Wardrobe Wednesday !!

Hey Ya'll!!

Im starting a new thing in my blog called Wardrobe Wednesday! Inspired by the one and only Bethany Joy Galeotti ( aka Hayley from One Tree Hill! )

Every wednesday I will show you one or two or maybe three outfits that are trending this fall, but I will give you the in's and out's to affording the trendy new looks!  I am thankful to have been able to work in retail for awhile, so I hope I can be a help!!

I don't know about you guys, But I am SO excited for fall fashion, its my favourite time of the year.. ( other than thanksgiving, christmas, etc.. haha But im sure you understand where I'm coming from ) I love the layers, the scarfs, oh boy oh boy! I am getting excited just to think about it! :)

First, I want to start of by saying.. Going cheap when it comes to BOOTS, is a dumb idea.. Because boots mean feet, and feet mean comfort.  You wont be able to go to walmart, payless, or zellers and find a pair of leather, high top comfortable supported shoes.  My best advice to you is go to Springs ( partners with Aldos ) Spring and Aldos shoes are made by the same company, the only reason why aldo's shoes are more expensive is because of it's name! Purchasing your shoes at springs allows you the comfort in knowing you are buying a good shoe that will last you more than one fall/winter season ( Spring also has GREAT return policies ) MAKE SURE YOU BUY LEATHER CLEANER!!!!*** Its not just a scam, if you don't properly treat your shoes they will get the salt stains, the faided colour, etc.

http://www.myspringshoes.com/ca-eng/women/boots/knee-high/85390422-lapatra/28

Now, For legging... Go to stitches! But understand, that is the ONLY thing I get when I'm at stitches.. You can get a nice pair of thick long leggings for a reasonable price of $6.00 !

for the shirt & sweater.. Even accesories !( I will use this website probably EVERY blog ) 
http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?BR=F21

This outfit ( excluding shoes because boots are a big buy that will go with many outfits )

You are looking about $50 :)

Hope you had fun!
If you have any advice for me, or want me to answer any questions ! post a comment!

see ya later fashionistas!
Chels

discouraged

Hey Guys!

So this is kind of a discouraging message, mainly because people are being so discouraging lately!!
I was talking with one of my clients parents the other day ( keep in mind they arn't christians ) I was talking to them about all my friends who are getting engaged/married, and explaining that I think I will be just around the corner!!

They proceeded to tell me that " Give it a year and their marriage will be over.. " " Give sean a year and he will be moved on.. " " Marriage is an excuse now in days, it means nothing " " Oh, and while your at not getting married, don't have kids, their a waste of time and money..  "

I almost started crying right in front of them, mainly because I was been dreaming about this for years, and marriage is so important to me. 

As a christian, I find it so hard to explain to other people that getting married at 21 Isn't something stupid, and I'm not doing it just to have sex ( which seems to be what their argument is ) Marriage is much more than what people now and days see it as..

It makes me really sad how unimportant marriage is to people now..

anyways. thats if for now.
thanks for listening.
chels

I'm back!

Hey Guys!

So After constant pestering from many of my friends and family, I have decided to start up my blog again!

I will try and stay consistent again, it was hard! My summer has been so busy.. I've been nothing but go go go! Sean & I spend a lovely time at the cottage, which then was followed by a 'back-country-camping' trip with a bunch of friends!  Lexi ( sean & Mines puppy! ) has been growing super fast... Its kinda sad.. haha but She is still super duper cute. We love her so much!

Anyways, lets get to the point..  As many of you know, I struggled with weight gain over the past year, a lot of it was stress weight/eating very unhealthy! Today, I am going to post a picture of what I look like now! I have been working so hard, going to the gym 5 days a week, trying my hardest to eat healthy, and staying completely positive!

I couldn't really find a good " before " picture, Considering I would hide whenever a camera would come out, OR be the official ' picture taker ' at any events!

Please understand how insecure I am by posting this picture! I could of easily slabbed some spanx on and put on form fitting clothes and decieve you all with my weight loss, so I decided to go all out and do it with my sports bra on!

I'm still not confident by how I look, But I am getting there! I am starting to slowly but surely feel better about myself!

Some areas I still really want to work on:
-Arms
-lower abdomen
-thighs

Im so proud to say that I have done this all naturally, and I really do feel great.
I have my good & bad days ( ask sean ) lol

Just remember, You are fearfully and wonderfully made by an amazing God!

Until next time..
( stretch mark solution!!! It actually works!!! )

Chels.

oh dear!

I am so sorry I have been in such non-existence lately!! I have been so busy lately - its rediculous! I've been working, working out, going to conferences, youth! I havn't had time to properly sit down and keep you guys updated on whats going on in my life.

First, I havn't been able to make it out to the gym as much as I want! But - I have continued to eat healthy, and the results have been awesome! I am feeling so much better. So much more energy, it's great.  Frisbee Starts March 17th and I think I'm going to be able to keep up with the running in the Cold weather!! I am so excited and ready. 

Secondly, I have been stressed about certain things going on in my life right now!  Some situations/people drive me crazy! I'm trying to be gratful, and understanding, but sometimes it can be hard.. I guess i'm teaching myself what I don't want to be like in the future! Life is always about lessons I suppose.

The other weekend I got to experience a conference called " todays teen conference " for leaders/support workers! it was such a humbling experience.  I learned so much about LEADING WITH LOVE.  But the the greatest thing I learned was to be consistent with your youth.  Act like you care. LOVE THEM. Be strong for them. Be an advocate.

OH! new product new product!! 

3D white tooth paste! haha Its only 3.50.. and it made my teeth so much whiter!!! :) It takes time, 14 days.. But it really does work, better than spending $50 on those white strips :)

Anyways, pray for me!
I need patience right now. 
And understanding to some situations.
Anything I can pray for?
love & peace.
CHELS

Lord, I believe; Help my unbelief.

Hey guys,

So I had my first counseling session today - & to honest, I really do feel so much better.  I am so excited about this process. 

We decided that my ultimate goal through this is to find God.  Find God through this hurt, realize I do have a purpose, despite what  I may think.  I mean - I know who God is, I trust God, But can I be making an effort to actually FIND and SEEK Him? Absolutely.  Every week she will give me a homework assignment, and this week I am to dig into Psalm 1, 19. & 119.  What can God's word accomplish?

Like she said to me "Lord, I believe; Help my unbelief" I belive in Him, In his power and His ways. I believe he can move mountains and take this hurt away.  :)

I wanted to share a few scriptures with you that have been really powerful to me!

Ps, 119:105 " Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path "

2 Peter 1:3-4 "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.  Through these he has gives us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires."

Gods power - ALL I need.
How amazing.
How reassuring.

On healthy news!!
I've kinda slacked in the eating healthy department.. Well, it's not that i'm not eating healthy - I'm just not eating my proper meals.. and I can deffintally see an effect, even a week! This really does have to be a consistent thing... Oh well ...

I'll post some new recipes tomorrow :) :)
I have some good ones!!
LOVEEEEEEEEEE <3
Chels

how cool!!

So, I just figured out that I could see like where in the world people are reading my blog...
I have had 25 hits in russia! and 85 in the UK! How awesome!!

So, I spent all last night and this morning praying and talking to a bunch of people about the idea of me possibly writing a book!  I think i'm in!  It will be such a HUMBLING challenge.  I will write about my life journey, struggles we face in the world, sex trafficking, etc.  I'm really excited for this.. I have people who are already have offered to write some parts in it, and I'm just so thrilled!

It will be awhile, but stay tuned!
OH! and did I mention i'm down another pound? and feeling great!
but... My debit card got COMPROMISED, so not cool.  I had to go in and get a new one, but no money was taken! Thank goodness! :)

If you have any ideas, or you feel that you have had a story in your life that you want to share in this book! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Message me on facebook
OR
email me.
chelseyburchell@gmail.com

LOVE YOU ALL!
Chels

Am I crazy?

Would it be absolutely crazy of me to actually attempt to write a book?
A book kind of like captivating.
Just a crazy though - would people actually read it?

I love writing.
Hm.
Random thought.
Could I really do it?