You dream that Jordin won "American Idol" AND "Shear Genius."

The cherry blossoms were blooming all over the place when Jason and I were in San Francisco:





It was only a few months ago when I began dreaming about cherry blossoms. Some nights it felt like they filled every space in my head with pink and sweetness.

The dreams came during a time of struggle, when I was feeling particularly unsure about my future and my place in the world.

Later, I consulted a dream interpreter.

The blossoms predict springtime and are a symbol of luck and good fortune.

It has to be one of those chicken/egg things. Ever since I dreamt of cherry blossoms, spring is everywhere in my life -- and I don't know if the good fortune came to me or if I created it from within myself.

Picture for Photo Friday challenge -- "Amber."

This is Big Sur at sunset.

Afterward was Rage Against the Machine, Spank Rock and about five minutes of The Lemonheads.

And before that was Mika, Lupe Fiasco, The Feeling, Explosions in the Sky, The Roots, Kaiser Chiefs, Willie Nelson, Amos Lee and Lily Allen.

I love Coachella.