After so many months of silence I'm back. Unfortunately, this blog will be picture-less for now, as my pictures remain snugly safe in my other computer. However, I have been promising a life-update for a while, so it's time to write it!
First of all, what's new with you? I'd rather hear about your life than mine...seriously.
Second of all, what's new with me? Let me think....well, you already know that I'm in grad school, and LOVING IT. What else?
I just got a new job! No more AutoZone for me! Although a tiny part of me does miss my boys at the Zone, I'm absolutely thrilled with my new job. I am working as the Education Coordinator for Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim. Now, I know what you're thinking...I'm not a Methodist! I know, and so do they. However, I do have experience and passion in the arenas of both education and Christianity, so I'm in! I will be basically overseeing everything from Sunday school classrooms/curriculum, to the 3-church combined youth group, to the adult classes on every topic under the sun!! It's a big job, and I'm so thankful for a job that will actually challenge and grow me a bit. The only trouble I've had so far is that my predecessor left for vacation leaving me only a sticky note of names and words, that really don't mean too much to me! eek. I've mostly been reading curriculum, chatting with others about the youth group, and trying to get a handle on what I'm supposed to be working on for the past few days. Ummm, did I mention that I have my own office! Yay! It's definitely fun, and it fortunately has a sun-facing window.
What else? Still living with Grandma, and it's going as expected. We still startle each other from time to time, which is always entertaining.
Ohhhh yeah, here's an important one: boyfriend. Yes, you heard me correctly, there's a man in my life. I don't like the word boyfriend, as he is really not a boy (the word implies a child who has holes in his knees and eats a lot of pudding), but it sounds awkward to call him a "manfriend", so I've decided to stick to the Spanish word for boyfriend which is "novio". My novio's name is Rafael. This is the part of the story in which a picture would really be helpful, but alas, it is not to be. Rafael, Rafa for short, is a long-time friend. We met on my first project to Venezuela in 2006. Since then we've kept up a friendship which eventually led us to our current relationship (we have been together since September). One of my favorite things about him: he doesn't like Pho. Really people, what is the big deal about watery beef broth?! A point upon which he and I heartily agree...and I don't know anyone else who does!! Besides the Pho opinion, he makes me laugh. awwwww. Our senses of humor coincide well and that is a very good thing as a majority of our relationship exists on the phone. That's right, you gussed it, this is a LONG DISTANCE relationship. yuuuuuuuck! Yes, my dearest Rafa lives in Sacramento, CA. 14 long hours by car or 2 expensive hours by plane, away from me. :( Hence, a majority of our relationship has been built via talking on the phone and text message....the modern day form of a letter-writing romance perhaps? It's tough, but we have been able to visit each other...not nearly enough.
This brings me to another point. Rafa is trying to move to Washington! Yes, it's true. The poor guy has been unable to get a real job since he graduated from UC Davis. Now we've moved his job-hunting from Sacramento to Seattle/Washington...we'll see how it goes. He has already had 2 interviews here, both who would have loved to hire him, but they simply didn't have any work available. Oh, did I mention that his degree is in Civil Engineering?! I know!!!!! Smarty pants. And you would think that he has a useful degree...he does....just not in this economy. All of that to say, if any of you have any contacts for me/him or hear of anything at all that has to do with Civil Engineering in Washington...let me know! We'd like not only to get him a job for job purposes, but also to see what our relationship would be like if we lived in the same state....
Alright, I believe that's all for now. It should be enough to give you a quick update, explanation, and project for the future. Bubbles and Sparkles! :)
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Study, Study, Study...
yes, that is what my life has become...and I'm LOVING (almost) every minute of it :) Call me a nerd if you want, but I'm really enjoying my class at SPU so far. However, there are a few downsides to being consumed by my studies: lack of time to update this blog (haha), lack of interesting things to post to this blog! (no time for them!), and finally, the fact that you are currently calling me a nerd. All of that being said, I have a new blog. It won't be of interest to most of you, as it is simply the place where I will be posting my reflections and assignments about teaching styles and methods taught in my classes. But I do enjoy feedback and opinions - especially if any of you out there are teachers! Here it is: http://chelsearoseh.wordpress.com/
Btw, I WILL be keeping this blog...as I mentioned, it is under reconstruction, as it has become mainly for personal use, as I am no longer out of the country (this blog originated for my updates from a faraway land). Keep checking back...I have many pictures w/life updates to post one of these days! Until then, to all you fellow nerds out there - may your pencils always stay sharpened, your post-it flags colorful, and your Starbucks cups full ;)
Btw, I WILL be keeping this blog...as I mentioned, it is under reconstruction, as it has become mainly for personal use, as I am no longer out of the country (this blog originated for my updates from a faraway land). Keep checking back...I have many pictures w/life updates to post one of these days! Until then, to all you fellow nerds out there - may your pencils always stay sharpened, your post-it flags colorful, and your Starbucks cups full ;)
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Under Reconstruction
It's been a while since I wrote and I'd like to come back to it...just give me a while to figure out which direction I'm headed in......! I'm also starting a new blog for my academic work at SPU, that url to come any day now.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Year of 24
It's been a bit of a while since I've written....hah.....so I've got quite a few updates for you -
1). I turned 24.....I can't believe it, I'm an old lady :S Lucia flew in from Venezuela and Rafa drove up from California to spend a few days with me. We went camping at Salt Creek and hung out in Sequim for a few days. It was a lot of fun to see them again and just relax and hang out.....Camping was a bit of an adventure as it turned out that I was the most experienced of the 3 of us, but we did a lot of experimenting and laughing and exploring. Honestly, my year of being 23 has been the worst in my life thus far, so I'm hoping and anticipating better things for the year of "24". It got off to an interesting and mildly murky, albeit entertaining start - but I am hoping for good things to come in this next saga of life as a 24 year old.
2). Next week will be my last week at Chase....woooohooo. As many of you know, it has NOT been my favorite job. Although I do like most of the people I work with now, I got off to a rough start at the job and have definitely come to realize that banking is not my cup of tea. However, at the start of this job I committed to myself, and to the company, that I would put in at least a year of my time...and now I'm quitting just one week short of my start date last year - a pretty well-kept commitment, if I do say so myself :)
3). I'm going to grad school at Seattle Pacific University....starting a month from today!!!!!!!!!! I will be pursuing my Master's in Teaching through a 2-year evening class program. I don't think I could possibly be more excited. I may be a little bit behind in finding my career path than most of the people I graduated with, but I just like to think that I was very thorough in making my life decision of a career ;) Also I wouldn't have given up my year in Venezuela for anything, and this year in Lynnwood has definitely served to teach me some lessons and test me in ways I had never imagined. All that to say, I'm a huge nerd and I'm so excited to go back to school - and hopefully this time, end up with a degree that is actually useful! (oh poly sci....you were not so good to me)
4). I'm moving back to Sequim. WHAT? Yes. I'm doing it. Aren't you scared? Well yes, I'm terrified, thanks for asking :) I am moving back to my hometown after 6 years of living on my own. I'm moving in with my Grandma Jean - one of the funniest and sweetest little ladies that I know. She has a spare bedroom with my name on it and she will make for some great company - and will be, BY FAR, the cleanest roommate I've ever had! How will I get to school, you ask? I will be commuting....yes, commuting - it sounds so grown up doesn't it? It may sound crazy but as plans for grad school have progressed and wages/job availability/cost of living has been assessed the price of living with Grandma and commuting far undercuts the cost of living alone in Seattle (not to mention the emotional benefits of living with someone you love and being in a happy, green, beautiful place!). This brings me to the next big thing.....
5). I bought a car today. What's that you say? YES, I bought a car today. The best part? Through the incredible generosity of my Grandmother and wonderfully supportive parents, and after doing careful searching for just the right car, in just the right price range - I've found it (well, "her"). After driving the car that I purchased when I was 16 years of age (my 1993 Mazda Protege) I am moving up in the world and just purchased a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. It gets great gas mileage, is very reliable, and will be a great commuter car. It's dark blue and has all kinds of fun compartments and ipod hookups and whatnot inside. Power windows and locks (something I've never had!) and, here's the best part, won't break down every couple months!!!!!!!
Alright, so there's the update on my life....I'm going to attach about a million pictures now at the bottom here for your viewing enjoyment.....I'd love to hear what's going on with all of you! Love and Light, Chelsea Rose
Luly and I definitely enjoyed walking out to the tidepools.....Rafa, kept a safe distance from all scary sea-life.
At Salt Creek/Tongue Point there are WWII bunkers
Camping is fun....and sometimes scary.....
Lucia scared the heck out of me by decorating my living room with streamers, balloons and a Feliz Cumpleanos sign for my birthday!!!!!
Sometimes you'd think they're brother and seester
A very important part of camping is sitting...
where did that muppet head come from??
I found a secret passageway!
Firemaking is an important responsibility in camping....
Luly is the best arepa maker!
We decided to make Venezuelan food for my familia - shredding leeks (ajo porro) for Carne Mechada
Homer Depot - Luly's American bf!
Carrie Blake Park
My new car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hurricane Ridge Road
Up on Hurricane Ridge Road
1). I turned 24.....I can't believe it, I'm an old lady :S Lucia flew in from Venezuela and Rafa drove up from California to spend a few days with me. We went camping at Salt Creek and hung out in Sequim for a few days. It was a lot of fun to see them again and just relax and hang out.....Camping was a bit of an adventure as it turned out that I was the most experienced of the 3 of us, but we did a lot of experimenting and laughing and exploring. Honestly, my year of being 23 has been the worst in my life thus far, so I'm hoping and anticipating better things for the year of "24". It got off to an interesting and mildly murky, albeit entertaining start - but I am hoping for good things to come in this next saga of life as a 24 year old.
2). Next week will be my last week at Chase....woooohooo. As many of you know, it has NOT been my favorite job. Although I do like most of the people I work with now, I got off to a rough start at the job and have definitely come to realize that banking is not my cup of tea. However, at the start of this job I committed to myself, and to the company, that I would put in at least a year of my time...and now I'm quitting just one week short of my start date last year - a pretty well-kept commitment, if I do say so myself :)
3). I'm going to grad school at Seattle Pacific University....starting a month from today!!!!!!!!!! I will be pursuing my Master's in Teaching through a 2-year evening class program. I don't think I could possibly be more excited. I may be a little bit behind in finding my career path than most of the people I graduated with, but I just like to think that I was very thorough in making my life decision of a career ;) Also I wouldn't have given up my year in Venezuela for anything, and this year in Lynnwood has definitely served to teach me some lessons and test me in ways I had never imagined. All that to say, I'm a huge nerd and I'm so excited to go back to school - and hopefully this time, end up with a degree that is actually useful! (oh poly sci....you were not so good to me)
4). I'm moving back to Sequim. WHAT? Yes. I'm doing it. Aren't you scared? Well yes, I'm terrified, thanks for asking :) I am moving back to my hometown after 6 years of living on my own. I'm moving in with my Grandma Jean - one of the funniest and sweetest little ladies that I know. She has a spare bedroom with my name on it and she will make for some great company - and will be, BY FAR, the cleanest roommate I've ever had! How will I get to school, you ask? I will be commuting....yes, commuting - it sounds so grown up doesn't it? It may sound crazy but as plans for grad school have progressed and wages/job availability/cost of living has been assessed the price of living with Grandma and commuting far undercuts the cost of living alone in Seattle (not to mention the emotional benefits of living with someone you love and being in a happy, green, beautiful place!). This brings me to the next big thing.....
5). I bought a car today. What's that you say? YES, I bought a car today. The best part? Through the incredible generosity of my Grandmother and wonderfully supportive parents, and after doing careful searching for just the right car, in just the right price range - I've found it (well, "her"). After driving the car that I purchased when I was 16 years of age (my 1993 Mazda Protege) I am moving up in the world and just purchased a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. It gets great gas mileage, is very reliable, and will be a great commuter car. It's dark blue and has all kinds of fun compartments and ipod hookups and whatnot inside. Power windows and locks (something I've never had!) and, here's the best part, won't break down every couple months!!!!!!!
Alright, so there's the update on my life....I'm going to attach about a million pictures now at the bottom here for your viewing enjoyment.....I'd love to hear what's going on with all of you! Love and Light, Chelsea Rose
Luly and I definitely enjoyed walking out to the tidepools.....Rafa, kept a safe distance from all scary sea-life.
At Salt Creek/Tongue Point there are WWII bunkers
Camping is fun....and sometimes scary.....
Lucia scared the heck out of me by decorating my living room with streamers, balloons and a Feliz Cumpleanos sign for my birthday!!!!!
Sometimes you'd think they're brother and seester
A very important part of camping is sitting...
where did that muppet head come from??
I found a secret passageway!
Firemaking is an important responsibility in camping....
Luly is the best arepa maker!
We decided to make Venezuelan food for my familia - shredding leeks (ajo porro) for Carne Mechada
Homer Depot - Luly's American bf!
Carrie Blake Park
My new car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hurricane Ridge Road
Up on Hurricane Ridge Road
Sunday, June 21, 2009
My Happy Place
Awww beautiful Sequim. I took a long weekend (that felt way too short) last weekend and headed "home" to visit my 
parents in my hometown. Amazingly enough, somehow over the past year of living in Lynnwood surrounded by freeways and dirty city buildings I've come to embrace my inner nature girl.. I know! Where the heck did that come from? Well anyway, my jaunt to Sequim was made enjoyable by quality time spent with my family and the serene atmosphere of the little town. I've come to jokingly refer to Sequim as "my happy place" which is ironic if you knew me in high school because I made a beeline out of there as soon as I was able - but now, Sequim has become a port in the storm. Over the past year, the worst of my life, Sequim (due mostly in part to my supportive family) has become a refuge for me, and I was so thankful to get to spend a couple of days there. Outings included breakfast with Grandma at the local Oak Table Cafe (the best breakfast place in the world), long walks with Dad, early Father's day gift-giving, visiting Mom at work and getting pizza at Costco (you laugh, but it's the best pizza), and a day at the lake with Mom. Lake Crescent is about 40 minutes outside of Sequim and is one of the calmest and most beautiful places I've been in my 23 years.
P.S. Yes, I am one goofball in a family full of goofballs, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
parents in my hometown. Amazingly enough, somehow over the past year of living in Lynnwood surrounded by freeways and dirty city buildings I've come to embrace my inner nature girl.. I know! Where the heck did that come from? Well anyway, my jaunt to Sequim was made enjoyable by quality time spent with my family and the serene atmosphere of the little town. I've come to jokingly refer to Sequim as "my happy place" which is ironic if you knew me in high school because I made a beeline out of there as soon as I was able - but now, Sequim has become a port in the storm. Over the past year, the worst of my life, Sequim (due mostly in part to my supportive family) has become a refuge for me, and I was so thankful to get to spend a couple of days there. Outings included breakfast with Grandma at the local Oak Table Cafe (the best breakfast place in the world), long walks with Dad, early Father's day gift-giving, visiting Mom at work and getting pizza at Costco (you laugh, but it's the best pizza), and a day at the lake with Mom. Lake Crescent is about 40 minutes outside of Sequim and is one of the calmest and most beautiful places I've been in my 23 years.P.S. Yes, I am one goofball in a family full of goofballs, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
TracyShadle
My roommate is getting married and we threw her a bridal shower last weekend! Here's a few pics.....we're so excited for the future Mrs. Tracy Shadle
Practicing her new wifely skills: baking a cake from scratch.
Snacks!
Being veiled.
friends
Presents!
Practicing her new wifely skills: baking a cake from scratch.
Snacks!
Being veiled.
friends
Presents!
Ethnic?
Conversation I had with a customer the other day....
Customer: "Well those earrings are....interesting"
Me: "Thanks! I really like them, I got them when I was in Venezuela."
Customer: "Oh, yeah.....they look....ethnic."
Conversation I had with my neighbor (the one that once asked me if I could fit in my trunk) the other day...
Him: "Oh? That's your truck?"
Me: "Well, it's my dad's, I'm just driving it for now while my car is getting fixed."
Him: "I saw that your car wasn't here last night, even late last night, so I thought you were out of town for the weekend"
Me: "Um, nope...."
Why is he monitoring my car late at night?!?!?!?!
Customer: "Well those earrings are....interesting"
Me: "Thanks! I really like them, I got them when I was in Venezuela."
Customer: "Oh, yeah.....they look....ethnic."
Conversation I had with my neighbor (the one that once asked me if I could fit in my trunk) the other day...
Him: "Oh? That's your truck?"
Me: "Well, it's my dad's, I'm just driving it for now while my car is getting fixed."
Him: "I saw that your car wasn't here last night, even late last night, so I thought you were out of town for the weekend"
Me: "Um, nope...."
Why is he monitoring my car late at night?!?!?!?!
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