is not them being selfish it is just that they cant afford it. I hate that college is so expensive and that people cannot afford to go to the school that they want to because of money.

I hope everyone has had a great week!
Chelsea

WOW

I almost forgot I had a blog...sad times

So I have been on break for a week and it has been soo relaxing.
I have been making my family dinner every night..and I get a little cash for it too! HA

I have pretty much been watching basketball...sleeping...cleaning...cooking...and running around. SO I would say pretty successful

It may not be some lovely trip...still jealous of Liana ha....but I am enjoying it!


Have a great weekend!
Chelsea

2 more days

So i have been a total blog slacker...but i feel like i have nothing to write about!

I have 2 long...fun filled days until I can say that I am officially on Spring Break...this is one reason why I love my major...no finals!

My sister got into her first choice college and now has a big decision to make...more like my mom needs a lot of convincing to let her stay here with me.

Break will be soooo relaxing..i hope. I am trying to convince my parents to pay me to cook their meals for them while im home! haha

It is another sunny yet...hella cold day here in the PNW. I cant wait for spring!!

Have a great Tuesday!
Chelsea

2 weeks to go!

Man this quarter went fast...I cant believe it is almost over.

I have sooo much to do but that will all be water under the bridge one week from thursday!

One of my besties is coming Wed and I am sooo excited! She goes to school on the East Coast and I never get to see her..that will be a nice distraction.

I have been slacking at the gym lately...but I do abs every night! I am starting to feel better in my clothes but I am no where near my goal...I think my scale is stuck on one number...haha

I hope everyone has a great week!

Chelsea

I LOVE Rascal Flatts

I think they sound amazing...I would love to see them in concert sometime....


As I am waiting for the library to open I am avoiding everything I need to do today.
Although I love the sun I am kinda glad that it is raining because now I wont be distracted!


Hope everyone has a great Sunday! YAY Oscars!


Chelsea

With a little love and some tenderness....

I thought I would be able to get a good start on my paper due Thursday but instead I have been crying for the past 30 mins because I am so overwhelmed and stressed out....

I kind of feel like it is me against the world right now for some reason. Everything is going by too fast and I could really use a slowdown.

GAH....I think I just worry about everything that is not under my control and just need to take a few deep breaths.....1....2....3.....ok time to get back to work

I LOVE THIS WEATHER!

It has been sunny and mid 50's here in cold, rainy Washington for the past few days and I LOVE IT! I am about to go outside without a jacket for the first time in a long time!

I also love not having class on Fridays! I am excited about my adventure today...ha
I just woke up in a good mood so now I hope it goes on the rest of the day...

HAPPY FRIDAY!
Chelsea

GAH

Im so stressed...it is just one thing after another...

SO my way to relieve stress is to sleep..ha

Tomorrow is a new day....and here are my plans

1. Get up
2. Go to gym
3. Take shower/get ready
4. Go to DSHS to figure out my stupid background check...they have told me my address is wrong...3 times!!! I love the kids I work with but this is getting annoying
5. Go to Trader Joe's...I want some hummus and other good foods!
6. DO HOMEWORK


what are your plans for the weekend? Mine are to do homework..and workout! I can feel my arm muscles coming back!!!!

It has been so nice outside lately that I really want spring to come soon...that means I need to catch up on getting back into shape!

Chelsea

WTF LOST?

OMG! I thought it was the best episode by far this season. I was getting so disappointed but now I am in love with it again!

Today my roomie K and our neighbor E went up to this beautiful place down on the sound and they took pictures for E's music promotion stuff. It was soooo nice out there...it really made me excited for spring and summer!!! It also makes me want to go hiking!


Lots to do lots to do...3 weeks till the quarter is over.

Have a great night!
Chelsea

I never get stressed out....

Til Now

I am sick
tired
really not wanting to do anything but lay on the couch and watch cheesy movies.

But I have a huge paper due Tuesday and have yet to start it. I hate my life

..well I needed to rant

Have a great Sunday!

Chelsea

As I sit here trying to avoid the inevitable....

My new obsession is:


It is magically delicious...ha

I have one for a snack everyday...with reduced fat wheat thins. It is a good, filling, healthy snack!

My new goal is to be able to buy cute clothes for the summer...but I have to look cute in them too

Here are a few things that have caught my eye:

This dress from Old Navy...the picture wasnt working

Along with this dress

This halter from American Eagle

A plain black bikini

There are so many other things too....

I need my tax return to come...or just a job would be nice...so much for being a "poor" college student...ha


I think instead of studying I am going to the gym! Happy Wednesday!

Chelsea

I feel like I never have anything to write about...

School is on the verge of overwhelming...and I never get stressed out..so this is new.

I love working out in the mornings with Liana! It is so refreshing and makes my day better

I made chocolate covered strawberries last night..mmmmmm...I may have to do this often. I had never made them before...they are easy! I think I am going to bring the leftovers to class

I am so glad that I love my classes and that I am making friends...that sounds lame....ha. I hated going to class and not talk to anyone...now we talk too much!

Well soo much to do in such little time....ah!

Have a great week!
Chelsea

I like where I am headed...

After a whirlwind of a weekend..im still upset about the Superbowl...I feel accomplished in school..for once.

I almost got 100% on an essay I turned in last week. The only reason I didnt was because of silly APA mistakes. I didnt even think it was that great of an essay...but I guess when you write essays all the time in high school you get good at them! An A is an A

recently I have just felt really good about myself. That sounds really weird but it is a new feeling!

well I had realized it had been a while since I wrote so there we go!

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Chelsea

I have been thinking a lot lately...

So I think I have mentioned this a few posts ago but oh well..

I am planning on moving out into my own apartment this summer...for me, myself, and I...unless my sister decided to go to school up here. I have never lived by myself before. I just cannot stand living with others anymore. I hate having to wait for the bathroom, cleaning up after everyone, buying all of the cleaning supplies and toilet paper/paper towels. I really enjoy living with my currents roomies..well most of the time...but I think it is time to grow up a bit.

It is a big decision...money wise especially. It wont be hard but it will be tight for a while at least. Hopefully my sister will figure out soon what her deal is so I can get going on this. I really dont want to have to depend on others who arent my family anymore.

On another note...I have drank 4 bottles of water in a span of like 4 hours...I have to pee every 3 seconds..actually more like 15 min. Ha..at least I am drinking water!


Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Anyone watching the SuperBowl? GO CARDS!

Chelsea

I am doing EVERYTHING imaginable to avoid homework

1. Make a list of things you can see without getting up:
A picture of my family, lotion, printer,food

2. Favorite football team:
College: Washington Huskies...ok they will win one....or Alabama
Pro: Arizona Cardinals! or Seattle Seahawks
3.What are you wearing now?
Adiddas shorts, black beater, sweatshirt
4. What’s the last thing you read/are currently reading?
Book for class

5.Who was the last person you hugged?
wow i have no clue...my mom?

6.What’s your current obsession/addiction?
eating better and college basketball

7. What was the last thing you said aloud?
Have Fun! to my roomate and her BF

8. What was the last thing you bought?
toilet paper,paper towels, broccoli and milk

9.What are you listening to right now?
My TV getting ready for the Husky Basketball game

10. What is your favorite weather, and why?
Summer weather....I HATE being cold...and I love getting a tan

12. What is your most challenging goal right now?
I have been lacking in self control when it comes to eating healthy...I have been good at portion control though!

13. Say something to the person who tagged you:
Soerry I didnt go to the gym with you this morning!

14. If you could have a house–totally paid for, fully furnished–anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be?
Either Seattle...or somewhere on the beach...preferably in Destin,FL

15.Favorite vacation spot?
Destin,FL

16. What is your favorite children’s book?
Hmm...I dont know!

17. Name one thing you just can’t resist no matter how bad it is for you:
tanning. And ice cream

18. Favorite hair product?
Light hairspray

19. What was the first tape or cd you ever bought yourself?
Probably Space Jam soundtrack

20. Describe your perfect day:
Sunny, Warm, laying out at a beach with a corona light in hand

21. Who is the most famous person you know?
I wish I knew someone famous...uh I met Jonathon Taylor Thomas once

22. My added question--What is your favorite scent?
I love Daisy by Marc Jacobs

Ive been slacking

Geez I cant believe it is already Wed! That means LOST!

This week was crazy for the first few days...but now it is over!

My momma is coming sometime in the next few weeks and we are going to go apt hunting..I am thinking I am going to move out in the summer into my own place...this means some serious budgeting needs to happen and a job would be loverly too!
I can do it with out a job but it would be tight. Hopefully my sister will come here next year then we can live together...but then again I would love for her to go to Bama or UW..then I could go visit her and go to football games!


I hope everyone has had a great week so far!

Chelsea

Fearless...

Geez this weekend went by fast.
I am swamped by homework...and I like it. It keeps me busy and my mind off of things.

We went to see Bride Wars last night. It was good. It was funny going with boys cause they ask so many questions. Ha
It is supposed to snow this week and I AM SO NOT EXCITED!

Went to the gym yesterday for a good workout...havent been eating too great the past few days...but that is getting better.

My sister went on an official visit to University of Alabama this weekend. While there they treated her like a queen and showed her all of the fun stuff. They also introduced her to some of the coaches of different sports, went to a basketball game and hung out with cool people. SHE MET ONE OF MY FAVORITE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND I AM SOOOOO JEALOUS. I so should have gone with her! haha...at least she didnt tell him about my obsession with Bama football...but she told the coaches she met..ha


Hope everyone has a great week...this will be busy but fun!

Chelsea

Thursday already?

Man this week flew by.

I hope it did for you all too!

I am so glad that my classes are what I expected and more. Although it is a lot of work I am in for the long haul and very happy with my decision!
I am ready for the weekend and I am ready for warmer weather!

Well this was a quick one but hopefully everything is going great with everyone!

Chelsea

Geez...2nd post in one day

I just wanted to write down how proud I am of myself for eating healthy today!
I also did some abs and leg work...I walked to the store...and I drank a lot of water!
Tomorrow I am gonna wake up early..we shall see...and go to the gym! Buddy System!


Just thought I would share!

I love Wednesday

For the following reasons:
1. It is the middle of the week
2. I dont have class
3. I get my laundry and other errands done
4. LOST
....Do any of you watch LOST? I am so excited for the premier tonight! I cant wait.

Hopefully everyone is having a great week!
Chelsea

I Feel Proud..

I do not remember ever being involved in an inauguration before today. I feel so proud to be apart of this in such a day of historic meaning.
I am glad that our past is the past and that our future is the future.
Even if you do not agree with what our new President believes in you should still see the meaning in what today means.
I feel deep in my heart that things will change. Maybe for the worse but hopefully for the better. No one can say that our country isnt going down the tube at the moment but that is not Obama's fault nor is it fully Bush's fault.
We have to come together and be united and become a better country.

God Bless America and our new President and his family!

Chelsea

Lift Every Voice and Sing

So today as we all know is MLK day.

Now I have to give you a little piece of my history...
I was born in Alabama and moved to Seattle 10 years ago. I lived half of my life in a place with deep history in violence and hatred towards others who werent like me. I was raised to not see color and to love others for WHO they are not WHAT they are. While this was not the same for others around me I am glad that I was raised they way I was

Moving to Seattle from small town Alabama was a SHOCK to say the least. I was 10 years old and went to a very diverse private Catholic school. Here I learned more about the rich History of where I was born and began to love it more because of what I learned from others who live 2000 miles away.

I am proud to say that I have been to that bus stop where Ms. Rosa Parks was arrested. I am proud to say that I have been to Dexter Ave Baptist Church where Martin Luther King Jr. preached. I am proud to say that I have been on the steps on the Alabama State Capital where so many a time people stood there are pleaded for the RIGHTS to be given to them.

Although I am a blond hair blue eyed southern girl I LOVE the history that I grew up in. Nothing can change it and that is fine by me. I love knowing all of the words to the Black National Anthem and crying everytime I hear the I Have A Dream Speech. Especially now that Obama will be sworn in tomorrow.

I am not trying to be someone Im not. I dont pretend to be black nor will I ever. I feel that their history is our history. I love everyone for the people they are on the inside.

Just take time to remember today where we have come from and where we can be. Even though we have a Black president we still have a ways to go before we can say we are all equal.

Lift ev'ry voice and sing,
Till earth and heaven ring.
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise,
High as the list'ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.

I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.-MLK

Man I Feel Like A Woman...

I think all of my titles should be song lyrics..haha

So my momma and I went shopping today so I could get some nicer clothes for interviews. I was all excited because we went out to the new mall..or newly redone I should say...and I havent been there much so I was excited!

We first hit H&M which is my new love. I ended up getting this super cute black kinda trench that buttons like a pea coat. Then we went to other stores like Nordies to look for pants but my bootay just doesnt fit. Well it does but I just wasnt in the mood to buy and alter today. So maybe in next time.
It hit me that I should probably stop shoping in juniors because I no longer fit in that category..haha

Although that is all I got I am proud of my purchase and I am excited to start buying more cute clothes for work attire.

Hope all is well and everyone's weekend is going great!

GO CARDS!
Chelsea

So...I love being home

I just do. Last night one of my oldest and best friends came over...it was so nice to see her seeing as she is leaving me for 3 months...damn Mexico. But I know that she will grow from this and have sooo much fun!
My mom and I have had 0 fights so far. Like this is not normal for us. I think we are both trying really hard and seeing as they are moving soon we need this to help our relationship. It made me realize the other night that Im not going to be able to just hop on a train and go home for a weekend. THAT will be hard for me.

I cant wait to get back to school...make nice with the roomies...and get back into shape.

I have been in this really fun and empowering mood lately and I feel like nothing can put me down. I am realizing who I am and who I want to be. I am excited about life and although I know these next few months are going to be hard I can get through it with a little help from my friends....

OH LIANA....
I realized earlier that we have like NO recent pics of us....so that needs to change...K?


Have a great Saturday!
Chelsea

I dont want to be anything other than me...

Im so happy that it is the weekend...well second day of my 4 day weekend...

I am happy to be home and out of the "hostile" environment I have been living in the past few days.

So you see I live in a school run apt with 3 other girls. One (c) I lived with last year...(k) I met last year...and (e) is an exchange student from Japan (coolest of them all)

So we all take turns usually to clean etc. Well this quarter I have evening classes so I am home all day. This has made c and k feel that it is my sole duty to clean after them when I am not in class...or as they like to say not studying at all.

Last night I was rushing home from class so I could get to the train to come home...and I was being a bitch...so I didnt do the dishes. I refused actually. SO I am on the train and I get a text from them saying THANKS FOR LEAVING ALL OF YOUR SHIT FOR US TO CLEAN...or something like that.
I feel like I am their fucking maid..excuse my language. But really. I think I am just going to get paper and plastic utensils and just cooks in pots and pans. I am so over it


ON another note....

I am going to try really hard to get back into a healthy eating/working out routine....LIANA will be my witness and I will be her's...ha

Well have a great weekend!

Chelsea

Day 3 of growing up!

So I just started my major this quarter. I am a Human Services major which I wasnt so sure of in the beginning but now I LOVE IT. It has only been a week but I know that this is right for me. For some reason I just have an extra jump in my step recently....It might be the huge bruise that I have in my bottom from falling....but at least it is an extra jump!

I have never been this excited for something in my life. I feel like I am finally able to be me. It is going to be a lot of work...emotional...physical...but I just cant wait.

We get to work with foster teens for the next 9 months and I am nervous/happy. I know it can be difficult but I am excited about the opportunity to try and help make a difference in someone's life.

Now people ask me all the time (mainly family) why I want to become a professional in this field because it doesnt make enough money. HONESTLY I feel that it will be hard if the job that I eventually get wont be the highest paying job. BUT to me it is about the way you feel when you work. I never want to be like my mother...although she loves her job I think that it is only because it makes enough money for them to get by. I want to love my job and love my life because of it.


Ok now enough of that

I hope everyone is having a good week!

Chelsea

They tell her life is hard...and she says that's all right!

So as I am sitting here drinking my coffee and in my new robe I have been thinking a lot about where I want my life to go in the next year..

There are a lot of things changing for me and at first I was very nervous (even scared) but now I have embraced it and I have to admit I am even more excited!

It is kind of fitting that it is the beginning of a new year!
I think I have had to grow up kind of fast in the past few months and begin to make big life changing decisions by myself...

I am starting to realize that I dont have to please anyone but myself...I know simple concept but something new to me. My goals are different than others and that is ok.

I think today is a new day and I am ready for the new, exciting, challenging things coming my way in 2009!

Have a great week!

Chelsea

GO GATORS!

So tomorrow is the BCS National Championship game...Florida v. Oklahoma.
Now since my Bama boys arent playing I have to root for the next best thing...The GATORS!



Tim Tebow should have won the Heisman again....instead of Bradford...


The catch is that I have class until 6 tomorrow night and the game starts at 5...so hopefuly I dont miss much!
Well there is my football spat for today! There will probably be more after the game tomorrow night!


Chelsea

Time to Grow Up!

Ok so yesterday was my first day of classes for the quarter. I had a four hour class that went from 4-8pm..sucky I know.
It was also the first class in my major that I am taking. It was very exciting, overwhelming (in a good way...if that makes sense), relieving and fun!
So my major is Human Services. I really have a passion for helping others especially those who cannot help themselves for whatever reason. Although it is not the highest paying degree it is more about personal fulfillment for me.
Anyway...so during class my prof kept mentioning summer classes. Now I go to school 2 hours away from home..but that is all about to change seeing that my parents are moving back to Alabama this upcoming summer....YES the same summer that I have to take classes.
..I kind of freaked out about it for like 2 min. then I realized I am a grown up now and I have to make my own decisions and move on with my life. It was kind of scary for a second and then I realized how fun this can be!

It is going to suck living up here for 2 reasons
1. I wont be able to work at the job that I have had for the past 3 summers...
2. I wont be able to spend the time with my family like I would like to especially now that my sister will be starting her first year of college and my parents will be moving.


But if I learn anything through this experience it will be how I can live on my own..pretty much..and learn how much of a better person I will be from this!


Wow sorry that was long but a lot of things were on my mind!

Happy Wed!
Chelsea

Hello!

Ok so now that break has ended I am back and ready for action!

I have been back to school since Saturday and I am soo excited for school to start. I had an orientation for my major this morning and that got me even more excited!

Now all I need are my books and I am ready to roll.

Today I had lunch (mmm Thai) now I am about to watch The Women...hopefully it is good!

I hope everyone's break has been successful...mine was plagued by snow...ugh

Happy Monday!

Chelsea