it was amazing, a lot of my friends and family were there, and i met another friend before all of that, it was amazing. haha, well, i definitely hope you do it then. i love pinterest for new recipes and ideas, i learned to make a garlic cheese bomb and twix cookies and my life has been forever changed. ooh, i recommend more. yes, if you go early you can get breakfast foods at some gas stations and it’s been so nice for me with my morning coffee.

“Well I would hope a lot of them were there, it’s not a party without friends or family after all! Nice! If I do, I’ll let you know if you like? Sometimes I use Pinterest for DIY ideas and like how I want my kitchen to look, things like that. Writing those down in my mind, saving them for later! Back in college, everyone that worked at a local gas station knew my name - morning, noon, and night I would go in there and they’ve certainly seen me at my worst.”

joylenz: XOXO 💋

@bringingthejoy​

“I’m kind of glad you don’t know, I was actually afraid of what your answer would be because honestly it would just reveal my age.” She can’t help but snort laugh at that, smiling softly. “First of all your brain isn’t old, you’re certainly not old either. Yeah, well I’m just trying to go with the flow I guess and just deal with being a single mother. I’m pretty sure I’m okay but I’ll definitely take some Ackles cuddles while you’re here. I’m really happy to hear that! Life of an entertainer, yep. What are you working on? She’s getting to her teens yeah, like right before those terrible teens. That sounds like a wonderful idea, good thinking! You’re right about that, that that could be fun for them - she loves it yeah. Loves it or likes it I’m not sure which one.”

“Since it’s October, the beautiful spooky season, I have some questions and I’m honestly excited to see what you guys love and don’t love. All in for pumpkin spice or nada? Personally I’ve never seen the big appeal, all the freaking out. Favorite scary movie or series? Did you stop dressing up or do you still do as adults? Stance on kettle corn and caramel apples?” @hfrpstarters

I usually just end up scrolling through my feed and watching videos for an insanely amount of time. I’m not sure if that constitutes as understanding TikTok though.

my mum’s Maori, so she picked a traditional name for her first born. my dad’s scottish, so i got a family name from him. i think my sister won tbh. no one ever knows the correct pronunciation of mine and it’s not even complicated, yikes. i feel like being asked to name names is always awkward, tbh. especially if you don’t know them. my anxiety always spikes when i’m asked to do that honestly. do you think there’s ever going to be a OTH sequel with the cast returning?

“And that just makes it even more…there’s not a proper word for it, to describe it. Hey now, you have a pretty cool name and it’s not one that’s heard often which makes it better. Just to be safe, uncomplicated or not, I’m not even going to try because I could butcher it in a second. Out of curiosity, how many times are you asked those things? Great question and honestly? I don’t think so because it was all wrapped up so well, but never say never.”

And here I go sounding like a mother, have you been wearing any sun cream? Sorry sorry! What hot country is it if you don’t mind sharing? That’s incredible that you get to do this with them, it must bring you all the more closer. The best gift in my humble opinion. I’m Bethany Joy, it’s a pleasure to meet you Dec.”

I am just grateful for friendships like that, I have always appreciated them and getting to share things with others like that makes it full circle for me.  HaHaHa!  I think we are the lucky ones.  I am still sad you, Matthew, Camilla, the rest of the cast, and I did not get to hang out in between scenes yet I understand the reasoning behind it.  I know we would have had a great time with singing and happy vibes for sure.   Oh gosh, of all themes I am sad to know that is the one playing in your head.  You got the texts I sent you with the info, right?  The family is wonderful.  I am actually in Arizona working right now before I head off to Nashville to present at the CMA Awards on Wednesday.  Where in the world are you?  

“Friendships are golden, friendships like ours anyway - I’m rambling and there was a point somewhere in here which is…… I’m so so lucky and blessed to have you in my life. Trust me girl, I’m sad about it too - there’s sleepless nights where so many things are going through my head and then in it pops - the set hang out that could have been. We would have been insane and raised the roof! So am I but probably for a different reason then yours. Yes, but I have to fully check it out later! Booked and busy, look at you go - are you excited to be presenting? I’m actually planning to go back home for Thanksgiving this year so I’m trying to make sure I have everything ready but right now I’m home.”

“That’s understandable. Do you really think someone would run away from you? I mean, you’re totally awesome and that’s just from only meeting you now. Yes, yep! I passed out candy, went out and waited an hour for frozen custard, then watched scary movies with all the lights off and ate the last of the Halloween candy. What about you and your Halloween night?”

I think that’s really cute, though! I love little vintage trinkets like that because each one of them tells a story and they’re a little piece of history. I’m a huge history nerd so those things really excite me. I might honestly start doing the same whenever I go travel again. Plus, it’s nice that you try to go find public records because most people wouldn’t! Hey, I totally appreciate it! Most would think this kinda interest is boring.

“Thank you so much! Exactly, exactly, not many people think of everything behind something or maybe even the person who used to own whatever it was before. Does that make sense? What made you love history so much? I think you should but that’s just my opinion. I think so too, that’s part of why I love it so much! Of course, it’s my absolute pleasure.”

LIVE ON TOUR!

Look at you go, being a superhero parent but that’s really no surprise - you’re a wonderful father. Oh please, I wasn’t worried for a second, I’ve just been amused this whole time. Besides tantrums and Halloween candy, how have you been doing?”

I bet thinking back, you are like I should have know that would happen. At that age, I don’t think a child would think of that. I know I probably wouldn’t have.

BETHANY JOY LENZ and NATALIE ALYN LIND in ONE TREE HILL

“Well I do try my best. That’s fantastic, one of my favorite things is being a taste tester…. wait, did I already say that? If I did, I am so sorry. I can understand that and you totally should, I feel like I would be the first in line for that.”

“Yep! I would tease and be cryptic but I don’t seem to have enough energy for that. Yeah, that’s my own fault - I should have shared but it slipped my mind.”