A few of my Favorite things!

       I'm a little embarrassed to admit, that after only two blog entries I seem to be at a loss for words……….<sigh>
      Actually to be honest, I've been in a pretty dark place so 'a loss of words' translated loosely means 'If I can't write about anything positive, don't write anything at all!' But that wouldn't be real, would it?
       I've been going back and forth about how to approach this next entry. A part of me REALLY wants to write a rant about all the insane life challenges my family and I have endured in the last 44 days. Then I thought, I should write a "Christmas Letter". You know the ones family's send that brag about promotions, weddings, vacations etc......except mine would be a SUPER depressing version!!! I'd brag about all the shitty things that have happened to me this year, in a comedic sarcastic tone of coarse. ;)
       However, my final decision is to list some things that made me smile this holiday season. No matter how great writing a rant can feel, focusing on the negative usually gets you no where fun, FAST. With that said…<Clears Throat>

                       Here are a few of Chelsey Rae's Favorite Things! (in no particular order)


#1. Cuties! Always in abundance this time of year these sweet little mandarins are a delicious healthy snack that I NEVER get tired of peeling'!

Britney Bit@#!

#2 X Factor! I admit, I only started watching this show to see Britney but I really LOVE the concept, it's more interesting then American Idol and the awry of talent is unreal. Eric, Mom, Dad and I get settled in to our respective spots in the family room, we cheer for our favorites, and laugh at each others jokes about our not so favorites!

#3 My Neurologist! I met Dr. Ferguson for the first time a few weeks ago. She's the BEST doctor I've seen! She knows her stuff, is committed to helping me figure out whats going on, and on top of all the she's ADORABLE! I had my spinal tap on Friday, lets just say that bitch knows how to put a needle into your spine! HAHA NO REALLY!!! Didn't hurt bad AT ALL! (I was FREAKIN OUT inSIDE) Nothing has changed on my brain MRI which is GREAT news! Now she wants to test my spinal fluid to see if I have lesions on my spine. Should know something more in 10-14 days!



Sara & I!

#4 Annual Christmas shopping trip with my Dad-o! For 23 years in a row my dad and I have taken a night out together for dinner and shopping. Our trip this year put the BIGGEST smile on my face. We always have SO much fun goofing around at the Mall together….

#5 My BEAUTIFUL Cousin Sara! I hadn't seen her since she was my flower girl at age 6! She's 14 NOW, and SUCH a lovely human! We hung out and chatted NON stop at our families Christmas party last weekend! I wish we lived CLOSER!

#6 Gluten/Dairy Free Pumpkin Apple Pie! My mom knows how to WORK a kitchen!! She made me my VERY own delicious pie!

#7 Booking my first photo shot with Ryan Artists! Can't go into detail but it will come out in spring! ;) I DIDN'T even have to audition!

#8 Amish Mafia! Eric and I found our new favorite! I really don't know what else to say I think it speaks for itself…

BUSCEMI!!

#9 I was having a REALLY bad pain day last Tuesday...My shoulder was TERRIBLE! I got home from work and my dog Mr. Buscemi jumped up on my lap. He put his forehead on my clavicle bone and then started licking my shoulder RIGHT where it was hurting...HOW DOES HE KNOW?!!?! I swear with dog is a unicorn in disguise!

              





                                                  Wishing you ALL a magical Holiday!

If you find yourself down in the dumps, grab a Cutie and PLEASE do yourself a favor by watching Amish Mafia…It's OUTRAGEOUS! HAHA