Goodbye February, Hello March!

The past couple of week has been quite hectic! Things are still fabulous between me and Alex, Meagan says that if my mother gets me a kitten, it's okay, and I applied for my Fall Teacher Internship.

AH! I can't believe that I'll be graduating in December, a semester earlier than expected. I had to write a ridiculous educational statement that actually made me think about my future. I also had to pay this huge amount of money to take my Praxis II. However, I am very excited. My life is slowly unfolding, and it blows my mind.

Alex came and visited for a few short hours last weekend, but he is supposed to come up here today.

Those are the good things.

Bad things: I have to start practicum over, because my partner lost her mind and temper over me going to finish up an assessment without her. Apparently, I am immature and need to act like an adult. My bad, I thought getting your job done was mature and focused. I also have a ridiculous head ache, am broke, and kinda hungry. So I'm going to take a nap and eat an apple.

Bye friends,
Chelsea Leann

Belated Valentines Day...and a couple of pictures I found on my camera

Last night, Alex came to Starkville to see me, and we finally got to celebrate our Valentine's Dayyyy. We went to Mi Hacienda and hung out at my apartment.  It was a fantastic night. I really needed a night with him to laugh and cuddle. I can't believe it's already almost 8 months. He doesn't like candy, and he won't ever tell me something he wants, so I made him a happy bag with random funny stuff like a snowglobe picture frame, his favorite chips, a leggo helicopter....you know, little things. He, however, hit it right on the head with a stuffed puppy and a box of reeses....my favoriteeee. We goofed off with my camera and here  are some of the pictures :)

On the way to Mi Ha

Sillies

um...

Trying to kiss his cheek while he's putting a peppermint in his mouth. Awkward

AH! Giant Alex!

Cross-eyed

Stare/no smile contest?

I'm sure you can tell we had fun goofing off. But that's what I love about Alex the most. I can be ridiculous with him and it just gets better every day.

Andddd now, my pictures from the plane on my way to Colorado that I thought were lost forever. Yay plane pictures!

That That That's allllll folks.

Love always,

Chelsea Leann

My heart is yours to fill or burst, or fill with jewelry.

So, I'm supposed to be researching Catherine Beecher in the computer lab, but I'm being a rebel. I'm ready for this weekend to hurry and get here so I can see Alex, and we can finally do our Valentines. His present has been in the back of my car for two weeks, and I'm tired of seeing it. Shouldn't be this hardddd.

Also, is everyone getting pregnant? I swear, if it's not one friend, it's another. Talk about crazy. What happened to living the life in college, getting married, and THEN having a baby? Not judging, but still. So many of my friends preggo at one time is kinda scary.

Alex has been busy with the fire dept and EMT training. I'm really proud of how hard he has been working (but don't tell him that). Even if it means less time with me, it's a small step towards his dream and that's what matters.

I found out that I get to graduate in December by taking a super intense summer block. I'm pretty pumped and can't believe my luck.

Since I last updated, it snowed AGAIN and Trey got a bloodhound puppy. Here are some pictures!

My car covered in 4 inches of snow!

Bernice!

Finally, meet Trey. My bestest friend holding Bernice.

She is just SO precious.

Don't you love her?

Cadence Bank after an hour of snow.

That's all for now. I'll update you on my wonderful life laterrrrrr.

Love always,

Alex's Chelsea :)

Goodbye, January!

January started out as a good month, but it didn't end that way....well, that's not the full truth, I guess. It did end well, but in a bittersweet way. Anyway, I am SO ready for the month of February. Valentines Day (which is awesome, but still makes me a little sick to my stomach with hearts and red and gold), warmer temperatures, and hopefully me understanding whats going on in my classes a little more. I almost have figured out what I want to get for Alex. It's not just one thing, it's a variety of things.

I was in Wal-Mart the other day and saw a little girl crying and pointing at the obnoxious, large $40 teddy bear. I could feel her pain. One day, I'mma get one. Probably when I'm like 87 and think it's a real person and name it Tom. That's my life, right?

Anyway, I'm off to work like the big girl I am. And soon, I won't be a "big" girl anymore. This gal is about to hit the GYM. In about a week. When I finish all my Hersey Kisses. Don't hate, you're jealous.

Chelsea Collins

Snow Day 2011....

Or in Whit Waide's words..."Iceapocolypse 2011". The winter storm hit Starkville yesterday around two o'clock. It snowed, sleeted, and rained on and off throughout the night, and we woke up to a winter wonderland. Here are some pictures:

Birdie Feet!

My car covered in snow and ice



Alsoooo, today is Amy's 21st Birthday! Kayla and I went and visited her and Nathan and had cake. I love my bestie!



And last but not least, Alex came to visit this weekend....only he was beardless. It almost felt like I was seeing another man. 

Overall, it was a great, picture-taking filled, long weekend. Tomorrow, it is back to reality of work and school. I'm ready for the weekend already! I'm going home and get to see my brother! I am also planning on going hunting for the first time this season with Trey. Pictures of that escapade should be posted soon after the fact. Anyway, I hope everyone has a great week and safe travels through this frigid weather....and traveling also means walking. Clumsy people....it's a dangerous world out there. Dangerous world.

Chelsea Leann

Six Months!!!!!!

Today's the day. And all I can say is that I am still happy and crazy about my grumpy, furry, amazing boyfriend :)

Baby, you're my teenage dream.

Love always,
Chelsea Leann

My Hair is Growing

The random title is just that: random. I am growing my hair out, and it's taking its sweet time. But, all good things usually have to be patiently waited for. So, if you see me, encourage my not to chop it off. It's very hard some days when nothing goes right with it. But everyone has those days and I must persevere! My Christmas Holidays and New Years was satisfactory. Nothing too exciting, but sometimes things are better that way. Alex and I spent New Years Eve together doing nothing, and it was fabulous. Now, I'm back at work like the diligent student worker I am. Really...it's just because I want that money! Speaking of money, that leads me to the thought of scams.

A girl came to my door last night and was talking about points, public speaking, and something else. Next thing I know, I'm handing over a check for a Bridal Magazine subscription for two years. After she left, I felt very uneasy, so I decided to google it (of course). Midwest Circulation...and first thing that pops up is their website. The second thing is its listing on listofscams.com. So now, as soon as I get off of work for lunch, I'm going straight to the bank to cancel the check, just to be safe. I wish they would have let me do it over the phone, but they said there was a form I had to fill out. Just my luck. I'm such a pushover!

Tomorrow is THE day I've been counting down to for six months. Alex breaks the curse tomorrow! Even though the past couple of days haven't been a smooth ride, we are going to make it. Let me say that the lack of smoothness was mostly from my overactive imagination, easily hurt feelings....and a little from his grumpiness and lack of awareness of the situation. Men. Pah.

I've been living in the apartment for a month now, and Meagan is a great roommate. She's super easy to hang out with and cleans after herself. Hallelujah!  Now, I have to get back to work. Just had to do a quick update of my life. Pictures of Christmas to come!

Chelsea Leann