tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83330918903309284082024-03-19T01:29:59.306-07:00The King is Enthralled with Your BeautyChelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-34135728305860131852010-09-27T11:55:00.000-07:002010-09-27T12:05:03.913-07:00Well now it's been awhile...It's been so long since my last blog that I could barely figure out how to change around my layout and picture....<br /><br />I can't promise that I'll be able to keep up with this again but I'm going to give it another shot, bare (bear?) with me :)<br /><br />A lot has changed since I was last on here. I'm living in Washington now and I do love it here. The weather isn't as horrible as everyone was saying it would be and it's been amazing living near the ocean. I have 2 roommates that I love to death and 1 that I want to lock in the back shed at times. I'll have to share some of the stories later, lol.<br /><br />I got a job at Safeway last October and have moved into Starbucks in the store since then. I never thought I would be good at making coffee but apparently I am and I love it! I'm going to start training and learning more about management so that might be an option in the future but until then I'm just trying to get as many hours as I can.<br /><br />35 days from today I will be seeing my family in Colorado!!! I haven't seen them since January and that's way too long for me. It's going to be Thanksgiving and Christmas all rolled into one since I won't be able to be there for the actual holidays. It's ok though, as long as I get to see them :) I still can't believe my little sister is 9 now! I'm scared to see how tall she's gotten, it wouldn't surprise me if she's passed me up in height already, lol.<br /><br />Well, Mom, here you go :)Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-23089840911474055822009-05-26T17:34:00.000-07:002009-05-26T17:39:52.984-07:00Beautiful ColoradoI'm sitting at my grandmas house in Colorado and I have never been so happy, excited and peaceful. I am in awe at how God has opened up every door and paved the way to this moment. My grandma and I have spent the majority of the week laughing over silly things or talking about serious things and I've had an opportunity to help her do things that would otherwise take her a long time to do and exhaust her in the process. God is allowing me to bless her and He's definitley using her to help me in this season. It's amazing!<br /><br />Two weeks from today and I'll be on my way to Seattle for a few weeks. I. Am. Stoked!!!! I can't believe that things are happening the way they are. There are no words to really describe how I'm feeling right now, I'm speechless.<br /><br />I know this is very short but you get the general idea of what I've been up to.<br /><br />Oh and my laptop should be here anytime now!!Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-71913109391141251282009-05-03T19:09:00.000-07:002009-05-03T19:31:44.240-07:00Opportunities.I'm sorry I haven't blogged in awhile. There's been a lot going on and not really anything good and happy that I wanted to share with everyone, lol. The best thing that's been happening lately is that I've been able to spend a lot of time with my mom and Grace. I can't remember the last time we just hung out and talked, or watched movies and ate junk food. It's been very nice and needed.<br /><br />On to the not so great news. I was given a choice at work a few weeks ago and after really praying about it I decided to quit. So I'm almost jobless and at this point I'm not sure where I'm going to go from here. I would love, more then anything, to go to Colorado for awhile and hang out with my family. I also have friends in Seattle so that's an option too, plus I'm thinking about trying for an internship at Tooth and Nail Records which is a major Christian music label based out of Seattle. The only thing right now is my roommates aren't in agreement with what I'm wanting to do and if I felt I needed to break the lease to leave Flag they're not open to that. Please help me pray that their eyes will be opened. I really feel like I have a chance at traveling for awhile and going to places I've never been and if I don't do it now I might never have this chance again.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-83523017793684326652009-04-14T12:47:00.000-07:002009-04-14T12:58:09.836-07:00SeasonsReality is setting in slowly and I'm having serious mixed emotions about it. I'm excited for my family, I think this is what they need to do, they deserve it. But I'm sad that I won't be able to see them as often as I do. I won't be able to stop by the house and watch Mash with them. Wednesday night dinners won't exist anymore.<br /><br />The harder thing is that I don't know if we'll ever live in the same state. I can't say that for sure because God only knows what will happen. But as of right now I can't go, not for at least a year and even then I may not be ready to leave my life here. Or heck, I could be married, but Grace says if I meet a guy it'll take him years to "repose" to me. Haha that's very comforting Grace, thank you.<br /><br />Mom keeps saying that in a year we'll look back and see how God orchestrated everything. I believe that wholeheartedly. It's going to be hard, probably harder then I can think about right now, but eventually it'll get easier.<br /><br />Here's to new seasons :)<br /><br />(And remember Mom, I'll be ok)Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-16881882354387779512009-03-31T10:21:00.000-07:002009-03-31T11:11:39.489-07:00Did you know?I just thought of that all on my own!<br /><br />Did you know that my sister and I are 13.5 years apart?<br /><br />Did you know that I was born in Texas?<br /><br />Did you know that I work at an auto body shop?<br /><br />Did you know that my boss thinks that me and the production manager fight like siblings?<br /><br />Did you know that I've always wanted to dye my hair blonde on top and black underneath?<br /><br />Did you know that I know I can't pull that off? hehe<br /><br />Did you know that in a years time I have no idea where I'm going to be?<br /><br />Did you know that I want to learn the bass?<br /><br />Did you know that I get laughed at when I attempt to dance?<br /><br />Did you know that I want to write a song that changes the world?<br /><br />Did you know that I've always wanted to sing a duet?<br /><br />Did you know that The Cosby Show makes me laugh harder then anything else?<br /><br />Did you know that I'm already beyond in love with my husband?<br /><br />Did you know that I love peanut M&Ms?<br /><br />Did you know that I want to have strength like Esther?<br /><br />Did you know that the King is Enthralled with my Beauty AND your beauty?<br /><br /><br /><br />Well, now you know :)Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-64791623549156254872009-03-23T14:09:00.001-07:002009-03-23T14:23:50.070-07:00ParentsYesterday was my parents 28th anniversary. Wow..it's a rare, beautiful thing in this day and age. I am so blessed to be able to call them my parents. But more then that, I'm blessed to call them my friends. We don't have a normal "parent/child" relationship. They are two of my best friends and..I'm gonna start crying. I trust them with my life. I value their opinions. I love laughing with them. They have given me so many words of wisdom that I could write a book. We have so many inside jokes that I'm smiling remembering them. And boy, I'm going to miss them so much. Thank God for technology. Phone calls and facebooking might be enough but it's going to be so hard.<br /><br />All I can really say right now is thank you. It's because of them that I am the women I am today. It's because of their love for each other that I haven't settled for just any guy who's come along. It's because of their love for Grace and I that I have such a big heart (or big head?? hehe).<br /><br />A million "Thank Yous" wouldn't be enough.<br /><br />I love you.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-84690783645228241202009-03-11T14:05:00.000-07:002009-03-11T15:21:54.564-07:00These are a few of my favorite things!What are some of your favorites (memories, things, books, anything) and why?<br /><br />So you want to know what my favorite memory is eh?<br /><br />I can't just choose one memory, I have a few that stick out in my mind.<br /><br />I remember, very clearly, the night my sister Grace was born. That morning my mom came in to her room (I slept on a mattress in their room a lot) to wake me up and tell me she was in labor. I laughed at her and rolled over to go back to sleep, thinking it was false alarm number..3? But I was wrong, when I realized she was serious I jumped out of bed and the next few hours were a blur. I do, however, remember my friend Azalea and I standing outside of the bedroom and hearing my mom yell at me to come see. Wow..tearing up as I write this. I remember bolting into the bedroom, hearing Grace cry and started sobbing. I remember sitting next to my mom and asking what it was, boy or girl? I remember holding her for the first time and just crying. I remember saying that she's beautiful and completely falling in love, promising to protect and praying that God would be her Everything. That was almost eight years ago and I've watched Grace grow up before my eyes. Turning into a beautiful girl with a great smile and laugh. I love her with everything in me!! That's one of my favorite memories.<br /><br />Here's another one- I'm on a roll, can you tell?<br /><br />When I was younger I was super close to my cousins, Katie and Mollie. I was right in between them age wise and I cannot tell you how many fun times we had. We used to play indians in the backyard, Purple Iris, Morning Star and..I can't remember my indian name. After we'd play indians we would turn into fancy ladies and on our sleepover nights we would braid each others hairs and talk about tea parties and balls. In the mornings after breakfast we'd get dressed in our long dresses and play the boardgame Titanic, where the object was to see who could get to the lifeboats first. I can't remember who won but I do remember laughing so hard we were crying. If it was nice outside we'd grab the scooters and head to the park to swing and talk. Those were the most fun filled days I can remember having when I was younger. We're not as close as we used to be and I've watched them fall in love and am going to Katie's wedding this summer. Sometimes I wish we could all be kids still and stay up late talking. I do miss those times.<br /><br />I think I'm done for now. Whew..memory lane!!Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-1865836710607280432009-03-04T08:57:00.000-08:002009-03-04T09:24:53.531-08:00At a lossI think I'm at the same place my mom was at a few weeks ago. I can't figure out what to blog. I could continue to blog about my days but that's going to get old fast since it's rare for something exciting or spontaneous to happen.<br /><br />Any thoughts or ideas??<br /><br />:)Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-34847973953593317852009-03-02T11:49:00.000-08:002009-03-02T12:03:31.466-08:00New Look!<div>I wish I could take the credit for the new look of my blog, but I have no idea how to do that stuff. It was my wonderful <a href="http://itswonderfullygood.blogspot.com/">mother</a> who gets all of the credit for it. I think it's perfect :) I love flip flops (not thongs!) and summer and sunshine! I think it's about time to change the name of my blog though, I have a few ideas for it..we'll see what happens. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This weekend was perfect. The weather was amazing and the time spent with friends was equally nice. Have I mentioned how blessed I am lately? </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308683307222032674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTXK1IwQZt-yx3Rajsj4hohGkT-HhVoVZcSWfP7OhHiTUl5lvKJ3j9rZ6si11RIa_8S7cryKZjkpCj-JNE0viwGlZ33GXl3lCvq70CPdIQbMN3CB1bHP3X0qm0qTYAAC2BP5MbPUeXWTU/s320/n695524516_2191201_2495999.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div>Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-81889017025058869292009-02-27T13:22:00.000-08:002009-02-27T13:38:16.586-08:00It's a great day!Why is it a great day?<br /><br />Because it's Friday! (duh)<br />It's payday.<br />The weather is perfect.<br />There's supposed to be a comet tonight.<br />LOST is at home.<br />My boss brought cinnamon rolls for breakfast.<br />I got to get out in the sunshine for a bit.<br />I have amazing parents who I love very very much!<br />And a heavenly Father who has blessed me beyond what I deserve!<br /><br />Yep, it's a great day :)Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-73295774105376409572009-02-24T14:41:00.000-08:002009-02-24T14:46:08.764-08:00UpdateThere's actually not too much to report right now. Work has been crazy all day and I'm just now getting a moment of semi-quiet. This past weekend was pretty darn amazing. The weather was perfect and Meg and I went down to Sedona to really enjoy it. It was nice to have just her and I hang out, it's been awhile.<br /><br />Time has been flying. I'm trying to stay caught up with days and dates and it's just not working right now. It's almost March, just to throw that out there. What happened to January?? Heck what happened to February?<br /><br />God has been opening my eyes to a lot of things, some things I'd prefer not to notice, but it's ok. He's showing me what needs to change and what wounds need to be reopened so that I can forgive and heal. It's not easy, it's actually frustrating. Things that I thought I'd dealt with are being brought under the light and I see how bad it really looks. Change is hard, but change is necessary.<br /><br />Well that was my attempt at a happier blog :) your welcome mom.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-20702522642208623062009-02-17T09:39:00.000-08:002009-02-17T09:47:06.679-08:00I'll be ok in timeThis past week was pretty rough. I do really good and then I'll breakdown. It's pathetic I know to be saying all of this, but I really did feel like my heart was ripped out of my body and left in the snow. Ok that is an overexageration, just trying to get the point across and pretend that I can spell overexageration. It wasn't that bad, but tell my heart that when I was crying myself to sleep, 4 freakin nights in a row. No one knows that. No one will know that. Besides mom and the blogging world now. It's hard to be around him and her. I would say names but they've been mentioned already and there's pictures. I'm protecting the innocent! Your welcome. :)<br /><br />It doesn't help that they're both my best friends. I can't not hang around them because I love them so much. Even when it's just us three and I start to feel like a third wheel, they pull me back in because they know, to an extent, how I feel. He's leaving in October to go on a road trip across the country. He could be gone as little as a month up to 8 months. I won't waste this time being hurt and not be around him because I won't be able to soon.<br /><br />So all of that to say that, yes, I am still hurting and sometimes I feel like I can't go on. But they are my best friends and they would never do anything to intentionally hurt me. Life just happened.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-62674488661863355462009-02-11T15:21:00.001-08:002009-02-11T15:23:01.257-08:00My Dear HusbandTo my dear Husband,<br /><br />I thought I knew you.<br /><br />I thought that if I waited long enough you'd see me.<br /><br />But instead my heart was broken by a man who fell for my best friend.<br /><br />I'm sorry that I wasted so much time and emotion on another man.<br /><br />Only you and Jesus can take the broken pieces of my heart and put them back together.<br /><br />I love you.<br /><br />Forgive me.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-31335383280114646322009-01-22T12:18:00.000-08:002009-01-22T12:24:59.020-08:00LongingThere are some days (like today) where I long for my husband more then usual. I long for the day that we meet and he smiles and the rest is history. I can honestly say that I didn't think I would still be single at my age. I thought I'd be married by nineteen or so. Not that I can see myself married right now, but to actually have a man in my life who could be a possibility would be really nice. To be able to laugh with him, stay up late talking and just...being best friends. I really, really want that.<br /><br />So here I sit, at work, alone, aching for my husband to walk into my life and remind me why he's so worth the wait.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-4912646915261450382009-01-19T14:37:00.000-08:002009-01-19T14:39:44.163-08:00Long weekendI am proud to say that we are all moved in and in the process of unpacking.<br /><br />I am sorry to say that I am so exhausted right now that I feel like crap. I would really like to curl up in a blanket and watch a movie. I just don't feel up to par and if I don't knock it out now the rest of this week is going to be much, much worse.<br /><br />Orange juice and soup anyone?Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-66381395735826192592009-01-15T15:18:00.000-08:002009-01-15T15:19:52.387-08:00I think that was the sappiest blog I've ever written. I was almost crying just rereading it.<br /><br />Blogging world:<br />I'm really not that dramatic, I promise!!<br /><br />And I am also very excited to be moving out...but I couldn't very well put that at the end of the sad blog. Geez.<br /><br />:) IT'S ALL GOOD!Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-54055885824025284762009-01-15T15:04:00.001-08:002009-01-15T15:16:59.727-08:00Last timeLast night I slept in my room a final time.<br /><br />This morning I got ready for the last time at my parents house (that's still so weird to say).<br /><br />This morning was the last time I said I Love You to my dad on my way out the door. That was tough.<br /><br />And tonight, amidst all the chaos and craziness, I might just cry myself to sleep.<br /><br /><br />Goodnight Mom, I love you.<br /><br />Goodnight Dad, I miss you.<br /><br />Goodnight Grace, dream beautifully.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-67980964225319386732009-01-08T15:11:00.000-08:002009-01-08T15:19:25.695-08:00Too tired to thinkI've worked 9 hour days all week and it's starting to take a toll on me. Not that I don't love what I do here, but between working all day, mentally preparing to move and being too restless to sleep really well at night, life is kicking my butt!<br /><br />**I just had a conversation with one of the guys I work with who speaks mainly spanish...let's just say that it was interesting**<br /><br />Ok back to the topic at hand. I have very mixed emotions about moving out. For one, I'm beyond excited, I'm stoked! But on the other hand it's going to be such a different transition; moving out of my parents house, not being able to see them every day and having to adjust to life on my own. God has the perfect plan and I'm so grateful for the doors He's opened up. He knew all along what He was doing and to think I spend almost a month worrying my butt off! Trusting in Him is not the easiest thing to do but it's the most necessary thing to do.<br /><br />That is what I'm working on.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-60185030505735531602009-01-07T10:40:00.000-08:002009-01-07T10:43:13.158-08:00Lean Cuisines at lunchI'm technically on my lunch break but I'm still of the clock because it's been busy as heck. I've had Lean Cuisines for lunch every day this week and I'm officially done with them. I wouldn't recommend them unless it's an emergency or, in my case, they're on sale for $2.<br /><br />But that's not the reason for my blogging!<br /><br />I found out today that I have been approved for an apartment! Me and two of my good friends are moving into it next thursday. It truly is a God thing, He opened up every door, gave us peace about the location and favor with the prices.<br /><br />All glory and honor to Him!!<br /><br />2009 is already amazing!Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-42805936218128894542008-12-05T18:25:00.000-08:002008-12-05T18:38:45.664-08:00A year older :)My first official blog as a 21 yr old girl with a full time job. Yes, I feel very adult right now. My first week of work is done and I'm more then ready for the weekend.<br /><br />Sunday was my birthday and my best friend threw a surprise (or not so surprise) party for me. It was perfect and, safe to say, one of the best birthdays surrounded by all of my close friends and family. My parents got to meet everyone important to me too. Lots of laughter and craziness followed by a bible study and worship (my party was right before college group).<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">On the way to Birthday breakfast at Ihop!</div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276500414387234466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4CUZngEFtq6OurO3dz1kPgLU8iuW8Cww6YSIvjCR1x92MoCBQSH5kGQBYU8gmbNPjXwDQupg_ctj2FT2UWzF5Wb2rMAH8J1y8i9abXyfVp1IxQcN7cgyvPtFKFpWHJbslUYqRCfMU7Qg/s320/100_2659.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Hannah and I </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZt-U9_Xz6PTnVogRaarZGbX_WEEBQRds5GcdtJ4kET_LTq4Vn57-Yjnuj_84OdgapAwfUlvunJs5ekzflApv97OG76v0szuho8Vt9B-i6DtwJGCFJrZy7t6ou_5kknI6l8TZydFLYcyLY/s1600-h/100_2695.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276500436696946162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZt-U9_Xz6PTnVogRaarZGbX_WEEBQRds5GcdtJ4kET_LTq4Vn57-Yjnuj_84OdgapAwfUlvunJs5ekzflApv97OG76v0szuho8Vt9B-i6DtwJGCFJrZy7t6ou_5kknI6l8TZydFLYcyLY/s320/100_2695.jpg" border="0" /></a>21!!! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87oL94iOGRztI54M0xomZfCKVDaAKB5CizbeKmbXsZpjAoDzK4WNnEgmKnlEFADeypzIpUPWdi9uer9Jc6_Xxe1Ew9YYxkl5L2qyTZAKrXb21rkm26ISZt2SIWvzfqKnuul5zPRek-Akg/s1600-h/100_2674.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276500424540262498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87oL94iOGRztI54M0xomZfCKVDaAKB5CizbeKmbXsZpjAoDzK4WNnEgmKnlEFADeypzIpUPWdi9uer9Jc6_Xxe1Ew9YYxkl5L2qyTZAKrXb21rkm26ISZt2SIWvzfqKnuul5zPRek-Akg/s320/100_2674.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUHVlpGQ0gdPgYJuareK4EKd4baSXn0XJj6HQaDe_8FuHiTOXupcIeLdNID6v9N_rLY4cOu05E-zfD5_LXiIlWyEMq8fcNLPHPXy1NUhV0cjYxb3A0TXrp-BCieg5VD48FB7Dh97qEUFk/s1600-h/100_2693.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276500416576784386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUHVlpGQ0gdPgYJuareK4EKd4baSXn0XJj6HQaDe_8FuHiTOXupcIeLdNID6v9N_rLY4cOu05E-zfD5_LXiIlWyEMq8fcNLPHPXy1NUhV0cjYxb3A0TXrp-BCieg5VD48FB7Dh97qEUFk/s320/100_2693.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-78214247125458966612008-11-25T08:57:00.000-08:002008-11-25T09:18:25.376-08:00Giving ThanksI'm sitting in my big, cozy chair with my feet up and warm slipper boots on. The weather is chilly and cloudy, I'm crossing my fingers for snow. It's one of those days where I want to do absolutley nothing but wrap up in a blanket and dream. But life is calling my name and I can't ignore it right now..maybe tomorrow :)<br /><br />Yet as much as I want to just escape for a little while God keeps reminding me of all the things I have to be thankful for, the things He's blessed me with. I am so thankful for the people that are in my life in this season, and for the people who have been apart of my life for years. It blows my mind to think of where I was this time a year ago. I was broken, hurt and torn. I didn't know what to do or where to go. I can remember praying for friends, good friends, that would be uplifting and encouraging and just...there. Friends that wouldn't leave when things got tough. I never dreamt that God would place these people in my life that I call my best friends.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginSK2_kvq5Lxt8moJFvgJU1kfZMvLVxFXyxWGLGaeqb4g260YXOT7heviDLGVX5snI3n6mAuiwd667DZUKBm_MX-0wBZy2g9tkpr4Hy3UVCF9GJpd7y8d1vip9ljW87WbvNLd087gg8bv/s1600-h/100_2561.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272645275436189202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginSK2_kvq5Lxt8moJFvgJU1kfZMvLVxFXyxWGLGaeqb4g260YXOT7heviDLGVX5snI3n6mAuiwd667DZUKBm_MX-0wBZy2g9tkpr4Hy3UVCF9GJpd7y8d1vip9ljW87WbvNLd087gg8bv/s320/100_2561.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmUzMcbHZTSw-258cShQqjCRqdEl9nUEQSV2AupbmfMIsI8MJAJklJtr34C0pDb7sDgpgQUIhRMfy4MfrALZyexU9yjCq7OZ7YS2zZIWYj_dTOGdALie750J3c90cWX94Spt53NOZaT8y/s1600-h/100_2553.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272645271959788482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmUzMcbHZTSw-258cShQqjCRqdEl9nUEQSV2AupbmfMIsI8MJAJklJtr34C0pDb7sDgpgQUIhRMfy4MfrALZyexU9yjCq7OZ7YS2zZIWYj_dTOGdALie750J3c90cWX94Spt53NOZaT8y/s320/100_2553.jpg" border="0" /></a></div>Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-11966461052082511852008-11-12T21:39:00.000-08:002008-11-12T21:57:39.355-08:00PastdueIt's about that time to fill you in on the happenings of my life. Well nothing super excited has happened lately. Oh wait, duh, I'm retarted. I went to Vegas last weekend!!! Meg is turning 19 and her dad, who happens to live in Vegas, bought us tickets to Cirque Du Soleil show. Saying it was amazing would be an understatement! I was blown away by the performance! It was fantastic :) Here are a couple of pictures from the weekend.<br /><br /><br />**Only 18 days til I'm 21**<br /><br /><p align="center">My comfy socks after wearing the painful (yet hot!!) shoes</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJGg8zKRXmswT7mU387hR8mRMElewYV4xz3k8SwfXAHEVLK-ZcDKhWmVPredavGtet0OUo8G1xEIuyZQ0ZYzoPaboelkePBsX8_alN71d1k_37fVQlyq8a3xSLn9oLviImvOkbhcMa5gy/s1600-h/100_2401.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268016011334985154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJGg8zKRXmswT7mU387hR8mRMElewYV4xz3k8SwfXAHEVLK-ZcDKhWmVPredavGtet0OUo8G1xEIuyZQ0ZYzoPaboelkePBsX8_alN71d1k_37fVQlyq8a3xSLn9oLviImvOkbhcMa5gy/s320/100_2401.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0tEdJdIMhDB0H9Ku1ja5BGOWmkgnonXwT1Tm-UVeY2oXH86eyUaJI7rUOOIOuGXko0F4ETOLD1U_v-WZlt-JMhqqfk7FhI2SVw6V4hxF3Ai9VVAHbirbtkJ7sj5yE7TYelBt0izHF5Qa/s1600-h/100_2368.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268016002861670066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0tEdJdIMhDB0H9Ku1ja5BGOWmkgnonXwT1Tm-UVeY2oXH86eyUaJI7rUOOIOuGXko0F4ETOLD1U_v-WZlt-JMhqqfk7FhI2SVw6V4hxF3Ai9VVAHbirbtkJ7sj5yE7TYelBt0izHF5Qa/s320/100_2368.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">The show that we saw<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXy7Idjrti_H5SpEf6EVMoZJRBvn3lJ-MHWKWnaSNH14HpKWBml_s_ShimX4WguFdHoek4oHPgdoINkkNCY8JFwHO50llQQoQM2KwnfcpU2leWeIahX9ZaiWRkMa0sjdTd2Oc832GRAYm-/s1600-h/100_2340.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268015996039837890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXy7Idjrti_H5SpEf6EVMoZJRBvn3lJ-MHWKWnaSNH14HpKWBml_s_ShimX4WguFdHoek4oHPgdoINkkNCY8JFwHO50llQQoQM2KwnfcpU2leWeIahX9ZaiWRkMa0sjdTd2Oc832GRAYm-/s320/100_2340.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Meg and I all beautified up for our night on the town!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveaUPJs1pt5vIbPi_TN3yIkuLfZ46Qj_mUMC6smMNlr3UprVZjRbK8fKUeels2G4x8oWKQpSHyiq3dcph0cdz7qFjsi04m1Bg5PHMIXO7KVNj3ldf5DqJ56buRQH_bOhhEzX6oJIfGM_K/s1600-h/100_2333.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268015987943830386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveaUPJs1pt5vIbPi_TN3yIkuLfZ46Qj_mUMC6smMNlr3UprVZjRbK8fKUeels2G4x8oWKQpSHyiq3dcph0cdz7qFjsi04m1Bg5PHMIXO7KVNj3ldf5DqJ56buRQH_bOhhEzX6oJIfGM_K/s320/100_2333.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /></div>Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-13976125680995230632008-11-03T23:36:00.001-08:002008-11-03T23:48:04.081-08:00ChangeMy mom and I were talking today about politics (I know, shocker, right?). We were talking about the things that each of our presidential candidates are standing for and how so many Christians are still choosing to vote for Obama even though he supports abortion and gay marriage. A few minutes later God reminded me of a vision He had given me at a winter camp about four years ago. I told my mom and guess what she said? "Put it on your blog!" So this, of course, is for my mom and all of her blogging buddies since I don't have any of my own yet :)<br /><br />It was in the middle of worship at our winter camp and, as usual, I was just lost in the presence of God. I had my eyes closed and saw a door that was on the left side of the stage open up and countless children started walking out. They were every color and size and darn they were cute! They filled up the stage and I saw Jesus standing there and watched as they ran into His arms, laughing and dancing as He scooped all of them up and just loved them. I heard in my spirit that these were all the children that had been aborted or born stillborn.<br /><br />So think about that when you think of voting for the man that will make abortion ok.<br /><br />My vote is for righteousness and LIFE.Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-8428907704398453932008-10-17T03:43:00.000-07:002008-10-17T03:52:44.915-07:00God is SO good!It's 3:45 in the morning and I haven't slept yet. I've been on a crazy high adrenaline rush all night. Want to know why? :) Did you think you had a choice? hehe<br /><br />So the past couple of weeks I've been job hunting. I've applied at a few different places and was praying for the right opportunity. On Monday I ran into a couple that I knew from my old church and casually said that I was looking for a job. The guy got disappointed and said that he'd just hired someone at his company and if he would've known..yada yada. I didn't think anything of it until he called me the next day and told me that the lady he had hired decided she didn't want the job and wanted to know if I was interested! Of course I jumped at the thought and on Wednesday I had an interview with him and was offered the job and a couple days to decide. Salary wasn't talked about it and it was the deciding factor since I'll be on my own in the next few months and had to make sure I could afford it. Anyway, long story short (or trying here), I talked to my future boss today and he told me my salary...it was more then I expected!! Praise God!!<br /><br />I'm excited and awake and exhausted and...hungry! It's about that time to raid the fridge :)<br /><br />Night all!Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333091890330928408.post-77472034198699616782008-10-14T20:41:00.000-07:002008-10-14T20:49:22.455-07:00Amazing Weekend!<div align="center">Sunglasses Models (except me, cause I couldn't keep a straight face)</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-K-8fQFbCIwn6oRRnbpzBTB1eoJZliwcfbRsU6Tpp_ruhBADTyxaB1O-0U6z_azqb6z1CM_Y85CJ2TVjJn9pXtaguWUqtlhPrOhshTJSFT5ZcVJUErKHXJWQ-8IvRqGjcGTqkHzp3caI/s1600-h/100_2184.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257221505735039730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-K-8fQFbCIwn6oRRnbpzBTB1eoJZliwcfbRsU6Tpp_ruhBADTyxaB1O-0U6z_azqb6z1CM_Y85CJ2TVjJn9pXtaguWUqtlhPrOhshTJSFT5ZcVJUErKHXJWQ-8IvRqGjcGTqkHzp3caI/s320/100_2184.JPG" border="0" /></a> Nick and I dancing at the mall<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUeVXb_lJBKAYZcV-BUHobtxS_qY5cNxR51vRIptJ5U5MYoVr-UrY8iwtumzD1z54KEsqJvmdAtmB205paaAAEsUxjov0M9DbBRCzRhalYik-oyBggcEXfmXCgp3mcdrksgjcSP4bSa6I/s1600-h/100_2210.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257221513206672498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUeVXb_lJBKAYZcV-BUHobtxS_qY5cNxR51vRIptJ5U5MYoVr-UrY8iwtumzD1z54KEsqJvmdAtmB205paaAAEsUxjov0M9DbBRCzRhalYik-oyBggcEXfmXCgp3mcdrksgjcSP4bSa6I/s320/100_2210.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I had the best weekend! After poker night and my relaxing Saturday an amazing Sunday was in order right? Definitley! Church was awesome, the worship and teaching was good, and the time spent with friends was just as nice. After church a group of us (think 15) decided to go to Olive Garden for lunch...two and a half hours later we left full, broke and feeling spontaneous! Then we realized that it's hard to be spontaneous in Flag, so we settled for the mall. From the pics above you can see the craziness that ensued (I'm feeling very smart today lol) and I have the feeling I used that word wrong and I'm sure mom will let me know if I did.<br /><br />Until tomorrow!!<br /></div>Chelsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011967387169416948noreply@blogger.com0