I'm one of the many people in the world that are addicted to Netflix and Hulu. There are just so many wonderful shows out there to watch and having such quick access to them is just so fun and convenient. So while I was on a Netflix-watching binge the other day, I started to think about my which shows are my favorite and I decided to list them out.
They are in no particular order and I'm thinking about doing a separate post about my favorite TV shows from when I was a child too.
1. Boy Meets World- I think that this a favorite for tens of thousands of people. It was a show that taught really valuable lessons, dealt with regular people, had an incredible cast of characters and made us laugh. It was the perfect all-around show, especially since it taught us the meaning of true love with Cory and Topanga.
2. Reign- This show is currently in season 2 and I've been absolutely hooked since I saw the first episode! I've always been interested in books and shows that dealt with all of the drama that comes with monarchies. It's absolutely fascinating and can sometimes be really complex. The story is always evolving into something new and exciting while also forming and breaking strong relationships.
3. Sabrina the Teenage Witch- I've probably seen every single episode of this show at least 4 times. I absolutely LOVE Melissa Joan Hart and all of her wacky adventures with Sabrina. Sabrina and Harvey made the perfect couple and I'm glad that they found their way back to each other in the end. Plus, this show was always good for a laugh.
4. The Dick Van Dyke Show- I know, I'm really throwing it back here but I started watching this show on Netflix on a whim and absolutely fell in love with it. I've always loved Dick Van Dyke's work and this show does not disappoint. It always puts me in a good mood and makes me smile. It's funny, family-oriented, silly and creative. Kris and I love watching it together.
5. One Tree Hill- If I'm going to be honest, I started watching this show because I knew that Chad Michael Murray was in it. And I had no idea that I would end up loving it as much as I did. It was dramatic, fun, and heart-wrenching all that the same time. It dealt with life's really important issues while also throwing in some thriller-like episodes. It always kept me on the edge of my seat.
I've seen a few episodes of Scandal, Baby Daddy and Merlin on Netflix too but I haven't gotten very far into them yet. But I can tell that I'm also going to fall in love with all of them too!
What are your favorite TV shows? Do we have similar taste?
-Chelsea
Friday, March 20, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
We Could Be Best Friends- Part 2
Back in December of 2013, I wrote a post called We Could Be Best Friends. Since it's been over a year, I thought it would be fun to add to that list.
We could be best friends if...
... your morning isn't complete without coffee.
... you're in love with chocolate.
... football is your favorite sport.
... you can't dance but you love to anyway.
... you love kids.
... you're not afraid to be silly.
... you treat your friends like family.
-Chelsea
We could be best friends if...
... your morning isn't complete without coffee.
... you're in love with chocolate.
... football is your favorite sport.
... you can't dance but you love to anyway.
... you love kids.
... you're not afraid to be silly.
... you treat your friends like family.
-Chelsea
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Grief
I mentioned in an earlier blog that just over a month ago, I lost someone very close to me. Until then, I'd never lost anyone before and I wasn't quite sure how to handle it. Everyone kept telling me that I'd handle it my own way, that there was no right or wrong way to deal with the pain. In the beginning, I was in shock. Unfortunately, I knew that it was coming. I'd been watching this person go slowly for weeks and it was utterly heartbreaking. But still, when I got the phone call saying that she had passed peacefully in her sleep, for some reason, I couldn't believe it. It didn't process and it felt that way for the first 2 weeks or so.
Until the viewing, I had been in blatant denial. But the viewing helped put it into perspective for me. The viewing and the funeral were the hardest things that I've ever done in my life. I was very close to this person and knowing that I'd never get the chance to see them or talk to them again was gut-wrenching. I finally realized and accepted that they were gone.
Or so I thought. There are still days where I think to myself, "Man, I haven't called her in a while. I should do that right now". But as I'm about to dial the number, I remember. Every time that I see a picture of her or see something that reminds me of her, like a certain movie or song, it hurts. I feel a physical pain in my chest, as if my heart is actually feeling the pain. There are some days that are better than others. Some days I'm strong and I can manage my emotions. Other days, all it takes is a sad song or for my mind to wander and I'm crying hysterically because I miss her so much.
When I first lost her, my family told me that there would be good days and bad days, that there will be times when it'll just hit me out of nowhere. And I've found that to be very true. It's been the most difficult month of my life and the pain is more intense than anything that I've ever felt before. I've had to learn to take it one day at a time and that grieving is a process. It's going to take a while for me to completely adjust to everything and that's okay. I know that it'll never stop hurting; I'll miss her every day for the rest of my life. But one day, I'll be able to miss her but still be okay.
I've found that my family was right. There isn't a right or wrong way to grieve. Losing someone is hard and nobody but me knows what's best for me. So I'm doing what I can to make the pain better and live my life in a way that would make her proud. But ultimately, I'm so grateful for the blessing that I was given. I got to know her and love her. I'm a better person for knowing her and I'll always treasure her memory. And the last time that I saw her before she passed, I got the chance to say goodbye. I'll hold that in my heart forever and never take that memory for granted.
-Chelsea
Until the viewing, I had been in blatant denial. But the viewing helped put it into perspective for me. The viewing and the funeral were the hardest things that I've ever done in my life. I was very close to this person and knowing that I'd never get the chance to see them or talk to them again was gut-wrenching. I finally realized and accepted that they were gone.
Or so I thought. There are still days where I think to myself, "Man, I haven't called her in a while. I should do that right now". But as I'm about to dial the number, I remember. Every time that I see a picture of her or see something that reminds me of her, like a certain movie or song, it hurts. I feel a physical pain in my chest, as if my heart is actually feeling the pain. There are some days that are better than others. Some days I'm strong and I can manage my emotions. Other days, all it takes is a sad song or for my mind to wander and I'm crying hysterically because I miss her so much.
When I first lost her, my family told me that there would be good days and bad days, that there will be times when it'll just hit me out of nowhere. And I've found that to be very true. It's been the most difficult month of my life and the pain is more intense than anything that I've ever felt before. I've had to learn to take it one day at a time and that grieving is a process. It's going to take a while for me to completely adjust to everything and that's okay. I know that it'll never stop hurting; I'll miss her every day for the rest of my life. But one day, I'll be able to miss her but still be okay.
I've found that my family was right. There isn't a right or wrong way to grieve. Losing someone is hard and nobody but me knows what's best for me. So I'm doing what I can to make the pain better and live my life in a way that would make her proud. But ultimately, I'm so grateful for the blessing that I was given. I got to know her and love her. I'm a better person for knowing her and I'll always treasure her memory. And the last time that I saw her before she passed, I got the chance to say goodbye. I'll hold that in my heart forever and never take that memory for granted.
-Chelsea
Saturday, January 24, 2015
My Completed Series
If you know me personally or have been following my blogs for a while, then you know that I'm an absolute bookworm! I love to use any and all of my free time for reading and writing. I've seen some of the BookTubers that I'm subscribed to do the "Completed Series Tag" which is basically where you list out all of the series that you've completed. You can also choose to share what series that you've started, and whether or not you plan to be continuing on with those series. I've never counted how many series that I've read before, so I figured that it'd be a fun little tidbit to learn! So, here are all of the series that I've completed!
(These are in no particular order. And I checked my Goodreads page just to make sure that I didn't forget any books.)
1. The Harry Potter Series- That one was a given, right?
2. Percy Jackson and the Olympians
3. The Sweet Trilogy
4. The Divergent Trilogy
5. The Infernal Devices Trilogy
6. The Legend Trilogy- This series is totally fast-paced and one that I highly recommend!
7. The Shatter Me Trilogy
8. The Flowers in the Attic Series- If you like creepy stories, this is the series for you!
9. The Vampire Academy Series
10. The Kane Chronicles- I'll read anything and everything that Rick Riordan writes!
11. The Selection Trilogy
12. The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy
13. The Hex Hall Trilogy
14. The Ruby Red Trilogy
15. The Matched Trilogy
16. The Twilight Saga- I read this in high school when it was super popular.
17. The 50 Shades of Grey Trilogy- I just wanted to see what the hype was all about.
18. Jeremy Marsh and Lexie Darnell Duology
I'm actually pretty surprised/pleased with 18. I thought that I had read more but it's still a pretty good number! But I'm sure that the number will keep increasing! There are only 2 series that I'm in the middle of now that I plan on finishing: The Pushing the Limits Series and The Heroes of Olympus Series.
(These are in no particular order. And I checked my Goodreads page just to make sure that I didn't forget any books.)
1. The Harry Potter Series- That one was a given, right?
2. Percy Jackson and the Olympians
3. The Sweet Trilogy
4. The Divergent Trilogy
5. The Infernal Devices Trilogy
6. The Legend Trilogy- This series is totally fast-paced and one that I highly recommend!
7. The Shatter Me Trilogy
8. The Flowers in the Attic Series- If you like creepy stories, this is the series for you!
9. The Vampire Academy Series
10. The Kane Chronicles- I'll read anything and everything that Rick Riordan writes!
11. The Selection Trilogy
12. The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy
13. The Hex Hall Trilogy
14. The Ruby Red Trilogy
15. The Matched Trilogy
16. The Twilight Saga- I read this in high school when it was super popular.
17. The 50 Shades of Grey Trilogy- I just wanted to see what the hype was all about.
18. Jeremy Marsh and Lexie Darnell Duology
I'm actually pretty surprised/pleased with 18. I thought that I had read more but it's still a pretty good number! But I'm sure that the number will keep increasing! There are only 2 series that I'm in the middle of now that I plan on finishing: The Pushing the Limits Series and The Heroes of Olympus Series.
Friday, January 2, 2015
Updated Bucket List
Over a year ago, I posted my bucket list on my other blog. I haven't looked at it much since I posted it. But because New Years has just passed, it made me think about my goals. So, I headed on over to that post and decided that this year, I'm going to do everything I can to actually cross something off of it. I'm not an extroverted or courageous person. Most of the time, I'm too nervous to try new things or do any of the things that I say that I want to do. But I decided that it's time to actually start living instead of existing.
While I was perusing my list, I noticed that there were a lot of things listed that I actually didn't want to do. I found myself laughing at it because those things were so out of character for me. I honestly don't know why I would even put them on my list in the first place. I also realized that since the last time I looked at my list, I had actually accomplished a few of them! It was such a relief to know that I did those things just because I wanted to and not because of some pressure that I put on myself because of my bucket list.
I'm actually pretty proud of myself for going through with those things and I thought that it was important to update my progress, while also taking off the activities that I have no desire to do anymore. So without further adieu, here is my updated bucket list!
While I was perusing my list, I noticed that there were a lot of things listed that I actually didn't want to do. I found myself laughing at it because those things were so out of character for me. I honestly don't know why I would even put them on my list in the first place. I also realized that since the last time I looked at my list, I had actually accomplished a few of them! It was such a relief to know that I did those things just because I wanted to and not because of some pressure that I put on myself because of my bucket list.
I'm actually pretty proud of myself for going through with those things and I thought that it was important to update my progress, while also taking off the activities that I have no desire to do anymore. So without further adieu, here is my updated bucket list!
- See a lantern festival
- See the Hollywood sign
- Be on a billboard in Time Square
- Ice skate in Central Park
- Drink coffee in Seattle
- Visit Pearl Harbor
- Visit Ground Zero
- Drive down Route 66
- Jump off of a waterfall
- Celebrate my 100th birthday
- Make a wish in the Trevi Fountain
- Put gum on the gum wall in Seattle
Kiss/be on a big screen5/15/2013- Go to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Run the Color Run
- Be in a flash mob
- Walk the red carpet
- Snowboard
Start a blog-4/29/2013- See the Eiffel Tower
- Visit the Sear's Tower in Chicago
- Visit Pixar Studios
- Travel first class
Write a letter to myself and open in 10 years6/28/13- Eat pizza and spaghetti in Italy
- Eat in one of Gordon Ramsey's restaurants
- Find out how many balloons it takes to lift me up off of the ground
- Visit the Hershey's Chocolate Factory in Pennsylvania
- Try Chicago style pizza in Chicago
- Visit Ben&Jerry's in Vermont
- Visit CNN
- Eat at Carlo's Bakery
- Find P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney
- Visit Moravian Bookshop in Pennsylvania
- Wish on a shooting star
- Take a tour of the White House
- Be in 2 places at once
- Witness a miracle
- Stay in every Disney hotel
- See a meteor shower
- Graduate college
- Go to Disneyland in California
- See a Broadway play in New York
- Go to all 50 states
Finish my novel-7/28/2012 at 12:15 a.m.Rescue a dog-5/28/2014Get married-5/12/2013- Go on a Disney cruise
Win a championship-November 2009 and 2011- NSPA- Run a Disney marathon
- Ride in a helicopter
- Learn how to spoil myself
- Become a better person
- Change someone's life for the better
Be on T.V.-5/11/2011- WPTV- Go to a movie premiere
Go to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween-10/16/2012Dance in the moonlight-1/25/2012Go on a road trip-12/19/2014- Scuba dive
- Swim with dolphins
- Skydive
- Fly a plane
- Learn how to play guitar
- Rock climb
- Go to the lock bridge in France
- Learn to sing
- Get published
- Go on a book tour
- Write a second novel
- Para-sail
- Hang-glide
- Have kids
- Adopt a kid
- Make the NY Times Best Seller's List
- White water raft
- Zipline
- See the Northern Lights
- Go on a star-gazing date
Make a snow angel-11/18/2014- Learn sign language
- Go surfing
- Have a white Christmas
- Build a snowman
- Shop in N.Y.C.
- Paint roses red
- See the Statue of Liberty
- Swim in an infinity pool
- Finish a whole coloring book
- Play messy twister
- Carve my initials into a tree
- Attend a masquerade
- Have a shaving cream fight
- Eat KFC in Kentucky
Ride in a hot air balloon5/16/2013- Learn to embroider
I don't have a lot crossed off but that's not important! I've got a lot of life to live and I'm going to make the most of it! Hopefully, at the end of the year, there will be some more highlighted things on this list!
-Chelsea
Monday, December 15, 2014
'Tis the Season Book Tag!
I absolutely love Christmas and I'm really in the Christmas spirit! So, I decided to do a Christmas related book tag!
1. Do you have a favorite winter read?
Any Harry Potter novel.
2. Find a book with blue on the cover!
I just finished reading this book yesterday, Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover.
3. Find a book you’d use as the star on a Christmas tree!
Legend by Marie Lu because it's golden and shiny!
4. Pick one fictional place that would be perfect for a winter vacation!
Narnia!
5. Pick one fictional character you’d take with you on your winter vacation!
Harry Potter!
6. Name one book on your wish list this year!
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.
7. Favorite holiday drink, treat, & movie?
I absolutely love white chocolate mochas from Starbucks! My favorite holiday treats are the homemade Christmas cookies that I make with my mother. And my absolute favorite Christmas movie is The Year Without a Santa Claus! I have such fond memories watching this movie with my parents and little sister every year.
Let me know your answers to these questions! Are you as excited for Christmas as I am? Merry Christmas!
-Chelsea
1. Do you have a favorite winter read?
Any Harry Potter novel.
2. Find a book with blue on the cover!
I just finished reading this book yesterday, Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover.
3. Find a book you’d use as the star on a Christmas tree!
Legend by Marie Lu because it's golden and shiny!
4. Pick one fictional place that would be perfect for a winter vacation!
Narnia!
5. Pick one fictional character you’d take with you on your winter vacation!
Harry Potter!
6. Name one book on your wish list this year!
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.
7. Favorite holiday drink, treat, & movie?
I absolutely love white chocolate mochas from Starbucks! My favorite holiday treats are the homemade Christmas cookies that I make with my mother. And my absolute favorite Christmas movie is The Year Without a Santa Claus! I have such fond memories watching this movie with my parents and little sister every year.
Let me know your answers to these questions! Are you as excited for Christmas as I am? Merry Christmas!
-Chelsea
Monday, December 1, 2014
November Reading List
The year is almost over! I can't believe that it's already December! Just like all of the other months this year, I am recapping all of the books that I've read this month. So without further adieu, here is my November Reading List.
1. Heir of Fire
2. Don't Look Back
3. Titanic: Voices From the Disaster
4. Winter Town
5. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
6. Crush
7. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus- I heard that this book was an interesting read, especially for married couples. So, I picked it up from the library and gave it a quick read. It's definitely a unique take on the subject of differences between genders.
-Chelsea
1. Heir of Fire
2. Don't Look Back
3. Titanic: Voices From the Disaster
4. Winter Town
5. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales
6. Crush
7. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus- I heard that this book was an interesting read, especially for married couples. So, I picked it up from the library and gave it a quick read. It's definitely a unique take on the subject of differences between genders.
-Chelsea
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