California Day 10 (really Fort Collins, CO)

Yesterday was yet another great day on this trip. I spent time walking along a beautiful river with my friend Karissa (after we all slept in, which was awesome) and then made it to the big REI store.

For some reason, I feel the need to go to REI every year. And almost every year I buy a new water bottle. I really don't know what the deal is with that, but I decided to share.

Then we all took off for Fort Collins, where my friend, Christy lives.

Christy and I reconnected on my tour last year (we went to college together), and I'm so happy that we get to spend time together.

Her family is awesome, she lives in a beautiful spot, and we always have a great visit.

This morning I'm singing at the church where she works. We'll be doing some sing-alongs (one of Pete's), and I'll perform some of my songs before heading back off to Denver!

Have a beautiful long weekend, Kristen

California Day 6 (Butterfly Beach and Los Angeles)

Yesterday was another beautiful sunny day out here in California. A friend of mine lives in Santa Barbara and offered to tour me around and walk the beach with me, which of course, I couldn't pass up since I'd been wanting to get my toes and dreads in the Pacific Ocean!

We walked the beach, I took photos of the beautiful spot, and before jumping in quickly (it was a little chilly) we saw a baby seal chillin on the beach! He was so so sooo cute, and pretty clumsy.

I then drove down to Los Angeles. I checked out Warner Brothers Studio (no, I didn't see Ellen this time- but I did see the building!), a beautiful observatory that looks over Los Angeles including the Hollywood sign, and then I spent the rest of the day wandering Hollywood Boulevard.

People are very smiley here and said hello even when I didn't know them, and I got tons of compliments on my hair (which was still drying out after the beach). Those are my Hollywood Blvd observations.

I graciously and humbly accepted my award for person of the year- I won't let this change me.

Last night I played at Pig 'n Whistle, had a great time, connected with a bunch of new people and got to catch up with friends!

One of my friends came that I haven't seen since high school! It was a blast to catch up, and it was pretty cool that the last time she heard me sing, it was my version of Tina Turner for the school variety show.

#onlyexistsonVHS

Today I start the drive to Denver. I'll be stopping along the way whenever I see something interesting, and I'll be sure to keep you posted on my whereabouts!

Have a great day, Kristen