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Chelsea

People? I am people.

Neighborhood
Manhattan, New York
Where I'm From
Denver
Occupation
Freelance Writer. Musician. Professional Bohemian.
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About Me

Writer. Coast Hopper. Perpetual Dreamer and Achiever. Student of life and Manhattan adventuress... And just in case you're wondering, gangsta rap made me do it.

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Domestic Travel; Where's YOUR next trip??

Started by Chelsea
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Updated 02/25/2010
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Travel & Events; Entertainment

Around January/February I start getting a little stir crazy knowing that my next trip won't be until spring break....if that. So, I spend an inordinate amount of time Googling vacation destinations. My problem: I ALWAYS WANT TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY....BUT, traveling internationally means spending international COIN- which isn't cheap. SO- I'm working on planning my next trip in the United States, there's still some great cities to discover. Where should I go?? Where do YOU vacation in ...

Deconstructing the Spectacle that IS, LADY GAGA

By Chelsea
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Updated 09/18/2009
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Pop Culture; Entertainment

She shook up the VMAs (Kanya overshadowed a tad, but still), she conquered the radio waves all summer long, she played through clubs around the world and car stereos. Lady GaGa has gone from electronica, eccentric peformer to full blown popstar. Is she echoing the moves of Madonna like so many are saying? Is she simply a GENIUS business woman....and a genius? Who is Lady GaGa.......

How to Throw a Trailer Trash Party

By Chelsea
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Updated 09/17/2009
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DIY & Crafts; Misc.

Just because I live in New York City (and Los Angeles from time to time, when I feel like coast hopping) doesn't mean that I can't throw a kick BUTT trailer trash party. Hey, I know you may be thinking but....you don't have trailers in New York City? The trailer is actually just an accessory. Trailer trash is a whole identity, so whether you fancy yourself a piece of trailer trash from time to time or you simply understand the concept I promise your guests will have a good time. Plus, when di...

As Seen on The City in New York City

By Chelsea
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Updated 09/09/2009
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Pop Culture; Eat & Drink

One of the greatest things about living in New York City is the constant hustle and bustle. Being a Los Angeles transplant, I was naturally VERY excited when I found out Whitney Port from The Hills was switching coasts, even more excited when I figured out after watching the show that Whitney and I hang out at plenty of the same spots. Some of you may being saying, who??? Understandable, not everyone is a reality TV junkie like myself, so if that's the case take my word for it- Whitney and fr...

The Perfect Jobs for LUSHES

By Chelsea
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Updated 08/27/2009
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Eat & Drink; Jobs & Education

Recently I took on some extra work for a little extra cash to feed both my wine loving habits and my irrational trip planning (a.k.a. buying tickets to places on a whim, then wondering how I'm going to pay for the trip.) What did I do? Started doing some wine promotions, the best perk- free liquor to try out before you do the selling. Which got me thinking, what other jobs are there in the liquor industry.....??? Well here it is, winos, lushes, alchies UNITE.

Staying Positive in New York City

By Chelsea
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Updated 08/26/2009
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Fitness & Health; DIY & Crafts

I'm not going to lie to you, sometimes it can get difficult staying positive in a city that makes you feel like the size of a pea, where people bump up against you everywhere you go and honking is never ending background music. The madness CAN MAKE A PERSON A LITTLE SNARKY. Usually the week before rent is due I'm a total beast, the end of the month is a particularly negative state for me. Then there's the whole idea that being one of those "shiny happy people" can grate on people's nerves a b...

Everyday Mishaps in New York City

By Chelsea
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Updated 08/26/2009
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Misc.; Geek

Some days I wonder WHERE on Earth the candid camera crew is, because I'm ready for them to come out and say, "don't worry, it was all a big joke!" I'm not sure if it's "waking up on the wrong side of the bed" or if it's written in the stars to be a complete disaster sometimes, but we all have those days where we feel like the jokes on us. It is true; when it rains it pours...you get pulled over and get a ticket, which then makes you late for work, which makes you run, which makes you break a ...

As seen on THE KARDASHIAN'S in Los Angeles

By Chelsea
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Updated 08/17/2009
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Entertainment; Humor

The first pioneers of this whole "celebrity family with foul mouths" thing were The Osbourne's. Never before did we think we could love such trash talking teenagers and inappropriate behavior. The reason we could deal with it? Because at the end of the day, they really, truly, loved each other more than most families. Then, comes along Keeping Up With The Kadashian's, the mix-matched family and kids of the late Robert Kardashian (former O.J. Simpson lawyer.) Reality shows are always interesti...

As seen on THE HILLS in Los Angeles

By Chelsea
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Updated 08/15/2009
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Entertainment; Pop Culture

When the first season of Laguna Beach came out, everyone and their Mother became enamored with the inside view of these beautiful rich kids; the crushes, the feuds, the dreams and the mansions set with the background of paradise. Little did we know that one of those unsuspecting Laguna kids, LC, would take on her OWN season in Hollywood, would flip it on it's ass, make Kristin Cavallari look like a fool and create a cult following. That's my opinion anyway. In The Hills we were given the a p...

How to be "European" in New York

By Chelsea
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Updated 08/15/2009
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Travel & Events; Misc.

After some extensive travel around Europe there are many things that I've noticed that are STRICTLY European. Sure American's like to claim their ethnicities and carry proudly that they are Italian or Irish, or some mix of every Scandinavian country, when really we have "Americanized" our European routes very much. Italian American's are MUCH different from ACTUAL Italian's and hardly anything like the Soprano's. True European's stick very proudly to their roots and "their ways." Here are a f...

"NO SEX and the City" in New York City

By Chelsea
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Updated 08/06/2009
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Dating & Relationships; Pop Culture

I can practically hear my roommates blinking in the other room. If people were getting down- I would surely know about it. The point is: Sex and the city w lied about all the damn sex. Most of the women I know in the city are well past a six month marker since their last steamy evening, and would prefer not to count, "that one night, with that one guy, from....that one bar?" The other women in this category, wait- what others? Sex and the City tricked us with their pink colored martinis (that...

BEST DOCUMENTARIES EVERRR!

Started by Chelsea
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Updated 07/05/2009
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Entertainment; Pop Culture

Though I am a huge fan of the chick flicks, I am also the first person to rush out and catch a documentary the minute it hits the theaters. Anything that's informative and open my mind, widen my perspective, present facts in a way I hadn't thought of them- is definitely something worth watching, in my mind. Here are some of my personal favs, what are yours??? I always want to expand my list on Netflix!

Why Religion is SCARY

Started by Chelsea
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Updated 07/05/2009
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Pop Culture; Misc.

Look, I'm a spiritual person-so sure I know some people may be angry at me for saying, "religion is scary" but I'm just saying what everyone else wants to say...or maybe you think it's scary to, add on- speak out! From something that started as a good thing, it certainly has done a lot of scary/bad things....like.....

I'm strangely attracted to, (FILL IN THE BLANK)

Started by Chelsea
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Updated 07/05/2009
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Humor; Dating & Relationships

You can't explain attraction, sometimes it just HITS. You're walking along, minding your business and BAM! the next thing you know you're checking out the odd shaped hairy UPS guy and you're totally swooning. Alright, maybe not that extreme but you know what I mean. Some people call it chemistry, fate, "sparks", crushing....and sometimes I just call it strange. As you get older it's easier to deal with your offbeat love interests, so tell me, who are YOU strangely attracted to?? Or maybe, WHA...

Your Guide to All Things BACHELORETTE

By Chelsea
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Updated 06/16/2009
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Dating & Relationships; Pop Culture

It is wedding season and it's ALSO Bachelorette season, this year Jillian Harris from last season's The Bachelor is our girl, she's fantastic and the perfect ideal of what guys should vy for. She's the epitomy of "bachelorette." So whether you watch the show, or you're a Bride-to-be, here's your guide to ALL THINGS BACHELORETTE; party, show, how to be the most eligible, etc. etc. Cheers!