Oh this weather here in Portland is making it real easy for me to get excited about the vacation we have planned next month.  Real easy.

Here's a couple photos in case you need a mental escape too...

We're headed to the North Shore of the Dominican Republic.  I'll share more details as it gets closer.

Chad: Engaged??

I'm sure you're all wondering how I'm holding up, given the recent rumors of my boy Chad's alleged engagement.

Truth is, it hurts.  What hurts even more?  Hearing that the pair allegedly met via twitter.  Twitter was our thing, Chad!

And 10 carats?  Come on!

My tarot card reader said...

Has it been awhile? Yes, hi!

In October we went to a fabulous Halloween party, complete with a tarot card reader! I had never done anything like this before and was really excited to have my fortune reveled. Sure it’s a little hocus pocus, but it was a ton of fun. I walked away without any big revelations or surprises, but she did “predict” a few (very vague) events.

It’s become a little bit of a joke amongst my friends…several sentences are now starting with, “well, my tarot card reader said…”!

Except today not one, but two of her predictions came true. Oh my oh my. It’s not really important what the predictions were, it’s nothing juicy or interesting, but what is important is that apparently this woman has an insight into.my.soul. It’s so obvious, guys.

Next up, placing a phone call to my doctor. I wonder if they will make a ‘mentally insane’ note on my chart if I call up and say, “my tarot card reader thinks I have low iron and I’d like to get tested asap, please.”? I’m sure this type of referral will fly with the insurance company…