So, I know a lot of you must be wondering why I haven't blogged in a while. (And by "a lot of you", I probably just mean my mom. So, here's my explanation, Mom.)

This might be rather lengthy, so grab a pillow.

I have a confession to make:

I haven't been watching Gossip Girl.

Are you done gasping yet?

Okay, I'll give you another moment.

Okay, I hope you're not short of breath. I'd hate for you to need an oxygen tank on my behalf.

Anyway, I haven't been watching Gossip Girl, so when we launched our Tell Us Your Gossip Contest, decided that I needed to see what I've been missing.

Cut to me, many days later, slumped on a friend's couch eating raw cookie dough, doing nothing but watching episode after episode of Gossip Girl that my friend TiVo-ed.

Now I will tell you another confession:

I friggin' LOVE Gossip Girl!!

So that's where I've been. It's so pathetic; it's not even worth gossiping about.

So, now let me catch up.

First things first, I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Secondly, I want to congratulate Heather and Johnny Faith for coming in first and second place, respectively, in the Best Evanescence Inspired Style contest. They worked hard at getting the votes and they totally deserve it. So, congrats guys!

Thirdly, you guys should check out Taylor's entry for the Tell Us Your Gossip contest, solely for the fact that I can totally relate. Then, check out her profile because her playlist includes Journey and I am obligated by law to advertise for Journey any chance I get.



Finally, I want to thank all of you for your feedback for the newsletter title. I have a feeling we're going to go with CandyGram, so check those inboxes to find out!