NYC, Part 2

Wow! It has been a liberating experience to not have to be doing anything in particular while in NYC. Today I am finally sitting back and relaxing at my Mom's apt.  As my Mom put it I basically have walked around the city for 4 straight days .
I have seen....    
     
     LITTLE ITALY 

   CHINA TOWN 

CENTRAL PARK 

Great Street Art 

And way more to come...... Cheers, Chelsea 

NYC!

Well....

 I am officially starting my journey. I am currently at my Mom's apt in NYC. I can hear the buzz of the city in the background.. I know cliche.  Today we already walked along the Hudson River and I saw Lincoln Center/Julliard for the first time.

I was really overwhelmed the other day because of leaving. Right now I am in a better place because I am happy to be in a new place and with family.

I am grateful that I was able to take in the beauty of the Bay Area before I left; Crissy Field, looking out at the city, Golden Gate Bridge, Hippy Tree, Blackies Pasture.

I would love for continual prays; finances, housing, friendship, and my camera to start working again, etc.

Cheers, I love you all

3rd Blog, August 21, 2010: Explanation

I thought this would be a good opportunity  for me to explain how I have got to this point in my life. I believe that going to Central School of Speech and Drama in London is meant to be!

I graduated with my bachelor's degree  ( Theatre Education) in Spring of '09, from Cal State Fullerton. Right before I was about to graduate I decided that I didn't want to go to Sonoma State to get my credential, but go to London.

I didn't know what I was going to do there: nanny, work in a coffee shop?? I just had this strong feeling that I needed to be there, it was very strange.

 Right after graduation my Dad, shockingly asked me if I wanted to go to London for a week! Of course I went and it was amazing. When we were there, my Dad said, " I have a feeling you are going to be back here."

Little did I know that I would be coming back 11 months later. I feel it in my bones that I am meant to be in this place. And what is even crazier is that I am not going to be just nannying but getting a Masters Degree in Theatre!!!!

I have been interested in theatre ever since I was kid. I started off as performer and it has transformed, and extended to;  singer, dancer, actor, director, playwright, teacher, stage manager, etc.

And more recently I am interested in pursuing theatre that can teach kids.

The incident that got me excited about Educational Theatre, ( which I will be studying in London) is when I was working at Tutoring Center in South Los Angeles. I was with a group of 4th graders reading the book,  "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. When we had finished reading it, we decided to act out the story. Right before my eyes, I saw their minds spinning with ideas and they were excited about creating theatre and telling the story. I knew that they had understood the book and it's main ideas through their creativity.  I knew from then I wanted to use my talents and interests in theatre in that way.
I believe that Theatre is more then just singing, dancing and acting on a stage. It can inspire and teach
people.  I have decided to pursue this Masters because it will teach me how to teach kids through drama.

My family has inspired me to follow my dreams. My two sisters have been dancing since they were about six years old, and are still passionately pursuing it. Lauren, my twin is a incredible choreographer, and I know will have her own dance company/dance studio some day. Claire is going to be on Broadway some day, with her blonde curly hair. My Dad got his degree in photography and starting his own Production Company, called Camp  Creative. My Mom is a amazing teacher, and now teaches special education. She also is a very talented singer and actress.  It's no surprise that we inspire each other and don't deny or gifts and desires.

Thank you for taking the time to read about my life.  Cheers, Chelsea

Me running after my dreams 

2ng Blog, August 19, 2010

If you would like to support me emotionally financially :) 
I will be stay at the following address till Sept 15

505 W 54th Street Apt 313, New York, NY 10019

P.S. I would love pray for the following things

* Make sure my financial aid and student visa processes soon
* I am able to figure out where I am staying when I first arrive in London
* I will find great roomates
* I will find a good church and Christian Community within London

 Here is the school I am attending, to get my Masters in Applied Theatre

1st Blog, August 19, 2010

Well, here is my blog! I am taking this time to thank everyone again for your support financially and emotionally. Through this whole process I have realized that I have amazing friends, family, co-workers etc.
 At this point, I am packing up my room and saying goodbyes to friends etc.
I will flying to New York City, this coming Monday evening. I am staying with Mom at her apt.
This will be a great time for me to enjoy the city and start reading my textbooks!

Anywho I don't want to bore people to tears already.

I will use this blog to tell people how my life in London is etc. I will post my address as soon as I figure that out! I love you all dearly, and I am sad to leave beautiful and wonderful California, but look forward to the Big Apple and Foggy Town. Oh and my skype username is chelsealoveslondon.

                                               God bless , Chelsea