New Adventures of Old Chelsea

I'm in need of a new adventure. This could be a vacation, or it could mean moving. I've been wanting to leave this godforsaken state for 8 years now, but can't seem to find a way out. And believe me, I've tried...real hard.

I had a really crazy dream last night. I was living in either Portland or Seattle (not sure which because I've never been to either place) in a really amazing apartment and, no big deal, I had a flying car. I think this dream has a lot of meaning for me at this point in my life. Not the flying car part, but the living in a new and exciting place part. I would love nothing more than to pack up my stuff and move to some random location, but that's impossible right now. I have too many bills, none of which can be put on hold while I figure out my life. Plus, I have a dog, and she's the best thing in my life, so she comes first. I know she would follow me wherever I go, not because she doesn't have a choice, but she's just as adventurous as I am, if not more.

Together, we can make this happen. All I need is a small donation of $100,000. Checks can be made out to Chelsea Steinbach, but I prefer cash.

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Taylor Swift's new album releases Monday, October 25!!

The future is mine to mold

So, I'm sitting at work (Knead A Massage) and I noticed that I'm talking a lot to a customer who arrived a bit early and is waiting for her therapist to begin her massage. I think to myself, "I'm talking a lot. I'm almost talking too much...to the point where I'm just saying things that are on the brink of embarrassment." After the customer goes into her room for the massage, I realize that I've changed a lot in the last 3.5 years since graduating from college. Back then I was pretty shy. If I was in the same situation 5 years ago, I would have sat quietly behind my desk and not said a word. I would have provided the necessary customer service, but I wouldn't have gone above and beyond with a conversation. I've actually been pretty social with a lot of the customers, and even my coworkers at both of my jobs.

Lately, I've been feeling more eager to get to know people and understand where they come from and where they've been. I guess it's because I'm anxious to go someplace and find out who I am. I don't think I really know that yet. I'm already 25 and I don't know who I am? I think I have a pretty good grasp, but maybe I need something more. As I have written about numerous times on this blog, I need culture and travel and change. It will only make me a better person.

Starting right now, right this instant, I'm going to do my best to do something every day that scares me. That's the challenge, isn't it? Do something every day that scares you. Who actually does that? I don't think I know anyone who takes advantage of these life-altering opportunities. Do you? Have you become a better person because of it?

Another thing I'd like to do is not talk badly behind people's backs. I feel like I do it too often and it's not right. I would hate to know that people are talking about me. It will be difficult, so many of my friends are gossips, but it's something that I'm ashamed of, so I will make it happen.

Addition to Actor's List

I can't believe I forgot one of my favorite actors. I am officially adding James McAvoy to the list of awesome actors.

Clothes

Now that I'm working two jobs (three this weekend: dog sitting) I am making more money; money that I decided long ago would go towards bills. But there's another idea in the back of my mind. I want to spend all of that money on clothes. I'll go shopping every once in awhile, but not to buy large quantities of clothes, just a top or a dress or something. One item, max!

There are so many fun things out there, though. I can't get my mind off of them. What is with women and clothes? I never used to be this way, but I've become excited about fashion and keeping up with the styles of the seasons and the changing looks. I follow the celebrity styles and only wish I could pay for the designer clothes that they're all paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for. Just yesterday I was checking out Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's line, The Row. I was searching through the shirts and came across this cute one:

After thinking about how cute this would look on, I glanced over at the price, thinking that this thin piece of fabric couldn't be too pricey. Here's what I found:

Yes, you are reading it correctly. $275. For a t-shirt. Two-hundred and seventy-five dollars..

So, I shall be searching elsewhere.

A lot of the websites where I look for fashion tips have areas where you can "get the look for less". When they say "less" they mean over $100. Why are clothes so expensive? How am I supposed to keep up with fashion if I can't afford to buy anything fashionable?