Work On The Brain

Lately I have been having some really weird dreams. Its like those ones that you are half dreaming half reality. I don't know why maybe its because I don't sleep my regular hours anymore, or I have to many things on my mind when I fall asleep but I always wake up feeling really confused, and sometimes in different places then when I fell asleep. Like the other day I woke up laying on the bathroom floor. Weird I know. But what really made me think I am going crazy is Wednesday morning my alarm clock starting going off and me still be in the half dead mode, answered it and said "Thank you for calling Fred Meyer. This is Chelsey. How can I help you!?!" I couldn't understand why the noise wouldn't stop. Finally I came to and realized I was talking to my alarm clock. Even when I am fully awake I keep doing strange things. Like putting the milk in the cupboard with the cereal. Classic. I thought to myself, self you are awesome at life. I knew this day would come but I never thought it would be so soon.

Temple to Temple Relay

37.5 Miles, 8 girls, 2 Temples Rexburg to Idaho Falls, 1 great experience. This thing was killer. I am NOT a runner. A sprinter yes, runner no. I was told when I agreed to do this that I would be running about 4.5 miles, not to bad, but for me thats like a marathon. So thats what I trained for, I ate healthy, went running, did many ab workouts, I could have done better sure, but I felt pretty good about the shape I was in. Two days before the race, a girl on my relay team informed me I was running the 6th leg which was 6.8 miles. WHAT!?! Holy Kracker Jacks! I have never run that far, I am quite the pansy when it comes to running and this was surely going to be my downfall. But atlast race day arrived, we were team What the Hill!?! dressed in green shirts and matching head bands. As I encouraged runners 1-5 to keep running, I was getting anxious. Surely I was going to die. I just knew it. I got the nervous pees about 50 times and I finally just decided that if I had to pee during the race, I was just going to have to pee my pants. Finally it was my turn I grabbed the baton, turned on the Ipod, and started running. I kept running, and running, and still I was running. It was windy, hot and I just wanted to be done. Did I mention I hate running. I got passed by a few guys, who told me not to give up, which at this point I seriously considered jumping on one of their backs for a piggy back ride. After about and hour of running I saw the exchange zone, sweet freedom. I passed off the slap bracelet and gulped down lots of water and applied some lip balm. Yum. Then I went with the rest of my team to cheer on the last two runners. As a team we ran the last little bit together and crossed the finish line at the Idaho Falls Temple. We did it! My team was so amazing, I am so proud of what we all accomplished. I love them all. Thanks ladies for giving me one of the greatest experiences of my life.Go NicoleShelb WebbShae was the super star of the team Just Starting

That cop was going to pull me over because I was running too Fast : ) My mom is awesome. She gave me water when I was parched. Final Stretch.

Micah

Aisha-You can do anything good. YEAH!

Team What the Hill!?!

Feel the Power

For the last week I have been helping out with the Get Connected program at BYU-Idaho. What a great experience it was. A definite testimony builder. There are two parts which are I-Team leaders (Orange) or I-Reps (Blue). I was an I-Rep, we were the behind the scene people. It all started last Friday and ended at 11:00 last night. Week was full of Spirit Conference, logistics training, meeting new people, mentor meetings, games, talent shows, really early mornings, setting up, taking down, helping new students, answering parent's questions, teaching, and a whole lot of fun. The best part is having the power to make a difference in someone elses life, and also that people told me I looked like someone who was in charge because I had a name tag and a polo on. It was truly an amazing experience and I can not wait for winter semester when I get to do it all over again! And I am so sad because I forgot my camera until yesterday so I have almost zero pictures. Sad day.

Let Me See Your Happy Face

Smile brighter and laugh harder. It will make your day a whole lot better. I started laughing the other day at the littlest thing and I ended in tears, have no fear they were happy. I just couldn't stop and man I felt good, that's what I needed was a good laugh. Medicine thats what it is. I decided that every morning I have a choice to make. I have can be a waney pants, be a negative nancy and be miserable all the time because I have decided to make the worse of every situation and because I didn't get my way or I can be a happy, cheerful, take life as it comes kind a girl and help peoples lives change for the better. I know which one sounds better but as always, easier said then done. but even making it my goal is one step in the right direction right?

So smile and show the world your pearly whites!

What To Do With All This Time

Ever since school got out for summer break I feel like I have done absolutely nothing, but then I look back and I have been constantly busy. In the last 5 or so weeks I have been training for the race, going to the temple, traveling, finding a job, getting a job, shopping, babysitting, cleaning, camping, attending weddings and bachelorette parties, going to the zoo, working at a rodeo, I went to 2 farewells, 1 homecoming, filling out scholorship, grant and loan information, deciding on a major, going to dinner with friends, read all the Harry Potter books(7), watched all the Harry Potter movies(6), had 2 disney movie marathons, wrote 7 letters, started reading the scriptures again, worked on my cooking skills, scootered around the greenbelt, and really just hanging out with my fabulous family and friends. Whoa. I know some of those things are small and not neccessarily productive but they all have made me so happy. I really have nothing to complain about. Atleast I am doing something with the time I have here.

I Bought a Pair of Dress Pants

..Actually I bought two pairs. Why you ask? Because I am now a working girl. I have never owned nor have I ever wanted to own dress pants. They just don't really fit me right and are not the bottoms I would chose to wear on a daily basis. Well I got a job a Fred Meyer working in apparel, and we are required to dress somewhat professional so we can make a good impression. So I went shopping with my mom and sister to pick out some clothes that would be suitable. My wardrobe seems to be lacking all things business. After I purchased them I went home and tried them on for my mother, and I felt so grown up, it was weird how a little thing like that can make you feel so much more mature. I still don't like them-that's not what I am saying but I do like the way they make me feel. Awe look at me. So grown up and wearing dress pants. ha.

I have to go to many hours of training and today was just the first six hours. So much to learn. I sat in a room with one other person and signed paper after paper. It was crazy, but well it feels good to actually be doing something. I even got my own name tag that is engraved (don't be jealous), a box cutter, and an apron, plus the job comes with all sorts of benefits, discounts, and rewards. It really will be a great job and I am excited for what it is going to bring.

Innocence

So I have been babysitting my neighbors kids while they finish their house out in Osgood. And what an adventure this has been. They are three boys ranging in age 7 (almost 8) to 3, and they have a TON of energy. I cannot figure out how to keep my eyes on all of them at the same time. I do love kids, but having three kids at once is just not my forte, I guess I have a lot of learning to do. They really are great boys though for the most part they play well together I have to break up the occasional fight but once I threaten to take away the toy it is quickly resolved. One thing I love about kids in general is how honest they are about things, pure innocence and I love it. The oldest boy is the smartest 7 year old I have every met. He was telling me about operatives and how he wanted to take a DNA class because he was really into that stuff. It was hilarious he is so grown up. We were eating lunch the other day, and one of them asked me if I was married. I replied "ha no I am not married, and I don't really want to be just yet" he looked at me for a second and said "but Chelsey you are a girl!" As if that point alone should convince me to get married! Kids say the darnest things. The littlest one changes his mind everyday whethere or not he likes me. When I give him a snack or let him play with playdough he says "I really like you" but when I won't let him do something like jump on the trampoline he says " I don't like you anymore." It breaks my heart, but its still so cute the way he says it. It is the honest truth, I wish I could show more innocence in my life, but I let myself get too caught up in the world. I have made it my goal to be as a child. Innocent, loving, happy, and very energetic.