Little Letters #2

Dear Weather--Why, oh why, must you change? I know that it is mid November and that I should expect these gray days and 40 degree temperatures. That does mean I have to like it though. There is a Kenny Chesney song that talks about wanting sand and not snow--it's getting to the time of year where that will be my anthem. So--I apologize to you ahead of time. Okay? Okay.

Dear Aragorn--Going back through the Lord of the Rings films as reminded me of something. I love your character. Here's the problem, though. I am supposed to be writing an article about the friendship between Frodo and Sam, not about how "greatness is thrust upon you." So please, make yourself less appealing as I watch "The Two Towers" and Return of the King."....at least for a little while. Maybe I'll get back to you at some point.

Dear New Shoes I Just Bought--You look gorgeous. You are red heels with a pointy toe. I feel like Grace Kelly when I wear them. But why do you have to be a pair that actually hurt my feet? I want to wear you frequently. SO STOP HURTING! I spent money on you for goodness sake!!

Dear Whole Foods--thank you for finally coming to my city. I'll be stopping by for a visit someday soon and yeah, drooling all over the food. And if you have fingerling potatoes and broccolini, ingredients I read so much about, I will love you forever.

Dear Carrie Underwood--THANK YOU FOR COMING TO MY CITY IN FEBRUARY!!! I didn't think Boise was going to be on your concert tour--it wasn't the last time that I checked. But now it is and because it will be four days after my birthday, it's going to be my present from Mom and Dad. To say I am excited is a big understatement.

I'm also excited for you, Safe Haven. I read the book on which you were based.....and it was definitely one of the better Nicholas Sparks books that I have read. Now, Josh Duhamel, I have a love of you, so it only figures that I will go see this movie. We won't go on and on about how you added "a scene" that does not take place in the book--at least--not right now. All I know is that you come out in theaters five days before my birthday. Wow! My birthday week is shaping out to be pretty great. Now if only a friend would come out and enjoy it with me.....

Dear Revenge--Thank you for creating the Aiden character. A good looking dude with an accent?! How can you go wrong with that? Oh that's right--YOU CAN'T

Dear Candy Cane Lane--You are my favorite hot tea. And you aren't in stores except during the holiday season. I mean, Mom and I stock up and buy thirty boxes or so that can last us into the next year. Well, thank you for being back in stores again.