I Can't Smile

Ever since I was a little girl, I hated my teeth. I had really big buck teeth and I was constantly ridiculed because of them. I would love to say that teeth don't matter at all but let's be honest, teeth are important.

So elementary school was a hard time for me because, again let's be honest, kids can be cruel sometimes. And I was an easy target. So I tried as hard as I could to hide my smile and when I did smile, I would only do so without showing my teeth, unless forced to do so.

See? No teeth. 

But when I was 12, I got braces put on and every day, when I look into the mirror, I silently praise the person who came up with them and of course, my orthodontist, Dr. T. They are seriously one of the best things to ever happen to me. I can attempt to smile without being embarrassed because, for once, I have normal, straight teeth.

Did you notice that I said "attempt" to smile? I spent so many years hiding my smile, even when I had braces, because I was so embarrassed by the metal and rubber bands. Sure, I loved the end result but their presence was just as embarrassing to me as my messed up smile. It was like a constant reminder that I had bad teeth, on top of my already extremely low self-esteem.

(**I understand that tons of kids have braces at some point in their lives but this is only my experience.**)

Still no teeth! :/

I got my braces off when I was either 16 or 17; I honestly don't remember. But even though I love my teeth now, I can't smile, especially for pictures. I always look so awkward and uncomfortable because showing my teeth off is still weird to me. I try to take normal pictures and show off my pearly whites and sometimes I actually think that I look good. But most times, I over-think and freak myself out, which ends up being conveyed in the photos. So I hate most pictures of me but hey, I'm at least I'm trying.

I wish that it could just be natural to me but for now, it's not in the cards for me.

Hopefully one day this won't be a problem for me anymore and I can show my smile with confidence. Until then, I'll just keep trying to make progress.

-Chelsea

Meet Taylor!

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I advertise my blog on it all the time. One day, a fellow mil/so (military significant other) reached out to me and asked me about the process of starting a blog. She said that she had been thinking about it but just didn't know how to get it off the ground. So, being the blog aficionado that I am, I was delighted that someone else had taken in interest in blogging.

I told her about blogger, she created an account, and I am pleased to announce that she has published her first post! I definitely think that you should stop by her blog, read her posts, follow her and just get to know her better! She is a lovely, talented girl with a lot to share with the world! So check her out here.

If you stop by, tell her that I sent you there! And give her some love! It takes guts to share your thoughts and life on the internet!

Well, what are you waiting for!? Go check her out!

-Chelsea

The Halloween Tag!

1. What is your favorite Halloween movie?
Hocus Pocus! 

2. What is your fondest Halloween memory?
 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

3. Have you always been a Halloween lover?
I've become a huge Halloween lover over the past two years but as a kid, not really. 

4. How do you get into the Halloween spirit?
My family and I make our costumes together. 

5. Favorite Halloween decorations?
The fall decorations around Walt Disney World

6. Favorite Halloween/fall scent?
I don't really have one, maybe cinnamon? 

7. Favorite candy?
3 Musketeers bars

8. Vampires or zombies?
Vampires but not like in the Twilight movies. More like Dracula or The Night Huntress series.

9. What is your weird/odd fear?
I'm afraid of any and all reptiles. 

10. Last but not least, do you believe in ghosts?
Sure, why not?

If you want to fill out the survey, I encourage you to do so! If you fill it out, leave me a link! I'd love to read your answers!

-Chelsea 

25 Little Things I Live For

1. Getting so immersed in a book that I stay up all night reading it

2. That first cup of hot chocolate in the winter

3. The smile on my husband's face

4. Spoiling my little sister

5. My parents telling me how proud they are of me

6. Waking up to see my dog wagging his tail and smiling at me

7. Lazy days watching Disney movies


8. Writing my blogs and/or stories

9. Driving with the convertible top down on a gorgeous day

10. The pride I feel when I tell people my husband is in the army

11. The first steps onto Main Street U.S.A. in Walt Disney World


12. That first sip of coffee in the morning

13. Hugs from my sister

14. Finding the perfect dress when I'm out shopping

15. Reminiscing of my amazing wedding day

16. Visiting my grandmother and hearing her stories

17. That moment when I cross everything off of my to-do list

18. Lunch dates with my friends at school

19. That feeling I get when I finish a workout


20. Learning more about myself

21. That carefree and worry-free feeling I get when I swim in the ocean

22. Connecting with someone on a personal level

23. Reading nice comments from my readers

24. Spending quality time with my family before I move away

25. Appreciating the little things in life



What do you live for?

-Chelsea

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2013

Last year, for the first time, my mother, my sister and I went to "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party" and absolutely fell in love with it! So we HAD to go again this year! My sister picked Huey, Dewey and Louie as our costumes last year, so this year it was my turn to pick. So my mother was Alice and Kelly and I were Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum!

The day after, we had lunch at The Grand Floridian and walked around for a while. Then we went to "Mickey's Backyard BBQ" and ate some of the best bbq food that we've ever had! We also spent some time at The Wilderness Lodge and Downtown Disney! This vacation was definitely packed and exhausting but oh so worth it!

 It was an amazing trip and we can't wait to go back next year! (We already have our costumes picked out!)

Enjoy the photos!

The Tweedles!

Obligatory Tea Cup Photos!

It's A Small World!

We spotted Sora and Riku! 

Hallowishes!

Boo to You!

Alice and The Mad Hatter waving to us! 

One of my favorites! <3

Yes, you will!

The Grand Floridian! 

This was the first time I had a Cobb salad and it was DELICIOUS!

View of the Polynesian Resort. 

The Polynesian! There was a wedding going on that day!

Mickey's Backyard BBQ!

My favorites!

We went to The Wilderness Lodge to watch "The Little Mermaid" by the pool and watch the fireworks!

Goofy's Candy Company! 

We always customize our orders! 

These are seriously heaven on a stick! We get these on the last day of every trip! (We got one for each of us, one for my dad and one for my sister's boyfriend.)

If any of you guys are ever contemplating going to the halloween party, do it! It'll be worth it! It's our favorite time to go! Hope you enjoyed the photos! 

-Chelsea