tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35060994146238302342024-03-18T20:26:28.789-07:00This & ThatChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-60736402161059217832010-02-11T14:21:00.000-08:002010-02-11T14:23:47.381-08:00New BlogSo I decided to go through with it and start a new blog. <br />You can find us here= http://trippchelsea.blogspot.com/<br />So don't be surprised when I start following y'all. <br /> <br />So come on over to The Watts Watch and check it out. Even though that is not my last name...yet! ;)ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-19794705119179186792010-02-06T08:55:00.000-08:002010-02-06T08:59:49.193-08:00I'm backIt has been so long y'all. I have been trying to keep up to date on everyone else blogs, but my own. <br />I have had some major changes in my life. I have my first "big kid job" I am teaching kindergarten and I love it. I have moved. Oh and I am GETTING MARRIED!!!!! The wedding is set for June 5th! <br />I am thinking about starting a new blog for my new upcoming life!<br /><br />I promise that I will stay more update regardless of what blog I choose! :)ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-45499882316691843452009-09-12T07:40:00.000-07:002009-09-12T07:43:57.444-07:00I'm connected!So I am typing this post from my couch in my new apartment. I finally am connected to the outside world. I'm so excited to read what has been going on in y'alls lives!<br /> My apartment is a major fixer upper, we're talking about 1970's' wooden cabinets and linoleum floor, I didn't want to put a lot of money into fixing it up, so mainly I am just painting. It will do for now, I will try to post pictures once it's completed. <br /> T and I are still going strong, he is so wonderful, as is his family. His mother has accepted me as one of her own children, which is great because I am now two hours from my own. <br /> Well, I am going to go catch up on some blogs!<br /> Have a great Saturday!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-14517017945541826152009-09-04T10:11:00.000-07:002009-09-04T10:13:58.912-07:00I'm still around!I have been off the radar for a long time now. Here is a quick update...<br /> I finally got a job. I am teaching Kindergarten in a community about 3 hours from my hometown. By getting this job I have also had to move. I'm currently working on my apartment (it is a big fixer upper) and I will post pics soon. I just signed up for cable and interent so I am finally going to be connected to blog world again!<br /><br />Hope y'all are doing well! I can't wait to catch up on your blogs!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-21592744524797081262009-07-16T17:36:00.000-07:002009-07-16T17:56:38.302-07:00So I realize that I have been slacking on here as of lately...like really slacking, okay I suck. I have been super busy teaching my UB kids, up until last Thursday. So once again I am unemployed. I am still on the search for a job, but so far no luck.<br />Between my lack of posting I have in fact met someone. He is so wonderful. He is 26, and every bit as country as one can get. I love it! He is so wonderful with Nach...I really feel lucky to have him in my life. The only down side is that he lives 2 hours away. He is wanting me to apply for teaching positions up there, but I just don't know. (Though I am seriously considering it, what could happen?!?!?!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWPolHRDdAl-egF9lhx6GvWAGbuzLlW6_xp1CRzQEGfqmWD36KFegZeNJQJ9wbeCZ7l9YrNuu_LtLNNV-OYYr6vdqFTvz_HHeCsUezNAYeixOn2K7uqGYPRY2F0VnZe59vDSWcPOEi95k/s1600-h/IMG_4012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWWPolHRDdAl-egF9lhx6GvWAGbuzLlW6_xp1CRzQEGfqmWD36KFegZeNJQJ9wbeCZ7l9YrNuu_LtLNNV-OYYr6vdqFTvz_HHeCsUezNAYeixOn2K7uqGYPRY2F0VnZe59vDSWcPOEi95k/s320/IMG_4012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359223953425722098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_PMhj0B3jhe800s3xr1OO3ohC169iEoexUlfdezJLpleEXGxDbIVjE2vWfI2cg6OWF9HL5Ij2X1Mee1mEeSwo6YL4BPdp5H09Ars7Fiz84igZxAM95hoZ_JQGh7FF6Q9iUE5O4XyuJjQ/s1600-h/IMG_4134.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_PMhj0B3jhe800s3xr1OO3ohC169iEoexUlfdezJLpleEXGxDbIVjE2vWfI2cg6OWF9HL5Ij2X1Mee1mEeSwo6YL4BPdp5H09Ars7Fiz84igZxAM95hoZ_JQGh7FF6Q9iUE5O4XyuJjQ/s320/IMG_4134.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359225545869048706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The three of us are going camping this weekend. I'm really excited! Well I better go pack!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-31283433737557623532009-06-26T16:06:00.000-07:002009-06-26T16:11:32.309-07:00BusyI promise y'all I'm still here. I have been super busy with job hunting and teaching UB. I promise for a real update soon. I have yet to find a job. :( But I'm just trying to stay positive. I know that God has a plan for me, so I'm trying not to worry. <br /> I have been so busy that I haven't even read any of my blog buddies. I hope everyone is doing alright. I will post a real update soon. So sad about MJ, FF, and EM.ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-81843192788792261262009-06-09T17:23:00.000-07:002009-06-09T17:50:12.480-07:00Screening InterviewTomorrow I have a screening interview with a school system. I am soo nervous! I'm terrified I'll freeze up and not answer questions the way they want them answered. I really would love this job...there are two possible openings. I can't even figure out what I am going to wear either (I am stressing out)! I am thinking about this little combo...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrJ3zoxnLXnkPSYtQWkIX7MN7WELUhhPj3mlknpBkMqnGypneT582h7Nh3n2-ZTzIFFcimwW3nZuE_xXs4ZUgYy6CaYCHdTJoOBrLV0lkw1X-7vyeN9UHvVTLQGx97vnU9Wgp-v3M2El-/s1600-h/br633741-01p01v01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrJ3zoxnLXnkPSYtQWkIX7MN7WELUhhPj3mlknpBkMqnGypneT582h7Nh3n2-ZTzIFFcimwW3nZuE_xXs4ZUgYy6CaYCHdTJoOBrLV0lkw1X-7vyeN9UHvVTLQGx97vnU9Wgp-v3M2El-/s320/br633741-01p01v01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345492861514539490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1r4B2LbEyMXbFWVsxIIftF7p3oovTqAevtnLkmMvS_h0w-cnF9L1kgipXPvX9Rt4Yc107voWuh74I1xO6Fg89Puo3344HfMPiAOhv9Z1N_FF9hgIZs04fX3MOSwypkrOLFgXBH6QeFob/s1600-h/br629752-02p02v01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1r4B2LbEyMXbFWVsxIIftF7p3oovTqAevtnLkmMvS_h0w-cnF9L1kgipXPvX9Rt4Yc107voWuh74I1xO6Fg89Puo3344HfMPiAOhv9Z1N_FF9hgIZs04fX3MOSwypkrOLFgXBH6QeFob/s320/br629752-02p02v01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345493611700433106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUctwN0cOnIJIOMnkMGsIskh7XlbmZsXSPwtnGK22flgoi7soxBE8kfFiuHJmwGTQOj8jfjhOL8sXps_JpW0PXfqLbzp-wMcXTZjKsIvdv0XXTkPYxK2jcuvTqnkatVb22eZftukj-uQx/s1600-h/41itc9RwurL._AA260_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieUctwN0cOnIJIOMnkMGsIskh7XlbmZsXSPwtnGK22flgoi7soxBE8kfFiuHJmwGTQOj8jfjhOL8sXps_JpW0PXfqLbzp-wMcXTZjKsIvdv0XXTkPYxK2jcuvTqnkatVb22eZftukj-uQx/s320/41itc9RwurL._AA260_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345494059081894770" border="0" /></a><br />I've had the skirt for awhile now and I have yet to wear it and I thought that it might be alright for tomorrow's interview. What do y'all think? Oh and of course I'll keep the jewelry simple with my pearl earrings and Pandora bracelet.<br /><br />I got a call yesterday from a school system in WV they are going to post more openings Thursday and they want me to fax in their bid sheets. I really want the job I am interviewing for tomorrow, if I had my choice (there is about a $4,000 difference in pay, between the two).<br />I also have orientation tomorrow at 8 a.m. for my "month" long English teaching job with <a href="http://www.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html">Upward Bound</a>. I am really nervous because I will be teaching high school kids, which I have never done. I am so used to the little ones I don't know what I am going to do.<br />I better go figure out what I am going to wear for that interview.<br />Let's hope I get past this interview and sail on through to get the job. Please keep your fingers crossed for me!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-84783699823204889232009-06-03T14:32:00.000-07:002009-06-03T14:39:53.888-07:00Job HuntingThere is not a high demand for elementary teachers in this area. Which isn't a good thing for me. I have been filling out application after application. Yesterday I dropped off some at a couple school boards in the area. One told me that they would put me on the list for a screening interview! :)<br /> I've also mailed out some applications. I called today to resubmit my app for some newly posted positions and they said all they needed was a copy for my certificate. I asked if I should mail it to the same place I did my applications and they said I could fax it in (which I took as a good sign!). <br /> My plan is to begin working on my masters and get a few years of teaching under my belt, before packing up and heading south! So I am more than ready to get this show on the road!<br /> Hopefully I will hear something soon! Any of y'all have advice for finding a job right out of college?<br /> Keep your fingers crossed for me!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-50172660571369595272009-05-26T12:53:00.001-07:002009-05-26T12:55:11.626-07:00Giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXfXG-p2Ieh7hfHyr-JHKNCOQGwgEbLKl9LtaQP233abvn4oVGyLwsf5EaummA4alYwwx-ggicaLeifuKULYj5rSm-Yahhob1T3WyrTDsBucYr0lfFPA9XxB_77FkAbjxrx0EeFwsEVa7/s1600-h/trio%2520coffee%2520cup(1).jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXfXG-p2Ieh7hfHyr-JHKNCOQGwgEbLKl9LtaQP233abvn4oVGyLwsf5EaummA4alYwwx-ggicaLeifuKULYj5rSm-Yahhob1T3WyrTDsBucYr0lfFPA9XxB_77FkAbjxrx0EeFwsEVa7/s320/trio%2520coffee%2520cup(1).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340223377911653874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Y'all go check out <a href="http://thegiftgumshoe.blogspot.com/">The Gifting Gumshoe</a>! She is hosting a lovely giveaway right now, how cute are these mugs???<br /><br /></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-50695051417720699802009-05-25T15:40:00.000-07:002009-05-25T17:22:54.117-07:00Memorial Day WeekendWe've had a pretty fun weekend. Nathan and I tagged along with Mom on Friday and Saturday to a wedding that my brother was in. Nathan had an amazing time, he got to dance with the bride and caught the prize (i.e. the garter). =)<br />Yesterday and today have been lazy days. Today NACH, dad, and I went fishing! We actually did pretty good, though I haven't tried to take a fish off the hook...I'm to darn scared!<br /><br />Here are some pics from the weekend. The towns where the wedding and reception were just too cute! I've got to go back and take some more shots!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb0pX_s4YW8O1FYxWjdjAdX_0Dn-5pA1ukJIB5MJTDpg4kCg3lEkEU_Gvz7NZSrm5NqqOY789oZzhwabZUTQuAoJEBbI3e2MFAXVy77PLNIv8U9Ub9bKJOn42tlS9hLE0NfvjYh9F0LiR/s1600-h/covered+bridge+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb0pX_s4YW8O1FYxWjdjAdX_0Dn-5pA1ukJIB5MJTDpg4kCg3lEkEU_Gvz7NZSrm5NqqOY789oZzhwabZUTQuAoJEBbI3e2MFAXVy77PLNIv8U9Ub9bKJOn42tlS9hLE0NfvjYh9F0LiR/s320/covered+bridge+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339896756152584994" border="0" /></a>A covered bridge! Y'all don't even know how excited I was for this! (Small things in life I guess.) ;)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQhxU18QCNTA9lAU2oEJgclXlTjGbx-GkzdSmj2aaXQZVV2dmJ9ctExp3rhKMJNdEklLRKwdd_bIqD8Ja0xkhLDgrnjYNjbrZbAMmCkdOPvO27q_nI6v3kyw00iYQ0Och8573CkedrehS/s1600-h/IMG_3097.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQhxU18QCNTA9lAU2oEJgclXlTjGbx-GkzdSmj2aaXQZVV2dmJ9ctExp3rhKMJNdEklLRKwdd_bIqD8Ja0xkhLDgrnjYNjbrZbAMmCkdOPvO27q_nI6v3kyw00iYQ0Och8573CkedrehS/s320/IMG_3097.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339897975567772578" border="0" /></a>Church where the wedding was, along with Mom and NACH<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK08Fd1_W0Tj3y7mwYQYuSXkLm9Yj-8o0RxEq6x0L1c4x7LJc4IBBJaeMXEONbYH7HkUUBdBKYj9ZD_7C9GgO5T1dZdF4UY7s3uG2Iom6B1q90YqUpqRHxgrERpAf-Aj9SVjEMqPvVZw3b/s1600-h/IMG_3206.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK08Fd1_W0Tj3y7mwYQYuSXkLm9Yj-8o0RxEq6x0L1c4x7LJc4IBBJaeMXEONbYH7HkUUBdBKYj9ZD_7C9GgO5T1dZdF4UY7s3uG2Iom6B1q90YqUpqRHxgrERpAf-Aj9SVjEMqPvVZw3b/s320/IMG_3206.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339899223359479266" border="0" /></a>NACH sporting that deer caught in the headlights look! =)<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYhMFCOFYxOvKlkzMJJMXruieXpGn_BGQeIpzwkrFlGq69xttoSkketHikQxBWHrVlIwWk_7ZNKUC5YC8yqQ6ZnuhcEogpwiiTJudnRa9SEfNkn_VnDBQ_l0A2uaztJ4iL1lTMOzz-hl3/s1600-h/nate.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYhMFCOFYxOvKlkzMJJMXruieXpGn_BGQeIpzwkrFlGq69xttoSkketHikQxBWHrVlIwWk_7ZNKUC5YC8yqQ6ZnuhcEogpwiiTJudnRa9SEfNkn_VnDBQ_l0A2uaztJ4iL1lTMOzz-hl3/s320/nate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339899651912852226" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Friday night while everyone else was at the rehearsal dinner NACH and I drove out to the lake! (He looks like he has a black eye, due to his allergies poor thing!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMfncK6OeVLcOxzf5V6WNCMvazUpTdzkSnUIg1Yk2LZCPX0G2RlSnZuYcULpm6yWKmdM25AS67H4WFlePIVTw59wuUvstxwsxT_owMYVus9f-T0mcLfRkrkhKvSLdZP6wG5I_kzodMNOq/s1600-h/nate2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMfncK6OeVLcOxzf5V6WNCMvazUpTdzkSnUIg1Yk2LZCPX0G2RlSnZuYcULpm6yWKmdM25AS67H4WFlePIVTw59wuUvstxwsxT_owMYVus9f-T0mcLfRkrkhKvSLdZP6wG5I_kzodMNOq/s320/nate2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339900499667533890" border="0" /></a>Fishing!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOcfGgm6WbEiRbMTb7H1GXACQoH9t4896e92bQSnkIDbBaTwsMtbhRI5DQ4kwM6wmaNBZApntZ0WW5nfsCX_QgvMWaHDLDBZFTz4uVfRN1s7JsM1tZAVrkwxswWLuYyirL7rhdmydMrJA/s1600-h/IMG_3232.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBtki8CJKXoIp3IhbVOdhEEu_UjzfktDNzkzaWvNh-e4mPPyoRID2zMnF0-xswXnzCvNcSPXTHOUm6uJ1sohue53LEIppie5acO9Yo8zWQWt7ERZUjDXDLdvzuwgnru0dca53SC4393XR/s320/IMG_3241.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339919302456843154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWOqKDBh6ksGRyMmU4lPbchqR9WkyAOVcuvlQkpgk0r_IzqRqYziDBqR6Au-6iqVUp4wt0LRQmm_Y2fr8VGUWDz3vAA1yuruFmK8bGdZk66eu1cH6RdOEUDk5EdGCZjFgepH5VSNNNaQ6/s1600-h/IMG_3282.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWOqKDBh6ksGRyMmU4lPbchqR9WkyAOVcuvlQkpgk0r_IzqRqYziDBqR6Au-6iqVUp4wt0LRQmm_Y2fr8VGUWDz3vAA1yuruFmK8bGdZk66eu1cH6RdOEUDk5EdGCZjFgepH5VSNNNaQ6/s320/IMG_3282.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339914091035412210" border="0" /></a>Grillin'<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAV1KAJq_hK5_qB_ezZT1XiFG6G21cnU2K7_QL-Ybz9jcK9Anth9mFTSMPKdom_UmMGXIg34Z__GUsBWGOXK4BJVAJMlq_ba42NxrXeBWRg1aFr3L4GaKQYBt8AROVHRJtgb2wiOphTih3/s1600-h/IMG_3294.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAV1KAJq_hK5_qB_ezZT1XiFG6G21cnU2K7_QL-Ybz9jcK9Anth9mFTSMPKdom_UmMGXIg34Z__GUsBWGOXK4BJVAJMlq_ba42NxrXeBWRg1aFr3L4GaKQYBt8AROVHRJtgb2wiOphTih3/s320/IMG_3294.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339915144152862642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtBbZESof20UGx9NgCfuG1XR5AoiKa78v3-phD1t9JqCADNpQm7j8JX9my29zZNL73FygoNU1K47JxvC0JKVfKfKZjipg2eOhKMBJ4gF-38by7ZmBeyziOibuf-zic7y32MlrcjYna8Uf/s1600-h/IMG_3320.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtBbZESof20UGx9NgCfuG1XR5AoiKa78v3-phD1t9JqCADNpQm7j8JX9my29zZNL73FygoNU1K47JxvC0JKVfKfKZjipg2eOhKMBJ4gF-38by7ZmBeyziOibuf-zic7y32MlrcjYna8Uf/s320/IMG_3320.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339920457286831330" border="0" /></a>Right before he got in trouble for having that dirty hand near his mouth, I know he is all boy.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> I have been watching John and Kate plus 8 throughout the weekend. I can't wait for the season premier! What do y'all think, is all this cheating business really just publicity?? Kate always seemed so bossy so who knows...<br /></div><br /><br /></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-90658025119369741412009-05-25T14:44:00.001-07:002009-05-25T14:49:45.220-07:00Memorial Day<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9OuQGAo8sIn9QTDMTCpefNtJFfOm9ZUBbl7R7MJIkpUoUijTqwKlyQ9csiWHeXm4PofMZWNACAV3ABMTTwN_T6xDkdhJ3F3PeQCP2H0SBJzMznCZZtWyhjjTcxZAoUTa1PWpwCN0CL1uM/s1600-h/flags-in-memorial-day.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9OuQGAo8sIn9QTDMTCpefNtJFfOm9ZUBbl7R7MJIkpUoUijTqwKlyQ9csiWHeXm4PofMZWNACAV3ABMTTwN_T6xDkdhJ3F3PeQCP2H0SBJzMznCZZtWyhjjTcxZAoUTa1PWpwCN0CL1uM/s320/flags-in-memorial-day.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339880826647389730" border="0" /></a>Today we salute those who sacrifice their lives for our country and our freedom.<br />Thank you!<br /></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-27730244434045773002009-05-11T16:11:00.000-07:002009-05-11T16:14:07.171-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyUkVw0WjjLMFc6sS-YvlMOMX9zRbV4TeXFSuoqfMXIwsKS1-ALlbadxGDrWRd-DZQhiYoq5b7_P_u_aU9uGeTU5FFfk6jNcPdszhCJ1IY2RXnyfi-ewFfhTTABe_N3ExxCbM6PaQNOi0/s1600-h/angelaNauticalBreezeBlueTurqWhite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyUkVw0WjjLMFc6sS-YvlMOMX9zRbV4TeXFSuoqfMXIwsKS1-ALlbadxGDrWRd-DZQhiYoq5b7_P_u_aU9uGeTU5FFfk6jNcPdszhCJ1IY2RXnyfi-ewFfhTTABe_N3ExxCbM6PaQNOi0/s320/angelaNauticalBreezeBlueTurqWhite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334708148030293218" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.nauticalbynatureblog.com/">Nautical by Nature</a> is hosting a lovely Angela Moore giveaway just in time for summer! As much as I hope y'all don't go sign up, I can't blame ya if ya do. These bracelets are just too cute to pass up!<br /></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-76942501880309461392009-05-07T19:24:00.001-07:002009-05-07T19:40:14.229-07:00Oh yea..I forgot to share with y'all, Meagan over at <a href="http://meagandesha.blogspot.com/">The Life of M</a><a href="http://meagandesha.blogspot.com/">e</a> gave me an award! I am so excited if y'all haven't checked out her blog you totally should!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOofz4z1ovYuRVIFJpIqZV2txPJDL9yolNadggiFeziFTvWrAsbf58_rgPX8I9aJU4xsYm6Cks5o6OE2jIp3HC4Y0HhKc5gKzY3RdGOfnPCZCeDxjS58yU5p2wAHlPECH-Dedi3FGJL9U/s1600-h/lovely.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOofz4z1ovYuRVIFJpIqZV2txPJDL9yolNadggiFeziFTvWrAsbf58_rgPX8I9aJU4xsYm6Cks5o6OE2jIp3HC4Y0HhKc5gKzY3RdGOfnPCZCeDxjS58yU5p2wAHlPECH-Dedi3FGJL9U/s320/lovely.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333274377346715122" border="0" /></a><br />*Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his or her blog link. Pass the award to 5 other blogs that you've newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they've been chosen for this award<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My recent finds and new loves:<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://prettyface59.blogspot.com/">Not Just A Pretty Face</a><br /><a href="http://quitecontrarymar.blogspot.com/">Quite Contrary </a><br /><a href="http://danielandlyndsie.blogspot.com/">A Love Worth Waiting For........</a><br /><a href="http://vivienleethepug.blogspot.com/">Sparkle Sparkle! </a><a href="http://aglimpseofthegirlnextdoor.blogspot.com/"><br />A Glimpse of the Girl Next Door </a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Just when I thought I couldn't love Paula any more I read this book (in a day and a half, really I couldn't set it down)! This book is so wonderful, it really gives us an insight into Paula's life and how far she has traveled. If y'all haven't picked up then I recommend you do so! She really is an inspiration!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBJl6clwcBbquTCFNVXh5WbFXqkNgftjtJVLdlolQUCxN2V_WKIvEuITTJnYRrgnzK7EeM8tVaorTYg6a7FOZC33gtX9C4cLHYgkJn3CZGtl7kDtGkbIoUebd-2YMfxnsy4DyjNJt1dp9/s1600-h/paula-deen-it-aint-all-about-the-cookin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBJl6clwcBbquTCFNVXh5WbFXqkNgftjtJVLdlolQUCxN2V_WKIvEuITTJnYRrgnzK7EeM8tVaorTYg6a7FOZC33gtX9C4cLHYgkJn3CZGtl7kDtGkbIoUebd-2YMfxnsy4DyjNJt1dp9/s320/paula-deen-it-aint-all-about-the-cookin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333276803103781986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-56175147358010360102009-05-07T18:43:00.000-07:002009-05-07T19:16:07.001-07:00Almost There!Well graduation is Saturday and I can not wait. Leading up to graduation there are a few events leading up to the big day. Tuesday night the education department hosted an "Apple Pinning" ceremony for the education majors.<div style="text-align: center;"> Here are some picture from the ceremony. The majority of these people have been a part of my daily life for the past couple of years (their are only 11 education majors this semester) and needless to say I am going to miss these people when we go our separate ways. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpxb9h1YNXiFWwG3C8rmt6Q1DvK-kT5WWPEdLkSyqbICAgWg71lmHwOXUrHGyulrn2iwr07uveNK9CXLF2DPvsD2dGOJKt21rxMRAYcLCSuWYfVpds4QKLfEhPl-nlwzeEc2gJXpIvLSj/s1600-h/IMG_2428.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpxb9h1YNXiFWwG3C8rmt6Q1DvK-kT5WWPEdLkSyqbICAgWg71lmHwOXUrHGyulrn2iwr07uveNK9CXLF2DPvsD2dGOJKt21rxMRAYcLCSuWYfVpds4QKLfEhPl-nlwzeEc2gJXpIvLSj/s320/IMG_2428.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333265896403443970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIayo73Ljd96LLSJgJqnykE3PteacMV6ncKhHyZVbVFeLc1abvFG9Um0j8WF6z6PeWZ_yfRyzKedLbdC-0OkS-kXgdext7yOKtmXBTHGcaVQVdPAvOvQ6zLlAdIHUORQUQw1Q7nRsEr2k/s1600-h/IMG_2429.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIayo73Ljd96LLSJgJqnykE3PteacMV6ncKhHyZVbVFeLc1abvFG9Um0j8WF6z6PeWZ_yfRyzKedLbdC-0OkS-kXgdext7yOKtmXBTHGcaVQVdPAvOvQ6zLlAdIHUORQUQw1Q7nRsEr2k/s320/IMG_2429.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333267626516182914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNTkiPIE-zTSpTvezykBF-mq2CTwNTW0PmH-ILot-cMGo4V5_TMNKwrS1p6q0XBWnanCmRtlm8byTSFk5gU4d_De_DbfGNkxd5p6at9C-sQ6V_A_6iRMaHG76BM8OyIZQif30o2FEYPPw/s1600-h/IMG_2432.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNTkiPIE-zTSpTvezykBF-mq2CTwNTW0PmH-ILot-cMGo4V5_TMNKwrS1p6q0XBWnanCmRtlm8byTSFk5gU4d_De_DbfGNkxd5p6at9C-sQ6V_A_6iRMaHG76BM8OyIZQif30o2FEYPPw/s320/IMG_2432.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333268583958844914" border="0" /></a>*FYI I've been under the weather for a couple of days now, so I look pretty rough! ;)<br /><br /> Oh and did anyone else shed tears over Grey's this evening? I lost it. Plus I have the biggest crush on Jeffery Dean Morgan so anytime he makes an appearance I consider it a good episode!<br /><br /></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-50373049542190439402009-05-01T19:27:00.000-07:002009-05-01T19:32:36.255-07:00Lauren Nicole Gifts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkllTcIN-dk_F1KSG7ysr1f8Jt0Qtn_z6S1ZWxU7-YT7wrvB2ijM4eUvrlSogidSUrBEnMTu34W8DCLyyI7r7xasHVzj6ViUlwopsCkmiBnSi7svZNag-4oe6ElAiC6d-OckbaxgTHNYZW/s1600-h/Lilly+Pulitzer+-+Loose+Lilly.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkllTcIN-dk_F1KSG7ysr1f8Jt0Qtn_z6S1ZWxU7-YT7wrvB2ijM4eUvrlSogidSUrBEnMTu34W8DCLyyI7r7xasHVzj6ViUlwopsCkmiBnSi7svZNag-4oe6ElAiC6d-OckbaxgTHNYZW/s320/Lilly+Pulitzer+-+Loose+Lilly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331047981210761394" border="0" /></a><br /> The lovely <a href="http://www.laurennicolegifts.blogspot.com/">Lauren Nicole Gifts </a>is hosting a lovely giveaway! The lucky winner will when this Lilly P. "Loose Lilly" bag. While at her site check out all of monogrammed gifts they are just too cute! Now I hope that y'all won't enter her giveaway so I'll have a better shot at winning. I am terribly afraid though that you will, cause I know that a chance at this lovely bag just sounds too tempting! ;)<br /> Hope y'all have a lovely Derby Weekend!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-78850200452393674502009-04-26T18:25:00.000-07:002009-04-26T19:25:12.690-07:00Spring So FarIt is hotter than I don't know what here. We're talking 92 degrees...in April!<br />Well, here are some pictures that I have been meaning to update for awhile.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Easter<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwt3JzY_tL29roPD17e6MJE1TTuDAe3_XbyT2Z0YGBiSRTETkml9O_howCudBLvYZJ7gH68vn1_CVo1-GEKnbUZee8gZfwTtdA6kmFdeeIvBQZC_6BcZB4Bb2Uo3UsVRcp3dBg5ZxKmlg/s1600-h/IMG_1780.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwt3JzY_tL29roPD17e6MJE1TTuDAe3_XbyT2Z0YGBiSRTETkml9O_howCudBLvYZJ7gH68vn1_CVo1-GEKnbUZee8gZfwTtdA6kmFdeeIvBQZC_6BcZB4Bb2Uo3UsVRcp3dBg5ZxKmlg/s320/IMG_1780.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329176954002712482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSH0ObJqb_mg9b76Utx5TEy7F4f_CQkazat9HBgib9QLyT92ADZrgP41Z-eHIu7RAbQgx2HTB21HZlvbN94bl-AZ7UdErlDKBXhgKvWkUqMY4cp78f0HBMFmgxbJPjh_HwfulkpEx4mlEo/s1600-h/IMG_1784.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSH0ObJqb_mg9b76Utx5TEy7F4f_CQkazat9HBgib9QLyT92ADZrgP41Z-eHIu7RAbQgx2HTB21HZlvbN94bl-AZ7UdErlDKBXhgKvWkUqMY4cp78f0HBMFmgxbJPjh_HwfulkpEx4mlEo/s320/IMG_1784.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329181236206429602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwyKwtSY-SCDVtRqHDa6WCGB-56XgJmUIQs3yClL1pmpHiaKyC_SRPxPO97DS80Y1oGaWOTbsBj23_CyQeBkM-7oHFPEP7gGmefq7iFzxWY2vH6v6lPl94Ghogkgv4C8Z2-462EDrBxgr/s1600-h/IMG_1789.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwyKwtSY-SCDVtRqHDa6WCGB-56XgJmUIQs3yClL1pmpHiaKyC_SRPxPO97DS80Y1oGaWOTbsBj23_CyQeBkM-7oHFPEP7gGmefq7iFzxWY2vH6v6lPl94Ghogkgv4C8Z2-462EDrBxgr/s320/IMG_1789.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329182317556245826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGHzCUliUuxpO7WLJdKmq0k1cN_UfSi-KO_S4K5bokl7O9vp6IhCztnw1Djr7Y5TWH98O-vgu2J6YGe-J4FSCfc_DdCNhE927TxB2iNg8p5g7VNv3K4PwOdigHC1u8C_LWupJCC3HV68m/s1600-h/IMG_1807.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGHzCUliUuxpO7WLJdKmq0k1cN_UfSi-KO_S4K5bokl7O9vp6IhCztnw1Djr7Y5TWH98O-vgu2J6YGe-J4FSCfc_DdCNhE927TxB2iNg8p5g7VNv3K4PwOdigHC1u8C_LWupJCC3HV68m/s320/IMG_1807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329183140015907682" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Madras<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWPCSSoRbw0-N4G7oEXDN5a1iSQ3b_IbgeErdo5AvtsvEUwTPn38gTh9byUo9OgTa3kC142yIapzwn5iZ1qz8qOtbcyTzY-HSeMn2PZsDbxygXUMdQHNpz0RvR6zBN3TvMgCzagzwYrzI/s1600-h/IMG_1821.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWPCSSoRbw0-N4G7oEXDN5a1iSQ3b_IbgeErdo5AvtsvEUwTPn38gTh9byUo9OgTa3kC142yIapzwn5iZ1qz8qOtbcyTzY-HSeMn2PZsDbxygXUMdQHNpz0RvR6zBN3TvMgCzagzwYrzI/s320/IMG_1821.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329184153307546322" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4ncOe_zanx7K8RycLNUvvEUlg_PDi5otNVUJ0XiJu6qD79k4CpJ_YjKmlHNhZlgcy4HvRPth5tPAXGOCe7uP7ECK_RKrDpjsaG0CwFnXc92u4gVm8P-kEqvoOqnDiTKERK2kZhfvujiG/s1600-h/IMG_1827.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4ncOe_zanx7K8RycLNUvvEUlg_PDi5otNVUJ0XiJu6qD79k4CpJ_YjKmlHNhZlgcy4HvRPth5tPAXGOCe7uP7ECK_RKrDpjsaG0CwFnXc92u4gVm8P-kEqvoOqnDiTKERK2kZhfvujiG/s320/IMG_1827.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329184928601613010" border="0" /></a>Birthday<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5RcoNkffqLZKY8r3B-Znbhbh4iiHswsu58dWDLvVa2l5VaTg8Ba6hD49DKlwZFFVacY48swziAko9wul7blbvfVDuocFoLtq1b_bhBk-Awc4oiwzRgP_D_msKCrlRMzK18idGwBEjqv3/s1600-h/IMG_1885.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5RcoNkffqLZKY8r3B-Znbhbh4iiHswsu58dWDLvVa2l5VaTg8Ba6hD49DKlwZFFVacY48swziAko9wul7blbvfVDuocFoLtq1b_bhBk-Awc4oiwzRgP_D_msKCrlRMzK18idGwBEjqv3/s320/IMG_1885.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329189684938323394" border="0" /></a><br /> Graduation is just around the corner and I could not be more excited. The only thing I am really stressing over is finding a job. There are very few openings in this area for elementary teachers, but I will keep praying. I want to teach in this area for a couple of years, then move south. Oh well I suppose I need to concentrate on the present right now!<br /> Well I am going to go attempt to cool off!<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-16811287293503224812009-04-22T18:14:00.000-07:002009-04-22T18:22:10.282-07:00Happy Earth Day Y'all!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVF-_-h0HzQyfSBxQEQlsW5nEsHGy1fg6tYqTGyHvchov3ZRa7bwzeqz4lgQ3IyNH7YkuD6Fjp7bDcgpofc41k1gcPZuVnIOmNsHw2TjZT8taem1sjUbDJl8tY5iBMZwKBm0Ia-LuRUYf/s1600-h/earthday09.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVF-_-h0HzQyfSBxQEQlsW5nEsHGy1fg6tYqTGyHvchov3ZRa7bwzeqz4lgQ3IyNH7YkuD6Fjp7bDcgpofc41k1gcPZuVnIOmNsHw2TjZT8taem1sjUbDJl8tY5iBMZwKBm0Ia-LuRUYf/s320/earthday09.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327690636906702674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> I promise y'all I'm still here! Last week was Spring Break, but it sure didn't feel like it. I almost needed a break after my break lol. <br /> So does anyone else love when google gets decked out for a special occasion? I absolutely love it! So if you haven't googled today here is a glimpse of their Earth Day decor!<br /> As graduation rounds the corner I have been staying extremely busy trying to get job apps together. I am so scared that I will not find a job teaching around here. (I eventually plan on moving further south to teach, but I really want to stay in the area for the next year or so to teach.)<br /> I have so many pictures to post from Easter and I will get to it eventually, I promise! =) Well as soon as I find my camera cord, like I said hectic week!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-32158185533601816972009-04-11T18:37:00.000-07:002009-04-15T08:56:22.833-07:00Southern Belles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd87YrVQQJe3T9EWzPgmZIVBah0CgAFNjOalnNgr1gFFLpN2O_Rf5uPHgt8WYDW052YxXQTkeqcroWnsHD44a401u4MdWsIH5P1ETTlODZcv7HLEE7j5Vj6VvbTQr3Xa4FewHwelqWgylo/s1600-h/southernbelles_header.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd87YrVQQJe3T9EWzPgmZIVBah0CgAFNjOalnNgr1gFFLpN2O_Rf5uPHgt8WYDW052YxXQTkeqcroWnsHD44a401u4MdWsIH5P1ETTlODZcv7HLEE7j5Vj6VvbTQr3Xa4FewHwelqWgylo/s320/southernbelles_header.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323613273293061842" border="0" /></a><br /> Has anyone seen the previews for this?? I was just flipping through channels and saw a preview. It is a new show that premiers May 21st. I think it looks pretty good, especially because it takes place here in the grand ole' state of Kentucky! =)<br /> In other news today has been so nice. N and I colored eggs and watched "Horton Hears a Who!" (Pictures to come, hopefully! ; ) )<br /> Well I hope y'all have a lovely Easter!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-46679526451857749042009-04-10T19:06:00.000-07:002009-04-10T19:15:48.161-07:00Spring BreakI am officially on Spring Break! (yay) I passed my final observation/interview for student teaching which means your truly will be graduating in less than a month!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"> What I hope to accomplish over break:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li>Spend quality time with N.</li><li>Clean (like a mad woman)</li><li>Tanning bed</li><li>Sleep</li><li>Celebrate my birthday on Wed.</li><li>Physical Therapy</li><li>Go car shopping</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"> Well wish me luck y'all! =)<br /></div></div></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-14685544682593602972009-04-06T17:49:00.001-07:002009-04-06T17:54:50.213-07:00Final EvaluationTomorrow is my final student teaching evaluation. I am so ready for the stress to be over! I am mostly worried about my interview.<br /> In other news I am finally going to physical therapy for my knee on Wednesday. Which brings me to a question that has been bugging me, what does one wear to P.T.?<br /> Also head on over to the lovely <a href="http://sweetteadiaries.blogspot.com/">Sweet Tea Diaries </a>and wish her a Happy Birthday. She is hosting lovely giveaways in honor of her birth! Here is one of the lovely items you could win!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotC6QZhKX4gQPTEYLZx3d_Lc0L9XTMfXitiwcmVytufsZthEbkAxiV_KeZ21W-siGAZFClxDtdqTgr8qtllTamLxIUG8Vij46NfwIr7rpdMI1lcQkwKRIqUUeW5jDn-b_A8Ao338_M6AX/s1600-h/makeup+bag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotC6QZhKX4gQPTEYLZx3d_Lc0L9XTMfXitiwcmVytufsZthEbkAxiV_KeZ21W-siGAZFClxDtdqTgr8qtllTamLxIUG8Vij46NfwIr7rpdMI1lcQkwKRIqUUeW5jDn-b_A8Ao338_M6AX/s320/makeup+bag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321746218259870274" border="0" /></a><br /> Well I better get back to brushing up on my interview skills...ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-7183619897568083912009-04-04T16:03:00.000-07:002009-04-04T16:08:40.245-07:00Still HereI'm still alive, busy, but alive. I have been working my tail off trying to get everything together for my last student teaching evaluation on Tuesday. I am still working on my notebook, luckily old episodes of Dawson's Creek are keeping me company. <br /> Also I received my lovely gift from The Sweet Tea Diaries during my hiatus. Unfortunately my camera was MIA so I didn't get to get a picture of the lovely wrapping. I love my new cup cake carrier, thank you cards, and Easter sprinkles. Everyone should head over to her blog and check it out!<br /> Well back to school work!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-56303056342530103572009-03-16T18:37:00.000-07:002009-03-16T18:53:23.501-07:00Busy Little BeeI have been super busy lately. This past week and this next week and a half was/is my solo week for student teaching.<br />I am so happy that my Monday night television lineup is back. I was having major withdraws. I am wondering what is up with this...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobmS1NADHwrxI1UcnVYdsWmQx53PerxkEydcOB2losIWr7JE1aoDfPiI2m65wtvWNzTWYIzCBeXGOvnFCJirc40a8peXXoTEsMwm1fT0erilJmX800ae7Jvdqkcs1jLWbglzcimybND4e/s1600-h/gg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobmS1NADHwrxI1UcnVYdsWmQx53PerxkEydcOB2losIWr7JE1aoDfPiI2m65wtvWNzTWYIzCBeXGOvnFCJirc40a8peXXoTEsMwm1fT0erilJmX800ae7Jvdqkcs1jLWbglzcimybND4e/s320/gg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313967086268285762" border="0" /></a> This was a shot from today shoot of G.G. Is anyone else as curious as I am to find out what this is all about?<br />I am also excited One Tree Hill is back. I have cried for almost the entire episode. (No suprise considering I am a big crier, but oh well.)<br /><br /><br /><br />Oh yes, I went ahead and pre-ordered this...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XuNzY8bDSR7_6zf4OLH7ayQsGEZG3lU6E53wKI1Ju5qHfysc3vVi5VCvStk7n5JJIH7U6iOnwuTRSJKs18No3Cimuac2ZEx4WXA5LZK7Pi5bZMRWQ39-gxKlf_4nx0vLM6XuM3KTyccx/s1600-h/twilighht.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XuNzY8bDSR7_6zf4OLH7ayQsGEZG3lU6E53wKI1Ju5qHfysc3vVi5VCvStk7n5JJIH7U6iOnwuTRSJKs18No3Cimuac2ZEx4WXA5LZK7Pi5bZMRWQ39-gxKlf_4nx0vLM6XuM3KTyccx/s320/twilighht.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313968189187873218" border="0" /></a> I cannot wait to get my Rob Pattinson fix! ;)<br /><br />Well off to get my lessons ready for tomorrow!<br />Night!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-43967664529760379762009-03-08T12:38:00.000-07:002009-03-08T13:07:51.199-07:00Giveaway MadnessThere are so many great giveaways going on in blog world! Y'all have to check them out!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVFTWnUAZ4SIx1n5JMv4_X7FuAdnN4D9ec6f5Aif4GrqY5oyhBFGgZlF5vX13nVDdN8Wg2VVTYxyQJCpMak6n2m7ihLq8HnafDX1_5O4q9W338jIO481YfIvFUU3ld0DFxarfHED94tHz/s1600-h/PL-totes1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVFTWnUAZ4SIx1n5JMv4_X7FuAdnN4D9ec6f5Aif4GrqY5oyhBFGgZlF5vX13nVDdN8Wg2VVTYxyQJCpMak6n2m7ihLq8HnafDX1_5O4q9W338jIO481YfIvFUU3ld0DFxarfHED94tHz/s320/PL-totes1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310904081429885938" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://misadventuresofanewlywed.blogspot.com/">Misadventures of a Newlywed</a> is giving away these lovely totes! You must go check out her adorable blog!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxY1JcMYH5_WuaXXUvr4lBdcxXdJvD9doE1N26wThVU9rYZHUox6jq8Kh_CjeHn7CfELq5a2nf80bWoMhB-rYSoTNTBhhyphenhyphenqNgDjT5v1yXqjAFSHukiIDRnhE34d8JaicdGBX3ZLg6tdJw/s1600-h/Royal+Preppiness+Boxed+Set.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxY1JcMYH5_WuaXXUvr4lBdcxXdJvD9doE1N26wThVU9rYZHUox6jq8Kh_CjeHn7CfELq5a2nf80bWoMhB-rYSoTNTBhhyphenhyphenqNgDjT5v1yXqjAFSHukiIDRnhE34d8JaicdGBX3ZLg6tdJw/s320/Royal+Preppiness+Boxed+Set.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310904690175269442" border="0" /></a>Another great giveaway is being hosted by <a href="http://thegiftgumshoe.blogspot.com/">The Gifting Gumshoe</a>. How adorable are these note cards? Be sure to take a look around at her blog while entering the giveaway!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-76000360879412067402009-03-07T19:31:00.000-08:002009-03-07T19:44:55.304-08:00Shop Til' You DropI had a great day shopping. I got a lot of cute things that of course I needed. ;) When went to the Keeneland sale and I found some amazing purchases that I couldn't live without.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pSUqTSPB2r0ftWIQVhlDAtsdrMkFSzfn8ZaD4tNX5Gh6cdgFj7EfsoDI8F6hrEaCNHT8gtC2MsjgpycfGjzQ3StPBKsYVJVyNPD4WoIxaT_c50PkhZ1LZAP7k-uUfq9aN3lMm5t4exZf/s1600-h/2AS6008MT.680.detail.a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pSUqTSPB2r0ftWIQVhlDAtsdrMkFSzfn8ZaD4tNX5Gh6cdgFj7EfsoDI8F6hrEaCNHT8gtC2MsjgpycfGjzQ3StPBKsYVJVyNPD4WoIxaT_c50PkhZ1LZAP7k-uUfq9aN3lMm5t4exZf/s320/2AS6008MT.680.detail.a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310654852051380274" border="0" /></a>Vineyard Vines Turtle Mini Tote!I love my large VV tote, but I had really been wanting something smaller.<br />If the mini isn't small enough then I can use this...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExA6pBMIjABRQbElQVk5XsC8waVyUZHU-Bcqjr-TcnHBYsYvtDus4CcwhAphqXSgupUkWA3Umnu5rHZNnNZ40S6tw32CTr2yIWHOO-Yvc6_gET7-GsZucQqNz6m5C0fzp7wuspmo2gX1k/s1600-h/vwristlet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExA6pBMIjABRQbElQVk5XsC8waVyUZHU-Bcqjr-TcnHBYsYvtDus4CcwhAphqXSgupUkWA3Umnu5rHZNnNZ40S6tw32CTr2yIWHOO-Yvc6_gET7-GsZucQqNz6m5C0fzp7wuspmo2gX1k/s320/vwristlet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310655669045803794" border="0" /></a>the V.V. wristlet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpVOwpEiPyqQqqUFkbMfqYX9JWL2spOGOyXKQOwbrFvBfOpg7D0abLGCDDY-5Xwfp220qUzDQi9lxJYjRv-SU3I2YPTvrWcqCyCsMmSJKYYRM7ZKgEkz32p32QSXbxzWKDvnM79Oipj8N/s1600-h/vvd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpVOwpEiPyqQqqUFkbMfqYX9JWL2spOGOyXKQOwbrFvBfOpg7D0abLGCDDY-5Xwfp220qUzDQi9lxJYjRv-SU3I2YPTvrWcqCyCsMmSJKYYRM7ZKgEkz32p32QSXbxzWKDvnM79Oipj8N/s320/vvd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310656458643696258" border="0" /></a>I also got this Menemsha Halter Dress. (I can't wait til it warms up to wear it!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB42_llYZo0RMdVSkGFafrRrHuIU4TZyQEmbz91BG4o7bboTt9NmA2ii25ph-gnPJA5Espa2G8pAoTnfq2dxD3Cy_gxPnF0wYpykcZi_SYhz8pUT5nou_F7WWwkVfD1CCfeDB9BRKDRrDq/s1600-h/vvc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB42_llYZo0RMdVSkGFafrRrHuIU4TZyQEmbz91BG4o7bboTt9NmA2ii25ph-gnPJA5Espa2G8pAoTnfq2dxD3Cy_gxPnF0wYpykcZi_SYhz8pUT5nou_F7WWwkVfD1CCfeDB9BRKDRrDq/s320/vvc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310656860762445650" border="0" /></a>Cape Cod Capri's (in light blue)<br />I also got a V.V. belt and a Sconset button up.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I also got some other great deals throughout the day, but those were the best by far!<br />Well I'm pooped!<br />Night!<br /></div><br /></div>ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506099414623830234.post-37628065591364459882009-03-06T18:07:00.000-08:002009-03-06T18:12:50.221-08:00Giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI9_bniPtS8-rW5Q0GR8w4U6m_mjsopFtWZzXY375PmN4cUtfy0pRliS0V62fl_0XCOEg6a3Fwn-1AlKpbB1eqJGCTAc9InISDVc63Av_WHA2uEvHG2YWbc1i5bEVkdg8Cyy5J9FFqqsKF/s1600-h/bag.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI9_bniPtS8-rW5Q0GR8w4U6m_mjsopFtWZzXY375PmN4cUtfy0pRliS0V62fl_0XCOEg6a3Fwn-1AlKpbB1eqJGCTAc9InISDVc63Av_WHA2uEvHG2YWbc1i5bEVkdg8Cyy5J9FFqqsKF/s320/bag.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310261979877937570" border="0" /></a>Look at this adorable bag! Hurry and head over to <a href="http://equestrianelegance.blogspot.com/">Horse, Hound, and Home's</a> blog and enter! Check take a look around at her cute blog too! :)<br /><br /><br />I missed out on Weight Watchers Wednesday this week, but I did loose .8lbs making my total loss thus far 10.8. I love hitting the double digits!<br />Tomorrow we are heading up to the Keeneland Seasonal Sale. I am long overdue a shopping day.<br />Well back to work on lesson plans.<br />Hope y'all have a great weekend!ChelseaMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05720065514536286701noreply@blogger.com0