Dear Pandora Radio,

As I sat at my desk today,

I saw large snowflakes begin to fall.

And as they began to fall,

you began to play "California Dreamin'"

by the Mamas & the Papas.

It was like you had read my mind.

And I knew you felt my pain and sadness.

Sincerely,

Ready for you to play

"Leavin' On A Jet Plane".

The Extra Hour Of Sleep Couldn't Make Up For The Fact That ...

I woke up to snow this morning.

My inner California girl is sobbing hysterically.

And shivering.

And plotting a move.

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Everyday At Work ...

this picture rotates as one of the background pictures

on my computer.

Every time I get a glimpse I let out a large sigh.

See,

this picture always reminds me of

"Anne's House of Dreams".

When I see it

I suddenly feel a serious need to sit myself on one of those rocks

and read,

or chat with one of my kindred spirits,

or daydream about heroines named Cordelia.

It makes me want to

meander down the "white way of delight",

sit on the porch of Green Gables,

and verbally spar with Josie Pye.

I love that one simple picture can evoke

so many daydreams.

This Makes Me Giggle Every Time ...

2 Reasons To Be Excited For Christmas ...

His voice makes me melt,

and I LOVE his cover of

"All I Want For Christmas Is You".

And , let's be honest ...

We have all been waiting for a Christmas song

with the word "Shawty" in it.

This Is Dedicated To Every Teenage Boy At Every Drama Competiton That I Saw Wear A Red Bandana And Belt Out "Santa Fe" ...

because there were a million.

I have videos that prove it.

From now on I am mopping the kitchen floor

with newspapers

and a dance routine.

When I was 7 Years Old ...

we moved to California from Missouri.

We packed up our belongings,

and set off in our blue Astro van

for a long trek across the country

to our new home.

I'm sure it comes as no surprise

that I was somewhat of a dramatic child.

I distinctly remember sitting in the back seat of the van,

wearing my jelly shoes and staring out the back

thinking of all I was leaving behind.

I was especially sad to leave my best friend,

Leah Shantz,

behind.

We were in Brownies together,

so we had a special bond.

And so I did what any normal sad 7 year old would do.

I looked out the window and saw my reflection.

Then I made the saddest face I could,

propped my chin in my hands,

and sang "Somewhere Out There"

to my friend Leah.

I can still remember forcing the crocodile tears out

and feeling like I was creating the perfect moment.

So when I saw this video I giggled wildly,

because ...

well,

I know how Jimmy and Stephen feel.

(After watching this I love Jimmy, Stephen and Anderson SO much more!

So many of my boyfriends in one clip,

acting out a small part of my life story.

Tender.)