Me, Myself, And I!

One thing I absolutely love about linking-up with fabulous bloggers is that sometimes it forces me to answer questions about myself that I would not have otherwise addressed. Today's post is another example of this insight into the real me, not just the Chelsea-with-Melanoma me.

A few weeks ago I submitted a question that I thought was ideal to be asked during a link-up. We all have seen the wonderful Dear 16-Year-Old Me video, right?



However, how many of us have asked ourselves what we would really tell our 16 year-old self? I submitted my question to a group of ladies, and they agreed--it's a question that needs to be asked.  Let's get on with the link-up!

1) When you're feeling down, what do you do to pick yourself up?
* I am all about a bubble bath, a good book, and some comfortable pajamas. Seriously, when I've had a bad work day (boy, today sure was a rough one!) I don't need a night on the town or a warn delicious brownie. Nope, I'd much rather have a hot bath, a great story, and something comfy to put on afterwards. Ah, relaxation...
And if that fails? I call my mom.  

 

2)  If you had to live in a different time period which would you prefer?
* Thanks to my mild obsession with Downton Abbey, I would have loved to live during 1912-1920's, the Progressive Era. If you have seen the show--and yeah, yeah, I know it's not totally accurate--I don't think you need me to explain why. 

 Downton Abbey

3)  What is the most creative Halloween costume you've ever worn?
* I was once a dead bride. Not gonna lie, the costume was awesome. (Thanks, mom!) The allergic reaction I had to the face paint? Not so cool, not cool at all...

4)  Five weird things about you we wouldn't know without being told?
* I am kind of OCD about my bedtime routine.
* I once had a bird fly into my bedroom and I hid under my covers until my step dad came to save me.
* The thing that saved our relationship was headphones for Mr. Spots to use while playing XBOX. (Joking...sort of.)
* I still think of what I would tell my literature teachers after I finish an awesome book.
* My real dad is a waterman and he's a harder worker than most folks I know.

Dad and I on the morning of my college graduation, 2009

 

5)  What would you tell your 16-year-old self?
* I actually wrote a whole post on this topic and I think you should read it.
 Bottom line, take care of your body. You, stubborn self, are not immortal,
...and STAY OUT OF THE DAMN TANNING BED.

Don't forget to join us in this link-up! Stop by and say hi. I'll return the hello! :-)