CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know about you... but I'm a freak for brownies or chocolate chip cookies or ANY kind of cookies!!!!!! (Yes, I had to use six exclamatory points to emphasize my point!)

I just stumbled across this blog: http://www.lifesambrosia.com/2009/05/fudgy-brownie-cookies-recipe.html

.....can we all say this....

YUM!!!

The Clock is Ticking...

Time is approaching closer to when we get married.

Since when Jared proposed to me, it was 235 days from July 18 to May 30.

Now, it's merely 15 days until we become Mr. and Mrs. Paulson!

Couldn't you tell that I like countdowns? :)

"In-betweens"

Growing up on a wonderful farm in northeastern corner of South Dakota.

I memorized my address when I was in kindergarten.

The only confusion was how my mailing address is with Pierpont while my phone number at home is with Langford.

Now, when I went to college. That's a whole new chapter.

College address for 9 months, or home address for 2-3 months?

....just wait. It gets more complicated.

Now... Jared and I are very nomadic.

I have my college address for the past four years. But Jared has moved like 5 times in four years.

I got a cell phone. Jared got a cell phone.

He changed his number once.

I changed my number once.

....and we are getting married.

Therefore, I am in "between" Chelsea Tobin and Chelsea Paulson.

From now until May 29, I'm Chelsea Tobin. If anything happens after May 30, it's Chelsea Paulson.

But, my credit card bills won't change until I get married. Therefore, I'm Chelsea Tobin even when it's June 1st. Yes, I'm booking places to do and stay in Colorado, and I realized that I will still be Chelsea Tobin when I arrive there, and I will just become Mrs. Paulson.

Transitions! :)

Seniorities

Ever heard the phase, "Life isn't fair"?

Allow me to show you something:




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The fiance' goes out fishing while the fiancee' is stressing out with finals.

Life isn't fair, indeed.

Evidence of H1N1 Fear in Sioux Falls, SD

Good afternoon. My name is Chelsea Tobin, I am reporting for 198.7 CMT. Here is a human interest story that I wanted to share with you, my viewers, about the evident H1N1 scare in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

I went to Family Clinic this morning because I kept waking up with sore throat and clogged nose with green snot (too much information, I realize)- so this beckons for a doctor visit.

I showed up at 10am after my class and the receptionist acknowledged my presence and handed me a N95 replica mask (or was it AN actual N95 mask, I do not know) to wear in the waiting room until nurse calls for my name.

Yeah. Awkward. Nobody else was wearing a mask in the waiting room. Just me.

Then, the nurse called for my name, and I followed her to the room. The doctor came in and asked questions.

My only complaint is that I have issues with my sinuses, and I don't want it to become worse during finals week. The doctor did the procedure of asking more questions. Then when he was ready to leave, he told me that he will send a nurse in to do a blood drawing for white blood count.

I have history with needles. I don't react well. My well-intentions with needles when I donated blood.... and I did it three times. First time, I became pale, nearly fainted. Second time, I actually fainted and had to have a smelling salt to bring me around. Last time I donated was during my junior year of college, and I ended up throwing up in my dorm room after donating blood.

So, drawing blood shouldn't be TOO bad.

Have faith. God is BIGGER than needles...

Oh dear Jesus, please keep an eye on me and help the nurse to find my veins immediately so I don't have to suffer. Amen.

That was the aftermath. The nurse couldn't help but the chuckle at my dilemma. I think I actually emitted a whining sound when I saw the needle.

Anyways, my PUNCH line is, Sioux Falls is INDEED on the watch for H1N1 virus.

Just remember what you learned during your primary years, wash your hands often and cover your mouth when you sneeze and cough.

The teacher in me thanks you.

Hugmous Hips

Last Saturday, I had a quick trip to home for dress fitting for my bridesmaid (just think, a pregnant bridesmaid +dress too small=alternations needed!!!). My bridesmaid just took PLTs (teaching certification exam), and we stopped at Watertown on way home at Starbucks for a reward and for a drink on go.

When we entered Starbucks, I ordered my usual apple chai and waited for Sherry to order. As the bartisa were making our drinks, she asked us where we were from.

"I'm from Sioux Falls, but I'm from Langford... I'm torn."

Sherry replied, "I'm from Huron, but I go to Dakota State and I live in Sioux Falls."

Don't you just love in-betweens trasition for our lives?! We aren't entirely settled yet... so we are everywhere.

As I turned to go over to pick up my beloved apple chai, I bumped into a side table that was displaying different mugs on clearance.

20+ mugs fell...

Imagine this TIMES twenty!!!

...and shattered everywhere!

I felt so horrible about this situation. The lady immediately said, "Don't worry about it, just come again." I thought to myself, "Well, I sure do buy plenty of Starbucks to make up for the loss."


...Starbucks anyone? :)

Flat Tire!

While driving home for my bridal shower last weekend, just 30 minutes north of Brookings, I felt the car's steering wheel acting up funny. I pulled over, and sure enough, the tire was flat.

Fortunately, Jared came with for the weekend, so he was the recuser of the trip, changing the tire quickly (within 10 minutes).

There was one gentleman in small pickup, pulling up and stated, "A guy does the work while three ladies are watching? Typical." Jared laughed, "Yes, very!"
So, Marie and Alicia attempted to help by LOOKING helpful. I was just a giggly photographer. I tried to take a picture with my camera, but it wasn't working right, so I whipped out my trusty blackberry to take a picture. Then I later figured that my camera wasn't working right because the battery wasn't inserted properly.

Just had to take the picture with the girls while Jared was finishing up the tire change.

Marie found the verdict, the tiny hole that caused the flat. Jensen Auto in Langford later told Jared that it probably is caused by a screw or a nail. Little things can cause a turmoil! (And $17 patch-up job... which will eventually result in $100ish new tire... life is good isn't it?)

Don't let mishap ruin your evening, allow it to be the highlight of the evening! :)