Dear Mani/Pedi: Clearly my brain is always stuck in Christmas-mode, subconsciously, because I really intended on this being a Halloween-appropriate paint job (blood red + serpent green). Oh well.

Dear Pomegranates: It’s cool that you’ve been showing up in our CSA box lately — you’re really delicious. You are kind of a pain (and messy!) to handle though.

Dear Cheese: I hope I never ever become lactose intolerant, because I can’t imagine life without you.

Dear Starbucks: I can’t tell you how excited I get when I first see holiday red cups in your stores. I know a lot of people complain about the incessant holiday music that you guys play throughout November and December, but I love it. Don’t ever stop!

Dear Apple: My iBook is slowly falling apart (maybe because it’s from 2008…) and my iPhone 4S is getting glitchy… Uggghhhhh technology.

Dear Christmas Music: The countdown to when we will be reunited has started! I can’t wait until we’re inseparable, come November 28th.

Dear KC: I bet you can’t wait either! ↑ But I guess after 9 years together, you know what to expect. 😉

Dear Hawaii: Thanks for being so easy to pack for. I think if I really put my mind to it, I probably could have packed everything I needed into a single backpack (but don’t tell KC!)

Dear Spray Tan: You’re kind of great. Have I always been this skinny?

Dear Penny: I hope you’re having a fun vacation! I miss you!

Love, Chelsea