Student Teaching Update

My goodness, it has been a long while since my last update! I guess you can say I've been busy.

I love student teaching. The school is wonderful!

Alex and I are doing to great. 

Plan's for Kayla's wedding are go great, I think. We've been so busy with our own lives, we don't get to talk about it much. However, her wedding shower plans are coming along nicely.

Speaking of weddings, Robin asked me to be in hers in March. It is a good thing I don't believe in the old "Three times a bridesmaid, never a bride" superstition. I'd strike out with hers and still have several to go. Bryan and Emily's wedding is coming up in June. I'm hoping we get to find the dress and order it soon. I don't like just sitting still when there's something to do.

Our sweet Millie kitty is growing up! She hates my text books and is constantly laying on top of them. How am I supposed to play when she does that? Alex won't let me push her off though. HE says she's a sweetheart. HE, however, doesn't deal with her all day, only when he visits Weir.

Our friends Billy and Stephanie are getting married soon! I was asked to read scripture and greet guests at the reception, and I am pretty happy. I guess I just like being involved in weddings. Alex probably just read that sentence and groaned. 

Anyway, I have some papers to grade. I'll update soon! Here's a new pictures of what's been going on lately. :)

Kayla and I at Tents 4 Tickets

Millie after a long, hard day's play

 She had a big supper!

Alex and our Millie Kitty

Alexander and I after I dye my hair

Me, Kayla, and Amy at Tents 4 Ticketes. We matchhh!

The newest change to the hair!

Anyway, have a great next few weeks!

Love, 

Chelsea Leann

The Closing of a Chapter

The time has come for me to leave my job at Sponsored Programs Accounting at Mississippi State University. I walked in the doors 17 years old in June 2008. I was shy, clumsy, sensitive, and terrified. The only thing I could do well was type. I'm leaving there 21 years old, outgoing, still clumsy, a little less sensitive, and confident. The thing is, when you go away to college, your job becomes your family. You see your coworkers every day. They hear about your ups and downs more than your parents do. You still go out with your friends and home on the weekends, but your coworkers are just that overwhelming, supportive family. I'm going to miss them, but, as my boss said, you have to close a book to open another. I still don't feel like an adult yet.

I only have about a week left of vacation. But I'm ready for school. I'm ready to continue on. Right now, I guess I just feel stuck.

Tomorrow's my mom's birthday! Happy Birthday mommy!

I'm going to bed for now, just wanted to drop in.

Oh! Here's a new picture of me and Alex from his baseball tourny. You know I can't resist posting :)

Love always, especially to you Alexander,

Chelsea Leann.

Summer is coming to a close

Well, I guess I've been slacking on the blogging, but I have good reason! I've been moving. Yes, moving...again. I wish I could stay in one place for more than a year. Or atleast a year. I love my parents, but I feel so immature living with them again. But, hey, it's the smart thing to do.

I'm very excited as the time for me to student teach draws near. Everyone believes the 7th and 8th graders will run over me. However, these people have never seen me in teacher mode and have no idea. However, I might have to hit the treadmill if I want to fit into my school clothes! Summer means snacking, and that means a couple of unwanted pounds. It's a hard nuff life for me! But I have had fun hanging with friends and being 21. I even got to hang out with Trey one night by per random chance. Here's a pic of some of us:

This past weekend, I went to Tennessee with the family. We had a good time, although there were bumps in the road. I guess the older you get, the more you want to do your own thing and not follow others. We went "white water rafting" which was more like white water floating in Tennessee. Momma enjoyed it, and that is what matters most. Maybe we can get her to do the tougher kind later. The one that actually has rapids. Alex, that sweetheart of a boyfriend, checked on Millie while I was gone. In doing that, he scored brownie points with my parents. Yay, Alex! I got him what I thought was an awesome knife as a souvineir, but alas, I suck at getting boys things that I know nothing about. It's pretty atleast...even if it's not serated. ]

So, here I am, sitting at work. I'm quite bored even though there are multiple things to do. I just wanted to drop in and give a hello to my one follower...and the one or two folks that read this but don't have a blog, therefore don't subscribe (hint to Amy and Alex). I can't wait for Friday night and fair time. I miss Philadelphia! I especially miss Alex's mom and sister and will be glad when I get to visit them for a little bit. Amy is supposed to come with me. I trying to get her to experience Mississippi outside of what's between Corinth and Starkville. Who knows what will happen with us together. I love that girl!

Anyway, I better get to work. Lots of love, especially to Justin Alexander Deason!

Chelsea Leann

It's my BIRTHDAY! My 21st birthday!

So, first of all, I like surprises. And my sweet friends and family surprised me with a surprise (gee how many times am I going to say that word?) birthday party. Kayla Black and Amy Bowling were the masterminds behind the operation. In attendance were my parents, Kayla's parents, Kayla, Amy, Alex, Bryan, Emily, and Tiffini. Kayla made an awesome birthday cake!

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Everyone played it off perfectly. I thought I had ruined everything when I showed up early, but I didn't know Alex was coming, so that was definitely a surprise. Next time though, I'll just do what Kayla tells me and go to Wal-Mart before showing up at her apartment early. Here are some pics from last night!

Me and my baby on my 21st! He got me a sweet pandora bracelet with a kitten charm (in honor of our kitten, Millie), a heart charm (figure out the meaning yourself), and a flower charm (since he said he'd never buy me flowers haha ). I loved it! He's a wonderful boyfriend, and not just because he gave me something. He's spent the whole day with me and even watched Tangled!

Me and Amy. I  love this girl super much :)

Me and Amy again-proving that I am not only taller, but my hair is also longer!

Meet Emily and Bryan. Bryan is my big brother and Emily is his fiance <3

Me and my favorite bride-to-be (no offense Emily). I can't thank her and Amy enough for the party. 

In front of the awesome birthday sign with my awesome party girl button on!

Me and Kayla's groom-to-be. We're so excited!

Tonight, we're all going out to La Terraza, by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in Starkville. I am going to behave myself, but I am going to have fun! All I can say is, this birthday so far has been the best I've ever had! I'll update with more pictures later!

*UPDATE*
So, last night was fun! I hadn't quite experienced Starkville night life like that before. First there was the forced shot at La Terraza with the whole restaurant looking, whipcream in my face, a few tears, and a lot of laughter. Then a fun little YouTube get together at my apartment that just sort of happened. After that, me, Amy, Alex, Kayla, and Patrick all went out and had a great time. Here are some pictures!

Kayla and Patrick!

Amykins!

@ The Bin

Me and my love :)

Headed home from our night out!

Love always,
The Now 21 Year Old Chelsea Leann

There's a first time for everything----1 Year Anniversary *Edited*

Well, today's that day. 6 months ago I was celebrating breaking that terrible six month curse. Now, I'm at the one year mark with Alexander. Sadly, he's not here. He's playing golf. Go figure, right? It's funny how girls build this huge, romantic gestures their boyfriends will do that will blow their minds and make all of their girl friends jealous. Yeah...funny how we know it's not going to happen and still get a teensy bit disappointed when it doesn't.

I have come to a brilliant deduction today. Boys are stupid. Girls are jealous. That's just a fact of life. It's not necessarily because we are insecure (though every girl is a little bit insecure, no matter how many times you tell her she's beautiful, perfect, your only one, etc). And jealousy doesn't mean we think you want to be with her instead of us or wish we had her body, etc. We're just jealous creatures by nature. Guys, you don't even have to look at a girl for us to be jealous of her. If we think in our crazy, mixed up minds that you might could possibly be attracted to her IF you saw her, we're jealous. We know you love us, but give us a break. We're jealous. And when we're angry-jealousy just comes all the more easily. In fact, when we're very *insert any emotion* all the other emotions are waiting on the sidelines ready to jump in and have their part. We're all a little insane, but just remember, guys, we're also totally adorable and you're with us for a reason. Love. Crazy thing, love.

So, of course, as I do for all the big anniversaries *6 month, 1 year...* well that's all I have so far....I put pictures up. You've probably already seen some of these, but who cares? These are my favorites.

This was taken after the Haunted House in October. It was our first Fall picture together

This was after Alex scared me half to death by saying he was hurt and not telling HOW. It was a scrape on the knee. I had cried myself into exhaustion afterwards.

I just love this picture of Alex. I think I stole this off of Justin Armstrong's facebook, actually.

This was taken right after we became "facebook official". His dad sent this to me and said that Alex was "practicing for the future". Cute, isn't it?

This was taken one night in August after Alex had to park cars for a football game.

The sweetest picture ever. This was on his birthday this year. My 24 year old ;)

This was taken at the Auburn vs MSU game, our first football game together. Go Dawgs!

And last, but not least, one of the first pictures we ever took together using my crappy webcam. But that was such a fun day. I do believe this was when he met my parents for the first time last July.

Ok, enough of the mushy stuff. I've been super sick for the past week and am ready to feel better. I need to start getting ready to go see Justin Alexander. My birthday is Saturday! I'll be the wonderful 2-1! Alex is coming to Starkville, and Amy, Kayla, and Patrick are supposed to hang out. I have a feeling I won't care who's around as long as I'm having a good time. I'm excited! I go back to work tomorrow from 8-12 everyday. I'm ready! I've missed the constant tasks and knowing exactly what I had to do everyday. No more homework! So far, I have all A's in three out of four classes. I don't think I'll know my math grade until the end of July. Dr. Scholtes is having surgery and will probably use her down time as grading time. I'm okay with that though, because I'm pretty sure I have an A in her class, too. That means TWO 4.0's in a row. Who would have ever guessed that it would take me almost killing myself with classes to do so spectacular. 

Anyway, it's time to go make myself look pretty so I can hook Alex for another year. Happy 4th and have a great week!

*Update*

So I think that I was a little mean in my earlier post. I kept meaning to update it, but I'm just not getting around to it. I had a wonderful night with Alex. We went to El Rodeo and then watched No Strings Attached. It was a good movie, even though it was kind of ironic to watch that on our anniversary now that I think about it. Anyway, I love him more than ever. He's a wonderful boyfriend that I don't know what I'd do without. 

Picture perfect :)

In case you haven't noticed, he likes sticking his tongue out. 

He likes to make fun of my big eyes. Punk.

Love always,

Chelsea Leann.

Summer Block

I can't believe that I only have a week...no, four days...left of Summer Block. I have grown so close to my classmates, and, even though I am ready for a slower pace of life, I am going to miss them very much. You can't spend almost every day for two months with someone and not miss them when they're gone. I'm also going to miss my students, PASS helpers, and supervising teachers. Schools make you a family. I hope that when I begin student teaching, I will become as close to them as I have to the Starkville teachers.This week is the end though.

This weekend was spent relaxing! I did a little school work, went to lunch and movies with Kayla and Patrick, and hung out with my sweetheart. I can't believe that in a week, we'll be together for a year. Guess I'll update again then. Just felt like my page was getting lonely.

Love,
Chelsea

Overnight Gleek

I'm the epitome of a lazy college kid today. In fact, if you saw me, you probably wouldn't know that I have so much due in the next three days that I'm terrified to open my planner today. Luckily, Alex gave me the perfect relaxer-Netflix from his Xbox360. So, since 10:30 last night, I've been watching Glee Season 1. I fell asleep at 7  this morning and work up at 9:30...only to continue watching it. I'm addicted. I am a Gleek. Alex is going to get on Netflix and see Glee on his recently watched...not to mention a lot of romance oldies...and roll his eyes. After all, you learn so much about a person by checking out their movies and favorite TV shows.

As for summer school, it's going so well. I'm enjoying being at the school with the kids more than taking the classes after, but you can't pick and choose in Senior Methods Block. I got my letter for my field placement. I'll be in French Camp 7th and 8th grade English. I'm so excited. I'm so excited. I'm SO excited. I'm moving back home so that I'll be closer to the school and cheaper on my parents. Even though I'll be cheering against my home school, the Weir Lions, and for the Panthers, and change my color allegiance from Red and Black to Blue and White. But in less than two months, I'll be living in a camper with Millie. And it's going to be awesome.

Alex and I are doing great. It'll be a year on July 4. A year. Wow. It's going to feel so weird saying that I'm going to date someone for a year. I mean, we've been talking about forever since we started dating, but a year...it's so real. I think I like it. In fact, I'm so happy about it. He's wonderful for me. He truly is.

I love you, Alex!


Love, Chelsea Leann