The tragedy of first position

Here is something that will brighten your day. I seriously have watched it at least 20 times already and I still die laughing every time. Maybe some of you won't think it's that funny, but you'll have to admit it at least made you smile.

Thanks to my friend Deedee for posting it on Facebook and introducing it to me.

:)

Curse you dang car!

So remember this post about my car hating Logan? Well, it still does. It has broken down EVERY year since I've been in Logan. I probably jinxed myself though because just the other day I was thinking how amazing it was that I hadn't had a problem with my car yet. I spoke too soon.

Curses.

Looks like either the battery or alternator will need to be replaced. My fingers are crossed it's the battery because that means less money I have to spend to fix it. But now I get to spend my day off tomorrow fixing my car. And you'd think I'd be an expert now on knowing what to do when my car breaks down since it always likes to do it when my dad isn't close by. But no. I'm still clueless when it comes to cars. So I'm not looking forward to tomorrow.

BUT even though this whole situation sucks and I may or may not have had a little melt down earlier, I've made myself look at the positive side of things. Because my new goal is to try to stay happy because everything is just better when people are happy.

So here is a list of things I've decided were good about this situation:

1. I'm lucky I didn't try to go home. My car could've died on the way and I would've been in a worse situation.

2. It decided to die during the day when I was at my home. It could've died late at night when I left Rylee's apartment or during the week when I have school or work to get to.

3. My cousin let me borrow his car so I could go to church.

4. My cousin and his neighbor were able to take a look at my car and help determine what was wrong with it. Instead of me explaining things over the phone to my dad and trying to understand and do what he tells me.

5. I have a job so I at least have a source of income that can help pay for whatever needs to be done.

6. It died during a 3-day weekend so I have time to get it taken care of instead of during the week.

So the situation still sucks and I obviously wish it didn't happen, but there's nothing I can do about it but fix it.

So that's what I'm going to do.

And on a little happier note:

I got a text from my brother yesterday that said

"I just asked Carson if he wants the babysitter to come over tonight and he said 'I want a babysitter to come over, but only if it is Chelsie, cause she tickles me!' "

Now this totally made my day. I was so happy that my little nephew still wants me to babysit him. I LOVE to babysit my nieces and nephews. And it makes it even more enjoyable when they love for me to babysit. I wished so badly I was at home and could babysit.

Cause who wouldn't want to babysit those adorable kids??

:)

V.D. vs S.A.D.

Valentines Day or Single Awareness Day

Take your pick.

But just remember- even if you are single, that doesn't mean you aren't loved.

I see Valentine's Day as the day of love.

The day to remind everyone in your life that you love them. The day to remember how much our Savior loves us. The day to be happy that there is love in the world instead of just hate and violence.

It's not just the day to focus on whether or not you have that special someone. Sure it'd be nice, but if you don't, moping around and being sad isn't going to change that.

So don't sit around being depressed and feeling sorry for yourself. Go tell your family and friends how much you love them!

:)

Happiness

People overreact.

Seriously, it's amazing how the littlest things can become the biggest problem! And I know I've been one to overreact so I'm not saying I'm some expert on it. I just have had a lot of situations come to my attention recently that are being blown way out of proportion. But luckily I'm able to stay out of it all. I've had plenty of opportunities to say my mind but I don't think it's worth it. There are some people that are so dominant and think things always have to go their way that my opinion wouldn't even register to them. So I leave it alone and they can be angry or upset or whatever is their problem. They are the only ones who can choose how to feel and act.

Also- people need to learn to let go of grudges. Life isn't worth living if you're mad all the time. I mean really, who wants to be mad? And who wants to be around you if you're mad?

No one.

So get over it and be happy! :)

I love finding simple things that bring joy to life. Yesterday as I was walking to class, I saw a girl kicking a pine cone. Normally this wouldn't be anything to be happy about, but she had this grin on her face every time she kicked it. I could just tell that she was really enjoying kicking a pine cone. There wasn't anything special about it but the fact that she was having fun.

And it was only a pine cone.

The weather has been a lot warmer this week and I love it. It feels so good to get in my car and have it heated by the sun. I sat in my car and ate my lunch before heading into work to just feel the warmth of the sun. It was wonderful. Now I know I can't get my hopes up, because let's face it, I live in Logan Utah. It can be sunny one minute and snowing the next. But at least I can be happy and enjoy it while I can.

Today is my Grandpa's birthday so I want to give a quick shout out to him. He is an amazing man and has taught me so much. If it wasn't for him (and my Grandma) I wouldn't be here today. Obviously. haha

But seriously, he is one of my biggest role models. I look up to him so much.

I love you Grandpa! Thanks for all you do for me!

"Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so."

-Robert G. Ingersoll

:)

C^2

I went home this last weekend solely for my little sister Christal. It was her 16th birthday weekend (which we were going to celebrate yesterday with a big family dinner but they moved it to today which is her birthday) and she went to her first dance- Jr. Prom.

It was so much fun being at home to help her get ready. She definitely got pampered by all her sisters.

I guess that's what she gets for being the youngest. :)

I just still can't believe she's 16! She's now able to date and drive which is just weird. I still remember the little girl that would follow me and my friends around. And now she is this gorgeous, tall and skinny, young women. Not to mention she's super athletic and pretty much plays every sport she can.

Why did she get all the good genes??

But I've gotta say that I am so glad we have the close relationship that we do. You wouldn't guess there is a 5 year gap between us. And considering she's so tall you wouldn't guess I'm the older one either haha.

But that's what's so great about sisters. You can always have great relationships with them. She's always there for me. I'm always there for her.

We are best friends.

It's so great knowing she'll be in my life forever cause I sure do love her!

Happy Birthday Christal!!

And just in case anyone is confused.. C^2 means C squared.. not C two.. hahaha

(inside joke)

:)

First time since 3rd grade..

.. I have bangs!

I guess there's something around the months of February and March that make me want to do something new with my hair.

I still haven't really made up my mind if I like them or not. It's mostly just weird.

They're definitely gonna take some time getting used to.

:)